Etna Rosso Rovittello 1999

Benanti (Italy)

Etna (Sicily)

Nerello Mascalese (80%), Nerello Cappuccio (20%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of black cherry and violet followed by aromas of raspberry, plum, vanilla and pleasing hints of carob and licorice. In the mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a slightly tannic attack however balanced, intense flavors, good body. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, raspberry and black cherry. Rovittello ages for 12-18 months in cask followed by an aging in bottle for at least 6-8 months.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Roasted meat, Braised meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese

Suggested glass	17 °C (62 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)

December 2003

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