Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2002

Montesolae - Colli Irpini (Italy)

Piedirosso
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas that start with hints of black cherry and blackberry followed by intense aromas of carob, raspberry, blueberry, plum, violet and a pleasing hint of vanilla. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however well balanced by alcohol, intense flavors, good body, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages for at least 7 months in barrique and for 1 month in bottle.
Alcohol: 12%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)
November 2003