Terre di Franciacorta Rosso 2002

Fratelli Berlucchi (Italy)

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Barbera (10%), Nebbiolo (10%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blackberry, violet, vanilla, licorice and hints of mace. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages in cask for 12-18 months followed by 6-12 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 12%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Braised meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
June 2004