by Patchen Markell » Sat May 05, 2018 10:59 am
Castel Noarna 2012 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso, Lagrein, "Cimber." 12%, $27, imported by Selection Massale. We wanted something like this to go with our annual (approximately) May Day meal of salumi, young pecorino, and favas, and this did the trick well. A savory, meaty push and a floral pull, lifted by acidity, deliciously juicy and mouthwatering, enough grip to hold your attention but not enough to distract. Sort of like a Gamay that's been working night shifts in the abbatoir. I'd buy a bunch more for this spring and summer if we weren't moving...
cheers, Patchen