Primitivo Malbek 2005

Morella (Italy)

Primitivo (85%), Malbec (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Primitivo Malbek shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, white pepper and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blackberry. This wine ages for 12 months in barrique followed by at least 8 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 15%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
January 2009