Garda Merlot Campo Massimo 2002

Albino Piona (Italy)

Garda Classico (Lombardy)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet 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 cyclamen, black currant, violet, vanilla, blackberry and raspberry. 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 and plum. This Merlot ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed meat

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

June 2005

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