This Lambrusco presents itself with its typical deep purple colour and a delicate foam. On the nose the wine is vinous, with wild strawberries, fresh plums and pomegranate. In the mouth the palate is welcomed by a pleasant effervescence and left with a drying, slightly bitter sensation. A wine that pair well with the local charcuterie. Continue reading “Canova NV”
Category: Red Wine
Fin Bec Diolinoir 2016
Fruity and spicy nose of cherries and liquorice. In the mouth, beside the tight tannins and some fruity bitterness in the finish, not much worth mentioning. The aftertaste is basically absent.
Judged by the richness of the enjoyment it delivers, at 27 CHF this product is clearly overpriced. Especially if compared on an international scale. Continue reading “Fin Bec Diolinoir 2016”
Vigna Truss 2006
On the eyes the wine has a deep garnet colour. On the nose the flavour is very intense and, despite the 13 years, surprisingly fruity, with prune, black cherry and some cocoa. In the mouth very dry and raw. The finish is bitter and short. An interesting contrast to the opulence displayed to the eyes and to the nose. Continue reading “Vigna Truss 2006”
Domain de Chevalier 2008
On the nose woody, with resin and a touch of burnt. In the mouth austere, but well balanced, with soft tannins and a fresh aftertaste, which sadly is a bit short. This is a wine that growths in the glass and with time shows more complexity. Overall, a good classic Bordeaux from Pessac-Léognan.
The week before tasting this 2008 I shared a 2007 with some friends. Continue reading “Domain de Chevalier 2008”
Argentiera 2009
The nose is rich of plums and dark cherries. Inviting, but devoid of any complexity, a feature that I would expect from a 10 years old Bordeaux. In the mouth and in the finish not much, beside a hint to the fruits perceived on the nose, the drying sensation of the tannins and some burning from the 14.5% alcohol. Overall a fine wine, but not much to enjoy for the 55 CHF I paid four years ago at Chiodi Ascona. Continue reading “Argentiera 2009”
PerricOne 2015
This wine displays a purple-ruby colour. On the nose it is vinous, with a predominance of cherries accompanied by some roses and herbs. In the mouth it shows a medium body, a good acidity and firm tannins. It finish with a pleasant mild bitterness and drying sensation.
Perricone is a difficult to cultivate, low yield red wine grape variety grown in southwestern Sicily. Continue reading “PerricOne 2015”
Château Clerc Milon 1979
Visually this wine displays a shiny medium garnet color. On the nose at first a bit dusty. The main sensations are of old, slightly burned wood and tea leaves. With time it shows a tiny bit of complexity.
In the mouth very fresh and elegant. At first rather light, with lean tannins: more Burgundy than Bordeaux in character. Continue reading “Château Clerc Milon 1979”
Catena Zapata Nicosia Vineyard 2008
Fruity nose of prune, mulberries and blackberries, accompanied by some liquorice. In the mouth very rich and smooth, with well integrated tannins and a pleasant acidity. The aftertaste is discreet but fairly long. Overall this wine is less bold than I expected.
Malbec is a black-skinned grape variety native of southwestern France, specifically the area around Cahors. Continue reading “Catena Zapata Nicosia Vineyard 2008”
Rocca Rubia Riserva 2015
On the nose fruity and spicy, with pepper and black-/mulberries dominating the aroma. In the mouth a medium body, well balanced and with a fairly long fruity and pleasant, although prickly and drying, finish.
Even though Carignan (Cariñena in Spain) is most commonly used for blending, in the Carignano del Sulcis DOC is made as varietal. Continue reading “Rocca Rubia Riserva 2015”
Ritme 2014
On the nose at first animal, meaty, dark chocolate and moca sensations dominates. After some exposure to air, the aroma becomes more fruity, with blueberries and dark cherries coming on stage.
In the mouth, this medium bodied wine is smooth and reminds of juicy blackberries. The drying finish is neither very long nor too short. Continue reading “Ritme 2014”