Linda brought back one of her favourites for Test A Wine Tuesday – The Gran Passione Rosso. Gran Passione is a rich, deeply-colored blend of Merlot (60%) and Corvina grown in select vineyards in Italy’s Veneto region, the area around Venice. Intense red-purple color, tending towards amber with ageing; the wine is full-bodied with good structure; there’s an admirably fine balance between soft tannins and acidity; generous palate of ripe red and black fruits, considerable length; fantastic accompaniment to roasted or grilled meats; ideal with game, but excellent with mature hard cheeses.
Gran Passione – Rosso (November 21)
