Terre di Franciacorta Curtefranca Rosso 2004

Antica Fratta (Italy)

Curtefranca o Terre di Franciacorta (Lombardy)

Merlot (55%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Nebbiolo (10%), Barbera (10%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blueberry and black currant followed by aromas of plum, violet, blackberry, 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 black currant. This Terre di Franciacorta Rosso ages for 12 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

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

December 2006

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