Out of all of the a-typical wines I've tried, this is one of my absolute favorites and probably the one that surprised me the most. We bought it in Quebec City on our honeymoon and brought it back, anxious to try our first wine from our neighboring country!
Nebbiolo is typically an Italian grape, so I was surprised to find this is most prominent grape being grown currently in Mexico.
The Wine: L.A. Cetto 2010 Réserve Privée
Varietal, Region: Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, México
Price: About $15
Price: About $15
Where to buy: SAQ and Total Wine in California*
My Tasting Notes: A medium to full-bodied red. Hints of earthiness and notes of blackberry and plum with just a smidge of tobacco and ripe and juicy tannins, with a smooth finish.
My Verdict: I wish we had filled our suitcases with this wine. A definite winner, we served it at a dinner party we hosted after returning and it was a huge hit!
My Tasting Notes: A medium to full-bodied red. Hints of earthiness and notes of blackberry and plum with just a smidge of tobacco and ripe and juicy tannins, with a smooth finish.
My Verdict: I wish we had filled our suitcases with this wine. A definite winner, we served it at a dinner party we hosted after returning and it was a huge hit!
*Currently searching for where to get this locally, although both locations do ship to the DC area.
Cheers!