1999 Masi Modello Rosso delle Venezie

[hotwine]

An unusual bargain red, consisting of Corvina and Raboso Veronese. A conventional nose of fruit with an alcohol underlayment, but the tongue tip says cranberries and maple syrup (?), stewed plums, and strawberry Jell-O. Served with a mixed bag of frozen Italian dinners. She annointed it "our new house wine", so I'm instructed to lay in a case. Go figure. A whopping $6.99 per bottle and 12% ABV.

I don't think it's worth a "case buy". Will lay in a few bottles to keep her happy, but it's 'way too jammy for anything other than an occasional quaffer.

[This message has been edited by hotwine (edited 01-10-2003).]