An Almost Roman Red

 Wine Reviewed
Fontana di Papa Castelli Romani DOC 2011 12 % alcohol $7.50

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : Pale garnet almost rose color; light strawberry, and dried fruit aromas; light body, simple light fruit flavor, pleasant finish. Serving Suggestion : Serve with pasta with tomato sauce or pizza.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was excessively sweet, presenting light tannins and fruity acidity. Japanese rice crackers made the plums come out, sweet plums. This meal’s centerpiece was slow-cooked round steak. In response the libation was sweet, long, and tannin free. The accompanying potatoes increased the liquid’s acidity. Steamed broccoli kept up the wine’s sweetness and acidity, but took away its fruit. Dollops of Chinese chili sauce on the meat seemed to have no effect.

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