Review: Wine of Mezzacorona Ventessa, Summer 2025 Releases
An evaluation of the clean and fashionable photography adorning its Instagram page confirms the suspicion that I, a middle-aged human unit barely hanging in there, am most certainly not the target audience for Mezzacorona’s Ventessa wines. And for the record, that’s 100% fine by me. I loathe beaches and cannot stay in place longer than five minutes without pitching a fit to everyone in audible range about the sand and the lack of shade. I dislike ice cubes in my wine, and the only time I think of flowers is during spring/autumn yardwork. However, when it comes to the Ventessa wines, there is plenty here to love: low-calorie, low abv wines that are vegan, gluten-free, clocking in at 90 calories, and easy on the pocketbook. Which, beach or not, is the rare unilateral thing we can get behind in 2025, right?
2024 Mezzacorona Ventessa Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio IGT Review
A favorable balance between floral and fruit notes, with wildflowers, pineapple, and melon running throughout and hints of white peach and lemon zest cutting through on the palate. There’s a touch of minerality here providing extra dimension, but sweetness is unquestionably the leader of the pack. A nice poolside sipper or something easily paired with Pad Thai. Bonus points if you are simultaneously engaging in both activities. B+ / $10
2024 Mezzacorona Ventessa Vigneti delle Dolomiti Red Blend IGT Review
Significant notes of plum and violet give this a jammy feel upfront, infused with baking spices and cocoa powder on a well-rounded and approachable palate. The finish sees the plum note make an aggressive return to the forefront, lingering about for a rather long time. Allowing time in the glass yields improved results, so allow a few minutes of rest before enjoying. B / $10
2024 Mezzacorona Ventessa Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio Rose IGT Review
Big strawberry notes on the nose are accompanied by orange zest, nectarine, and raspberry cutting through on the palate, with the sweetness amplifying gradually. It’s a surprisingly short finish and well balanced, but not too much dimension other than a prolonged fruit fight. Could work quite well in a Sangria, though. B- / $10
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