Corte Sant'Alda, Valpolicella, Ca' Fiui, 2007.This wine tortured me. Translucent ruby color, moderate plus tannin, moderate alcohol, muted aromatics and red berry fruit on the palate. Could be anything. I guessed Cabernet Franc, Loire. But what's funny is that there was something on the finish that I just couldn't pinpoint, like what the hell is that doing in Cabernet Franc?
It was a slightly bittersweet chocolate note, and I even wrote "dusty minerality" which to me always always always goes back to Italy. Love the dusty Italian thing. But even with that note I took a left turn and ended at Cab Franc because I just couldn't think what else it could be. Well, now I know. A very nice little Valpo, not super complex, really just an everyday drinking wine.
$21.99 at the Wine House.
1 comment:
I like your wine blog it would be GREAT if you could share whether each one is vegan or non vegan.
Thank you for your blog.
Kindest regards,
Tom Bailey
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