S1 visits Dallas! Closing Cantata.

MoMo's, Forest Lane, Dallas, TX
Tasted Saturday, March 16, 2013 by wineismylife with 677 views

Introduction

S1 and his lovely bride were in town for a convention this past week and managed to sneak away for a little fellowship, breaking of bread and drinking wine. 8 of us gathered on Saturday night at MoMo's on Forest Lane. Wine theme was "Italian". Here are the results:

Flight 1 - Some Italian bubbles to start... (1 Note)

  • 2004 Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut Millesimato 91 Points

    Italy, Lombardia, Franciacorta DOCG

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of yellow pears, yellow apples, a hint of sherry and a touch of creme. Flavors of lemon, yellow pears, creme and hazelnut. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term.

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Flight 2 - A couple of Italian whites for the appetizers... (2 Notes)

  • 2011 Cantine dei Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Roero Arneis 91 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Roero

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Straw to light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lime, papaya, grapefruit and sea foam. Flavors of lime, kumquat and a spritz of grapefruit. Medium acidity, light body. Drink now.

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  • 2009 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Umbria Cervaro della Sala 92 Points

    Italy, Umbria

    WIML92

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cream, vanilla, toast and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of yellow pears, lemon curd, a touch of vanilla and some yellow apples. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.

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Flight 3 - Onto the Italian reds for the evening... (5 Notes)

  • 2001 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino Flawed

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    WIMLNR

    Horribly corked.

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  • 1999 Luce della Vite Lucé 90 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    WIML90

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Garnet color in the glass, a little dusty looking. Nose of fertilizer, berries, a hint of laquer and some pepper. Flavors of red berries, raspberries and a bit of cherry. Tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now.

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  • 2001 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    WIML90

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of a hint of leather, berries, raspberries and pepper. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a bit of cherry. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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  • 2003 Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo 91 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of anise, pepper, black berries and black boysenberries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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  • 2009 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro 91 Points

    Italy, Campania, Roccamonfina IGT

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

    Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Huge nose of blueberries, boysenberries, leather, tobacco, pepper and ash. Flavors of black berries, black cherries, currants and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.

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Flight 4 - Some sweet wines to wrap up the evening... (2 Notes)

Closing

Many thanks to everybody that were able to attend. We look forward to visiting with Mr & Mrs S1 at a future CT event.

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