Clean, fresh and quite lemony, mineral, lightly herbal, soft acidity, bright salinity and a juicy, lingering finish. Sardinia is rich in native grape varieties and Nuragus is another that is gaining greater prominence on the island, though very little is currently exported.
Herbal aromas, mint, menthol and white balsamic, tropical fruit notes, slightly oily texture with soft acidity, the herbal character is quite concentrated. Pairs as well with whitefish as it does with roast pork.
Salty, minerally, fresh and delicious with savoury herbs, acacia blossoms, citrus fruit, lovely texture and a bright finish. The 2016 was also tasted and showed even more citrus, saltiness and was quite intense and penetrating. In the hands of this winery, Torbato is definitely a grape variety that more wine drinkers need to discover.
Clear medium gold. Robust nose of yeast, pineapple, gooseberry, tea, a hint of sherry. On the palate there are ripe pear flavours with herbal (coriander?) notes and a long slightly bitter finish. A versatile food wine, enjoyable with a Caprese salad and arugula pizza. Drink now.
Clear medium-deep gold with a touch of green. Medium nose of melon, peach and apricot and a drop of lemon juice. Medium-bodied, tasting of lemon and apricot with a fitting bite of acidity. Delicious accompanying smoked trout with arugula and grilled fennel. Drink up.
This is the wine also known as Ornellaia, the producer name used to be Tenuta dell'Ornellaia. The changes are meant to reinforce Masseto as a brand. Ruby purplish. Smoky nose, red and black fruits, spicy notes, already complex. Soft and smooth on the palate, dense, ripe mid-palate with firm yet velvety tannins. The slight astringency will soften over time. Disassembled at this early stage, acidity and oak are opposing each other, patience is on the order and will be rewarded. Wait 10 to 15 years.
Leads off with refined spice, scents of cherry, plum and overtones of dried fruit. On the palate, the wine is already showing harmonious vinosity with integrated cherry, plum and berry fruit. Berry, dark chocolate and tobacco notes linger on the finish.