An Abruzzi, Italy Sangiovese

An Abruzzi, Italy Sangiovese: Wine Reviewed
Caldora Sangiovese Terre di Chieti IGT 2010 12.5 % alcohol about $10.

Let’s start with the marketing materials “Tasting Note : Ruby-garnet color; cherry and berry-spice aromas; medium-bodied, balanced acidity and medium tannins; bright cherry, ripe blackberry, earth and oak flavors, and a medium finish. Serving Suggestion : Drink now with meat lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs. “ And now for my review.

At the first sips the wine was somewhat unbalanced with raw acidity but it was long and refreshing. Japanese rice crackers thinned this liquid. My initial meal centered on a boxed Baked Ziti Siciliano that I doused with grated Parmesan cheese. Now the wine was long and slightly sweet. Its acidity was tamed. The accompanying cucumber, tomato, broccoli sprout, red onion, and cilantro salad helped this drink pick itself up and became nice and round.

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