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Did You Know: ARTISANAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Medici Ermete crafts a small amount of balsamic vinegar from Reggio Emilia grape must. Using the traditional method, the vinegar is aged in a series of five barrels of decreasing size. Each barrel has a small opening covered by a cloth, which allows evaporation to occur, intensifying the flavor. The secret and the skill in traditional balsamic vinegar lie in the optimal aging and refinement in these barrels, which extends for at least 12 years and up to as many as 30 years. A consortium of producers of Reggio Emilia traditional balsamic vinegar has been formed to protect this special product. Its rich, refined flavor, its aromatic power and its sweet and sour inflection make it an exceptional condiment to accentuate fine foods. It is delicious drizzled on strawberries, dessert and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or added to sauces and meats during or after cooking.

THE MEDICI FAMILY

Medici Ermete has been owned and operated by five generations of the Medici family, who have devoted themselves to the winery since its inception in 1890. Alberto Medici, who oversees the production of Medici wines along with his father, Giorgio, was born in Reggio Emilia and educated in Economics at the University of Parma. He represents the Medici Ermete is one of the oldest Lambrusco producers. Vignerons and winemakers in Lambrusco for over 130 years, fourth generation of the Medici family, along with his cousin, Pierluigi, and his sister, the Medici family blends historic winemaking expertise with a modern and original style. Alessandra. The fifth generation, represented by Alessandro Medici, has just started to work in the winery, with the aim of both preserving and evolving the historic family Among the world’s best known Lambrusco wineries, Medici Ermete has earned its prestige through its special heritage and winery. dedication to quality. Quality remains central to each step in production. Grapes come exclusively from Lambrusco’s prime vineyards and the crucial step in the production process, the second fermentation, is always natural (Charmat method). Alberto Medici is responsible for revolutionizing the production of Lambrusco wines by lowering yields and developing a unique fermentation process to elevate the quality of the wines. Under his stewardship it became possible to release Concerto, the world’s first Left to right: Pierluigi, Alberto, Alessandro, Giorgio & Alessandra Medici single vineyard Lambrusco.

The Medici family’s dedication has been rewarded by the success of its wines worldwide. Today Medici Ermete wines are exported to more 130-YEAR-OLD, FIFTH GENERATION FAMILY OWNED WINERY than seventy countries around the world. Their message of quality has been resoundingly reinforced by elite accolades such as Gambero Rosso’s coveted “Tre Bicchieri” award and the best in show Champion Trophy, earned at the 2010 International Wine Challenge in London. PIONEER OF QUALITY LAMBRUSCO: FIRST IN REGION TO CRAFT SINGLE VINEYARD WINES; VINEYARD YIELDS 40% BELOW DOC MANDATES

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Quercioli Secco is a sparkling dry red wine made using Bright ruby red in color, the wine has a distinct Vinous Media: 91 pts • Best value Lambrusco 100% estate-grown fruit. From the Reggio Emilia violet scent. Dry yet fruity with fresh, pleasantly jamessuckling.com: 91 pts • Made with 100% estate grown fruit Lambrusco province, the grapes are grown on Cordone Speronato harmonious flavors and a lively effervescence. Emilia- Blue Lifestyle: 91 pts Salamino, (cordon trained and spur pruned) vines in clay soil Romagna Lambrusco Marani and with restricted yields. The wine is best served at a Ultimate Wine Challenge: 92 pts QUERCIOLI SECCO temperature of 57 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit within two REGGIANO LAMBRUSCO DOC years of vintage.

Quercioli Dolce is a sparkling sweet red wine made Bright ruby red with persistent bubbles, the wine Wine Spectator: 100 Top Value Wines: • Best value Lambrusco using 100% estate-grown fruit. From the Reggio Emilia shows delicate floral notes of violet leading to a Sparkling Category • Made with 100% estate grown fruit Lambrusco province, the grapes are grown on Cordone Speronato luxuriously sweet, fresh, vivacious palate that is Emilia- Blue Lifestyle: 91 pts Salamino, (cordon trained and spur pruned) vines in clay soil pleasantly harmonious. Romagna Lambrusco Marani and with restricted yields. The wine is best served at a QUERCIOLI DOLCE temperature of 57 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit within two REGGIANO LAMBRUSCO DOC years of vintage.

Solo is a sparkling dry red wine crafted using 100% A vivid, brilliant ruby red, the wine shows classic red Wine & Spirits: 90 pts 17v • Highly acclaimed by international wine media estate-grown fruit. Grapes come exclusively from fruit aromas. Though dry, the palate is fruity, round jamessuckling.com: 90 pts 17v • Grapes come exclusively from the acclaimed the acclaimed Tenuta Quercioli vineyards, within the and exuberant with fine and persistent bubbles. Blue Lifestyle: 92 pts Tenuta I Quercioli vineyards Ancellota, province of Reggio Emilia. Vines are grown in clay 18v Emilia- Lambrusco Wine Odyssey: 90 pts 18v • Made with 100% estate grown fruit Romagna soil using Cordone Speronato (cordon trained and Salamino spur pruned) with restricted yields. The blend is 51% Ancellota and 49% Lambusco Salamino. The wine is best served at a temperature of 57 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit SOLO REGGIANO ROSSO DOC within two years of vintage.

Concerto is the world’s first single vineyard vintage Intensely brilliant and pure in both its ruby red color Wine Spectator: 90 pts “Top Value • First single vineyard vintage Lambrusco, Lambrusco. A sparkling dry red wine, its lively bubbles and aromatics, the wine shows a fresh strawberry, Sparkling” 17v sourced entirely from the prestigious Tenuta are achieved through a unique slow fermentation raspberry and cherry character. On the palate, jamessuckling.com: 91 pts 18v, 17v La Rampata vineyard process. Grapes from the prestigious Tenuta La Rampata dry yet fruity, round, fresh and lively notes are Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri: • Certified Organic as of the 2020 vintage Emilia- Lambrusco vineyard in the Reggio Emilia province are grown on delectably harmonious. Acidity and tannins are 19v –12 years Romagna Salamino Cordone Speronato (cordon trained and spur pruned) perfectly balanced and the finish is clean. running • Highly acclaimed by international wine media vines in clay soil with highly limited yields. The wine Wine & Spirits: 90 pts 20v • Made with 100% estate grown fruit CONCERTO is best served at a temperature of 57 to 59 degrees Sommelier Journal: 91 pts 19v REGGIANO LAMBRUSCO DOC Fahrenheit within two years of vintage. Tasting Panel: 91 pts “Publisher’s Pick” 19v

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