Carlo Magno, Cascina Perfumo 2019 – Nizza

The wine has a deep ruby color. The nose is juicy, gourmand and fruity. It expresses notes of crushed blueberry, blackcurrant, morello cherry, tangy red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, fresh cranberries, as well as white pepper, licorice (with a hint of star anise), cumin, grated nutmeg, a touch of vanilla, as well as cherry in chocolate, chocolate with mint, and floral notes of violet, rose and iris. The palate is generous, chocolatey, with notes of ripe fruit, while remaining fresh. It expresses notes of chocolate cherry, chocolate prunes, crushed wild strawberry, raspberry coulis, roasted red cherry, cherry jam, mint chocolate, licorice, vanilla, as well as bitter cocoa, dried rose and peony. The finish is persistent and spicy: we also find notes of cumin seeds, white pepper and nutmeg. The acidity is supple, but fresh and pleasant. The tannins are well structured, fine and silky.