Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosso Decano 2000

Teresa Raiz (Italy)

Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Cabernet Franc (40%), Merlot (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, black currant and plum followed by aromas of toasted wood, licorice, mace, cocoa, eucalyptus and bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balance by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. Decano ages for one year in barrique and for 6 months in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Braised and stewed meat, Roasted meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
September 2004