Wine of the Week: Azienda Agricola Martilde

The cat lady in me loves the bottle, and the wine lover swooned when I sipped and swirled a glass of this Azienda Agricola Martilde Bonarda. It was a housewarming gift from a friend, and it was enjoyed on yet another chilly day. When will this cold weather end? I have so many rosé wine recommendations, yet they seem so off when I am huddling in my winter coat on the walk from the train.

While I patiently wait for rosé season,  I’ll enjoy wines like this Bonarda, which is easy drinking with lots of strawberry, currant, and raspberry notes. It’s simple and smooth, fruit-forward, and has a delightful finish that lingers. This Bonarda is fine for drinking alone but would also be really good with pulled pork, turkey chili, or other spicy or spicy-sweet meats. I think it would also be excellent in my Salmon and Zinfandel with Cherries as a replacement for the Zinfandel.

I hope you are keeping warm if you are stuck with miserable weather. Happy Wine Wednesday!