Colli Orientali del Friuli Cabernet 2003

Teresa Raiz (Italy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Cabernet Franc (40%)
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 that start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, licorice and hints of bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry and plum. This wine ages for a short period in barrique followed by at least 6 months of aging in steel tanks and at least one month in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Sauteed meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Roasted meat
Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)
September 2004