Barbaresco Santo Stefano 2001

Castello di Neive (Italy)

Grapes: Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score:

The wine shows a pale ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, rose, plum, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, cinnamon, chamomile, thyme and hints of menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and appreciable crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and plum. A well made Barbaresco.
Alcohol: 14.5%
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 39, March 2006