Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
On the nose this Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG presents the apple and pear aroma (or white peach, depending on your point of reference) typical of Glera, the main grape variety used to produce Prosecco (at least 85% of the blend).
The apple-pear marriage is apparent in the mouth as well, where the high acidity is nicely balanced by the effervescence. Continue reading “Oro Puro”
On the nose some almonds. That’s pretty much all there is to say about this wine. In the mouth nothing seductive and no aftertaste worth mentioning. Overall, I’m disappointed with this wine produced by Badoux.
Can’t say this wine is bad, but at 22 CHF I find it clearly overpriced. Continue reading “Murailles Brut”
Pleasantly fruity on the nose and (especially) in the mouth. It doesn’t really have any persistence worth mentioning, but thanks to its acidity and effervescency, the wine is very refreshing.
Bardolino Chiaretto Spumante is a simple, easy to drink wine. Continue reading “Fior di Rosa”
On the nose strong balsamic notes. Caramel and prunes are clearly detectable. It reminds me of a brandy. In the mouth velvety texture. Very smooth and balanced sensation. Long lingering finish.
Judging from this wine, Taylor (founded in 1692 in Vila Nova de Gaia) is considered among the best Houses of Port for a good reason. Continue reading “Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Old Tawny Port”
On the nose very elegant, with perfume like aromas leaning towards soy sauce and floral fragrances. In the mouth a smoky note clearly predominates, accompanied by a burning sensation (due to the high alcohol) and followed by an herbaceous astringent one. The liquor leaves you with a long and pleasant finish, that last forever and that is again dominated by a smoky note. Continue reading “Moutai Flying Fairy 53%”
On the nose I can detect some pears and apple, but not much and not much more. In the mouth the wine quickly disappears. It lacks freshness and seems exhausted. I wonder if something is wrong with the specific bottle. On the other side, the couple of Cava I tried in the past didn’t impress me neither. The wine sells at Coop for 15 CHF. Continue reading “Cuvée Barcelona 1872”
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”
17 December 2017
On the nose aroma of pastry, baked apple and almond. The palate is fresh and tastes green apple and pear. Citrus element accompany the foamy texture.
This is a pleasant and balanced wine that sell for a bit less than 40 CHF.
Pommery Brut Royal is made up of Continue reading “Pommery Brut Royal”
20 August 2017
This is one of the outstanding examples of the noble spirit made northeast of Bordeaux.
Cognac is produced through a double distillation of a very basic wine made mainly with the white grape Ugni Blanc. The wine itself is low in alcohol, high in acidity and not really drinkable. Continue reading “Hennessy Paradis”