An Italian Quaffer

2005 Allegrini Valpolicella Classico
$12.99
Jen’s Notes

This wine begs the question of why California seldom produces really good wines under $10.00. This was a BevMo find, one we knew nothing about before buying. After that, it hung out on the wine rack for a good long time until we decided to open it last night.

It turns out that Allegrini delivers pretty much the perfect weeknight red: not very complicated, but certainly tasty, with focused flavors of spice, herbs, and tangy fruit. It is enjoyable and easy going, but still gives us a little something to hang our hat on.