Cappellaccio 2020

The colour is deep ruby. On the nose, it shows ripe plum, liquorice, orange peel and a touch of coffee. In the mouth, fresh thanks to the acidity and warmth because of the alcohol. Elegant with well-integrated, slightly drying tannins. The aftertaste is medium long.

This wine is made by Rivera using Aglianico grapes within the Castel del Monte DOC. Continue reading “Cappellaccio 2020”

L’Extra 2020

The colour is medium gold with a fine, persistent mousse. On the nose, lemon peel, grapefruit, and almond notes emerge clearly. In the mouth, it is dry and precise, with a vibrant acidity. Citrus flavours lead, followed by a touch of green apple and saline minerality. A discreet creaminess balances the racy structure. The aftertaste is long and mouth-watering. Continue reading “L’Extra 2020”

Erbavoglio “Millesimo” 2020

The colour is medium straw. On the nose apple, pear, citrus and a gentle herbal touch. In the mouth refreshing with a slight tannic grip. The aftertaste is medium long.

This withe wine has been made with Erbaluce grapes under the Colline Novaresi DOC.

Erbaluce is a native variety of Piedmont. According to the most recent theory, the grape originates from the subalpine zone of the Canavese, where the Erbaluce di Caluso produces the only DOCG appellation for the grape. Continue reading “Erbavoglio “Millesimo” 2020”

Le Colombare 2020

The colour is medium gold. On the nose almonds, dried apricot, candied lime-peel and saffron. In the mouth sweet with a balancing acidity. For the kind of wine, the aftertaste is rather short.

Le Colombare is made with 100% Garganega grapes by Pieropan winery in Soave, one of the only two municipalities that constitute the “Classico” sub-zone of the Recioto di Soave DOCG (the other is Monteforte d’Alpone). Continue reading “Le Colombare 2020”

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli 2020

The colour is medium garnet. On the nose cherries, tea leaf and coffee. In the mouth very elegant, fresh with drying tannins. The aftertaste is tasty and rather long.

This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is made with 85% Prugnolo Gentile, 8% Colore, 5% Canaiolo and 2% Mammolo grapes.

Prugnolo Gentile is how Sangiovese is named in the region. Continue reading “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Boscarelli 2020”

Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Series 2020

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose black cherries, blackberries and green bell peppers. In the mouth drying tannins, with an astringent finish. The aftertaste is short.

This Cabernet Sauvignon based Canadian wine is made by No. 99 Wayne Gretzky Estate Winery. Continue reading “Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Series 2020”

Inniskillin Merlot Reserve 2020

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose black cherries, plumbs and black tea. In the mouth not very structured, with a bitter finish. The aftertaste is short.

This Merlot based wine is made by Inniskillin, Canada’s first estate winery. Although established only in 1975, it is the oldest continuously operating winery in Canada. Continue reading “Inniskillin Merlot Reserve 2020”

Duca Sanfelice 2020

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose red berries and clay pot. In the mouth pleasantly rustic. The aftertaste is medium long.

Duca Sanfelice is made by Librandi with Gaglioppo grapes under the denomination Cirò DOC Riserva Classico Superiore.

In Calabria there are 9 DOC regions: Bivongi DOC; Cirò DOC; Greco di Bianco DOC; Lamezia DOC; Melissa DOC; Anna di Isola; Capo Rizzuto DOC; Savuto DOC; Scavigna DOC; Terre di Cosenza DOC. Continue reading “Duca Sanfelice 2020”

Guvrin Stream 2020

The colour is medium purple. On the nose cherries, anise, dark chocolate, a lot of spices and some menthol notes. In the mouth herbaceous, well balanced, with a pleasantly tasting finish. The aftertaste is pretty long.

Guvrin Stream is made by Tel Maresha Winery with a blend of 50% Pinotage and 50% Syrah grapes, under the Judean Hills appellation of Israel. Continue reading “Guvrin Stream 2020”