2005 Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio

[Drew]

Wow, I'm outta my league here. I have vey little experience with Italian wine and yesterday while in Midway Liquors, the owner Stan suggested this wine as he had just returned from a trip to Italy in September.
The grapes Aglianico 40% and Piedirosso 60%. Clear ruby in color. Cherry and sweet raspberry flavors with a hint of sweet, dried herb on the finish. Delicate and simple, light to medium bodied. Paired it with a simple meal of penne pasta with sausage in red sauce and fresh grated Pecorino-Romano cheese. The wine paired so beautifully I drank 3/4 of the bottle which is rare for me. 13% Alc/vol. $15. Imported by Bacchus Imp.

Drew


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