The clusters are cylindrical, small, and not very compact. The berries are small, with thick skin, bluish-black color, and sweet pulp. It belongs to the same family as Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its tannins are sweet and fruity. The wines are aromatic and fleshy, with an intense ruby color and medium alcohol content. On the palate, they are smooth and refined. It is used alongside varieties like Garnacha to produce young wines, and with varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Bobal, or Tempranillo for aged wines. It is mainly used to bring smoothness, elegance, and balance to the wines.