Wine of the Week for March 14, 2011

Zenato  Veneto Rosso IGT 2008 - $11.60
Style: R1
Italy: Veneto

Pleasantly chianti-like on the nose, with plum, dark chocolate, espresso and rosebud aromas.  More dark chocolate and espresso evident on the palate mixed  with cherry and mild tannins. Very good body and length, and a good expression of the local style. An ideal mid-week pizza, spaghetti or burger wine . (LCBO 208579)

 

Currently 146 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)

A Canadian Moment ...

East Dell Gamay Noir 2008 - $12.95
Style: R1
Canada: Niagara

It's hard to beat Ontario gamay for great price:performance ratio. Subtle aromas include raspberry, beet root and pepper with traces of oak. Nicely balanced tannins and acidity, with raspberry/strawberry flavour and a smokey close. Try with tex-mex or charcuterie. (LCBO 214890)

Currently 99 LCBO stores have 6 or more bottles (according to on-line database)