by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Corvina, Italy, Rondinella, Valpolicella, Veneto
Allegrini, Valpolicella DOC 2007 This wine has been consistently refreshingly full of acidity. This vintage smells of cherries and the forest floor. The earthy note carries over in the mouth with tart acidity and a bit of grip. 60% Corvina, 35% Rondinella and 5%...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Bolgheri, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italy, Merlot, Super Tuscan, Tuscany
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Bolgheri Rosso DOC, Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 2006 The nose features ripe black fruits. The mouth sports great acidity to frame the fruit, making this Bordeaux-style blend a natural for a dinner table laden with cinghale –...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Chianti, Chianti Classico, Italy, Sangiovese, Tuscany
Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico DOCG 2006 The nose features a woodsy, earthy character. In the mouth there is textbook tangy acidity, tart cherries, a touch of tannin and a long finish – very nice. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot, 2% Malvasia Nera and 2% Colorino, aged...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Barbaresco, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
Bruno Rocca, Barbaresco DOCG 2005 This is a very ripe Nebbiolo with a healthy dollop of oaky sweetness making this accessible now despite its infancy. Revisiting this wine in April ’10 is a treat as it is only getting better. 80% of the wine was aged in French...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Barbera, Barbera d'Asti, Italy, Piemonte
Coppo, Barbera d’Asti DOC, Camp du Rouss 2005 Unfortunately this bottle is corked. Camp du Rouss is a name that pays homage to the red headed man who owned the vineyard from where the Barbera for this wine was first sourced. Today the grapes were sourced from...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 22, 2009 | Alto Adige, Italy, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s lots of citrus and floral notes when you lift the glass. The mouth is fully fruity with ample acidity – very nice. Bottled in Terlano 13% $17.69 at Bottle Barn and $19.99 at Traverso’s...
