Valcalepio Rosso Riserva San Giovannino 2003

Tallarini (Italy)

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Valcalepio Rosso Riserva San Giovannino shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, chocolate, mace and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Valcalepio Rosso Riserva San Giovannino ages for 2 years in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
April 2008