Fragrant aromas and fresh flavours hint of acacia blossoms, orchard fruit and blanched almonds. The light, crisp style with its delicate effervescence ensures a refreshing quaff. Although dry, it finishes with a delightful sweet-honey note. Perfectly suited as an aperitif bubbly.
This blend of 80% Garganega, 10% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Soave region of Veneto. That being said, it has nothing to do with the acid-water offerings which are usually found on liquor store shelves; rather, it is an aromatic offering full of red apple, spiced pear, pineapple, honey and white flowers. There is crisp acidity with apple and pear reverberating on a long finish.
Complex bouquet rolls out lemon drop, peach, ripe yellow pear and a trace of tropical fruit, with succulently ripe green and yellow fruit and unctuously smooth creamy texture in the mouth. Crisp citrus and subtle almond notes round out the long finish.
Jammy and simple, with plum and cherry that is a bit confected, not much structure and lacking in much character. Finishes with a sweet, candied quality that leaves a sugary aftertaste. A dumbed-down version of Primitivo, and quite disappointing from a producer that is capable of so much better.
Ripasso, adding freshly fermented Valpolicella to the skins and lees of Amarone production, makes for a more complex and richer wine. Deep ruby-purple in colour. The nose is all spicy plum and raisins. The palate is creamy with flavours of plums and milk chocolate and a note of cloves on the finish.
Dried red fruits, used oak, hint of vanilla. Slightly warm on the palate, but there is freshness in the fruit. Very soft tannins, firm tight finish. Carafe 1 hour before drinking or keep 2-3 years.
Full ruby. Red fruits, touch of oaky vanilla, slightly earthy and a hint of liquorice. Balanced, medium body, ripe fruity flavour, good extraction. It finishes firm and slightly tannic. Drink now and over the next 2-3 years.