Il Borgo Collinare
Il Borgo Collinare
GRAPES: Nero d’Avola
VINTAGE: 2019
REGION: Sicily, Italy
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.5%
PRICE: $6.99
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, but I am back and ready to taste some wine!
TJ Tuesday is one of my favorite parts of blogging because I am really passionate about wine. I believe wine doesn’t have to cost an outrageous amount to be delicious. Don’t get me wrong, I belong to my fair share of Napa Valley wine clubs where cabs are $90+ but who can really drink those every day of the week. Am I right?
This week’s bottle of wine comes from Sicily, Italy, and is produced by Il Borgo Collinare. If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you know I LOVE Italian wine, almost as much as I love Italian food and it’s wonderful that Trader Joe’s has a nice selection. For those of you in Nashville, I’ve been frequenting the Trader Joe’s off White Bridge Road as I have found they have a broader selection of wine and I love finding an unknown bottle!
Given that this is an Italian red, I’ve poured myself a hearty glass, because it’s been a day. Before I jump face-first into this wine, I’ve allowed it to open up at least 20-30 minutes so I can really understand the flavor and character of the wine. Ok, that’s been long enough- Let’s jump into the tasting notes, shall we?
TASTING NOTES:
Synthetic cork
Dark ruby hue
Falls towards the bold end of the spectrum
Notes of dark fruit, specifically plum and black cherry
Verdict:
What a lovely Italian find at Trader Joe’s! While I did enjoy this wine, I think it would be better paired with food than as a stand-alone sipper. If you happen to pick up this bottle, I’d love to hear your thoughts!