The Wines of This Week's Tasting:
Fresh, New Italian Wines
August 21, 2024
Bianco
2021 Cantina Boriassi Linaro Colli di Luni Vermentino
The Boriassi winery is in the village of Giucano, on the Colli di Luni, which are officially within Tuscany but straddles its border with Liguria. Protected by the Apuan Alps to the north, its environment is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. The vineyards are located at an elevation between 500 and 1,000 feet and develop along a south-facing spine making a compelling Vermentino.
Aroma: delicate and pleasantly fruity aromas of mandarin orange and nectarines. The fruit is framed with fresh floral and mineral aromatics. Mouth: delicate with a great juicy freshness. Slender and drinkable with a subtle medium-length finish of great clean and soft textural finish. Very Good -Excellent $26.99, Case $22.94
2021 Bolzicco Friulano Collio Bianco
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia in northeast Italy is a land of lush rolling hills where vineyards are interspersed with dense woods. The nearby Alps cool it providing an ideal area for local white grapes like Friulano.
Aroma: At first, it shows lemon, dried apricot, and ripe apple, which are later joined by more fruity-balsamic nuances. Mouth: Starts wonderfully dry, grippy, balanced, and multi-faceted, it shows crisp and fleshy. Fresh slice of peach, vibrant notes of citrus thrills with beautiful reverberation. The finish is accentuated by mineral notes from marl and sandstone soils. Very Good Plus $24.99, Case $21.49
2022 Mustilli Falanghina del Sannio
Leonardo Mustilli was the first to have bottled pure Falanghina grape in 1979 in Campania to the south of Naples. Today, his two daughters, Anna Chiara and Paola, are committed to maintaining the integrity of these beautiful hills and producing wine that preserves their history's integrity.
Aroma: Fresh and bright, with aromas of green apple, white flowers, and lime. Mouth: To buttery undertones drink this wine is to experience a Southern Italian summer with round stone fruits, peach flavors, and. A lovely, peppery minerality can be felt in the mouth, thanks to the Mustilli vineyard's rich, volcanic terroir. Very Good Plus $24.99, Case $21.49
Rosso
2021 Le Vigne di San Pietro Bardolino Rosso G
Le Vigne di San Pietro was founded in 1980 by Sergio and Franca Nerozzi on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda. It was the first Bardolino to be awarded with Gambero Rosso's highest "three glasses" award. It is irresistible on its own, with appetizers or seafood
Aroma: Seduces with hints of raspberry and blackberry. Later, forest floor, garrigue, and blueberry. Mouth: Wonderfully dry, it's round and smooth, never coarse or meager., with a wonderfully velvety, fleshy, and dense texture. On the finish, it inspires with beautiful length and satisfying notes of raspberry and blackberry. Very Good Plus $24.99, Case $21.49
2021 Carlo Casetta Stil Nebbiolo D’Alba
A personal favorite of Rick Messier and a feature at No. 9 Park, it defines what a Nebbiolo should be.
Aroma: Starts with delicate balsamic hints and intense red berry fruit notes. Swirling the glass brings out barrel influence characterized by violet and vanilla. Mouth: The first sip is soft, warm, and moderately crisp. We perceive the bouquet, particularly red berries, vanilla, and toasted wood. The elegant and silky tannin wraps the mouth and is pleasantly persistent. Very Good-Excellent$34, Case $28.95
2020 Cantrina ‘Zerdi’ Benaco Bresciano Rosso IGT
Cantrina is a tiny rural village on the southwestern shore of Lake Garda in Lombardy. The vineyards are situated on a morainic soil amphitheater, whose gently sloping terraces surround the lake. The climate is markedly Mediterranean thanks to the vicinity of Italy's largest body of water, the moderating effect of which creates ideal conditions for viticulture. The wine is made from Rebo, a hybrid of Merlot and local Teroldego grape. The wine is reminiscent of a Right Bank Bordeaux.
Aroma: Notes of plum, black currant, and acai berry with notes of peppercorns, olives, tobacco, and spice. Mouth: Black cherry, plum, pomegranate and spice. Dense and velvety texture with present acidity and smooth tannins. Very Good Plus $28.99, Case $24.99
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