Barbaresco Coste Rubin 2003

Fontanafredda (Italy)

Grapes: Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score:

Barbaresco Coste Rubin shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of brick red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of cherry, strawberry and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, violet, rose, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and raspberry. This Barbaresco ages for at least 12 months in cask and barrique.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Food match: Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	Suggested serving temperature: 18° C (64° F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
August 2007