Wine Reviews

of chalk dust. This soothes with its gentle bead of fine bubbles while contrasting ripe, wild berry fruits with brisk acids to create a truly harmonious expression. It leaves the palate classically dry yet fresh, tapering off with medium length. You can enjoy Le Tenute Solo with or without food. This is very nicely done.

Typical dark-fruit and tea aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a firm, crisp palate and a tight, fruity finish. Labeled as Solo in the US market.

The black-ish nonvintage Medici Ermete I Quercioli Secco Reggiano Lambrusco is a blend of equal parts salamino and marani grapes. Its pungent peppery, black tea and blackberry aromas and flavors are carried on a stream of brisk acidity, leaving no sensation of its 14 grams of sugar.

Bright ruby red in color, the wine has a distinct violet scent. Dry yet fruity with fresh, pleasantly harmonious flavors and a lively effervescence.

Intense blackberry essence, elderberry pie, citrus and banana. Medium to full body, a good serving of tannins, bright acidity and a fruity finish.