Terre di Franciacorta Rosso Gradoni Curtefranca 2001

Villa (Italy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Merlot (20%), Nebbiolo (10%), Barbera (10%)
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 hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry followed by aromas of raspberry, licorice, violet, vanilla and hints of black pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages in barrique for 12 months followed by 12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Stewed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
May 2004