Monferrato Rosso Alfero 2006

Cascina Garitina (Italy)

Monferrato (Piedmont)

Pinot Nero
Red Wine	Score:

Monferrato Rosso Alfero shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of cherry, raspberry and strawberry followed by aromas of rose, plum, vanilla, pink pepper, chocolate, cinnamon and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Monferrato Rosso Alfero ages in barrique for 14 months followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta with meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

September 2010

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