Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is deep ruby. The nose has a spicy and minty character, with green and smoky notes. In the mouth smooth, but not much of an aftertaste worth mentioning.
The 2012 Bordeaux vintage has been a challenging one, due to lousy weather that caused major problems for the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon. The resulting wines are very variable. Continue reading “La Croix de Beaucaillou 2012”
The colour is medium straw. On the nose an inviting aroma of apricot, peach, bergamot and ananas. In the mouth refreshing and as pleasant as on the nose, with a corresponding aftertaste that last for quite a while and completes the experience with some saltiness.
This (in France) hugely popular white wine is produced under the Cotes de Gascogne IGP. Continue reading “Tariquet Classic 2018”
So far my 152 posts on wine have focused on my tasting experience of single bottles. This time I want to write about the visit I had at Clos de l’Obac. A winery officially named Costers del Siurana and located in Gratallops, in the heart of the Priorat DOQ. Continue reading “Clos de l’Obac”
The colour is medium ruby with hints of purple. The nose is dominated by forest underground, accompanied by fruit under spirit, smoky notes and some liquorice. In the mouth smooth, with a drying finish that last much less than you would expect.
This wine is a blend of 62% Garnatxa, 31% Carinyena and 7% Syrah. It is priced at a hefty 120 EUR by Perinet Winery, which is located among the astonishing landscape of the Priorat DOQ. Continue reading “1194 Perinet 2016”
The colour is pale ruby. On the nose cherries accompanied by balsamic and smoky notes. In the mouth the wine is rather rustic, but in a fascinating way. It has a medium body, good acidity and a drying, slightly bitter finish that dominates the aftertaste.
This wine is produced with 100% Sumoll grapes under the DO Penedés. It is an edición limitada made by Torres at its acquired Jean Leon Winery. Continue reading “SM-16”
The colour is medium yellow. On the nose very intense, with a sweet sensation of peach and honey, accompanied by toasty elements. In the mouth very tasty and interesting, reminding of a crème brûlée, with a long lasting aftertaste that recalls tawny Port. Continue reading “Can Sala 2007”
As most Cava I tasted, the nose is not very expressive. In the mouth refreshing, with a pleasant finish that last for a while and encourages to take another sip.
This Spanish sparkling wine is produced by Artcava winery, which has been the first stop during my most recent wine holiday. Continue reading “Palagó Foodie’s Selection 2017”
The colour is medium yellow. The nose reminds me of lychees, trees resin and herbs. The aroma keeps changing, which I find fascinating, although after a while it seems to fade away. In the mouth the wine is a bit edgy and leaves the mouth with a rough sensation that recalls a medicine. The alcohol content is a whopping 14%.
This white wine is produced with Marsanne grapes grown in Valais, not far from Sierre. Continue reading “Ermitage Caprice du temps 2017”
The colour is yellow pale. On the nose this white wine displays a mild aroma with an herbal character of pine, rosemary and sage, accompanied by citrusy undertones. In the mouth refreshing with a nutty aftertaste.
This Terre Siciliane IGT produced by Firriato is the result of blending four white grape varieties typical of Sicily: Inzolia, Carricante, Catarratto and Zibibbo. Each representing 25% of the blend. Continue reading “Quater Vitis Bianco 2017”
The colour is pale straw. On the nose jasmine and linden mixed with ananas and a bit of liquorice. In the mouth more filling than you would expect at the first sight. Crispy and fresh, with a drying/prickly finish, which to me spoils a bit the overall enjoyment. On the other side, it pairs well with some charcuterie.
Pecorino is one of those grape varieties that have been cultivated for centuries, but got almost extinguished due to low yield. Continue reading “Jasci Pecorino Bio 2017”