Cantina Terlan Lagrein 2016

On the nose, vinous with plum and sour cherry flavours. In the mouth, lean, acidic and slightly astringent, with a drying, sour finish. Not much aftertaste.

Lagrein is an ancient grape variety that is most probably native to Alto Adige, the northernmost wine producing region of Italy. It can deliver full bodied wines with a deep and dense color.  Continue reading “Cantina Terlan Lagrein 2016”

Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio 2017

Lean and clean nose, with hints of fresh green foliage. In the mouth, crispy and mineral, with a finish dominated by citrus fruits that last through a fairly long aftertaste.

Greco di Tufo is one of the three DOCG of Irpinia, in the Campania region of Italy.  Continue reading “Greco di Tufo Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”

Cuvée du Baptême 2016

The nose is dominated by an aroma of apricot. In the mouth the wine displays a velvety texture and a light, but fairly long, aftertaste of the same sweet apricot first perceived on the nose.

Overall, this Jurançon Sec produced by Cave de Gan delivers a simple but very pleasant experience. At 7 EUR a bottle in Paris it offers an attractive price-quality relationship.  Continue reading “Cuvée du Baptême 2016”

Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017

Very pleasant citrusy nose, accompanied by nutty notes. It reminds me of a weird mix of lemon and peanuts.

In the mouth, as pleasant as on the nose. Well balanced and with, for my taste, just the right amount of freshness. The finish is dominated by the same citrusy sensation perceived on the nose, which last through a fairly long aftertaste.  Continue reading “Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”

Fiano di Avellino Feudi di San Gregorio 2016

On the nose, an aroma market by citrus fruits, floral and mineral flavours.

In the mouth very refreshing, with the citrus notes and the flint perceived on the nose resurfacing. In the fairly long aftertaste, after the lively acidity fade, I’m left with a taste that reminds me of chamomile.  Continue reading “Fiano di Avellino Feudi di San Gregorio 2016”

i Filari del Nino 2016

The only reason I bought this Bardolino DOC Classico is because it is made without any sulphites added, and I was curious to judge the result.

The nose is very fresh and clean. Not obvious, given the bacteriological risks associated with not adding sulphites. The aroma of sour-cherry typical of the Corvina grape dominates.  Continue reading “i Filari del Nino 2016”

Les Corcelettes 2007

24 September 2017

Who would expect a Beaujolais, even a Cru, to still be fresh and highly enjoyable after 10 years?

This Morgon (one of the ten Cru of Beaujolais) is a very elegant, smooth and balanced wine, made with Gamay grapes. Still pretty fruity (raspberry) and fresh despite the age. Continue reading “Les Corcelettes 2007”

Domaine Laougué 2012

3 September 2017

A red wine made with Tannat and Cabernet Franc grapes cultivated in a AOC situated around the town of Madiran in Guascony (southeast of Bordeaux).

A rustic wine with a good natural acidity and rich in tannins, which in this modern version are already pleasantly soft, thanks to micro-oxygenation. Continue reading “Domaine Laougué 2012”