by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2008 | Aleatico, Italy, Lazio
Falesco, Lazio IGT, Pomele 2003 Lots of raisined fruit and alcohol in the nose and fresh sweet berries in the mouth – perfect for a lightly sweet berry dessert as there is refreshing acidity to balance the residual sugar. 100% Aleatico from the Pomele estate and...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2008 | Abruzzo, Italy, Montepulciano
In this flight we see two tiers of wine from Nicodemi. Nicodemi, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2006 There’s tar and black fruits mingled with a bit of cheese rind and earth in a very tannic profile. This wine features a pronounced sense of the horse saddle...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2008 | Italy, Marche, Verdicchio di Matelica
ColleStafano, Verdicchio di Matelica DOC 2007 Minerality and stones fruits come out in the nose. The mouth is refreshing and fruity like peaches with the acidity of a lemon – nice. The grapes are organically grown. Estate bottled in Castelraimondo 13% $15.99 at...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2008 | Castelli Romani, Frascati, Italy, Lazio, Malvasia, Trebbiano
Fontana Candida, Frascati DOC, Superiore, Secco 2006 There’s a light sense of herbs and flowers in the nose and melons after about 15 minutes. The mouth is rather light on flavor and acidity with a bit of heat. Bottled in Monteporzio Catone 12.5% $7.69 at Bottle...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 23, 2008 | Missouri, Port
Mountain Grove Cellars, Ozark Mountain, Ruby Port nv There are prunes and a touch of alcohol in the nose. The mouth follows through with the same with a baked fruit and walnut tart character – moderately sweet making it a hit with bittersweet chocolate. P&B...
