About the Wine: Italy is best know for its indigenous grapes and blends, such as Chianti, Barbera, Pinot Grigio, and Moscato. They do also produce varietals more commonly associated with France and California, including Merlot.
About THIS Wine: The center is red and fades to a pink rim. Plum, blueberry, and prune make up a dark fruit nose and those flavors deliver on the palate, which fades into a mild fruit finish.
Drinking This Wine: I was in the middle of a lunch of pepperoni Hot Pockets when the wine buyer of the store where I work gave this to me to try. The pairing was a good one. This wine would drink well with pizza, lasagna, or any other heavy cheese and sauce dish.
Overall Impression: I was a little skeptical of Italian Merlot, but this wine is excellent and the price is amazing. This Merlot with an Italian accent is a great value.
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