Arnold Rivera Rocche Dell

Arnold Rivera Rocche Dell is listed as an Italian-style red wine, with Massachusetts, United States as its stated origin. No grape variety, vintage, alcohol level or oak treatment is given for this bottle, so the notes below describe what Italian-style reds usually offer, not a measured profile of this wine. Check the label for the variety and vintage before you plan a meal around it. Reds in the Italian tradition tend to be built around savory fruit, usually cherry, plum or dried red berry, with a dry finish. They generally have moderate to firm tannin and brisk acidity, and that acidity is what makes them work at the table. Expect more of a dry, food-oriented style than a jammy or heavily oaked one. Tomato-based dishes are the classic match: baked pasta, lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, or pizza with sausage and peppers. Roast chicken, grilled sausages, meatballs and aged hard cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino also suit this style. Serve it lightly cool, around 60 to 65°F (15 to 18°C). About 20 minutes in the refrigerator before opening usually gets a room-temperature bottle there. A general-purpose red wine glass with a moderately wide bowl is enough. If the first pour seems tight or closed, 20 to 30 minutes in a decanter or open glass can soften it, but a wine of this kind rarely needs more. Unless the label or producer says it was made for cellaring, treat it as a drink-now bottle and open it within a year or two of purchase.