Monferrato Rosso Rubello 2003

Vicara (Italy)

Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Monferrato Rosso Rubello shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blueberry, black currant, vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, licorice and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Monferrato Rosso Rubello ages for 20 months in cask followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
March 2009