Name: Roscato Rosso Dolce
Variety: unspecified red blend
Region: Lombardi
Country: Italy
Year: unspecified
Price: $12
Critic Review
"This Roscato yields from Lombardi, Italy. It is an interesting and unique wine with pronounced sweet confectioner cherry, confectioner raspberry, blackberry and gentle Charmat fizz. A hint of tannins and pronounced sweetness leads me to believe that it would pair as an appetizer accompaniment to baked maple-glazed wild salmon skewers. Popular with those looking for a wine sweeter than off-dry. @jonsteeves rated 86/100 tasted @VanWineFest 2016."
https://www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-reviews/roscato-rosso-dolce/223993
Wine Folly
I couldn't find which grapes were used to make this wine, but Wine Folly says that wines from Lombardi are known to use Cratina, Barbero, Pinot Noir, and Nebbiolo. It also says other wines from northwestern Italy commonly have fruity notes. Cherry is particularly common in northeastern Italian wines as well as several of the grapes listed above.
Personal Review
The smell and flavor of this wine both strongly suggested candied fruit. Strawberry and red cherry were two that stood out, but there were some others that I couldn't place as clearly. It had a full-bodied flavor, but felt light in texture. I was a bit skeptical about this wine due to the unspecified vintage and grape varieties, and the low price, but I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend this if you're looking for a sweet, fruity red wine on a budget.
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