Valdesil Godello Sobre Lias 2015

On the nose delicately perfumed, mineral-rich with citrus and herbal accents. In the mouth as elegant as on the nose, with a soft acidity and a clean, fairly long, finish. The wine has probably been enriched by the prolonged lees contact.

This varietal wine is made with Godello, a white grape variety thought to be indigenous of Galicia,  Continue reading “Valdesil Godello Sobre Lias 2015”

Marina Cvetić 2013

The aroma is filled with jammy dark fruits, especially plum, accompanied by some earthy notes. Once in the mouth, the wine has a considerably lighter body and is remarkably less filling than you would expect. The finish is drying and a bit bitter, in clear contrast with the first impression given by the sweet, fruity sensations perceived on the nose. The aftertaste is long, but not particularly appealing.  Continue reading “Marina Cvetić 2013”

Nouvelère 2010

On the nose a well achieved mix of dark fruits and spices. With some air licorice, black olives and herbal notes become more apparent. After a while, the black fruits come back reinforced, but only to fade away and reappear later on. In the mouth, the tannins are still very gripping. At first, this Syrah is less filling than you would expect and with a finish that is a bit abrupt. Continue reading “Nouvelère 2010”

Livio Felluga Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2012

On the nose, the first impression is of very ripe fruits. A bit more in the back and coming forward with some aeration, are peppery spices and dry meat aromas, which nicely complements the plums flavour. Overall a rich and pleasant experience.

Once in the mouth, the wine gets lighter and displays a good minerality. The finish is dominated by acidity and astringency/bitterness on the palate. Continue reading “Livio Felluga Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2012”

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2015

On the nose nutty flavours, with notes of lemon and melon, accompanied by some smoky sensations. Almost oily mouthfeel, balanced by minerality more than acidity. Once swollen, at first not much. It gets better with successive sips, but nothing special, beside the pleasant mineral mouthfeel. Continue reading “Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2015”

Sòtil 2013

On the nose very clean and linear, with an appealing aroma of sweet raspberry. Nothing more, nothing less. In the mouth rather light, but filling and elegant, with soft but firm tannins and a good acidity. The aftertaste is neither long nor rich, but nevertheless enjoyable. Overall a rather simple, but pleasant wine.  Continue reading “Sòtil 2013”

Domaine du Cagueloup 2014

The brilliant color strongly recalls black cherries.

On the nose it displays an inviting aroma of red fruits, liquorice and pepper, with herby undertones.

In the mouth the wine is as agreeable as on the nose. On the palate and in the final a bit light, but with an enjoyable fruity underlying presence.  Continue reading “Domaine du Cagueloup 2014”

Bembibre 2011

The aroma is dominated by baked berries, combined with some prunes. The 15% alcohol content is a bit prickly to the nose.

The high alcohol accompanies you in the mouth as well, with a slightly burning, but also velvety, sensation. Overall pleasing and rich in fruits, with a slightly dry finish and a fairly persistent aftertaste.  Continue reading “Bembibre 2011”