Barbur 2001

La Montina (Italy)

(Lombardy)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and plum followed by aromas of black currant, toasted wood, dried violet, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, mace, cocoa and menthol. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blueberry and plum. A well made wine. Barbur ages for 24 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Game, Stewed and braised meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 30, May 2005

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