A rather typical salad leafy, melony and minty feel of Prosecco made from the Charmat, but I do get the Extra Dry indication... indeed that it is towing the line between dry and off-dry. Otherwise, simple...
An initial hit of sharp grapefruits and gooseberry as well as green leaves. But it softens a bit later to show a bit of light white cream. I was told that this was aged 6 months on lees, and it was then that I realised there were nutty and bready notes that I earlier missed out. Oh well... but was fairly enjoyable though
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Dry, some harshness in the tannins, and rather bricky, with tomato leaves and redcurrants, as well as cherry. Seems like a Ripasso that had taken more of theskin tannins than raisinny fruit flavours of the leftover Amarone pulp. While a pretty ok Venetian wine, I’d have preferred some flesh and balance...
This really deserves a special mention. The black cassis, plummy, raisinny fruits were rich and appetising, like Amarone, yet it managed to achieve a balance and elegance that could not otherwise be seen in Amarone. Could see why the winemaker has chosen to not go all the way in the Passito racking, only for 30 days before proceeding to ferment, and as a result they sadly had to declassify. While I found the results spectacular, the appellation of Valpolicella Classico certainly did not do it justice. Great wine! Highly recommend this
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Surprisingly elegant, with a cool hit of redcurrants and mint, a touch of green fern and nutmeg spices, as well as secondary coffee and cocoa notes. The tannins were nicely resolved and silky, and even has a somewhat creamy feel. The finish was fairly lengthy as well, with strawberries as a dominant. Predicting that this one will age gracefully over the next 10 years. I had been looking for a Brunello that can change my otherwise not-as-good impression... Finally!! I’m so glad that I had not given up on this Brunello “sub-quest”
A rather cool green touch of honeydew and mint, as well as elderflower and chrysanthemum florals, and somewhat honeyed. It’s like a simple yet freshly young white Rhône blend of Marsanne and Rousanne
Very intense cassis and cool mint, and a good tannic wave. Reminiscent of a moderately aged Côte du Rhône (which is quite expected since Cannonau IS Grenache), though more extracted and punchier. Pretty enjoyable
Pronounced florals and berries on the nose. While still exhibiting lots of green tannins, the rich blackberry and cassis fruits seem to even give it a body and a velvety feel. Seems interesting that at the backpalate, I could get somewhat tertiary notes of leather and smoked meats. Quite intriguing complexity
Light, good beads, and medium sweet, with some strawberries, pineapples, and mint. The red extraction was rather subtle that this could be mistaken as Moscato d’Asti when tasted blind. A good refreshing wine to end a flight or meal
NV Col Vetoraz Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry 89 Points
Italy, Veneto, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene
A rather typical salad leafy, melony and minty feel of Prosecco made from the Charmat, but I do get the Extra Dry indication... indeed that it is towing the line between dry and off-dry. Otherwise, simple...
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2017 Marco Felluga Collio Sauvignon 91 Points
Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Collio
An initial hit of sharp grapefruits and gooseberry as well as green leaves. But it softens a bit later to show a bit of light white cream. I was told that this was aged 6 months on lees, and it was then that I realised there were nutty and bready notes that I earlier missed out. Oh well... but was fairly enjoyable though
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2016 Speri Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore 89 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Ripasso della Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Dry, some harshness in the tannins, and rather bricky, with tomato leaves and redcurrants, as well as cherry. Seems like a Ripasso that had taken more of theskin tannins than raisinny fruit flavours of the leftover Amarone pulp. While a pretty ok Venetian wine, I’d have preferred some flesh and balance...
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2015 Speri Valpolicella Classico Superiore Sant'Urbano 94 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Classico Superiore
This really deserves a special mention. The black cassis, plummy, raisinny fruits were rich and appetising, like Amarone, yet it managed to achieve a balance and elegance that could not otherwise be seen in Amarone. Could see why the winemaker has chosen to not go all the way in the Passito racking, only for 30 days before proceeding to ferment, and as a result they sadly had to declassify. While I found the results spectacular, the appellation of Valpolicella Classico certainly did not do it justice. Great wine! Highly recommend this
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