This wine is very inviting with forward aromas of ripe black cherries and vanilla and subtle floral note. That fruit is light and juicy in the mouth, supported by bright acidity and chalky tannins. It is made of 85% Carmenère and 15% Merlot added to soften and round the wine. The grapes come from the Colli Berici area of the Veneto region in northern Italy where the folks of Inama have been investigating the viability of the Carmenère grape, a native of Bordeaux. Enjoy it with a hearty black lentil soup or a grilled cheese sandwich.
Inama, Veneto Rosso IGT (Italy) Carmenère 2021
By Rebecca Murphy