Piovano 2003

Pieve del Vescovo (Italy)

Sangiovese (85%), Canaiolo Nero, Grenache Noir, Ciliegiolo (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, blackberry, blueberry and hints of vanilla. 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 black cherry, plum and blueberry. Piovano ages for 2 months in cask followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
May 2005