Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino Cialla 2001

Ronchi di Cialla (Italy)

Friuli Colli Orientali (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Schioppettino
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 cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry, rose, vanilla, bell pepper, white pepper and licorice. 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 blueberry and cherry. This Schioppettino ages for 14-18 months in barrique followed by 30-36 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Stuffed pasta, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 31, June 2005

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