Saturday, July 07, 2012

Fontana di Papa Rosso 100% Sangiovese Lazio IGT

In the glass the color is a dusty medium dark garnet core moving to a medium dark pink rim.  On the nose there is a very slight intensity of an elusive fruit, maybe a light fleeting black cherry.  On the palate the wine is dry, although there is a hint of sweetness that might lead me to comment that the wine is off-dry.  The wine is light-bodied with no perception of tannins although there is mouth-watering acidity.  The flavor on the palate is a light to medium intensity of very ripe black-cherry or black-cherry candy.  The finish is clean with a medium length of lingering ripe black-cherry fruit.  Serving suggestions see Wine & Food.

Wine & Food:  This is a simple "quaffing" wine to be served chilled (45F to 50F).  It is a perfect wine to make fruit Sangria.  You might even pour this wine over ice with a fruit garnish. You might even add a little club soda or seltzer for a "spritzer".  Think casual, think fruity.

Approximate Retail Price:  US$8.00

--Review by Kenn Pogash ("the guy wearing the bow tie")

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