Valpolicella Fojaneghe Merlot Blend

There's nothing vague or elusive about the bordeaux blend here. Red and blue fruit, black currant, cedar, dry herbs. All out in the open. On the palate the tannins are strong but not overwhelming and there is a nice balance between the dry herbal notes and the full fruit.

Took a good hour to open up. But once it did there was good fruit and a decent earthy base. Lots of integrated structure

Very good, medium-full bodied wine. Hotel recommendation at ~€32

Aroma is vaguely familiar, dried salami? Not sure but I like it. Raspberry, rhubarb. Reasonable finish.

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