Orin Swift, 8 Years In The Desert, 2023 Inzuzo Wine Company The light-bodied 12 e Mezzo

The light-bodied 12 e Mezzo Malvasia Nera del Salento from Varvaglione glides into the glass with a brilliant ruby red color

deep richness lent grace by a lovely

and balancing acidity that holds everything together without getting in the way

drinkable and far

Beautifully-proportioned

Orin Swift, 8 Years In The Desert, 2023 Inzuzo Wine Company The light-bodied 12 e MezzoAn opaque core with a red amethyst rim, the wine opens with ripe raspberry and blackberry, dark plum preserves and hints of black pepper and clove. An entry of heft, the palate is packed with blueberry and sweet black cherry along with touch of fresh herbsthyme, savory and tarragon. Long on the finish, the ripe tannins, a dash of ash, and notes of black tea round out the wine.