Colli Tortonesi Barbera Sette Zolle 2008

Cascina I Carpini (Italy)

Barbera (85%), Cabernet Sauvignon (13%), Croatina (2%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Colli Tortonesi Barbera Sette Zolle 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 cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, pink pepper, menthol and dried seaweed. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing crispness. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry, plum and black currant. Colli Tortonesi Barbera Sette Zolle ages for 8 months in steel tanks followed by at least 4 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Cold cuts, Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
July 2010