Naigartèn 2019

The colour is deep ruby. On the nose cherries and lawn. In the mouth not much body, but a pleasantly sour and drying finish. The kind of wine that pairs well with greasy dishes. The aftertaste doesn’t last long.

Naigartèn is a natural wine made by Gradizzolo winery in Monteveglio on the hills near Bologna. Before release, it is aged 12 months in big oak barrels and 6 months in bottle. It is made with 100% Negrettino grapes. Continue reading “Naigartèn 2019”

Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim Lemberger 2020

The colour is medium purple. On the nose black cherries, blackberries and green bell pepper. In the mouth well structured and balanced. The aftertaste is medium long.

Untertürkheim am Neckar is a wine-producing borough of Stuttgart on the eastern banks of the Neckar river, in the Württemberg region of Germany. Continue reading “Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim Lemberger 2020”

Domäne Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2020

The colour is pale yellow. On the nose citrus fruit flavours of lemon, lime and grapefruit. In the mouth very fresh and dry. The aftertaste is medium long.

This Grüner Veltliner is made by Domäne Wachau under the Wachau DAC. Continue reading “Domäne Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2020”

Bersót 2020

The colour is medium gold. The bubbles very subtle. On the nose vinous and nutty notes. In the mouth refreshing, with an aftertaste that last quite a while.

What impressed me most about this wine when I first tasted it with the producer at the Gradizzolo winery in Monteveglio on the hills close to Bologna, has been the purity of aroma and taste for a wine that is 100% natural. Continue reading “Bersót 2020”

Prosecco Rosé 2020

The colour is medium copper. On the nose flowers, strawberries and cherries. In the mouth refreshing. The aftertaste is medium long.

This Prosecco Rosé is made by Carpenè Malvolti under the Prosecco DOC denomination. It is a blend of Glera (min. 85%) and Pinot Nero (max. 15%) grapes. Continue reading “Prosecco Rosé 2020”

Puro! 2021

The colour is deep ruby. On the nose red fruits and vinous notes. In the mouth fresh, with a slightly astringent and bitter finish. The aftertaste doesn’t last long.

This Lambrusco is made with 100% Salamino grapes by Vitivinicola Fangareggi, under the designation Lambrusco Emilia IGT. Continue reading “Puro! 2021”

Vitigno Innominabile “Il Criccone” 2019

The colour is medium straw. On the nose melon, almond and ray. In the mouth refreshing but void of flavour. No aftertaste worth mentioning.

This white wine is made with Erbaluce grapes by Rovellotti winery, under the Colline Novaresi DOC.

Rovellotti winery is located in Ghemme. Continue reading “Vitigno Innominabile “Il Criccone” 2019”

Alex’s Saperavi 2015

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose a hint of red cherries and raspberries, with a lot of acetone. In the mouth raw, with drying tannins. The aftertaste is long.

Saperavi is a dark-skinned, pink-fleshed grape variety grown widely throughout the Caucasus. It is originally from Georgia and its best expression comes from the Kakheti region, near the eastern border with Azerbaijan, where this wine has been made. Continue reading “Alex’s Saperavi 2015”

Terre Bianche 2020

The colour is medium yellow. On the nose white peaches, jasmine tea, chamomile, and some citrus. In the mouth refreshing, with a saline finish. The aftertaste doesn’t last long.

This wine is made by Sella & Mosca with 100% Torbato grapes under the Alghero DOC.

Sella & Mosca is one of the main wineries of Sardinia and owns one of Europe’s largest vineyards. Continue reading “Terre Bianche 2020”