Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosso Scuro 2001

Scubla (Italy)

Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby 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 raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, black currant, violet, vanilla, tobacco, black pepper and hints of 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 and black currant. A well made wine. Rosso Scuro ages for 24 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
February 2005