Sip of the Day

January 25, 2021

Day #25 of the year.

Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso

Today, January 25th, is National Irish Coffee Day! As someone with predominantly Irish ancestry, I can attest to the pick-me up that this particular brew provides. There are a variety of different recipes, but most include four key components: Irish whiskey (usually Bailey’s or Jameson), cream, coffee, and brown sugar. This concoction is primarily drunk in the morning, usually in advance of a sporting event or a family gathering. While Irish whiskey can get you through the early portion of the day, I’d recommend saving an Italian wine for your nightcap – specifically, the Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso. Crafted primarily in Tuscany, this powerful wine is deep red in color and intense on the palate. I’d recommend pairing it with beef – particularly those that are mixed in with a stew.

ORIGIN

Bolgheri Rosso DOC

Grapes

60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit

Tasting Notes

Its deep, dark and dense colour opens the way to explosive aromas characterized by a vibrant balsamic note. On the palate it is velvety and enveloping, with a harmonious and balanced end.

Food Match

Pairs well with beef steaks, roasts and stews as well as rich poultry.

AUTHOR:

Jack Horn

Jack worked as a copy editor for Wine365. While still a relative novice to the wine industry, he has been able to interact with some of the most respected winemakers in the world, such as Didier Debono of Alta Vista and Julian Grounds of Craggy Range. Jack has poured wine and provided tasting direction at Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience and James Suckling’s Great Wines of the Andes.