On the nose a nice aroma of ripe/under spirit fruits, complemented by herbs, liquorice and tobacco notes. In the mouth a bit rough, due to the prickly tannins. A nice contrast to the sweet olfactory sensations. The aftertaste is drying, a bit bitter and, considering the overall experience, a little anticlimactic. Continue reading “Serpico 2012”
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2015
On the nose nutty flavours, with notes of lemon and melon, accompanied by some smoky sensations. Almost oily mouthfeel, balanced by minerality more than acidity. Once swollen, at first not much. It gets better with successive sips, but nothing special, beside the pleasant mineral mouthfeel. Continue reading “Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2015”
Radici 2011
Deep ruby red to the eyes. Rich, ripe and intense on the nose, with notes of black berries and spices. Nice and fascinating complexity, with the fruit that keeps hiding and showing up discretely. In the mouth elegant, but less filling than you could expect. Earthy, mineral sensations dominate. Firm yet rounded tannins and nice acidity. The aftertaste gets a bit cut off. Continue reading “Radici 2011”
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2010
On the nose primarily coffee, cacao and cherry. Some vegetable notes are also clearly detectable and they accompany you in the mouth till the end, with a rough feel that I personally find a bit disturbing, but could also be peculiar to this unique wine. Continue reading “Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2010”
i Filari del Nino 2016
The only reason I bought this Bardolino DOC Classico is because it is made without any sulphites added, and I was curious to judge the result.
The nose is very fresh and clean. Not obvious, given the bacteriological risks associated with not adding sulphites. The aroma of sour-cherry typical of the Corvina grape dominates. Continue reading “i Filari del Nino 2016”
Roagna Barbaresco Pajè 2010
Aroma of tobacco, nuts and black cherry, with balsamic notes. Very subtle, both on the nose and in the mouth, where the wine is very fresh, elegant and refined from the beginning to the end. The silky tannins leave your mouth with a clear sensation of having cleaned it. Continue reading “Roagna Barbaresco Pajè 2010”
Fatagione 2011
As the grape name let you guess, this Nerello Mascalese presents itself with a very dark color.
At first, the nose is fruity and very appealing. On subsequent sniffs, herbaceous notes come forward and dominate, accompanied by hints of earth. Continue reading “Fatagione 2011”
Ripassa 2013
This Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC produced by Zenato welcomes you with a very pleasant and inviting fruity aroma, with hints of raisins, but not as pronounced as in Amarone. Sour-cherry under spirit, herbs, spices and chocolate can also be perceived. Continue reading “Ripassa 2013”
L’Apparita 2009
Is one of those Italian cult wines that own a lot to the fact of having been the first using a grape variety not traditional to the territory, and of having produced a legendary vintage.
This wine is made with 100% Merlot grapes in the Sangiovese dominated heart of Chianti Classico, Continue reading “L’Apparita 2009”
Ferrari Brut
Bread crust, Golden apple and Mineral. Very fresh, both on the nose and in the mouth, where it is dry and savoury, tastes almond and leaves a citrusy aftertaste. Maybe a bit too much acidity for my taste, but overall a pleasant sparkling wine.
This Trento DOC is made entirely with Chardonnay grapes, Continue reading “Ferrari Brut”