Mater Matuta 2001

Casale del Giglio (Italy)

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

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon and eucalyptus. The mouth has very good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense, flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black currant, black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Mater Matuta ages for 22-24 months in barrique followed by 6-8 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Food match: Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	Suggested serving temperature: 18° C (64° F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 32, Summer 2005