“deep ruby red, towards dark tones; winy and rustic flavours; bubbly and, when young, even frothy, frothy with a foam that used to decrease soon and soon used to disappear for ever; mellow, dense but even slick: like a Lambrusco with more body, like a Barbera with less body; and with a flavour, a pleasant smoky aftertaste: a smoky character similar to the one belonging to malt whisky but infinitely more volatile. Where is Lettere? Where is Gragnano”

(This piece is taken from the popular italian book “Vino al vino” written by Mario Soldati).

Here is the right way to tell a wine without being to technical.

Chapeau!