Name: Bolla
Variety: A blend of 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, and 10% Molinara
Region: Bardolino
Country: Italy
Year: 2013
Price: $18, on sale for $9.95
Shop/Critic/Winery Review: "A blend of 60% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara this bright ruby red wine has hints of black cherry on the nose. It is soft and fruit-forward, with black-fruit flavors followed by a bright and fresh finish. Serve it as the Italians do – young and lightly chilled. Pairs perfectly with fleshy fish, beef, lamb, red-sauced pastas and pizza."
My impressions: Beautiful cranberry color. It has that kind of brownish red that real cranberry juice has; I love it. The nose is a bit understated, but small whiffs of fruit. Small bits of cherry flavors on the tongue, but overall not many fruit flavors. I don't think I've had any of these grapes before, but I will have to try them again. There are way too many Italian grape varieties... Excellent wine for the price, considering that this is a magnum.
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