Lucciaio 2002

Pieve del Vescovo (Italy)

Merlot (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Sangiovese (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, black currant, vanilla, licorice, menthol and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. A well made wine. Lucciaio ages for 10 months in barrique followed by 4 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 31, June 2005