Chateau De Bosc Velocipede

Chateau De Bosc Velocipede is listed as an Italian-style red wine, with Massachusetts given as its appellation. No grape variety, vintage, alcohol level or official tasting notes are on file, so what follows is guidance for the style, not a measured profile of this bottle. Italian-style reds usually run medium-bodied, with red-cherry and plum fruit, dried herb or tomato-leaf notes, fairly bright acidity and moderate, grippy tannin. Oak, if used, is often restrained. Expect a dry, savory finish that suits the table better than sipping alone. Check the back label for the grape and vintage, which will tell you more than the style does. Savory, acidic food works best with this kind of wine. Tomato-based pasta, margherita or sausage pizza, braised meats, roasted mushrooms, aged hard cheeses and herb-crusted chicken all suit the style. The acidity cuts through olive oil and cheese, and the tannin handles grilled or roasted meat. Serve it slightly cool, around 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C). Twenty minutes in the fridge before opening is usually enough on a warm day. A general-purpose red wine glass, or a slightly larger Bordeaux-style bowl, gives the aromas room. If the wine tastes tight when first poured, 20 to 30 minutes in a decanter or open glass can soften it. Most bottles in this style are meant for drinking within a few years of release, so treat it as a drink-now wine unless the producer's notes say otherwise.