Camartina 2008

The colour is deep ruby, with garnet reflections. On the nose black cherries, plums, black tea, cinnamon. In the mouth well structured and balanced. The tannins are velvety. The aftertaste is very pleasant but not especially long.

This wine is made in Greve in Chianti by Querciabella. The estate’s signature Super Tuscan since 1981, Camartina is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Some 18’000 bottles are produced each year. Continue reading “Camartina 2008”

Pedro Ximenez Solera Fundacional 1905

The colour is pitch black. The texture very dense, almost solid. On the nose scents of burnt sugar, toffee, bitter orange marmalade, and balsamic notes. In the mouth thick, velvety, and very sweet. The aftertaste is long, although less tasty than I was expecting.

Overall, for my taste this Pedro Ximénez is a bit too sweet. Continue reading “Pedro Ximenez Solera Fundacional 1905”

Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Edition

The colour is pale gold. At pouring there are a lot of bubbles, but they disappear quickly. On the nose citrus fruits, marzipan, gingerbread and butter. In the mouth very tasty but “tiring”. The aftertaste is medium long, but acidic.

This iconic Champagne is made by Krug. The House was established in Reims in 1843, by Joseph Krug. In January 1999 it became part of LVMH portfolio. Continue reading “Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Edition”

Grand Siècle Brut N°25

The colour is medium straw, with many bubbles appearing at pouring and then almost completely disappearing. On the nose grilled almonds, brioche and some fennel. In the mouth very fresh and citrusy. The aftertaste is long, but overly discreet.

Grand Siècle’s assemblage is based on three principles that have become immutable: Continue reading “Grand Siècle Brut N°25”

Heida Veritas 2019

The colour is medium yellow. On the nose nuts, apple, ananas, citrus and banana. In the mouth delicate and balanced, with an orange zest taste that lingers on the palate for a while.

Heida Veritas is made in Visperterminen under the AOC Wallis by St. Jodern Kellerei.

The vineyards of Visperterminen reach up to an altitude of 1’150 metres above sea level, which make them Europe’s highest. Continue reading “Heida Veritas 2019”

Tribaut Terroirs Premier Cru Extra Brut

The colour is medium gold, with fine, long lingering bubbles. On the nose pastry and creamy notes, with a hint of apricot. In the mouth velvety and tasty. The aftertaste last for a pleasant while.

This Champagne is produced by Trimbaut-Schloesser with 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier grapes. All grapes are sourced from 3 “Premier Cru” classified terroirs: Ay, Écueil and Hautvillers. Continue reading “Tribaut Terroirs Premier Cru Extra Brut”

Ruistal 2018

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose blackberries, black cherries, prunes, cinnamon, and some smoke. In the mouth pleasantly smooth, filling and well balanced. The aftertaste last for quite a while.

This wine made by Varone is a blend of four typical Valais grapes: Syrah, Pinot Noir, Humagne Rouge and Cornalin. Continue reading “Ruistal 2018”

Attems Pinot Grigio 2021

The colour is pale gold. On the nose white melon, peach and apricot. In the mouth smooth, mineral and savoury. The aftertaste is pleasant and medium long.

This Pinot Grigio is made by Attems under the region-wide Friuli DOC, according to which the wine must be made with a minimum of 85% Pinot Bianco grapes. The rest can be any OANWG (allowable non-aromatic white grapes). Continue reading “Attems Pinot Grigio 2021”

Cuvée 1858 Rouge 2016

The colour is deep ruby. On the nose prunes, blueberries, black cherries and spices, such as anise and pepper. In the mouth smooth, elegant and tasty. The aftertaste is very long.

This top of the range Valais red wine is made by Bonvin with Cornalin, Syrah, Humagne Rouge grapes. All three grapes are peculiar to Valais. Continue reading “Cuvée 1858 Rouge 2016”