Castello del Terriccio 2004

Castello del Terriccio (Italy)

(Tuscany)

Syrah (50%), Petit Verdot (25%), Other Grapes (25%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✧

Castello del Terriccio shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, black pepper, cocoa, cinnamon, eucalyptus, mace and leather. The mouth has excellent correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is very persistent with long flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Castello del Terriccio ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)

May 2008

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