Terre Gaie, Stema Pinot Nero 2021, 750 mL

100% Pinot Noir from the Veneto region. Lots of playful fruit but with a bit of rustic Italian flavors, this light bodied red is a tremendous value and an excellent pairing for simple dishes and pastas. Veneto is one of the most prolific wine regions in Italy. Verona, its capital, has been an important wine center since Roman times. Commercial success hasn't always had beneficial effects on the wines. Since the 1970s perceptions of Veneto's most venerable wines - notably Valpolicella and Soave - have suffered thanks to overproduction and the inferior quality of big producers. Thanks to a new generation of small producers who tend their own vines and make their own juice, Veneto's comeback is picking up momentum. The new wines are refreshing and nuanced, whether red or white. Tastes are changing again and these wines are right for the times - all the more so because they offer unbeatable price/quality.