Alvento Winery

Michael Pinkus in the ONTARIO WINE REVIEW writes:

Alvento Winery 2005 Elige - $29.80 (W)

With 2007 being proclaimed as the best vintage ever in Ontario many have forgotten that 2005 (although shortcropped) was also a very good year – and trust me you’ll be seeing the best of ’05 before you’ll see what the 2007’s reds have to offer. Let’s take this Elige blend (named after a Bordeaux-blend the owners of this winery made at their small winery in Italy) – 16 months in mainly new French oak and made up of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Franc. The nose has developed spicy cinnamon and blackberry notes; while in the mouth, it starts off red fruited but turns all
blackberry and cassis mid-palate with medium-soft tannins and a good level of
spices and herbs which reside mainly in and on the cheeks. The long finish hangs
about the tongue leaving a lasting cassis-like effect – this one’s quite nice,
and ageable to boot.