Kerner della Valle Isarco 2018

Kerner della Valle Isarco 2018: This white wine displays a medium straw colour. On the nose the aroma is dominated by pear, although apple and citrus can also by detected. In the mouth the wine is well balanced, with a refreshing aromaticity that last for a satisfying while. The kind of white that even my wife, who usually drinks only red and sparkling wines, can enjoy. Continue reading “Kerner della Valle Isarco 2018”

Clos des Moines 1974, 1985, 1991, 2002 and 2011

I enjoyed these five vintages of Clos des Moines as part of a wine tasting contest during the annual dinner organized in Ticino by the Confrérie du Guillon. An organization founded in 1954, following the model of a medieval fraternity, with the purpose of promoting the wines of the Vaud wine region of Switzerland. Continue reading “Clos des Moines 1974, 1985, 1991, 2002 and 2011”

Blangé 2017

The appearance is very clear, with a pale straw colour. At pouring the wine is slightly bubbly. On the nose the aroma is delicate, floral with some citrus and stone minerality, and a hint of hazelnut. In the mouth dry, with a pronounced acidity. Well balanced, with a subtle taste that last for a fairly long time.

Pleasant, but at 14.50 EUR not my favourite white Italian wine. Continue reading “Blangé 2017”

Aigle Noir Viognier 2016

When you open the bottle you are confronted with a synthetic cork, which I personally find absolutely anti-erotic.

The colour is pale gold, a first sign of the fact that this Pays d’Oc IGT wine is a less rich expression of the grape than the Viognier produced in the Condrieu AOC, which tend to display a deep golden colour. Continue reading “Aigle Noir Viognier 2016”

Villa Sparina 2017

Delicate nose of melon, peach and pineapple mixed together; accompanied by light herbal aromas. In the mouth fruity and refreshing, but not overly so. The aftertaste last for a fairly long time and recalls the melon first perceived on the nose.

Villa Sparina is probably the most widely known wine produced under the (Cortese di) Gavi DOCG denomination of Piedmont. Continue reading “Villa Sparina 2017”

Vintage Tunina 2015

On the nose ananas mixed with grapefruit welcomes you, followed by some marzipan. In the mouth well balanced, but less tasty and complex than I expected. On the other side, I find the finish very interesting: at first very discreet, but the flavour soon comes back full of fruit and it last for a long time. Continue reading “Vintage Tunina 2015”

Confine 2017

On the nose a pleasant aroma of candied fruits, accompanied by some spicy notes, which give a prickly sensation. In the mouth filling and fresh, with a flavourful finish that linger for a long aftertaste of honeyed nuts.

This white wine is made with Trebbiano di Lugana grapes around the southern edge of Lake Garda, where Lombardy and Veneto meet. Continue reading “Confine 2017”

St Michael-Eppan Müller Thurgau 2017

The nose is characterised by an inviting peach aroma. In the mouth rather light, without much neither of savour nor persistence.

Müller-Thurgau is a white wine grape variety created towards the end of the 19th Century as a crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale by the Swiss Dr. Herman Müller of Thurgau. Continue reading “St Michael-Eppan Müller Thurgau 2017”

Fattoria il Palagio Vernaccia di San Giminiano 2017

On the nose gentle floral aromas complemented by undertones of hazelnut and fresh herbs. In the mouth crispy and mildly astringent. The slightly bitter aftertaste is surprisingly long.

Grown in hillside vineyards surrounding the Tuscan town of San Gimignano, well known for its 14 medieval towers, the Vernaccia grapes must constitute at least 85% of the blend. Continue reading “Fattoria il Palagio Vernaccia di San Giminiano 2017”

Weingut Heinrich Mayer jr. Zeller Burglay-Felsen Spätlese 1982

The wine presents itself with a brilliant gold color and a nose of honeyed apples, alongside some diesel smell typical of aged Riesling. In the mouth light and refreshing, with lemon like acidity that leaves the mouth salivating for a while. The finish is discreet, with a sweet dried pineapple aftertaste that linger for a long time. Continue reading “Weingut Heinrich Mayer jr. Zeller Burglay-Felsen Spätlese 1982”