Curtefranca Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm 2006

Ricci Curbastro (Italy)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (25%), Barbera (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of violet, vanilla, bell pepper, chocolate and tobacco. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, black currant and plum. Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Vigna Santella del Gröm ages for at least 18 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Stuffed pasta
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
December 2010