Calanica Rosso Nero d'Avola e Merlot 2007

Duca di Salaparuta (Italy)

Nero d'Avola (60%), Merlot (40%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Calanica Rosso shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and raspberry followed by aromas of violet, blackberry, black currant and blueberry. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. Calanica Rosso ages for 12 months in cement tanks.
Alcohol: 13%
Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
October 2009