Valle d'Aosta Syrah Côteau la Tour 2008

Les Crêtes (Italy)

Syrah
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Valle d'Aosta Syrah Côteau la Tour shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, cocoa, cinnamon and hints of vanilla. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Valle d'Aosta Syrah Côteau la Tour ages for 9 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Stuffed pasta with meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
October 2011