Tasting Note: Primitivo Luccarelli, 2020, PGI Puglia

Comments = This wine offers a great value for money with an elegant and harmonious mouth with enjoyable nuanced diverse aromas. It has been designed to drink young. I would definitely recommend to buy it if you can find it at around 10 euros. However, it is slightly below what is expected from a Primitivo in terms of aroma intensity.

Final Grade = B

Tasting Note: Lambrusco di Sorbara, Secco, Cantina di Sorbara

Comments = this wine offers a good expression of a Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC (not to be confused with cheap & industrial Lambrusco). It is very fruity (mainly cherry) with no secondary aromas and a lighter body than Lambrusco Salamino DOC and Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC. This Lambrusco di Sorbara can be considered a classic example of a traditional Lambrusco (this DOC is the most renowned of the 3)

Final Grade = B+

Tasting Note: BISOL 1542 Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG

Comments = we can feel its quality compared to many Prosecco (Cartizze being the best sub-zone), however, the lack of complexity in aromas (mainly green apple with no secondary or tertiary aromas) together with its Medium length of finish prevent a final grade above B (which is still a very good grade for a Prosecco). The most interesting thing regarding this will probably lie in the food pairing, given the large bubbles. It would probably pair better with heavier starter fish than other traditional method wines while also providing more quality than many tank method wines.

Final Grade = B

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