Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose, ripe plum, black cherry, with subtle citrus and balsamic notes. In the mouth, medium-bodied, smooth, and fruit-forward, with soft tannins. The finish is simple yet pleasant, though not particularly long.
This wine is produced by Cantina Due Palme using Malvasia Nera grapes from Salento in Puglia. Continue reading “Seraia 2022”
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”
The colour is a medium garnet. On the nose, black cherries and blueberry jam emerge clearly. On the palate, the wine is smooth and pleasant, though somewhat restrained in flavour intensity. The palate is more austere than the bouquet, which creates an intriguing contrast. The finish is of medium length.
This varietal Nero di Troia is produced by Decanto in Troia, in the northwestern part of Puglia, just across the Apennine Mountains from Campania. Continue reading “Unus 2016”
The colour is medium straw. On the nose acacia, Golden apple, pine, mint, and elderflower. In the mouth this wine displays a vibrant acidity. The aftertaste is very long but a bit bitter.
This white wine is made by Zýmē with 60% Rondinella Bianca, 15% Gold Traminer, 15% Kerner, 10% Incrocio Manzoni grapes. Continue reading “From Black to White 2021”
The colour is dark ruby. On the nose grapes, cherries, raspberries and a gentle herbal touch. In the mouth a good balance between fine tannins and a refreshing acidity, with a drying finish. The aftertaste is medium long.
This red wine has been made with Vespolina grapes under the Colline Novaresi DOC. Continue reading “La Mostella 2023”
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”
The colour is pale gold. On the nose chamomile, white peach, pear and lemon zest. In the mouth crisp and clean, with a slight salinity. The finish is surprisingly long for a wine in this price range.
This 100% Garganega based wine is made by Inama, a renowned winery located in the Soave region of Veneto, Italy. Continue reading “Inama Vin Soave 2023”
The colour is deep gold, with a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose oranges, candied fruits, acacia honey and brioche bread. In the mouth fresh and mineral. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Verde Pas Dosé 2018”
The colour is medium straw. On the nose pineapple, peach, candied citrus fruits, chamomile. In the mouth harmonious, with a good acidity. The aftertaste is medium long. Continue reading “Friulano I Ferretti 2021”
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”