Sunday, March 20, 2016

Tasting- Bolla Bardolino

Name: Bolla Bardolino Magnum
Variety: 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara
Region: Bardolino
Country: Italy
Year: 2013
Price: $18 Sale: $9.95
Expert Review: A blend of 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara this bright ruby red wine has hints of black cherry on the nose.  It is soft and fruit-forward, with black-fruit flavors followed by a bright and fresh finish. Serve it as the Italians do – young and lightly chilled. Pairs perfectly with fleshy fish, beef, lamb, red-sauced pastas and pizza.

My Review: This wine had an orangey red color with a nice sweet aroma. The butterscotch and caramel were strong on the aroma, reminding me of hard candies. When moving to the taste, this changed drastically. The medium body turned to dryness in the aftertaste. The cranberry undertones dominated but left a gritty sugary feeling on my teeth.

Food: This wine was tasted with no food due to tasting it at the Vintage Cellar.

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