Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - I've been looking for a daily drinker Italian red, and I think I've found it here.
Splash decanted and then started to drink after a few minutes. The nose is complex: dark red fruit, some lighter floral notes and possibly just a touch of alcohol heat.
The palate is very nicely balanced: fruit, tannins, and acidity well-tuned, although over the next couple of hours the fruit fades a bit and the wine becomes a bit more "chewy" and more definitely a food wine. The finish is smooth, tanniny and moderately long.
Overall this is rather nice indeed for about US$17. Definitely a repeat buy.