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The third wine of the Italian Mountain Wines tasting at DOC Enoteca Italiana. Another one from the Cantina La Vis range, this time red wine made from a blend of Teroldego, Lagrein and Merlot. Two of which are new grape varieties for me. Each grape is fermented into wine and aged separately for a minimum … Continue reading Ritratto Rosso 2013
The third wine of the Italian Mountain Wines tasting at DOC Enoteca Italiana and our first red wine of the evening. This is made from 100% Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero in Italian) and has spent 12 to 18 months in oak barrels plus a further minimum 6 months in the bottle. It has the very … Continue reading Vigna Saosent Pinot Nero 2015
The third wine from the Cuatro Rayas wine tasting at vinopremier.com. Something a little different this time, a red Tempranillo wine from the Rueda DO. I say different because Rueda is known for its white wines with Tempranillo reds more usually made in nearby Ribera del Duero. In fact it is so normal for most … Continue reading Cuatro Rayas Ecológico 2018
This final wine was not in fact part of the Nebbiolo Wine Tasting held by the Club de Vinos Madrid at the DOC Enoteca Italiana Wine Bar . However we were all having such a good time and DOC Enoteca is a great wine bar, so we decided to buy some more wine and carry on. … Continue reading Filo di Seta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013
Whilst most Nebbiolo wines are associated with the wine regions in Piedmont, and indeed a good 80% of Nebbiolo wine cultivation is done here, the neighbouring region of Lombardia also cultivates some 10% of Nebbiolo annual production. The third wine from the Nebbiolo Wine Tasting held by the Club de Vinos Madrid at the DOC … Continue reading Fruttaio Ca’Rizzieri 2015
The second wine of a Nebbiolo Wine Tasting held by the Club de Vinos Madrid at the DOC Enoteca Italiana Wine Bar. Another Nebbiolo wine from the Giovanni Rossi stable but this time from the Barolo region. This is an aged red wine which has spent 2 years in new oak barrels then at least … Continue reading Giovanni Rosso Barolo 2015
The first wine of a Nebbiolo Wine Tasting held by the Club de Vinos Madrid at the DOC Enoteca Italiana Wine Bar. This Italian grape variety from the Piedmonte Region in North West Italy is known primarily for the Barolo and Barbaresco red wines. However there are several DOCs who use this grape variety and … Continue reading Giovanni Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 2016
OMG! What a surprise! I've finally found a Monastrell Red from Jumilla that I like. Those of you who read my blog regularly will know that Monastrell wines are very heavy reds with high tannins and acidity. All things my poor tastebuds struggle with. However I'm nothing if not persistent, so will always try a … Continue reading Selecto Crianza 2014
The second wine at the Wines From the Levante tasting at Madrid & Darracott. A red wine from the Priorat region which has some of the most difficult soil in which to grow vines. It is this struggle that often brings out the best in the grapes. Priorat is one of only two wine regions … Continue reading Peites 2014
The final red wine from the Tobelos Bodega wine tasting at vinopremier.com. This is their Vino de Autor, which means it is made with only the best grapes from a specific area, usually known for its terroir. It is 100% Tempranillo fermented in large oak barrels and then matured for 14 months in new French … Continue reading Tobelos Leukade 2015
