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Italian Whites mostly
Prima, Walnut Creek, Ca.
Tasted April 17, 1992 by bestdamncab with 17 views
Introduction
Try anything once.
Flight 1 - Whites Italy (5 notes)
Light, easy, cheap, not my style.
Red
1990 Avignonesi Desiderio
85 points
Nice, smoky, toasty oak on the nose, taste and finish, nice power, closed at first, needs 2+ years to peak.
White
1986 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Umbria Cervaro della Sala
85 points
Nice nose, good fruit, on palate and finish, touch simple.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1990 Anselmi Monteforte D'Alpone Soave I Capitelli
83 points
Nice, simple, well balanced, more for salads on a hot day.
White - Sparkling
1990 La Gioiosa Prosecco Pinot Grigio Lightly Sparkling Marca Trevigiana IGT
78 points
Light pears, crisp, simple, sweet fruit, nice finish.
Flight 2 - California Red-merlot (3 notes)
3 Nice Merlots
Red
1989 Pellegrini Family Vineyards Merlot Cloverdale Ranch
86 points
Nice fruit, very ripe fruit on the nose, palate, and finish.
Closing
Merlot saved the tasting.