Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2004

Valle dell'Acate (Italy)

Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Sicily)

Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧

This Cerasuolo di Vittoria 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 plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, blueberry, carob and vanilla. 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, plum and blackberry. This wine ages for 12 months in cask followed by at least 9 months of aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Cheese

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

September 2006

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