Variety: Gaglioppo
Region: Calabria
Country: Italy
Year: 2009
Price: $7.95
Vintage Cellar review: Don't let the pale garnet color fool you: this is a substantial wine. Aromas of red fruits and spice complement undertones of cranberries, wild berries, and plums. On the palate, ripe tannins and good body make for an incredibly rich, yet easygoing red wine. Pair this wine with sausage, spicy curry sauces, hot soppressata, and tandoori chicken.
My review: This wine is very old world in its style as is evident from where it comes from: Europe! Very heavy and aromatic on the nose. Also, earthy, with hints of blackberries, fungus, and mushrooms coming through. This wine tasted very dry, tannic, earthy, and dirty with strong themes of minerals, rocks, and fungus. This wine would pair well with an Italian dish incorporating sausage, like Italian sausage meatball spaghetti, or other dishes with heavy tomato, such as chicken parmesan or even pizza.
I had this wine without food.
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