Less common white wine grapes

Houston, TX
Tasted Friday, June 13, 2014 by magnusu with 338 views

Introduction

Pinot Bianco, Friulano, Chenin Blanc, Torrontes, Godello

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2012 San Michele Appiano (St. Michael-Eppan) Weissburgunder Alto Adige - Südtirol Schulthauser 88 Points

    Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol

    Wet stone and minerals on the nose, following through with chalky minerals and some pear on the palate. Hint of salt water on the aftertaste with medium acidity. Not very complex, but good at what it has.

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  • 2012 Poggiobello Friuli Colli Orientali Friulano 92 Points

    Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Colli Orientali

    Green grass and herbs on the nose, with similarities to New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. White currants, unripe gooseberries, green peppers and pear on the palate, with some minerality throughout. Good length and acidity.

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  • 2012 The Three Foxes Chenin Blanc Nguni 86 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Paarl, Voor Paardeberg

    Neutral on the nose, with lemon and green apple flavors. High acidity makes this a refreshing wine, but there's very little in terms of complexity.

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  • 2012 Domingo Molina Torrontés Hermanos 90 Points

    Argentina, Valles Calchaquíes, Salta, Cafayate

    Sweet floral aroma of jackfruit, with hints of typical riesling and muscat grape aromas. Flavor profile dominated by tropical fruits such as melon and white guava, with some minerality in the end. Surprisingly different than the more classical grape varieties.

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  • 2010 Bodegas Avancia Godello 92 Points

    Spain, Galicia, Valdeorras

    Honey and floral aromas on the nose, following up with lemon zest and citric oils on the palate. Some pineapple flavors at the start, finishing with spice, vanilla and some minerality. A complex wine with decent acidity to pull it all off.

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