A bright red, with a dark, lush well of flavors, including pureed blackberry and creamed cherry, brambly herbs and violet, vanilla, toast and smoke. Ripples across the palate, layered with fine, chalky tannins and lively acidity. Graceful, with seamless knit and a persistent, mineral-laced finish.

From the historic Vesúvio vineyard, created in the 19th century by Dona Antonia Ferreira, this wine is superbly structured with firm tannins and dense black fruits. It needs plenty more time.