Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
29 November 2017
Amigne is a very old variety and is thought to have been introduced into the Alps by the Romans. It is one of the many indigenous grape varieties of the Valais region of Switzerland.
Valais account for a third of the total wine production of Switzerland and displays a vast richness of indigenous grapes. Continue reading “Amigne de Vétroz 2016”
19 November 2017
Golden color, very bright and less dark than you would expect from a 10 years old white. Slightly oxidised, but again less than you would expect given the age.
On the nose a predominance of almonds and beeswax. In the mouth, at first it tastes like a raw carrot, with a savoury note. Continue reading “Chateau Musar Blanc 2007”
27 August 2017
A refreshing white wine made with Petit and Gros Manseng grapes cultivated in one of the smallest AOC of France, around the town of Irouléguy, in the basque area of France (close to the border with Spain).
A very pleasant wine with a vibrant natural acidity. Continue reading “Domaine Abotia 2016”
6 August 2017
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.
The nose makes me build up expectations: it is very appealing. Continue reading “Sciala 2015”
23 July 2017
Brilliant golden colour, aroma of peach, brioche and hints of vanilla. A wine rich in flavours and good in length.
This is the Viognier I mentioned in my previous post. In the meantime, I enjoyed another bottle, which confirmed the first impression. Continue reading “Coma Berenices 2016”
25 June 2017
10 days ago, I posted about the 2015 vintage. I’m surprised the 2016 is even better. I highly appreciated the 2015. Three days ago, at my birthday dinner, I tasted (for the first time) the 2016 vintage with friends.
The 2016 is very expressive, fruity and beautifully fresh, Continue reading “Aigle les Murailles 2016 (vs 2015)”
21 June 2017
Drank this Timorasso produced by Vigneti Massa one week ago, during lunch at the restaurant Bucadiciannove by the Golf Course Ascona.
Although I’m not familiar with the vintages in the specific region, given the abundant rain drops in northern Italy in the summer 2014, Continue reading “Derthona 2014”
15 June 2017
A very pleasant chasselas from an outstanding vintage (low volume and high quality, thanks to the particularly hot and sunny Summer). I first drank this wine directly at Badouxthèque, among the vineyards of Yvorne, in the spring 2016.
Recently I drank this dry and fruity wine a few more times and always enjoyed it. Continue reading “Aigle les Murailles 2015”