Category Archives: Wine

Donnafugata Sedara, Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy

Donnafugata Sedara

Region/Appellation: Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: Nero D’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: With a ruby-like red hue, Sedàra offers a berry-fruit bouquet with scents of blackberries and blueberries combined with a light spicy note of black pepper. The palate displays good structure with suave tannins and pleasant freshness.

Donnafugata Anthilia 2017, Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy

Donnafugata Anthilia

Region/Appellation: Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: Catarratto, Ansonica

 

Vintage: 2017

 

Tasting note: With a straw yellow colour, the nose presents a fresh and fruity bouquet with notes of white-fleshed fruits (peach) combined with scents of aromatic herbs. The palate is refreshed by agreeable sapidity complementing the same fruity note as on the nose. It finishes with good persistence.

Zonin Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzi, Italy

Region/Appellation: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC, Abruzzi, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: 92% Montepulciano and 8% Sangiovese.

 

Vintage: 2017

 

Tasting note: Brilliant, attractive and warm ruby-red color. Ample and remarkably complex, with vinous and characteristic tones on the nose. Dry on the palate and gracious, with delicate and soft veining, a fine and harmonious balance.

Tenuta Ca’Bolani Pinot Grigio, Friuli DOC Aquileia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Cabolani Pinot grigio

Region/Appellation: Friuli DOC Aquileia, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: Pinot Grigio

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: Light straw with green hues.  The nose has a beautiful balance of peach, pear and minerals with notes of gardenia and blanched almonds.  The palate is dry, medium bodied, silky and reveals mouthwatering yellow peach and savory minerals that lead to a long and refreshing finish.

Renieri Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Region/Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: 100% Sangiovese

 

Vintage: 2012

 

Tasting note: Profound and intense ruby color. A great and complex nose. Flavors of red fruits and spices (graphite, vanilla, tobacco). In the mouth, the entrance is powerful but balanced by silky tannins. The final, very pleasing and balance, is very long and remains in the memory of the taster for many minutes.

Renieri brunello

Masseria Altemura Apulo Rosso, Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy

Masseria Altemura Apulo Rosso

Region/Appellation: Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: 75% Primitivo, 25% Negroamoro

 

Vintage: 2015

 

Tasting note: Deep ruby-red colour enlivened by purple reflections. Intense and fruity bouquet with hints of plum and dried cherry. It is dry with a fine structure and outstanding roundness. It shows a complex and persistent fruitiness on the palate.

Masseria Altemura Saesso, Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy

Masseria Altemura Saesso

Region/Appellation: Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: 100% Primitivo

 

Vintage: 2015

 

Tasting note: The wine is ruby red with purple hues. On the nose, there’s prominent tobacco and leathe; ripe blackberry and blueberry with hints of cocoa, baking spice, and delicate pine. The palate is juicy and medium bodied; reveals rich fruits, sweet herbs, and milk chocolate; leads to plush tannins and an elegant finish

Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

Castello di bossi

Region/Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy

 

Varietal/Blend: 100% Sangiovese

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: Deep, ruby-red in color, this Chianti Classico offers aromas of ripe cherries and red plums, with subtle notes of toasted vanilla beans and purple flowers. On the palate, the wine displays a superbly structured character with bright acidity and a pleasantly savory finish.