On the eye you’ll see deep, rich ruby tones verging toward light garnet on the rim. Interestingly we noted how the cork had visibly taken on strong colour telling us something about the antocyanin / colour compounds of Teroldego. It’s a real colour pleaser.

Quite intense and distinct. Aromatic with it too. Light floral perfume with ripe red fruit including raspberry and red plum. There’s a little spice and something peppery going on that got us thinking about ‘fresh rocket’. And then a recognisable but unidentifiable aroma! Shout out to Ian D’Agata for his prompt of quinine and ink. Man that was a trippy learnin’ curve. This is completely unlike any other red we’ve tried lately.

Vigilius is dry with soft supple tannins and fresh acidity giving it a clean steely edge. Its medium body is both surprising and pleasing. Yes, there’s a little heat coming through but it’s dignified in its persistence. Balance is really quite unique with delicate fruit, fragrant herb, sweet tobacco and spice. And then there’s a kinda medium-rare beefiness lounging around on a mineral bed. It’s smooth. It’s harmonic. There is nothing exaggerated about this top quality linear red. Elegant & artistic.