Like with a blossoming romance, this wine revealed more of itself to me over time. Initially plummy, savoury aromas following through to a medium bodied savoury palate. The finish, drying with rustic tannin.
It called out for food, Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is its recommended pairing. Me? I opted for a sweet potato and bean cannelloni. Was it the food, or over time did the wine develop a touch of a stewed tomato note?
There are some wines that you can throw all manner of descriptors at, sometimes - for me - a simple scenario based descriptor suffices. This is not a complex wine, it's rustic and demands food. I think of it as a wine for the back deck, a wine for friends and large shared plates.
Source: Sample
Price: $18.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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