Parrina Rosso Riserva 2000

La Parrina (Italy)

Parrina (Tuscany)

Sangiovese (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (10%), Other Grapes (10%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry and blueberry followed by good aromas of raspberry, licorice, plum, violet, vanilla and pleasing hints of chocolate. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and blueberry. This wine ages for at least one year in barrique followed by an aging in bottle.

Alcohol: 14.5%

Stewed and braised meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 16, February 2004

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