Colli Martani Sangiovese Rubro 2005

Franco Todini (Italy)

Sangiovese (85%), Merlot (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Colli Martani Sangiovese Rubro shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, tobacco, menthol and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant. Colli Martani Sangiovese Rubro ages for 12 months in barrique followed by about 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
August 2008