I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
Search This Blog
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Accattoli Rosso Del Monte 2011 (about $13)
About the Wine: "Rosso" is a generic term for Italian red wines. It can be used to describe literally any Italian red (and some American knock offs) but usually refers to blends not covered in the standard definitions of Chianti, Valpolicella, or other traditional mixes. In this case it refers to a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, and Pinot Nero.
About THIS Wine: The center is a deep purple and fades to a violet rim. The nose is velvety with heavy red fruit and hints of spice. Spicy red fruit dominates the palate, giving way to soft tannins that make for a mildly dry finish.
Drinking This Wine: Perfect for barbecue, but not really the best sipping wine.
Overall Impression: I like the wine and I like the price. It is a good value.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment