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”

Klein Constantia 2013

In the 18th and 19th centuries “the sweet, luscious and excellent wine of Constantia” (South Africa) was recognized as one of the great wines of the world. Towards the end of the 19th century phylloxera arrived at the Cape, causing devastation in the vineyards and bankruptcy amongst the winemaking families. Continue reading “Klein Constantia 2013”

Cuvée Barcelona 1872

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”

Costamagna 2013

It reminds me of a Mon Chéri, the famous single-wrapped chocolate, consisting of a “heart” of cherry floating in a liqueur and contained in a bittersweet chocolate shell.

In fact, although in a fairly discrete way, the 14.5% alcohol reveals itself from the first sniff, giving a sensation of fruits under spirit. The time spent in the barrique adds a clear chocolate flavour.  Continue reading “Costamagna 2013”

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”