Don Pietro Rosso 2003

Spadafora (Italy)

Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, bell pepper, vanilla, licorice and eucalyptus. 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, black currant and plum. Don Pietro Rosso ages for 10 months in cement tanks and a part in barrique, followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
September 2005