Casa Girelli, Canaletto Rosso Italiano, NV
Casa Girelli, Canaletto Rosso Italiano, NV is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese (Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, pizza. Cheapest offer £10.10 at Honest Grapes.
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Canaletto Rosso Italiano is Casa Girelli's calling card for everyday Italian drinking — a non-vintage red blended from grapes grown across Italy. It's unpretentious by design, built for the table rather than the cellar, and it delivers exactly what it promises: ripe, fruit-forward warmth with soft tannins and enough structure to handle a bowl of pasta without breaking a sweat. This is the kind of wine Italians pour without ceremony on a Tuesday, and there's real wisdom in that. Drink it now, slightly cool, with something saucy and simple.