Merla della Miniera 2006

Terenzuola (Italy)

Canaiolo Nero (85%), Colorino (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Merla della Miniera shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and blueberry followed by aromas of violet, blackberry, vanilla, tobacco, pink pepper, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blackberry. Merla della Miniera ages for more than one year in cask followed by 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
September 2010