July 21, 2026
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“’Solo per Amore’—’for the love of it’—has many meanings.”—Carlo Mondavi, Sorì della Sorba


When we asked Carlo Mondavi what Solo per Amore meant (it’s the name of this week’s Wine to Know), here’s what he said:The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Must carry an ingredient and nutrition label

B. Must note that the wine is less than 0.5% alcohol

C. Must be made from actual wine grapes (not other fruits) and use the term “dealcoholized” or “alcohol-removed” wine

D. All of the above

PUNT

The indentation found in the bottom of most wine bottles. The punt may be shallow or, as in the case of Champagne bottles, quite pronounced. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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