Afton Mountain Bacco

Name: Afton Mountain Bacco

Variety: 50% Petit Verdot, 25% Sangiovese, 25% Tannat

Region: Virginia (Afton)

Country: USA

Year: 2021

Price: $45

Winery review: A robust red, with bright acidity and nice spice. (From Afton)

Wine Folly: Petit Verdot on page 146 is a minor blending grade in Bordeaux. It has shown promise as a single-varietal wine in warmer climates where it makes smooth full-bodied reds. It can be more of black cherry, plum, violet, lilac, or sage. When looking at page 162, Sangiovese specifically is high in acidity and matches well with well-spiced foods. It consists of cherry, roasted tomato, sweet balsamic, oregano, and espresso. What is really unique about this wine is it is Italy's most planted grape. Tannat on page 174 has some of the highest polyphenols of all red wines. It can be very tannic and astringent, making you want to pair it with rick, barbequed grilled meats or fatty dishes. It can consist of black currant, plum, licorice, smoke and cardamon.

My review: And Afton Mountain never fails! This was one of my FAVORITE wines that I tried, and I am very upset that I did not buy a bottle of it, but luckily living so close to the winery, I will be going back soon to enjoy the view and buy one. It had a very sweet smell with oak and had a sweet yet tart flavor to it. I loved this wine by itself, and I could see it being good with food, but honestly, I don't know if I want to try it because I do not want it to ruin the wine. Bacco is the way to go!