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Donna Laura Ali: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Donna Laura Ali is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Sangiovese Blend, in Italy, by Donna Laura. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Cherry, plum, herbs, cedar and pairs well with Pasta, pizza and grilled meats.

Michael's take

“Bright red cherry, savory wild rosemary, subtle balsamic lift, juicy, light-footed, everyday Tuscan charm.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Sangiovese Blend
Country
Italy
Producer
Donna Laura
Body
medium-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with Donna Laura Ali

  • Pasta
  • pizza
  • grilled meats
  • salumi

When to open it

  • Pasta night
  • weeknight red
  • crowd-pleaser

Where to buy Donna Laura Ali

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Questions people ask

What does Donna Laura Ali taste like?

Donna Laura Ali is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Cherry, plum, herbs, cedar. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Bright red cherry, savory wild rosemary, subtle balsamic lift, juicy, light-footed, everyday Tuscan charm.

What food goes with Donna Laura Ali?

Michael pairs Donna Laura Ali with Pasta, pizza, grilled meats and salumi. It works best for Pasta night, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.

How much does Donna Laura Ali cost?

Donna Laura Ali falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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