Monday Betsy made chicken thighs with Sicilian olives. Sounded like time for a Southern Italian red, and I headed to cellar. But first bottle I saw as I entered was from the North, the 2002 de Tarczal "Husar" Marzemino (Trentino Superiore). I had picked this up at Wine Expo in Santa Monica on recommendation of the owner (Robert Rogness). Medium-to-full bodied, lively acidity, nice finish. A real Ingmar Bergman wine- lots of Wild Strawberries (plus some cherry and raspberry). Plenty of vibrant fruit, a tinge of earth and flowers. Reminder to self- drink more Marzemino. Kudos to Roberto for a good choice based on my parameters ("good acidity, food-friendly, not too oaky, distinctly Italian"). B++
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency