Triusco Primitivo 2000

Rivera (Italy)

Primitivo
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with aromas of black cherry, plum and carob followed by aromas of blueberry, blackberry and violet as well as pleasing hints of licorice and vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. Triusco ages for 8 months in barrique followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 14%
Roasted and broiled meat, Braised and stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
November 2003