Collio Merlot Torriani 2001

Castello di Spessa (Italy)

Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Merlot
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✧✭

This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of plum, dried violet and vanilla followed by good aromas of black cherry, black currant, blueberry, tobacco, licorice and hints of eucalyptus and cinnamon. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack and however well balanced by alcohol, full body, intense flavors, good tannins, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of black cherry, plum and blueberry. A well made wine. Torriani ages for 18 months in barrique.

Alcohol: 14%

Game, Roasted meat, Braised and stewed meat, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

Issue 24, November 2004

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