Vibrant, Tart & Herbal
Very dark violet. Aromas of tart black & red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, bitter green herbs & mushroomed earth. Vibrant & juicy on the palate with tart acidity.
Aging in used oak adds little, if any wood influence. But occasionally small oak barrels used adding vanilla, sweet spice & toast flavors.
Good acidity, a great partner for Italian tomato-sauced foods.
Often from...
Italy; Piedmont (native to) Asti (rich & intense) & Alba (more floral & velvety texture), Monferrato (more rustic), Emilia-Romagna, Puglia, Campania, Sicily & Sardinia
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Simliar style wines...
Valpolicella (Classico) (Italian)
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