Wine Tasting Notes: Italy - page 6
What I have been drinking. What I have been thinking. Wines from Italy...
Italy
Beautiful, long, complex. Apricot, mandarin, passion fruit, elderberry, nettle…
Jacopo Poli "Amorosa di Dicembre" NV
100% Vespaiolo
Warm, deep and velvety. Exotic and dehydrated fruits.
Sergio Zingarelli "Gran Selezione" 2012
Sangiovese / Colorino
Deep and powerful. Berries, tobacco, chocolate.
Passed it’s prime. Dried roses and violets, tar.
Rocca di Montegrossi "San Marcellino, Chianti Classico" 2012
Blend of Sangiovese / Canaiolo / Colorino
Firm and powerful. Dark cherry, plum, dried violets.
Quercia al Poggio "Riserva" 2012
100% Sangiovese
Full body and chewy. Cherry, potpourri, tobacco, dark chocolate.
Elegant, attractive, big. Red berries, licorice, tobacco leaf.
Charismatic, deep, rich. Cassis, violet, tar, toasty notes.
Deep, long, structured, complex. Dried violets, leather, graphite.
Elegant and powerful. Toasty notes, dried flowers, long.
Giovanni Ederle "Donna Francesca" 2012
Garganega / Chardonnay
Mineral and aromatic. Honey, exotic fruit, magnolia flower.
Full body, powerful, long. Dried violets and ethereal aromas.
Powerful and lively. Plum, black cherry, licorice, tar.
Castell'in Villa "Poggio delle rose Riserva" 2009
100% Sangiovese
Full body and muscular. Cherry, red berries, spicy.
Azienda Agricola Biagi "Ipnosi" 2007
100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Powerful and round. Ripe berries, vanilla.
Elegant, complex. Lemon, yogurt, orange blossom, butter and bread.
St Micheal Eppan "Sauvignon" 2015
100% Sauvignon blanc
Refreshing and aromatic. Elderflower, tarragon, green pepper.
Vallone "Versante" 2014
100% Negroamaro
Every evening go-to bottle. Red berries, cherries, dried violets.
Unorthodox, complex, balanced. Nuts, tangerine, apple, hay.