Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2003

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Cabernet Franc (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (20%), Barbera, Nebbiolo (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. Thew nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of cyclamen, vanilla, tobacco, strawberry, carob and cinnamon. 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 18 months in barrique followed by at least 12 months in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
January 2007