Anniversario Apulia Rosso

Anniversario Apulia Rosso

GRAPES: Not Provided

VINTAGE: 2021

REGION: Puglia, Italy

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 14.5%

PRICE: $9.99

After avoiding Trader Joe’s for two weeks straight, I broke down and replenished my fridge. Is it me, or do you all walk out of there with two to three bags and a 200.00 + bill? Of course, I’d be doing a disservice to you if I didn’t stroll down the wine aisle, and I am thrilled that I did. One of my favorite wines/wine producers at Trader Joe’s, Ruggero Di Bardo, had a new wine on the shelf, and I literally shrieked with joy. If you’ve been following TJ Tuesdays or my wine journey for any length of time, you know one of my absolute favorite Trader Joe’s bottles is the Susamanello, produced by Ruggero Di Bardo <read more about it HERE>. Quite frankly, it’s the best money you can spend at Trader Joe’s. When I saw Anniversario Apulia Rosso, I snagged a bottle and decided to give it a whirl. After all, if it were anything like Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello, it would be worth every penny.

If you are not into bold, jammy, Italian red wines, you should skip to the next article because this is one of the biggest and boldest Italian wines I've had from Trader Joe's this year.

Without further ado, let's jump into the tasting details, shall we?

Tasting Notes:

  • Deep purple hue

  • Notes of red berries, black cherries, and plum

  • Full-bodied

  • Hints of raisin and a slight presence of oak

  • Bold but slightly tannic- leaves a dry finish

Verdict:

Y'all, this is a winner. In fact, I went back to Trader Joe's to purchase several more bottles before posting it on Instagram and the blog. I will say it's much better when it's had time to open up and breathe. For transparency, it's even better on the second day as it's loosened up a bit. It would be lovely with a great steak or hearty pasta. Grab a few bottles, and let me know your thoughts!

Until Next Time!

TJ Tuesday, Trader Joes, Red Wines, Red BlendCatherine Courtney$9.99Comment