grape: Carmenere – usually super inky and thick, but this one’s lightened up with 30% Merlot
producer: Inama
country: Italy
region: Colli Berici DOC zone, east of the Soave area
year: 2009
yum factors: This has that cocoa and a touch of black pepper that Carmenere usually has, but it’s so much lighter and softer with the dark plum from the Merlot. Definitely not stain-your-teeth territory like most Carms. Really delicious.
price: $20
buy it: here
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This sounds fabulous! I discovered carmeneres about 10 years ago — I think their romantic backstory just makes them taste even better to me.
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So many are really chunky and inky but this one’s great.
Wow. Carmenere produced in a country other than Chile… WTF!
It’s so good! Much more finesse than the Chilean ones…
I’m a Somm at an Italian Restaurant and we serve this wine. I’m a big fan of Inama. I recommend this to guests who order our Tri-Tip steak served with Arugula.
that sounds delicious!
I first had carmenere when I visited Chile last year and loved it. I haven’t found one that I like yet but will look out for this one, your description sounds delicious.
Definitely worth seeking out – very light for a Carmenere, really liked it!
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