2018 Le Vieux Joseph "Clos de Cartesan" Vallee d'Aoste Petit Rouge, Cornalin, Nebbiolo

From: Vallee d’Aoste, ItalyBlend: Petit Rouge, Cornalin, Nebbiolo Taste: This is a wine full of contrasts, and any adventurer looking for interesting, food-friendly Alpine red wines will immediately love this wine. Concentrated, brambly, rustic aromas of cherry and leather, pepper, and dried red fruit meet piquant blackberries and boysenberry. Floral and peppery throughout, most of the aromas found in the glass translate to the palate, but the fruit registers as being lighter in body than its nose indicates. Subtle tannins and a saline finish bring everything together quite nicely. Pairing: We recommend snacking on charcuterie and Alpine cheeses if this is your first time trying this wine; the experience of the wine with and without food is fantastic and shouldn’t be missed (this wine should also be served slightly chilled). Some other great pairing ideas include roasts with potatoes and winter vegetables, veal, roasted pork, creamy pasta, and any combination of polenta (or pasta) with