Tasting - De' Notari Cesanese

Name: Cantine San Marco De' Notari Cesanese Lazio IGT 2021

Variety: 100% Cesanese
Region: Lazio

Country: Italy
Vintage: 2018
Price: $12.99

Critic Review: Mid-colour, sweet cherry flavours, soft tannins, light and easy dry fruit." - Bronze, International Wine Challenge

Wine Folly: pg. 248 Central Italy - The Mediterranean climate in Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, and Abruzzo is why red varieties shine here, including Sangiovese and Montepulciano. No mention of the Cesanese grape or Lazio, On the nose this wine has hints of red fruits. On the palate there were mid tannings, was quite sweet for a red.

My review: This wine was really good, extremely well balanced in my opinion. I think that this could be compared to a more vibrant/stronger primitivo, while still maintaining its composure. I really liked how the tannins blended well with the sweetness and the fruity flavors were able to flourish. Nothing was overpowering. Recommend for those who like Italian reds, this is a good one.

I tasted it on its own without any food pairings.