Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Villa Ducco 2004

Catturich Ducco (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (30%), Nebbiolo (10%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of raspberry, black currant, blueberry and bell pepper. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and raspberry. This wine ages for 6 months in steel tanks followed by 3 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms

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

November 2005

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