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”

Unus 2016

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”

From Black to White 2021

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”

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”

Vernaccia di Oristano Flor 2016

The colour is medium copper. On the nose dry apricots, orange peels, nuts. In the mouth very dry and tasty. The aftertaste last for a long while.

Vernaccia di Oristano is a sherry-like fortified wine from Sardinia. In August 1971, it became Sardinia’s very first wine to be granted an official DOC. Continue reading “Vernaccia di Oristano Flor 2016”

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”