Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is medium straw, with fine, long-lasting bubbles. On the nose very elegant, but overly subtle, with some caramel and almond notes. In the mouth also very elegant, but much tastier and with a very pleasant long lasting aftertaste.
This top of the line champagne is made by Veuve Clicquot with 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay grapes from historical Grands Crus vineyards. Continue reading “La Grande Dame 2012”
The colour is medium gold, with fine, medium-lasting bubbles. On the nose a bit over the top, with mainly tertiary notes imparted by the oak and some oxidation. In the mouth not very tasty and rather on the short side.
The Philipponnat family has been growing vines around Ay for five hundred years and manages the champagne house to these days. Continue reading “Philipponnat Royale Réserve Brut”
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose prunes, blueberries, black cherries and spices, such as anise and pepper. In the mouth smooth, elegant and tasty. The aftertaste is very long.
This top of the range Valais red wine is made by Bonvin with Cornalin, Syrah, Humagne Rouge grapes. All three grapes are peculiar to Valais. Continue reading “Cuvée 1858 Rouge 2016”
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose pleasantly fruity, with aromas of blueberries, prunes, black cherries, blackberries. In the mouth medium body and fruity. The aftertaste is again fruity, but a bit short.
Terre Brune is produced by Cantina di Santadi under the Carignano del Sulcis DOC, which was introduced in Sardinia in June 1977. Continue reading “Terre Brune 2017”
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose sour-cherries, cinnamon, toffee and smoky notes. In the mouth fresh, with a good structure. The taste is mainly of chocolate and the aftertaste is medium long.
This wine is made by CAGI (Cantina Sociale di Giubiasco) under the IGT Svizzera Italiana denomination with a blend of Marselan, Arinarnoa, Carminoir and Cabernet Franc. Continue reading “Enigma 2018”
The colour is medium gold. On the nose papaya, mango, ananas and golden raisin. In the mouth smooth, sweet and fresh. The aftertaste is pretty long.
Tokaj is Hungary’s most famous and respected wine region, thanks mostly to its nectar-like, botrytized Tokaji sweet wines. The region is located in the northeast of Hungary, near the border with Slovakia. Continue reading “Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos 2014”
The colour is medium gold. On the nose dry fruits under spirit, toasted hazelnuts and honey. In the mouth smooth, dry and tasty. The aftertaste is slightly bitter and last for quite a while.
Marsala is a fortified wine produced in the region surrounding the Italian city of Marsala in Sicily. Marsala is made using a process called in perpetuum, which is similar to the solera system used to produce Sherry in Jerez, Spain. Continue reading “Marsala Vergine “Baglio” Florio 2003”
The colour is medium purple. On the nose artificial cranberry. In the mouth artificial red fruits kind of flavours. The aftertaste is very short (fortunately).
Overall, a horrible experience!
Both my wife and my 13 years old son agreed. I therefore poured this bottle down the sink. In my opinion, a beverage like this should not even be allowed to be called wine. Continue reading “Natureo 0,0 Red 2021”
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose mocha, chocolate, cinnamon. In the mouth edgy and light-body, with a drying finish. The aftertaste is rather short.
This wine is made by Cesari under the Veronese IGT denomination with 100% Corvina grapes.
Corvina is famous as a key constituent of Valpolicella DOC(G) wines, notably Amarone. When it is bottled on its own, it’s relegated to lowly IGT status. Continue reading “Jema 2015”
The colour is transparent with slightly greenish reflex. On the nose mainly anice and liquorice, which are clearly perceived also in the mouth. Very hot, due to the high alcohol content (72%). The aftertaste is savoury and pleasant. It last for a long time. When water is added (as it should), the colour becomes a cloudy milky white, the flavours more nuanced and the alcohol less prominent. Continue reading “Absinthe Esmeralda”