Bollicini Sparkling Trio NV

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Sparkling Cuvée NV

Straw-hued and gently sparkling, Bollicini’s Sparkling Cuvée is the latest in a trio of canned wines I’ve received to evaluate. And while not complex, this undisclosed blend of “Italian white varietals” has plenty of charm—orchard fruit, apples, white peaches, and pears and acacia honey are in abundance with a touch of lemon pith at the tail end. It’s light and easy on the palate, and as the packaging suggests, a welcome guest to a picnic or a summer boating expedition. 187 ml can 11.0% ABV | Sample

87 Points

Lambrusco NV

Opaque mulberry in the glass, this non-vintage offering shows Labrusca styling—both slightly effervescent and slightly sweet. It smells of densely packed black cherries, plums, decaying rose petal, and a touch of earth. The bubbles add lift to wet mid-palate tannins and a texture that feels like cherry skins and pits. Quite delicious for a relatively inexpensive canned wine. 11.0% ABV

89 Points

Sparkling Rosé NV

The color of orange sherbet, and sporting a reticent nose—a touch of peach and melon. In the mouth, there’s more concentration of pit fruit and orange pith along with moderate acidity. Clean and refreshing, this is perhaps my least favorite in the trio that was sent to me. Try the Lambrusco or the Sparkling Cuvée in this line first. 11.0% ABV | Sample

86 Points

Bollicini – Mionetto USA