Brotte Creation Grosset Red

Brotte Creation Grosset Red is a red wine listed under the Esplanda label with a Massachusetts, United States origin. The listing doesn't name the grape, vintage or alcohol level, so the notes below describe how a dry red of this kind usually behaves, not a measured profile of this bottle. Check the label for the grape and vintage before you plan around it. Expect a still red wine with dark or red fruit, moderate acidity and some grip from tannin. Whether it carries oak is something the label or a first glass will tell you. Many New England wines of this sort are made to drink young, so treat it as a bottle for the near term, not one to cellar, unless the producer says otherwise. Serve it lightly cool, around 60 to 65°F (15 to 18°C). A short stay in the refrigerator, about 20 minutes, brings a warm bottle to that range. If the first pour tastes tight or closed, 20 to 30 minutes in a decanter or open glass can soften it, but a formal decant is rarely needed for a wine in this style. A medium-sized red wine glass with a moderately wide bowl gives the aromas room without exaggerating the alcohol. At the table, medium-bodied reds usually suit roast chicken, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, tomato-based pastas, burgers and semi-hard cheeses like cheddar or Gouda. If the first glass turns out lighter in style, lean toward poultry and vegetables. If it is fuller and grippier, lean toward grilled or braised red meat.