Sannio Rosso Aia Vecchia 2000

Torre Gaia (Italy)

Montepulciano (50%), Aglianico (50%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas that start with hints of black cherry, violet and plum followed by aromas of blueberry, vanilla, licorice and hints of eucalyptus. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. This wine ages in cask for 18 months followed by at least 6 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Stewed meat, Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
Issue 24, November 2004