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- wondersofwine - 06-24-2003
$11 at is-wine in NYC. DOC Vendemmio Also says San Pietro on label--I'm not sure if this is a vineyard, village or what?
12.5% alcohol
Pretty color of dark ruby, transparent. Nose of dark cherries. (A wine encyclopedia compares Valpolicella aromas to Morello cherries--I'm not familiar with Morello cherries but would not argue that comparison.) Taste of dark fruits, including cherries and some blackberry. Fruity, smooth, ending on a pleasant note. Medium to full bodied. Delicious! Drinking well now--probably not one to keep for too long.
Had with homemade lasagna as a nice alternative to chianti and with a cheeseburger. Still fresh tasting on the second and third evenings. Foodie suggests pairing it with grilled tuna or salmon and I can see that also. Bears some resemblance to the cherry-like pinot noirs.
[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 06-25-2003).]
- randery - 07-08-2003
Thanks for the tip, wonders. Had it tonight w/ grilled tuna and a cold, red sauce calimari side. Thoroughly enjoyed, but Like the Tomassi better. I paid 12 in Norwalk.
- hotwine - 07-08-2003
Tommasi does make some fine juice. Bought a '97 Amarone last week.