Vignamaggio, Monna Lisa 2017 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Vignamaggio, Monna Lisa 2017 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose is finely spicy, slightly evolved, but harmonious and still youthful. It expresses notes of fresh liquorice, white pepper, cloves, crushed coriander seeds, toasted vanilla, a hint of roasted (coffee, toasted almond) brewed black tea, wet leaves and undergrowth, dried flowers (dried rose, dried violet,…

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Viticcio 2018 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Viticcio 2018 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with slight garnet reflections. The nose offers concentration, intensity, fruity gourmandise as well as savoury notes of sweet spices and aromatic herbs. It expresses the aromas of grated nutmeg, white pepper, liquorice, cloves and crushed coriander seeds, combined with notes of wild mint, dried basil,…

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Capraia 2019 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Capraia 2019 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is savoury, spicy and gourmand. It expresses the distinct, but integrated notes of sweet spices (coriander seeds, cumin, nutmeg, cloves, liquorice), chocolate with mint, fresh tobacco, a touch of undergrowth and wilted flowers, dried flowers (rose, violet), as well as a ripe fruitiness (wild…

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Manuel Olivier, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Manuel Olivier, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers accuracy, concentration, elegance and beautiful complexity. It expresses notes of tangy red fruits (crunchy strawberry, cranberry juice, wild raspberry, dried raspberry, bigarreau cherry, dried cranberries, a hint of blueberry), combined with a delicate smoky and meaty touch, which is completed by notes of…

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Fontanafredda Contessa Rosa Rosè brut 2017 – Alta Langa Riserva Rosato

Fontanafredda Contessa Rosa Rosè brut 2017 – Alta Langa Riserva Rosato

The nose is complex and expresses distinct spicy notes of white pepper and nutmeg, associated with aromas of dried rose, rosehip, a touch of dried red apple, pink grapefruit, dried raspberry, fresh raspberry, fresh strawberry, cranberries and dried mint in the background. The palate is finely peppery, tangy and bitter (good grapefruit bitterness), with pleasant…

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Enrico Serafino Zero Rosé pas dosé 2017 – Alta Langa Riserva Rosato

Enrico Serafino Zero Rosé pas dosé 2017 – Alta Langa Riserva Rosato

The nose is gourmand and a bit sweet. It expresses notes of crushed wild strawberries, morello cherry jam), candied pink grapefruit, raspberry coulis, red apple, as well as a fine floral bouquet (rosehip, cherry blossom, rose). The palate is balanced and refined, with good bitterness. It expresses gourmand notes of wild strawberry, red apple, morello…

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Gancia Cuvée 36 mesi rosé Brut 2018 – Alta Langa Rosato

Gancia Cuvée 36 mesi rosé Brut 2018 – Alta Langa Rosato

The nose is aromatic and finely spiced (white pepper, nutmeg). It also expresses aromas of dried raspberry, dried strawberry, fresh morello cherry, pink grapefruit, blood orange, as well as a fine floral bouquet (rosehip, rose), and a touch of barberry jam (even English candy in the background). The palate offers gourmandise and roundness and expresses…

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Agricola Brandini Brut 2018 – Alta Langa Rosato

Agricola Brandini Brut 2018 – Alta Langa Rosato

The nose is gourmand and expresses notes of raspberry coulis, crushed strawberries, red apple, morello cherry, barberry, cranberries, as well as a touch of white pepper, mint, rose hips and a pleasant hint of development (faded rose). The palate expresses the flavors of juicy red fruits (crushed strawberry, red apple, morello cherry, barberry, cranberries), a…

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Tosti 1820 Rachele Rosè brut 2019 – Alta Langa Rosato

Tosti 1820 Rachele Rosè brut 2019 – Alta Langa Rosato

The nose is gourmand and expressive. It offers notes of raspberry coulis, wild strawberry, rosehip, fresh morello cherry, red apple, candied/roasted cherry, toasted brioche (in the background) and barberry. The palate is fruity and juicy and expresses notes of wild strawberries, fresh morello cherries, raspberry coulis, barberry jam, a spicy touch of vanilla, pink pepper,…

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Gancia Bianco Cuvée 120 mesi brut 2010 – Alta Langa Riserva

Gancia Bianco Cuvée 120 mesi brut 2010 – Alta Langa Riserva

The nose is aromatic and expresses notes of evolution and aging on lees (brown butter, fresh hazelnut), which then combine with aromas of honey and wax in the background, bitter orange peel, fresh orange and fresh pineapple. The foam is very fine and pleasant, but intense. The finish is complex and as it develops, it…

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