August 30, 2016

THESE ITALIAN PRISONERS AREN'T MAKING YOUR TYPICAL 'PRISON WINE'

 The wine, a blend of Vermentino and Ansonica, two native Mediterranean grapes, was a beautiful golden straw in color. There were subtle aromas of crisp apple, acacia and honeysuckle, with hints of pineapple on the nose. The palate had a slight weight to it with well-integrated acidity balanced by clean salinity. There was a kiss of oak, just enough to contribute to the roundness of the wine. And it had been made by prisoners.