This is a hearty and determined wine that is characterized by a sweet vein of raspberry jam, candied fruit, cinnamon and Christmas spice. It feels soft and velvety on the close and would pair with a fragrant meat dish such as caramelized onion and sausage with fennel seed.
— M.L.
(2/1/2011)
The Rùbeo red blend from Verona opens with sweet and jammy aromas of raspberry, strawberry and blueberry jam. There’s spice, smoke and cola in the background and the wine is soft and smooth on the close.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
This rich and succulent red blend from the Verona area of northern Italy opens with sweet aromas of cinnamon, red apple, nutmeg and ginger. The wine shows substance and staying power and those sweet fruit flavors linger long on the fade.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
This is a simple, correct Valpolicella with clean aromas of cherry, blueberry, white almond and raspberry cola. It has a smooth, soft mouthfeel with one-dimensional fruit flavors.
— M.L.
(2/1/2011)
From the 2003 vintage, this sweet red wine shows well evolved aromas of candied fruit, prune, black raisin, exotic spice and barbecue wood. The wine sports tight, gritty tannins and soft, jammy sweetness on the close.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Here’s a thin, watery wine that offers aged aromas of ripe fruit, dusty mineral, root beer and Teriyaki sauce. There’s a touch of smoked ham or white mushroom on the close.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)