The wine has a bold flavor . The astringent tannin and features of fermentation come from oak barrel. The food parring well it should be heavy with the taste as well. But it must be balanced by reducing the thickness of the flavors in the wine to the featured cause . For example, foods that are high in fat and mutton. The fat is to reduce the tannins . Thus the fruit of the wine even more enjoyable . Additionally it also pair well with grilled beef steak for cheese , it should be of strong cheese such as Gorgonzola, Camembert, Parmesan , etc..