Rose, underbrush, wild-berry, leather and tobacco aromas mingle with whiffs of oak and coffee bean. Reflecting the nose, the dense full-bodied palate offers fleshy plum, licorice, vanilla, espresso and French oak alongside enveloping, close-grained tannins. Drink 2021-2028.

Vanilla and chocolate aromas introduce this sleek red, with black cherry and plum flavors prevailing on the palate. On the light side, especially for a riserva, showing moderate length on the finish. Drink now through 2029.