Ischia Rosso Riserva Mario D'Ambra 2000

Casa D'Ambra (Italy)

Ischia (Campania)

Guarnaccia (50%), Piedirosso (Per' 'e Palummo) (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum and black cherry followed by aromas of blackberry, licorice, violet, tobacco, vanilla and hints of cocoa and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. A well made wine. This reserve is aged in cask.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Roasted meat

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

Issue 22, September 2004

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