2017 Italy
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Monte del Fra,
Drink now,
This Corvina-based blend comes from vineyards located in Sommacampagna, southeast of Lake Garda. Vivid yet delicate cherry-blossom pink in colour, it has a clean nose of red berry fruits, wild flowers and green apples, along with some subtle spicy notes. On the palate, the juicy sensation of fresh berries is fully revealed. The uplifting, youthful acidity makes it the perfect match for your aperitivo and can be drunk on its own or accompanied with summery Italian classics: prosciutto and melon, caprese salad or bruschette.
Castello di Luzzano, Lombardy,
Ready, but will keep,
This is another enjoyable, youthful red from the west-facing slopes of Castello di Luzzano. The word “umore” refers to the juice that seeps from grape berries and, at the same time, hints at the cartoon-like label designed by winemaker Giovanella. The wine has the typical floral profile and elegance of classic Pinot Noir, but will surprise with its irreverent straightforward nature and drinkability.
Matured for six months in concrete vats on its skins, Umore Nero spends additional time in bottle before release. Rose and dark cherry notes merge with black pepper, delivering a wine of great freshness. Drink now to 2011.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (September 2019)
Matured for six months in concrete vats on its skins, Umore Nero spends additional time in bottle before release. Rose and dark cherry notes merge with black pepper, delivering a wine of great freshness. Drink now to 2011.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (September 2019)
Cornarea, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Fresh and sunny, the wine offers notes of white peach and honey, bay leaf and lime flower. Concentrated and lively on the palate, it has lots of ripe fruit, texture and body. With good acidity and a mineral spine (from the magnesium-rich soils), there is a white-stone salinity on the finish. Drink now to 2025.
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
Graci, Sicily,
Ready, but will keep,
This is produced from organic Nerello Mascalese grapes, from 15-year-old vines located on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Etna. It is elegant and crunchy with a succulent nose of wild strawberry, herbs and blood orange. There is a delicate structure with finely woven tannins, and a fresh, lingering finish.
Vigneti Tardis,
Ready, but will keep,
This intriguing and extremely versatile white is made from a field blend of ancient indigenous aromatic varieties gown in Campania. The result is a golden-coloured, complex wine showing aromas of nectarine, orange peel and white pepper. The palate has an incredible saline character imparted by the vineyard’s close proximity to the Mediterranean coast. White peach and orange blossom are finished with spice and a hint of grip on the finish. A winner with grilled seafood. Drink now to 2020.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
Ready, but will improve,
A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2017 Guidalberto appeals to the more informal side of sophisticated drinking. By that I mean it makes a great choice at lunch or for family dinners. Despite the accessibility and dense concentration of the fruit, especially evident in a warm vintage such as this, the wine's pedigree is evident in terms of the careful management of the structure and acidity. My samples were a little closed at first and needed some extra coaxing. Once open, the wine shows the dark fruit and exuberance of this hot vintage in Tuscany.
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate - 16/05/2019
Monica Larner - Wine Advocate - 16/05/2019
Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Grown from Davide Rosso’s vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba and nearby Roddino, this Langhe Nebbiolo is an elegant and pure style, showcasing the best of the region. Like its bigger Barolo siblings, the wine was fermented in cement, but with a shorter maceration to preserve the wine’s elegance and aromatics. It was then aged in large 5,000-litre oak barrels for six months. The 2017 shows rose and violets on the nose, with a vibrant palate of cherry and raspberry fruit, and tightly grained tannins. Drink 2020-2030.
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