Bellangelo 2005 Francesca Rossa Red (Finger Lakes)

Country: US / Francesca Rossa
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend New York
Winery: Bellangelo / Finger Lakes

This Bordeaux-style red starts promisingly, with a big nose of smoky meat, tobacco and pepper, but on the palate, there’s a slightly rubbery edge and the fruit needs more complexity. Tannins are good. In the right direction but not quite hitting the mark.