diff --git a/corneto/_graph.py b/corneto/_graph.py
index f7f3c12..063c68b 100644
--- a/corneto/_graph.py
+++ b/corneto/_graph.py
@@ -495,6 +495,8 @@ def prune(
     def plot(self, **kwargs):
         Gv = self.to_graphviz(**kwargs)
         try:
+            # Check if the object is able to produce a MIME bundle
+            Gv._repr_mimebundle_()
             return Gv
         except Exception as e:
             from corneto._settings import LOGGER