Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese, 2011, Waitrose

A rich Italian red from Waitrose

Italian wines can sometimes be like Italian driving to the outsider - chaotic and hard to understand. This Masi Campofiorin, however, is as pleasing and enjoyable as sitting behind the wheel of a Fiat 500.

Waitrose describe this wine as "first made in 1964 and Veneto's answer to a 'Super Tuscan'; full-bodied with a soft tannin structure, cherry and plum flavours with hints of cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco and vanilla on the long finish. Exceptional value."

It is a blend of three grapes: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. The wine is made using the appassimento method of re-fermentation using partially-dried grapes for extra richness.

Masi Campofiorin Rosso del Veronese, 2011, Waitrose

Pure cherry and red plum fruit with sweet spices, cool mint and some aged complexity. Rich concentration, pure and fresh.

Good.

Match with beef ragu.

£12.99 from Waitrose.

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