Pelassa Mario's Rosso, 2013

Pelassa produces a range of wines from the Piedmont area of Italy. One of their lowest priced offerings, Mario's Rosso is a pleasant blend of Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Medium deep ruby red. Raspberries, red plums, violets. Friendly on the palate, soft and medium bodied but the smells and flavors are persistent. Deeper and more serious than you might suspect for the price (about $10) and initial impression. Has charm and class.