Valentine’s wine

Looking for something to sip tonight? Last weekend I stumbled upon a unique wine that’s perfect for a couples or singles celebration.

On Saturday, I was at the corner grocery searching for a robust red to go with a steak dinner. But the description of Ca’ De’ Medici’s Lambrusco Cubista caught my attention and wouldn’t let go (“Classified as ‘dolce,’ but not overly sweet,” “purple color,” “gentle fizz,” and “hints of cherry and plum”).

I’m no wine snob, but I certainly enjoy a glass of Cabernet or Pinot Grigio with dinner a couple nights a week. The hubby is partial to beer, but he loved this light, sparkling red from the Emilia region of Italy. We both enjoyed it so much, in fact, that we drank the entire bottle with our dinner of ribeyes, sauteed mushrooms, roasted potatoes and lemon-dressed spinach.

The post-dinner Lambrusco haze brought back memories of our honeymoon in Italy, where the wine was so cheap and delicious that finishing a bottle (or two) at dinner was expected. Afterward, we’d stroll around Rome happy, half-drunk, in love, and feeling like the luckiest people in the world.

Happy Valentine’s Day!