Tasting Dinner Series (4 of 6); Tim does Italy

Tim's House
Tasted Saturday, April 6, 2013 by alittle with 590 views

Introduction

Hosted by Tim, who put on a clinic in the kitchen, and pulled some Italian beauties from his collection.

Flight 1 - Crostini Three Ways; Prosciutto Puree, Chopped Bresaola, Julienned Sopressato, Field Greens in Parmesan Cups with Pancetta (1 Note)

  • 2004 Bonnaire Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésimé 90 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Light straw colour in the glass. On the nose, apple, citrus peel, biscuit, mineral and yeasty notes. On the palate, very tart and racy acid profile. The slightly bitter, moderate length finish is characterized by green apple, lemon zest, and mineral, with a touch of yeast. Needs some time in the cellar, but should improve.

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Flight 2 - Pappa al Pomodoro (1 Note)

  • 2009 Umani Ronchi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Casal di Serra 91 Points

    Italy, Marche, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore

    Popped and poured, light straw colour in the glass. On the nose, lemon zest, touch of butterscotch, stewed garbage, mineral, some woodspice, aerosol/hairspray, gooseberry, asparagus pee. On the palate, a touch viscous, with a degree of richness. Finish is long and accentuated with citrus and mineral notes. Very interesting wine. Whether it is one's cup of tea is another story.

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Flight 3 - Butternut Squash Agnotti with Brown Butter and Sage (1 Note)

  • 2010 Antica (Antinori) Chardonnay 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak

    Popped and poured, light straw colour in the glass. On the nose, candied lemon, mineral, spice, lime zest, vanilla, with a touch of melon as it warms in the glass. On the palate, this is richly textured with some nice complimentary acidity that is critical to the enjoyment of this wine. Finishes long. Decidedly modern, but a quality wine none the less.

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Flight 4 - Braised Chick Cacciatora with Sage Parmesan Crusted Polenta (1 Note)

  • 2007 Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT 92 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Alta Valle della Greve IGT

    Decanted approximately 10 minutes. Deep purple in the glass, with no bricking evident. On the nose, dark fruits, mineral, blood, rubber, spice, sweat, and a touch of unintegrated oak. On the palate, quite concentrated, but not feeling overly extracted. Medium acid profile here, with a moderate finish. Everything is balance here, but needs some time to shed the drying tannin that dominates the finish. Could use at least 5 years of rest.

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Flight 5 - Braised Shortrib Gnocci with Chanterelle, Black Trumpets and Pecorino Romano (1 Note)

  • 2007 Foradori Granato 92 Points

    Italy, Trentino Alto-Adige / Veneto, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT

    Decanted, but served immediately. On the nose quite feminine in personality, with red and black fruits, tobacco, herbs, blood, smoke, earth, chocolate, florals and spice. On the palate, quite refreshing with red fruit, tobacco and herb notes. Finish is moderate, with some silky tannin, but overall, drinking nicely for this young italian.

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Flight 6 - Porcini and Black Truffle Risotto (1 Note)

  • 2004 Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Brunello di Montalcino 93 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    Popped and poured, initially showing a hint of oxidation that dissipated. Translucent garnet in the glass, with a light brick. On the nose, red and black cherry, earth, blood, florals, spice, tar and dried herbs. On the palate, despite being translucent, this has an incredible depth of flavour and nuance. Finishes long and lingers on the palate for quite some time. A mild grip of unresolved tannins. Lovely.

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Flight 7 - Tagliatelle alla Bolognese (1 Note)

  • 2007 Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona 92 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    Popped and poured, deep garnet in the glass. On the nose, dark fruit, red currant, spice, fresh picked herbs, some unintegrated oak, crushed rocks, and a touch of green pepper. On the palate, very rich but showing svelte texture with polished, silky tannin. Moderate acid and finishes quite long in the mouth. Give this a few years rest, at least. A lot of upside here.

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Flight 8 - Braciolo in Carema with Proscuitto, Parmesan, Rosemary Potato Puree (1 Note)

  • 2005 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Popped and poured, garnet in the glass. On the nose, licorice, black cherry, tar, roses, mint, brown sugar, spice, and earth. On the palate, medium plus acid, still a wall of unresolved tannin. Finish is long and dominated by sour cherry, spice, dried flowers and reduced balsamic. Lovely wine, and is still improving.

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Flight 9 - Robiolo, Talleggio, Piave (1 Note)

  • 2005 Romano Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta 92 Points

    Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore

    Popped and poured, deep dark inky purple. An expressive nose of plums, raisin, blueberry preserves, spice, dark chocolate, balsamic glaze, and a light tropical component, accentuated by the coconut oak. On the palate, heavy tannin, medium plus acidity, which compliments the extremely rich profile. Viscosity akin to motor oil. Finishes long, with a touch of heat.

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Flight 10 - Canolli (1 Note)

  • 1999 Lornano Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 92 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Vin Santo del Chianti Classico

    To close out the evening. A touch spirity, which was welcome at this juncture. Golden colour in the glass. On the nose, marmalade, golden raisins, dried apricots, spice and toasted nuts. On the palate, quite sweet, with some counterbalancing acid. Finishes long, but a touch hot. Oxidative in character.

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