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Voulet Antichi Giochi Piemontesi Casorzo

6/4/2013

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In my last post, I wrote about a Moscatel that surprised everyone that tasted it because it was not stereo-typically sweet.  Today, I am going opposite. Most times, when someones speaks of an Italian Red, they first conjure up Chianti or even a Super Tuscan.  The stereotype is big and bold.  That all changes when you pop open a bottle of Voulet Antichi Giochi Piemontesi Casorzo.

The first thing that I noticed about this wine is that it is made in a Frizzante style.  Frizzante means Semi-Sparkling.  Yes, you read that right.  It is a red wine with effervescence. After the initial shock of the tongue tickling you experience, more surprises come.

This wine is low alcohol and it is very sweet.  I would almost describe it as a sparkling sangria of sorts. It has a ton of fruit and goes more towards a sparkling grape juice rather than wine.  The bonus is that is does have alcohol!

 This is the wine for the non-wine drinker.  People who say I don't like wine will not say that when this is their glass on your patio!

Voulet Antichi Giochi Piemontesi Casorzo in a nutshell:

Description:  Extremely easy to drink due to very low alcohol content. Surprising effervescence gives an added source of conversation.  Tons of fruit consisting of mostly raspberry, elderberry and concord flavors.  

Pairings:  A perfect wine to accompany chocolate based desserts.  Also, would be great with spicy BBQ on the grill during summer months for something different.

Price: Varies per website/market.  Should be in the $11.99 to $17.99 range.


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