Sanct Valentin Cabernet - Merlot Riserva 2016

The 2016 Alto Adige Cabernet Merlot Riserva Sanct Valentin is very full and feathered out, with lots of intricate detail in between its many layers. The round, ripe tones of dark cherry fruit and blackberry are the first to arrive, followed by subtle notes of tilled earth. It's ready to open now, and you might want to soak up that 14.5% alcohol content with a hearty stew.

Very intense dark ruby red. Opening nicely with a savoury and rich aroma, then blackberry and cassis, some pepper spiciness, ground coffee, and some smoke. On the palate opening with a full-bodied display, vivid black berry, very hearty and compact, it is long with a powerful finish.