Bottled with an unusual glass stopper and a very short capsule, this dolcetto d’Alba from Brezza is a joyous wine that opens to aromas of fresh raspberries and savoury cherries. Medium to firm tannins add texture and interest to the palate, and the alcohol is a modest 12.5. This is a delicious dolcetto that isContinue reading “Brezza Dolcetto d’Alba 2019”
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K. Martini & Sohn Südtirol Alto Adige Sauvignon 2016
This is a sound sauvignon blanc from Alto Adige in far northern Italy. It has a restrained aroma, for sauvignon blanc, of minerals and green capsicum. The acidity is the principal feature of the palate, presenting as high and razor like. The wine weighs in at 13.5abv, which its medium body does not give away.Continue reading “K. Martini & Sohn Südtirol Alto Adige Sauvignon 2016”
Figli Luigi Oddero Rombone Barberesco 2014
The Rombone vineyard is within the Treiso subregion of Barbaresco in Piemonte. Here’s a link to a map that goes into exquisite detail. Treiso is a cooler subregion of Barbaresco with an average altitude of around 350 metres according to the producer, and together with Pajoré, Rombone is of one of its best vineyards. 2014Continue reading “Figli Luigi Oddero Rombone Barberesco 2014”
San Filippo Lo Scorno Rosso di Montalcino 2017
This sangiovese, a Rosso di Montalcino, has aromas of earth, cherry and a slight funkiness. The palate is full bodied and approachable now. Overall, this presented as a modest if pleasant wine, certainly with no angles, but I expected more depth and complexity at this price. Rating: Acceptable. Price: $50s. Abv: NA. Website: https://www.sanfilippomontalcino.com/estate.html.Continue reading “San Filippo Lo Scorno Rosso di Montalcino 2017”
Felsina Chianti Classico 2017
This is an orthodox expression of Chianti Classico that would be a good choice for a blinding tasting. It has a refined aroma of licorice and earth. The palate has high acidity, medium tannins and medium length. Perhaps lacking some stuffing, but elegant and pleasant. Ready to drink now and over the next 5 years. Continue reading “Felsina Chianti Classico 2017”
Luccarelli Negroamoro 2018
A negroamoro from Puglia in southern Italy, this wine opens to an extravagantly rich nose of spices, garrigue and pepper. The palate is full bodied and the fruit savoury, with medium tannins. Raisin and currants emerge with air. Suitable for current drinking and good value at $15. Rating: Good. Abv: NA. Price: $15 . Website:Continue reading “Luccarelli Negroamoro 2018”