Color was medium ruby and had a very nice floral and red fruit aroma.  It tasted of red fruits mostly, plus a very light toasted oak and ripe tannins.  Delicious.  There was a nice amount of acid… not to much and not too little, and a light amount of tannins.  Finish was good with a hint of black pepper (one of my favorites) red fruit and plum peel. 

This paired very well with the spaghetti we ate, and would probably fair well with most meats and cheeses.  Maybe not strong enough for the heaviest, like lamb chops or steak.

Rating:  90

Price:  $10 – $18 (bought this bottle on sale for $10 from K&L, but they are now out of stock)

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January 13, 2008 · Posted in $16 - $20 Wines, $8 - $10 Wines, 90-94 Point Wines, Italy, Negroamaro, Red, Wine