Tasting Notes of Wines around the World
The colour is medium gold, with a fine perlage. On the nose green apple and brioche. In the mouth light, with citrus flavours. The aftertaste is very discreet.
This English sparkling wine is made by blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes grown across Southern England. The wine is re-fermented in the bottle using the traditional method. Continue reading “Ellercombe”
The colour is deep ruby. On the nose raspberry, plum and tomato. In the mouth astringent and rustic. The aftertaste is a bit bitter and medium long.
This wine is made with Tannat grapes by Bodega Garzón in Uruguay. Continue reading “Garzón Tannat Reserva 2020”
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose tea leaf, plums and dark cherries. In the mouth fresh, with firm tannins but a light body.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is one of Italy’s classic red wines produced from Sangiovese. The vineyards of this DOCG surround Montepulciano, a hill town 40 km southeast of Siena, in southeastern Tuscany. Continue reading “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Gattavecchi 2019”
The colour is medium garnet. On the nose red cherries and thyme. In the mouth fresh and savoury. The aftertaste is pleasant and pretty long.
Ser Lapo is a Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG. The 2019 vintage was made with 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot grapes. It matured for 12 months in 225l/500l French oak barrels (50% new). Continue reading “Ser Lapo 2019”
The colour is medium purple. On the nose cherries, blackberries, coffee. In the mouth light, but tasty and agreeable. The aftertaste is medium long.
This red wine is made with Listán Negro grapes under the Lanzarote DO. It matured in oak barrels for four months.
Lanzarote is the easternmost island in the Canary Island archipelago and is characterised by very dry weather. Continue reading “Yaiza Tinto 2022”
The colour is pale gold. On the nose peach, cantaloupe, honey. In the mouth tasty and pleasantly refreshing, with an aftertaste that last for quite a while.
This wine is made predominantly with Albillo Criollo, a white grape variety. To impart freshness and acidity to the wine, Forastera Blanca and Verdello grapes are added to the mix. Continue reading “Caldera 2023”
The colour is medium straw. On the nose citrusy, but not very expressive. In the mouth nutty, with a freshness that makes the mouth water. The aftertaste is medium long.
This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC is made by Vicari winery in Morrro d’Alba. Continue reading “L’Insolito 2021”
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose prunes and stewed fruits. In the mouth soft and warm, probably mainly due to the 15% alcohol. The aftertaste is rather short.
This wine is made with 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot grapes under the Orcia DOC denomination. Continue reading “Capitoni Riserva 2019”
The colour is medium ruby. On the nose musty, with a mix of green pepper and orange flavour. In the mouth tasty, but unpleasantly so. The aftertaste is fairly long, which only make the unpleasantness last longer. I disliked this wine to the point that I used it for cooking! Continue reading “Réserve XP 10th edition”
The colour is deep purple. On the nose ripe blueberries, blackberries, plumbs, licorice, pepper. In the mouth not very balanced. Soft at the beginning and edgy at the end. The aftertaste is medium long, but unpleasantly dry and bitter.
This wine is made with Syrah and Grenache grapes by Château Lavabre under the Pic Saint-Loup AOP. Continue reading “La Closerie 2018”