Collio Merlot 2002

La Boatina (Italy)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The 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 and violet followed by aromas of plum, black currant, licorice, menthol and hints of vanilla and bell pepper. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, good tannins. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and black currant. This wine ages for 18 months in cask.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat, Stewed meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
October 2004