Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is pale straw. On the nose pear, banana and melon, with mineral notes. In the mouth very refreshing. The finish is fruity and savoury, accompanied by a prickly sensation.
Malvasia is an ancient grapes’ family believed to be of Greek origin. Its name is a derivation of the coastal Greek town of Monemvasia, where the Venetians had a strategically important fortress and trading post during the time of their empire. Continue reading “Nesoi Malvasia Volcanica 2018”
I bought these two bottles of Riesling while cruising the Moselle in Autumn last year. I picked them amongst the numerous I tasted at the Mosel-Vinothek in Bernkastel, where some 150 different wines from the Moselle region can be savoured. Every wine is displayed with a short description of the producer and the characteristics of the wine itself. Continue reading “Kallfelz Riesling 2017”
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose some strawberry, but not much. In the mouth acidic, with a bitter aftertaste. Overall not a very pleasant experience.
This Pinot Nero is produced by Conte Vistarino winery under the DOC Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese, one of the 7 DOC of this area of the Province of Pavia, which lies to the south of the river Po. Continue reading “Conte Vistarino Pinot Nero 2017”
The colour is pale ruby. The nose is dominated by red fruits: raspberries, strawberries and cherries, with some dried roses. In the mouth smooth and pleasant. It is a shame that the aftertaste doesn’t last longer.
This Blauburgunder is produced near Bolzano by K. Martini & Sohn, a family run winery founded in 1979. Continue reading “Gurnzan 2017”
On the nose this richly colored wine displays light red cherry and raspberry flavours, accompanied by a more prominent black pepper sensation. In the mouth it has a medium-light body, with a not very pleasant drying sensation (I would guess due to some not fully matured tannins). The aftertaste is basically absent. Continue reading “Zweigelt Sandstein 2016”
The colour is medium straw. On the nose an inviting aroma of apricot, peach, bergamot and ananas. In the mouth refreshing and as pleasant as on the nose, with a corresponding aftertaste that last for quite a while and completes the experience with some saltiness.
This (in France) hugely popular white wine is produced under the Cotes de Gascogne IGP. Continue reading “Tariquet Classic 2018”
As most Cava I tasted, the nose is not very expressive. In the mouth refreshing, with a pleasant finish that last for a while and encourages to take another sip.
This Spanish sparkling wine is produced by Artcava winery, which has been the first stop during my most recent wine holiday. Continue reading “Palagó Foodie’s Selection 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”
This wine is deeply pigmented. On the nose notes of violet, blackberries and some spices. On the palate it is velvety and pleasant, but the finish leaves you with a disturbing bitterness, which I guess is due to a suboptimal use of oak. Fortunately, after some exposition to air, this defect disappears. Nevertheless, I find this imperfection a real shame, given the otherwise pleasant profile of this wine made with a unique grape variety: Négrette. Continue reading “Astrolabe Fronton 2014”
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”