This would be an ideal gift for your Italian barber who makes his own homemade wine and insists you try it while he strops his razor. A fine Italian red to give him something to aspire to. Not as rich and complex as the 2007, but more approachable. Deep ruby colour with a minerally, pencil lead, plum and cherry nose; medium-bodied, spicy, raisin and plum flavours finishing satisfyingly dry.
$17.95, LCBO #155051.
Post City Magazines’ wine columnist, Tony Aspler, has written 14 books on wine and food. Tony also created the Ontario Wine Awards. He can be heard on 680News.