Collio Rosso Riserva Picol Maggiore 2000

La Boatina (Italy)

Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Other Grapes (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, little transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and violet followed by aromas of carob, licorice, blueberry, vanilla and hints of mint. 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, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum and black cherry. This wine ages for 15 months in cask and followed by an aging in bottle for 15 months.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Stewed and braised meat, Roasted and broiled meat, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Full Bodied and Very Mature Red Wines)
Issue 24, November 2004