I get super excited when I taste a wine and immediately know it will be a pick of the month. It’s kind of like getting Wordle on the second try, if you know what I mean. My choice for November easily falls into the eighty percent category. For those who follow me, you know that this means I believe eighty percent of the people who buy the wine will like it. I have a pretty good track record in this regard. I know there are a few outliers that will not appreciate it, so I try to steer them away if I can. That said, I am very comfortable recommending this gem from Tuscany, Italy. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese.
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2022 Sella Antica Rosso (Tuscany, Italy)… $14.
Aromas of blackberries, currants and blueberries, with hints of chocolate and tobacco. Smooth, structured tannins support notes of blackberries, blueberries, and currants. There are underlying chocolate and spice notes front to a lingering finish where the tobacco notes join the palate party. This red wine has a good balance of acidity, fruit, and tannins, with nice complexity, especially considering its price point. Because it has some fruit on it, I believe it would make a good complement to the Thanksgiving meal, whether it be turkey, lamb, ham, or duck. At his price, it is certainly friendly to the budget. (B)
Cheers!
Stan The Wine Man
