Scrio

The nose is sleek and dark, like a well-tailored suit, as the chewy saltiness of black olives waltzes with the tartness of blackberries and blueberries, while fireworks of black pepper burst in the night sky above. The olives and dark fruit keep dancing on the palate, until the song ends with a spicy, bitter chocolate crescendo. Debonair tannins watch you from across the ballroom, while acid simmers on the balcony, inconspicuous but unforgettable.

Clear ruby with a slight purple tinge. Fragrant nose with notes of violets and black cherries, underpinned by subtly spicy components, lots of cardamom. On the palate there is a lot of fresh fruit initially, then opens with grippy, but somewhat large tannins in the core, still quite rough on the finish.