Hécula opens with generous aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and damson, lifted by notes of wild herbs, sweet spice and a touch of smoky earth. The palate is broad and satisfying, delivering dark fruit depth wrapped in ripe, grippy tannins and balanced by a fresh, sun-baked savoury edge. Despite the warmth of the style, there’s clarity and control throughout, finishing long with notes of liquorice, spice and gentle cocoa.