We have been on an Italian wine kick since we returned from our trip and have been working our way brought the local shops offerings.
Tonight we are trying Masi Valpolicella, from Veneto.
It is one of those wines that just gets the job done. It’s not going to make you stop mid-sip and reach for your phone to text someone about it, but you’re not going to be disappointed either.
It’s light and easy drinking with some cherry and a bit of earthiness going on. Pretty classic Valpolicella. You open it, you pour it, you enjoy it. No complaints
Where it lands for me is firmly in the “solid weeknight wine” category. Throw on some pasta, order a pizza, crack this open. It works. It’s not a wine you bring out when you’re trying to impress anyone, but it’s also not a wine that’s going to embarrass you.
The finish is short and the whole thing is pretty soft, which honestly makes it easy to drink a couple of glasses without really thinking about it. Whether that’s a pro or a con is up to you.At the price point it’s hard to argue with.
Decent Italian red, no fuss. I’d buy it again if it was on sale. I probably wouldn’t pay full price when there are more exciting options out there for the same money.
Six out of ten. Reliably fine.