Colli Euganei Cabernet Villa Alessi Vigna Girapoggio 2000

Ca' Lustra (Italy)

Grapes: Cabernet Franc (60%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)
Red Wine	Score:

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by good aromas of blueberry, black currant, violet, vanilla and pleasing hints of licorice and chocolate. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with pleasing flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages in cask for at least 24 months.
Alcohol: 14%
Food match: Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	Suggested serving temperature: 18° C (64° F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 16, February 2004