Prevailing herbaceous aroma, with eucalipto’s notes. Even thought at 15% the alcohol content is certainly high, on the nose it get almost unnoticed. On the other side, in the mouth the alcohol is at first predominant, almost burning. After a while, the sensations given by the wine evolve. Continue reading “Almaviva 2011”
Almaviva 2011
8 October 2017
At first no much sensations, neither on the nose nor in the mouth. After some time it opens up and delivers some strawberries notes.
Who would expect a Beaujolais, even a Cru, to still be fresh and highly enjoyable after 10 years?
This Castel del Monte DOCG produced by Torrevento is officially priced at 24.30 CHF, but is currently selling for 16.50 CHF at Denner.
Pleasant black cherry, plum, mocha and herbaceous notes on the nose. In the mouth smooth, rounded and easy to drink. Good persistence.
A red wine made with Tannat and Cabernet Franc grapes cultivated in a AOC situated around the town of Madiran in Guascony (southeast of Bordeaux).
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This is one of the outstanding examples of the noble spirit made northeast of Bordeaux.
This Salento IGT produced by Cantine San Marzano is officially priced at 29.90 CHF, but is currently selling at both Denner and Otto’s for 17.50 CHF.
I received this late harvest Vermentino di Gallura as a present. I didn’t it know it, but I hear it is widely praised and judged as one of the best in its class.