Vigna Roda Scarlatto Colli

Vigna Roda Scarlatto Colli is a wine from Massachusetts, in the United States. The details on file don't give a grape variety, vintage, alcohol level or official tasting notes, so what follows is guidance for the style the name suggests, not a measured profile. "Scarlatto" is Italian for scarlet, which points to a red wine, and "Colli" means hills. Check the label for the grape, vintage and alcohol content before you plan around a particular style. If it is a red in the light-to-medium range, which is typical of Italian-named table reds, expect red-berry fruit such as cherry or raspberry, moderate acidity and tannins that are gentle or medium at most. Cool-climate New England reds also tend to run fresher and lighter than those from warmer regions. Bottles like this are usually made to be drunk soon after release, so open it now instead of cellaring it, and don't expect it to improve with years of storage. For serving, a light-to-medium red usually does best at about 14 to 16°C (57 to 61°F). That is a short time in the fridge, or about 20 minutes in a cool room if it has been sitting in a warm kitchen. Decanting isn't necessary for a wine in this style. Pouring it into a jug for 15 to 30 minutes is plenty if you want it to open up. Use a standard red wine glass with a medium bowl, filled to roughly a third so there is room to swirl. At the table, wines with bright fruit and modest tannin tend to work with tomato-based pasta, margherita or mushroom pizza, roast chicken, grilled sausages, charcuterie and semi-hard cheeses such as provolone or young pecorino. If the label shows a fuller, heavier style than expected, move toward roasted red meats and aged cheeses instead.