A properly rich wine that benefits from its wood aging to give a polished, minty feel to the plush black plum fruits. Solid tannins are easily enveloped by fruit, while retaining a firm structure. Keep for 2-3 years.——R.V.(12/22/2011)—— 90

The name Quartetto refers to the blend of four grapes that produce an openly soft wine with good acidity and a gentle structure. For drinking now. ——R.V.(8/1/2011)—— 85

This is a perfumed wine that has just pure berry fruits, red plums and spice from tannins. There’s no wood aging here, but the wine succeeds because of its delicious ripe fruits and balancing sweet acidity.——R.V.(4/1/2009)—— 88