First sip, kinda fruity, long finish not many tannins. People may say that there is a leathery taste - hmmm, well for me that would be a really soft taste, nice smell - not fruity, deep. It smells and tastes like a wine that has been aged properly in barrels, and cared for.
Like I said, I ran to the rack to check my bottles - I couldn't believe it for the price. After the vinturi - nah - it makes the wine too open and it enhances the tannins. I like it straight from the bottle (well, via the glass). For $4.99 grab a couple of these, keep 'em on the rack and when you are cooking pizza and antipasti for a quick dinner, or pasta, or pretty much anything casual, this is a great wine to pop open.
Menu:
antipasti (Grape tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, Ligurian sausage, buffalo mozzarella and balsamic vinegar)
Lavash pesto pizza
I am still looking for an apartment, so you'll be seeing a lot of food that seems familiar (I'm eating through the pantry and the wine rack). If I don't find a new apt by 4/1, I'll be sofa surfing. When I am settled in a new place, I promise that my menus will be back to the usual standard)
This stuff is AWESOME! It's one of our favorites from any place -- we always have at least a few bottles on the rack. It's a great wine to bring to parties, because people are always really impressed and stunned by the cheap price.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog and it's great - I especially love the concept since I live across the street from a TJs in DC. Thanks for all your helpful posts. I plan on picking up a bottle of this wine tonight. The La Loggia Barbera d'Alba '08 is my go-to and this one is 2 bucks cheaper. :)
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