Venegazzù della Casa 2000

Conte Loredan Gasparini (Italy)

(Veneto)

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (12%), Malbec (3%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Capo di Stato shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and blueberry followed by aromas of blackberry, plum, violet, licorice, tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa and eucalyptus. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and blackberry. Capo di Stato ages for 18 months in barrique followed by 18 months in cask.

Alcohol: 13%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese

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

Issue 34, October 2005

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