Quaranta/Sessanta 2005

L'Olivella (Italy)

Syrah (40%), Cesanese (60%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, strawberry, black pepper and violet. 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.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Stuffed pasta with meat, Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 53, June 2007