This wine practically jumps out of the bottle at you. Aggressive cherries and vanilla attack the nose, backed with scents like freshly hewn wood and green orchid. (Yes, I know what these smell like – grew up in Kentucky, where I chopped more than I wanted to, and lived in Miami for a number of years, where you might just mow over orchids in your lawn.) Many of these same flavors repeat on the front palate, with a burst of blackberries and chewy raisins. A little acid and leather come as it glides across the tongue, with abrupt tannins that bring the finish up tight, with a slight floral after taste. This one’s an adventure that was magnificent with the tender richness of home-made Osso Buco.
- Rating: Impressive
- Name: Corash Riserva 2013
- Winery: Cantina Della Vernaccia Oristano
- Region: Sardegna
- Country: Italy
- Varietals: Cannonau
- Price: $20
- Where to Buy: Litteri
