Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
10 December 2017
Very pleasant and satisfying from the first sniff. Ripe and intense nose of predominantly red fruits. In the mouth soft texture, despite the firm tannins. Some orange like sensations. Smooth finish and pretty long aftertaste.
This Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (Italy’s first DOCG, alongside Barolo) Continue reading “Val di Suga 2011”
29 October 2017
This Aglianico del Vulture presents itself with a nose dominated by blueberries. In the mouth tannins and alcohol dominate.
Neither is surprising, given the 14.5% alcohol content and the fact that the Aglianico grape is known for its tannins. Continue reading “Carato Venusio 2011”
8 October 2017
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”