2018 Italy
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Monte del Fra,
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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 fruit, 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 aperitivo and can be drunk on its own or accompanied by summery Italian classics: prosciutto and melon, caprese salad or bruschette. Drink now to 2021.
Matt Smith, Buyer (July 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (July 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.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
Antonio Vallana e Figlio,
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A new addition to the Vallana range, this rosé is rooted in Francis and Marina’s childhood, when they used to steal Nebbiolo grapes from the tanks just after harvest. During these very first hours of fermentation, Nebbiolo expresses the most incredible floral and sweet-fruit characters – as captured by this wine. Aromas of wild strawberry and white flowers lead to a palate laden with forest fruit, with a hint of tangerine and a beautifully fresh, dry finish. Try with cold charcuterie or seared tuna. Drink now to 2020.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
Graci, Sicily,
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This pale, slightly orange-hued rose is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, a grape often considered the Pinot Noir of Sicily. The fruit comes from Alberto Graci’s Arcuria vineyard, located at 600 metres above sea-level. Temperatures are cooler here and the grapes benefit from a slow, extended ripening – developing aromas of wild flowers and mandarin, with slightly savoury tones on the finish. A serious rosé, it is matured in cement and spends six months on the lees for added complexity. Drink now to 2021.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (May 2019)
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (May 2019)
Trediberri, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Nicola is one of a growing number of producers specifically making Langhe Nebbiolo to showcase the immense, aromatic charm of young Nebbiolo. For this, he works with a high-altitude vineyard in Levice in Alta Langa, as well as using some fruit from his Berri vineyard, and a portion from the sandy soils of Roero. The high altitude allows Nicola to harvest relatively late, while preserving the wine’s natural acidity. The wine is aged for six months in a mixture of concrete and stainless steel. The result is an intense, floral, vibrant wine with beautiful fruit sweetness and a refreshing, crunchy structure. Drink now to 2030.
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Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (May 2019)