Date of Meeting: August 4, 2015
Name of Red Wine: Red wine called Rosso di Montalcino from the Castiglion Del Bosco winery
Region wine is produced: Tuscan region in the Tuscan hills outside of Florence, Italy
Types of grapes in wine: Sangiovese Grapes
Characteristics of wine
Luscious wine, well-balanced and firmly structured with a delicate bouquet.
Look: Deep ruby red hue
Smell: Scents of cloves, cherries, red plum, strawberry, fig, floral, cinnamon, leather and tobacco
Taste: Fresh fruity flavour of strawberry with a little spiciness, sour red cherries with tea leaf notes
Finish: Long-lingering finish
Food Pairing: Imagine a warm summer evening under the Tuscany stars, a small patio restaurant, red and white checked tablecloth, a glass of ruby, red wine and you’re served with cherry red tomatoes, a delicious cheese and spinach ravioli with Risotto Balls and Antipasto Salad
Red Wine Master: Monica Neville
Foodie: Riz Aseem
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