Savvy wine buys: Per Sempre Vero Rosso ‘00

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 | 8:27 a.m.

Now that such oenologists as David Di Loreto have demonstrated they can grow nearly any type of grape in the fertile California soil, they are becoming more and more daring with regard to blendings. A case in point is this first-ever California blend of sangiovese, the grape used in Italy's famous Chianti.

This wine, made by Di Loreto, is dark purple, and tastes of berries and cassis. It contains another Italian grape, Dolcetto, as well as Syrah, Zinfandel and Petite Syrah, a deep, rich wine that will stand up to any strongly flavored game or cheese. It is drinking well right now.

Available at International Wines, $13.49.

-- Max Jacobson

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