Morellino di Scansano San Giuseppe 2004

Fattoria Mantellassi (Italy)

Sangiovese (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry and plum followed by aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet, vanilla and hints of menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This Morellino di Scansano ages for 6 months in cask.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
March 2006