Vineyard: Vecchio Podere
Wine: Cabernet Del Veneto, 2000
Type: Dry Red

In my pursuit of decent, enjoyable and still inexpensive wines, I discovered this new import to Israel. The Cabernet as well as the Merlot are real finds for the price. This wine goes for under 30 NIS. Any drinkable fun wine for that price is a must buy!

The wine is not a true Cabernet, it is a blend, like so many other Italian wines. But they called it Cabernet to appeal to the Israeli consumer. This Vecchio Podere is composed of 70% cabernet grapes and then blended with sangiovese and merlot grapes and maybe even something else that I cannot make out.

The label is stately and attractive and the Kashrut is impeccable, certified by the rabbis of Milan as well as the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

But it is the taste that is most worthwhile. This Cabernet Del Veneto 2000 is a light, pleasant, Italian red wine that goes well with cheese or chicken or fish. And of course, pasta.

The aroma is light and fruity with a strong sense of berry. The taste lingers as would a far superior wine.

I do not believe that this wine will store well or age well. This is a wine to be consumed immediately.

Rated: 7 +
Price: Inexpensive
Size: 750 ml
Price per bottle: Rosh Hashana Special! 4 bottles for NIS 100 at Mendel, 218 Ben-Yehuda St., Tel-Aviv. 03-6044672
Case: 12 bottles.