Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2008

Godiolo (Italy)

Prugnolo Gentile (90%), Canaiolo Nero (7%), Colorino (2%), Mammolo (1%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, raspberry, tobacco, vanilla, mace, chocolate and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, pleasing roundness. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva ages in cask for 24 months.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Game, Roasted meat, Stewed and braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
June 2013