Mater Matuta 1999

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

Grapes: Syrah (85%), Petit Verdot (15%)
Red Wine	Score:

A great wine. This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose has great personality with intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas of black cherry jam, blueberry, plum, black currant, violet, cyclamen, carob and black pepper followed by good aromas of vanilla, cocoa, licorice and eucalyptus. In mouth is smooth, round and very balanced with excellent correspondence to the nose, intense flavors and full body. The finish is very persistent with long and clean flavors of black cherry, plum, black currant, plum and blueberry. A very well made wine. Mater Matuta ages in barrique for 22-24 months followed by 6-8 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Food match: Game, Braised meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	Suggested serving temperature: 18° C (64° F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 10, Summer 2003