Friuli Isonzo Merlot di Françil I Ferretti 2001

Tenuta Luisa (Italy)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Merlot shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, vanilla, carob, green beans and hints of black pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and good roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum. This wine ages for more than 15 months in bottle followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
May 2005