Question about an Italian Wine

[winecollector]

Ok, I've got confirmation. Wines from the Lombardy region, though not as famous as other regions, are often "frequently better than the more famous stuff produced elsewhere," according to "The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Wine," by Robert Joseph. Also, Ca' del Bosco is supposed to be one of the top producers of the area. From my own experience, I've found that Lombardy wines are usually very inexpensive for their quality, and are what I call "sleepers"- not to many people know about them, so the price stays lower than comparable wine from other regions. I've bought wines of theirs in the $10-$15 a bottle range, that you could put up against other wines 3 to 4 x higher in price, and they can hold their own against them.

Oh, and by the way- don't pay too much attention to Foodie- We only keep him around here to comment on the "sissy wines!" I don't know how much you paid for your wine, but being that you got it from a CHARITY AUCTION, I'm sure that your money was appreciated, and likely went to a good cause. I regularly donate wine to charity auctions and benefits like this, and even if you buy something that your not familiar with, you are usually getting good stuff. Most people I know won't donate junk wine to charity, but rather, we donate our best for a good cause.

Hope you enjoy your purchase!