Colli Orientali del Friuli Merlot 2002

Scubla (Italy)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Merlot shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of black currant, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, licorice, cocoa, vanilla, mace and eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum, black currant and blueberry. A well made wine. This Merlot ages for 12 months in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2005