2018 Sandro Fay Valtellina Superiore - Valgella Ca' Morei

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  2/23/2024 - SirJ Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Held a tasting for our local wine tasting group, Bymarkens Vinprovning last night. Theme Nebbiolo from Northern Italy where the idea was to showcase Nebbiolo, not only from Langhe, but also Valtellina DOCG (Lombardy), Ghemme DOCG (Alto Piemonte) and Roero DOCG (North of Langhe). Should add that all wines were tasted blind during the evening and prices are discussed only after we have discussed what we have tried.
  
  The following lineup:
  
  2018 Ca Morei Valtellina DOCG Superiore
  2018 Rovellotti Ghemme DOCG Chioso dei Pomi
  2018 Malvirà Roero DOCG
  2021 Mauro Veglio Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Angelo
  2019 Lodali Barbaresco DOCG Lorens
  2019 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo DOCG Bussia
  
  Wonderful wines all and above all with their respective expressions. Valtellina, Ghemme and Roero with their slightly lighter and more elegant appearance, but clear tannins. Above all Rovellotti from Ghemme, super fine tannins, a wine that grew during the evening.
  
  But of course the wines from Langhe are something a little extra, Mauro Veglio's Langhe became a favorite during the evening, clear fruit, light and fine, the difference is the short finish compared to Barolo and Barbaresco. Lodali and Aldo Conterno are of course the big stars of the evening. Aldo Conternos Bussia has a depth and complexity that surpasses all other wines, of course the price picture should also be able to show that.
  
  An additional wine to go with the food, Francesco Rinaldi's Rocche dell´Annunziata 2018 is right in the window right now, incredibly good and accessible, as most 2018s are at the moment. The food was perfect with our wines from Langhe, a creamy Salsicca pasta.
  
  To end the evening, I selected four wines from completely different regions and grapes:
  
  2020 The Standish Wine Company Shiraz Lamella
  2019 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  2018 Colterenzio Schreckbichl Pinot Nero Riserva Lafóa
  2017 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino
  
  There, Matthiasson was the winner around the table, with his fine more elegant expression of a Napa Cab, with Colterenzio's Pinot Nero in second place. But all four performed at their best, I must add that Standish Lamella was very young, despite about 4 hours in the carafe, it was only after the tasting that we discovered that this wine will become fantastic with time.
  
  A lovely evening with close friends, good food and great wines 🍷❤🙌

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  1/15/2024 - Eliasli wrote: 92 Points

  Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavannesca. Nose lead pencil, roses, chopped mint, cherry, hint of rot, rubber, pomeran. Soft tannins, but precise, medium lenght, forest floor in aftertaste. A beauty

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  11/15/2023 - Kinell wrote:

  Masterclass Nebbiolo med Alf Tumble (Vinkällan, Göteborg): Lite mörkare färg än väntat
  
  Röda bär, (lite gummiton) apelsinskal, rosor, eteriskt, mineral i doften, korta tanniner, lite spritsiga tanniner - mycket på tungan.

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  9/16/2022 - Leppek wrote:

  Amazing! Langhe Nebbiolo but smoother on the tannins. Just super tasty.

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