Cantina Rapino – Gira 2020, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

Cantina Rapino – Gira 2020, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo

The nose is a bit tight and offers a slight power as well as a small reduction. It reveals notes of zest, quince and small notes of mesocarp associated with touches of tangerine as well as a hint of small yellow fruits, jasmine and an imperceptible hint of fresh sap. The palate is fruity and…

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Barone Cornacchia, Poggio Varano – 2021, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Macerato

Barone Cornacchia, Poggio Varano – 2021, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Macerato

The nose is fruity and fresh. It reveals notes of bright physalis of bright yellow peach and small notes of citrus associated with slight touches of fresh pineapple as well as discreet varietal hints. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, a good definition, roundness, fat as well as juiciness.  On the palate this…

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Cantina Rapino – 2018, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Cantina Rapino – 2018, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

The nose is fresh, frank and offers a small tension. It reveals notes of fresh cherry, ripe redcurrants and small notes of violet associated with touches of mulberry leaf as well as discreet hints of local grove. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers minerality, a slightly tight grain, tension as well as juiciness. On…

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Tenute I fauri – Baldovino 2022 – Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Tenute I fauri – Baldovino 2022 – Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Beautiful fruity, elegant and well built nose. It reveals notes of pulpy brugnon, fresh cassis and small notes of fresh small red berries associated with discreet hints of zest in the background. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a fresh/ acidulous frame, a good definition, a certain gourmandize, precision as well as purity…

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Tenuta I Fauri – 2021, Baldovino – Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

Tenuta I Fauri – 2021, Baldovino – Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo

The nose is fruity, fresh, gourmand and offers a slight candy side. It reveals notes of candied cherry, English candy and small notes of fresh white peach associated with slight touches of lemon as well as slight hints of violet. The palate is fruity, and offers a beautiful juiciness, suavity, a certain gourmandize, an acidulous/citrus…

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Château Farluret 2021 – Barsac

Château Farluret 2021 – Barsac

(organic) The wine has a golden color of medium intensity. The nose is fragrant, dense and refined. It expresses notes of peach in syrup, ripe pineapple, fresh apricot, candied lemon peel, orange zest, candied orange, as well as flower honey, white flowers (acacia, lime blossom, apple blossom) and a bitter hint of grapefruit and a…

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Château Fourcas-Hosten 2020 – Bordeaux

Château Fourcas-Hosten 2020 – Bordeaux

(Organic) The wine has a pale lemon color, with slight green reflections. The nose offers a beautiful lemony freshness, as well as juicy and sweet notes of stone fruits. It expresses the aromas of lemon juice, grated lemon zest, grapefruit (juice and peel), a touch of lime, crunchy apricot, white peach and yellow plum, as…

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Vigna Dacapo 2020 – Nizza

Vigna Dacapo 2020 – Nizza

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers refined concentration and depth. It expresses the aromas of ripe black fruits (black cherry, blackberry, wild black plum), juicy red fruits (wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, tart red cherry), associated with notes of wild mint, menthol, and a subtle spicy bouquet  (licorice, coriander seeds,…

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La Joly 2021 – Bordeaux Supérieur

La Joly 2021 – Bordeaux Supérieur

The wine has a deep ruby color with light purple reflections. The nose is a little reserved and requires aeration. It then expresses notes of black plum, red plum, wild strawberry, blackcurrant, morello cherry and blueberry, which combine in the second nose with notes of liquorice, menthol, dry pine needles, violet, cornflower, as well as…

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Effect by Nokat 2021 – Bordeaux

Effect by Nokat 2021 – Bordeaux

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is fruity, juicy and delicious. It offers notes of strawberry, bigarreau cherry, morello cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant, as well as a touch of peony and violet in the background. The palate is fluid, light and reserved, with tangy notes of red fruits. We find flavors…

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