Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
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”
Either due to the strong breeze of Châtelaillon-Plage, where I tasted this wine, or as a result of the fact that my son got a small sip before me and left some potato chips flavour on the glass, I had some problems distinguishing the aroma of this Chardonnay. I therefore cannot tell which ones of the typical scents of this well-known grape was predominant: if it was the tropical side of banana, melon, pineapple and guava, the stonefruits côté of peach, nectarine and apricot, or the omnipresent citrus and apple aroma. Continue reading “Château Nine Peaks Chardonnay Reserve 2015”
On the nose the typical aroma of apricot and citrus of the Manseng grapes comes forward, although in a faint version. In the mouth there is a prickly acidity at a level I personally find kind of disturbing. Beside some light apricot hint, no aftertaste worth mentioning.
Jurançon is, along with Marcillac, Gaillac, Fronton and Madiran, one of the five French AOC I intended to visit in July during my last trip to France with my son. Continue reading “Fébus Jurançon Sec 2017”
The colour is greenish yellow. The nose is refreshing, with mild notes of menthol accompanying white peaches, lime and some nutty undertones. In the mouth crispy, well-balanced and tasty, with an aftertaste that linger for a long while and is characterised by a hint of fennel.
Humagne Blanche is a light-skinned and fragrant grape variety reportedly grown since the 12th Century in the Valais region of Switzerland. Continue reading “Defayes & Crettenand Humagne Blanc 2017”
The color is medium gold. The nose is very inviting, with notes of ripe banana and elderberry. In the mouth smooth and pleasantly fresh. The aftertaste, which last for a while, is dominated by the sustained acidity.
This rarity made with Lafnetscha is certainly worth trying at least once, especially if you are a wine enthusiast like me, who get thrilled by tasting godforsaken grapes. Continue reading “Lafnetscha 2016”
Kerner della Valle Isarco 2018: This white wine displays a medium straw colour. On the nose the aroma is dominated by pear, although apple and citrus can also by detected. In the mouth the wine is well balanced, with a refreshing aromaticity that last for a satisfying while. The kind of white that even my wife, who usually drinks only red and sparkling wines, can enjoy. Continue reading “Kerner della Valle Isarco 2018”
I enjoyed these five vintages of Clos des Moines as part of a wine tasting contest during the annual dinner organized in Ticino by the Confrérie du Guillon. An organization founded in 1954, following the model of a medieval fraternity, with the purpose of promoting the wines of the Vaud wine region of Switzerland. Continue reading “Clos des Moines 1974, 1985, 1991, 2002 and 2011”
The appearance is very clear, with a pale straw colour. At pouring the wine is slightly bubbly. On the nose the aroma is delicate, floral with some citrus and stone minerality, and a hint of hazelnut. In the mouth dry, with a pronounced acidity. Well balanced, with a subtle taste that last for a fairly long time.
Pleasant, but at 14.50 EUR not my favourite white Italian wine. Continue reading “Blangé 2017”