Tasting - Cantina Del Grifone 1967 Toscana

Name: Toscana

Variety: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah

Region:  Tuscancy

Country: Italy

Year: 2014

Price: $6.12

Winery Review: "Cantina Del Grifone 1967 Toscana catches your attention the moment you uncork it thanks to the very strong and pleasant aromas of red and black fruit, a little black pepper, spice and some nice violet notes. Tasting the wine reveals more fruit with the spice and other components taking a back seat. Strawberry and black cherry stand out among the abundance of red and black fruit flavors as well as a hint of red licorice. This soft and smooth wine is actually rather one dimensional – it’s all about the fruit – but it works, and especially so when paired with a pizza. At only $5.99 you really can’t ask for much more than this wine delivers. It ends with some mild oaky notes on the medium length finish.”

My Review: I had this wine paired with cooked asparagus, peppers, and sweet potatoes. The first thing I noticed when I tasted it was the pepperiness of the wine, it had a bit of spiciness. The undertones I noted were blackberries and raspberries. It was pretty good, but a little too peppery for me.