Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva Colli del Mancuso 2001

Ippolito (Italy)

Gaglioppo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This Cirò Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of orange red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, dried violet, vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, cocoa, licorice and hints of nutmeg. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. Colli del Mancuso ages for 8 months in barrique.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 39, March 2006