Tuvara 1999

Alberto Loi (Italy)

(Sardinia)

Cannonau (70%), Other Grapes (30%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, cinnamon and cocoa. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. A well made wine. Tuvara ages in barrique for 16-18 months followed by 10-12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14%

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

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

December 2004

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