Ben says

★ Good Wine Obviously and curiously light in colour given this is a Côtes du Rhône. The aromas are equally light but surprisingly layered with red berries, black plum and a hint of pepper spice. On the palate the wine is juicy, perhaps a little thin at first, but it softens into a sweetly-fruited finish with liquorice and strawberry laces. Given its price, this is surprisingly tasty – but you’re more likely to like it as a Pinot Noir fan than a Côtes du Rhône regular.

Guerrieri Rizzardi '3 Cru' Amarone della Valpolicella Red Wine

KEY POINTS

Grenache-dominant blend with 13.0% abv. Bottled in Germany.

Grown in: Rhone, FRANCE.

Food Pairing

Juicy red wines like this are great partners for lamb or soft cheese.

Disclosure & Price

Purchased at retail price. Find in the UK for circa £5.29 at Lidl.

Reviewed and tasted: 02/09/2024

Ben Franks Wine Tasting Note Producer Profile

About the Producer

Very little is given away about this wine – it might make you cry out for labelling laws! It’s a bulk wine bottled in Germany for Lidl supermarkets.