Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Santavenere 2004

Triacca (Italy)

Sangiovese (95%), Colorino (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, strawberry and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, plum, vanilla and mace. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and raspberry. This wine ages for 18 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in steel tanks.
Alcohol: 13.2%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
June 2007