MEMO - SANGIOVESE

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $9
Producer: Mario Ercolino
Region & Country: Torino Di Sangro, Italy
Grape Variety: Sangiovese
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 04/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 04/21/2008

Appearance: Dark, cherry red
Nose: Oakey and spicy
Taste: Juicy, wet and oakey; has a little bit of a tang to it
Finish: Hint of lemon and cherry
Overall Impression: I thought Memo's Sangiovese was pretty average, but it was a great price. I definitely liked Memo's Red Wine so much better.

Overall Rating: 86/100
Overall Value: *** / 5 Stars

MEMO - MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO

Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $10
Producer: Mario Ercolino
Region & Country: Torino Di Sangro, Italy
Grape Variety: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Recommended By: N/A

Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 03/18/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 03/30/2008

Appearance: Deep, dark purple
Nose: Deep, fruity grape & other fruits
Taste: Smooth, with a good spiciness
Finish: Warm
Overall Impression: This was a very good wine. I liked how it was spicy, yet fruity. This wine really surprised me and I would definitely get it again and recommend it to many.

Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars