Inspired by FloFab's NYTimes article on Lambrusco, I decided to see just how "bad" this quotidian Lambrusco was:
1. Cantine Riunite Lambrusco IGT: Emilia (8%; www.Riunite.com; L6139 0931; 4 Lambrusco Grape varietals) Campagine/Emilia-Romagna NV: Med.dark color; quite grapey/Lambrusco some earthy bit Nehi grape soda pop simple nose; quite frizzante/soda popy/grapey fairly sweet simple flavor w/ no tannins; short soft very grapey/Nehi strawberry soda pop rather frizzante light earthy finish w/ no tannins; simple grapey soda pop. $6.99 (S)
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. Actually, this Lambrusco was not nearly as revolting as I expected. The sweetness would make it tiring to drink after a few glasses. But I can see this going OK w/ a sweet BarBQue short ribs or brisket. The bottle code indicates the 931'st lot of this wine made last week.
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2. I never, but never, shop the wine dept at our local Smith's Grocery (Kroger) store. As I was browsing the shelves looking for this Riunite (and a BlueNun), I see all these labels that I'd never heard of. I tell you...it's a scary, very scary, world out there.
Tom (taking one for the team)