Tenuta Santa Caterina Grignolino d'Asti Arlandino

Italian Wine Scholar Class at the Texas Wine School. Organically grown, 100% Grignolino. Clear, pale garnet w/ an orange hue. Med to med (+) aromas of tart cranberries, pomegranate, fresh red flowers, tar, licorice, medicinal herbs. All stainless steel. Bone dry, w/ med (+) acidity, tannins & alcohol (13.5%). Medium bodied, w/ med flavor intensity & length. At this price point, this food-friendly red should appeal to Langhe Nebbiolo fans. Drink now or in the short term, before the fruit …

Was an okay light red wine upon opening. But was a complete mess after 1 day on the frig (stoppered). Very disappointed is the staying power of this wine, though it was pleasant enough at the start.

Pale garnet Light dry strawberry nose Fairly thin stuff, with a slightly bitter edge. I think I’d prefer this on the cooler to cold side (one CT note recommended ice cubes…) Not much there to recommend, but otherwise sound