Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2000

Contucci (Italy)

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (Tuscany)

Prugnolo Gentile (80%), Canaiolo Nero (15%), Mammolo (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice, carob, violet and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. A well made wine that ages for 18 months in cask and for 6-8 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese

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

Issue 18, April 2004

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