Maurleo 2007

Pietro Beconcini (Italy)

Sangiovese (50%), Malvasia Nera (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Maurleo shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of blackberry, vanilla, raspberry and geranium. 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. Maurleo ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Stuffed pasta, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
October 2010