Valle d'Aosta Cornalin

Popped and poured, the 2016 Cornalin pores a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with gorgeous notes of red and black fruit: Maraschino cherry, plum, blackberry, purple flowers, spearmint, smoke, pine needles and crushed rocks. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose though the mint note is even more pronounced. This was a stunning pairing with a simple mushroom and saffron risotto with chicken thighs. Grazie Tim! Drink now through 2030.

Nice light red fruit with smooth ML finish

Cornalin...Def hitting the spot ...

This is different! Half Pinot noir, half Syrah, but no tannins

Great wine. Cherries, chocolate and a pleasing herbal bitter note.

Purchased at Eataly. Did not like.

Just perfect with some risotto con fontina val d'aosta e funghi. Just perfect by itself, too.

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