This exudes old vine intensity from the outset with its jet-plum depth of colour and impressive intensity. Much more serious than the younger vine Manoella, it offers violets, dark fruit and toasted notes on the nose and palate, the latter multi-layered and underscored by fine silky tannins. This is rich, with considerable finesse, but warrants time. With patience, this will deliver real pleasure. There is a lot of energy, freshness and drive – good wine.