Calanica Rosso Nero d'Avola e Merlot 2009

Duca di Salaparuta (Italy)

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

Calanica Rosso Nero d'Avola e Merlot shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and black currant followed by aromas of violet, blueberry, plum and carob. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a properly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and black currant. Calanica Rosso Nero d'Avola e Merlot ages for at least 12 months in cement tanks.
Alcohol: 13%
Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
May 2012