Rosso Conero Riserva Passo del Lupo 2001

Fazi Battaglia (Italy)

Montepulciano (85%), Sangiovese (15%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum jam and dried violet followed by aromas of black cherry, blueberry jam, carob, vanilla, licorice, tobacco and mace. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and pleasing roundness, however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum jam, black cherry and blueberry jam. A well made wine. This Rosso Conero ages for 24 months in barrique followed by 8-10 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13%
Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Game, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
September 2004