Siro Pacenti PS Brunello di Montalcino 2009

The colour is medium garnet. On the nose prune, undergrowth, mushrooms, liquorice and balsamic notes. In the mouth good structure, with a fruity drying finish. The aftertaste is medium long.

Brunello is a wine produced with 100% Sangiovese grapes. It must be aged for at least two years in oak barrels and a minimum of four months in bottle, but it cannot be marketed before January 1st of the year following the end of five years, calculated including the year of harvest. Continue reading “Siro Pacenti PS Brunello di Montalcino 2009”

Siccagno 2019

The colour is medium ruby. On the nose barnyard and vinaigrette typical of natural wines. With some air, some more pleasant aromas of black cherries, liquorice and chilli pepper appear, but you have to sniff carefully to find them. In the mouth light and acidic. Not much aftertaste worth mentioning. Continue reading “Siccagno 2019”

Il Frappato 2019

The colour is pale ruby. On the nose at first a little bit of vinaigrette, typical of natural wines. With some air, this disturbing element disappears and way more pleasant aromas of sour and red cherries appear. In the mouth light, but well balanced. The aftertaste is discretely fruity and last for some time. Continue reading “Il Frappato 2019”

Le Cupole 2018

The colour is medium ruby with a tendency to garnet. On the nose black berries, plumbs, liquorice, and cacao. In the mouth light with a drying and bitter finish. The aftertaste is rather short.

Le Cupole, the second label of Tenuta di Trinoro, is a Bordeaux blend first produced in 1995. Nowadays some 70’000 bottles are made each year. Continue reading “Le Cupole 2018”

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”

Due Lune 2020

The colour is deep purple. On the nose strawberries, raspberries, banana and chocolate. In the mouth savoury, with a good structure and a pretty long aftertaste.

This Sicilian wine is made by Cantina Cellaro with Nero d’Avola and Nerello Mascalese grapes.

Nerello Mascalese is a highly regarded dark-skinned grape variety that grows most commonly on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Continue reading “Due Lune 2020”

Sauvignon Collection Otto Graf Huyn 2020

The colour is light straw. On the nose grapefruit, melon, mango, green pepper. In the mouth fresh and savoury. The aftertaste last for a long time.

This Sauvignon Blanc is produced by Cantina Bolzano/Kellerei Bozen under the Südtirol/Alto Adige DOC. Continue reading “Sauvignon Collection Otto Graf Huyn 2020”

Barrile 2016

Barrile 2016: The colour is deep ruby. On the nose dark berries, black cherries, plums, and liquorice. In the mouth smooth, with well-integrated tannins and a fruity finish. The aftertaste is slightly bitter and doesn’t last long.

Barrile is made by Contini under the Isola dei Nuraghi IGT. It is a blend of (mainly) Nieddera, with Caddiu and other native varieties. Continue reading “Barrile 2016”