Ottagono 2013

17 September 2017

This Castel del Monte DOCG produced by Torrevento is officially priced at 24.30 CHF, but is currently selling for 16.50 CHF at Denner.

The wine is made with Nero di Troia grapes: Troia being the town of the Odyssey, where the grape supposedly originated from; Nero referring to the intense ruby color, almost black. Continue reading “Ottagono 2013”

Domaine Mercouri 2015

16 July 2017

A pleasant basic red wine made with Refosco (of Italian origin) and (indigenous) Mavrodaphne grapes. This is the main red wine produced by Mercouri Estate, a very charming property located close to the port of Katakolo.

I discovered this family owned estate, established in 1864, last year while cruising. Continue reading “Domaine Mercouri 2015”

Luccarelli Old Vines 2015

9 July 2017

From 60 years old vines. Powerful, fruity and fairly persistent. Unfortunately, it doesn’t suit my taste.

In my opinion the Primitivo grape has some clear limits on how far it can go in producing good wines. The very old vines make this Primitivo di Manduria special. Continue reading “Luccarelli Old Vines 2015”