Oltrepò Pavese Bonarda 2004

Quaquarini Francesco (Italy)

Croatina (80%), Barbera (15%),Ughetta di Canneto (5%)
Red Wine	Score: ✧✧✭

The wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of purple red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of cherry, plum and blackberry followed by aromas of blueberry, cyclamen and violet. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and pleasing effervescence, good crispness, however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of cherry and blueberry.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Stuffed pasta, Sauteed meat, Cold cuts
Suggested glass	16 °C (60 °F)
(Young Red Wines)
October 2005