Revisiting A Veneto, Italy Merlot

Revisiting A Veneto, Italy Merlot

Can you get a decent Italian Merlot at this price?...

Cesari Venetian Merlot

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Wine Reviewed
Cesari Merlot Delle Venezie 2011 12 % alcohol about $7.50.

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : Ruby/cherry colour; dark plum and blueberry aromas; light- to medium-bodied with a core of sweet, red berry flavours and a velvety finish. Serving Suggestion : Pasta with a mushroom sauce, veal or meat pizzas.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was a bit thin but offered good acidity and tannins. The initial meal started with crunchy Wasabi coated peanuts, which imparted just a bit of character to the wine. And the plums came out of the woodwork. A barbecued chicken breast added tobacco and chocolate to my glass. Homemade roasted eggplant slices brimming with garlic rounded the libation and I tasted some berries. Dessert was fruit juice candy that rendered the liquid quite blah.

This review of a Venetian Merlot continues on my web site at
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