Dasempre 2022

The colour is medium ruby, with purple hues. On the nose vinous, with aromas of roses, violets, stewed strawberries, and orange peels, among others. In the mouth mid-bodied, balanced, and tasty. The aftertaste is long lasting.

This cheerful and convivial wine is produced under the Lacrima di Morrro d’Alba DOC by Vicari. Continue reading “Dasempre 2022”

Sauvignon Blanc Founders Series 2021

The colour is pale yellow. On the nose lime and honeydew. In the mouth refreshing. The aftertaste is short.

Unlike for reds, for white wines Canada has its own grape variety, although created in 1953 as a hybrid crossing of Cascade and Seyve-Villard: L’Acadie Blanc. Unsurprisingly, it is an exceptionally winter hardy, early ripening variety. Continue reading “Sauvignon Blanc Founders Series 2021”

Duca Sanfelice 2020

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose red berries and clay pot. In the mouth pleasantly rustic. The aftertaste is medium long.

Duca Sanfelice is made by Librandi with Gaglioppo grapes under the denomination Cirò DOC Riserva Classico Superiore.

In Calabria there are 9 DOC regions: Bivongi DOC; Cirò DOC; Greco di Bianco DOC; Lamezia DOC; Melissa DOC; Anna di Isola; Capo Rizzuto DOC; Savuto DOC; Scavigna DOC; Terre di Cosenza DOC. Continue reading “Duca Sanfelice 2020”

Cirò Tenuta Iuzzolini 2021

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose tea and sour cherries. In the mouth light but smooth. The aftertaste is short.

This wine is made mainly with Gaglioppo grapes, under the denomination Cirò DOC of Calabria.

The origins of Gaglioppo are unclear. The traditional theory is that the variety arrived with Aglianico at the time of the ancient Greeks occupation of southern Italy (Magna Grecia). Continue reading “Cirò Tenuta Iuzzolini 2021”

Terra 2022

The colour is deep purple. On the nose cherries, blackberries and cinnamon. In the mouth light but pleasantly fruity. The aftertaste is short.

This red wine is made by Cantine Benvenuto under the Calabria Rosso IGP, which covers the entire region of Calabria.

Wines under this far-reaching wine denomination can by made with any proportions of red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria. In this case, 60% Greco Nero and 40% Magliocco grapes. Continue reading “Terra 2022”

Frontón de Oro Albillo 2021

The colour is pale yellow. On the nose notes of citrus and white flowers. In the mouth medium bodied, well balanced, and pleasant. Unfortunately, the aftertaste is rather short.

This white wine is made under the Gran Canaria Denominación de Origen. This designation’s Canarian wines are produced throughout the whole island. The vineyards sit on small plots of agricultural land in the medianías (mid-altitude areas) and peaks of Gran Canaria. Continue reading “Frontón de Oro Albillo 2021”

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”

Natureo 0,0 Red 2021

The colour is medium purple. On the nose artificial cranberry. In the mouth artificial red fruits kind of flavours. The aftertaste is very short (fortunately).

Overall, a horrible experience!

Both my wife and my 13 years old son agreed. I therefore poured this bottle down the sink. In my opinion, a beverage like this should not even be allowed to be called wine. Continue reading “Natureo 0,0 Red 2021”

Synodos 2016

The colour is deep ruby and cloudy. The nose reveals some of the imperfections typical of natural wines. In the mouth acidic and drying. The aftertaste is rather short. With some air, both aroma and taste improve, but overall this is not a very pleasant wine, as it is often the case with red natural wines (according to my experience so far). Continue reading “Synodos 2016”

IAR Cornalin 2020

The colour is pale ruby. On the nose wild strawberries, pepper and clove. In the mouth light and simple, but balanced and pleasant. The aftertaste is medium long.

This wine is made by the Institut Agricole Régional (I.A.R) of Aosta, a foundation established in 1982 to carry on the mission of the École pratique d’agriculture, an institution founded in 1951 as a vocational education and training school in the agricultural sector, managed by the Congregation of Canons of Gran San Bernardo. Continue reading “IAR Cornalin 2020”