Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is deep garnet. On the nose cherries, strawberries, leather, tobacco. In the mouth warm, with firm tannins that leave the mouth dry. The aftertaste is medium long.
Sorì Ginestra belongs to the Cru Ginestra vineyard, one of Barolo’s various crus and, as any Barolo, is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Continue reading “Sorì Ginestra 2009”
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose very elegant. Strawberries, rose petals and mushrooms come to mind. In the mouth smooth, with well integrated tannins. The aftertaste is subtle and medium long.
I’m generally not a big fan of Barolo wines, which I usually find overpriced for the pleasure they deliver, but I have to say that this Barolo of Gaja is a noteworthy exception, which I greatly enjoyed. Continue reading “Sperss 2014”
The colour is light garnet. On the nose very delicate, with a bouquet leaning towards mint, spices and wood. In the mouth very elegant and subtle, with light but firm tannins. The aftertaste is fruity and medium long.
With time the experience keeps changing, which is to be expected from a wine of this reputation. Continue reading “Romanée-Conti 2011”