First up on the left is a rather nice Italian red, a Bardolino to be precise. Bought from Majestic Wines on the buy 2 Italian wines for £6.99 a bottle (normally £8.74) and what a beautiful red this is! Described as unmistakably Italian with a fresh taste. I would agree, for a red it's light and fruity and easy on the tannin's. The official tasting notes are as follow: 'Straightforward and unmistakably Italian, this Bardolino is bright ruby red, with a freshness of fruit and a slender frame. Lingering flavours of cherry and bitter almond add a dash of complexity.'
Second bottle is a Cotes du Rhone that was purchased from a fantastic wine merchant called Amps Fine Wines which is located in the lovely town of Oundle. This is a great bottle and is priced at £13.15, described as a classic Rhone red with deep peppery and vanilla tones. I definitely got the vanilla notes and it's velvety to drink, beautiful!
More wines to come next week I expect!
Hels X
Hello Helen. Thank you for your beautiful post. We are very glad you appreciated a bottle of Bardolino. Hope we will see you on Lake Garda, where Bardolino is produced.
ReplyDeleteAngelo Peretti
Head of Communications
Consorzio Tutela Vino Bardolino
Wine Bardolino Consortium - Bardolino - Italy
Hello! Thank you so much for your comment and I'm pleased you like my post. Would love to come to Lake Garda at somepoint, Bardolino is delicious! Helen X
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