A rarity, this vivid pink, 100% Dornfelder sports bright red strawberry and raspberry notes on top, with a refreshing burst of rhubarb, strawberry and citrus on the quite dry palate with some spicy notes in the close.
Yes, it is Quintarelli. Yes, it is expensive. Yes, it is entirely delicious! Simply put, it blends eight grapes that were aged for 7 years in old wood, creating a concentrated red full of dried fruit flavours, accented by savoury and spicy notes. Drinking well know, but can still cellar for many years to come.
Medium-deep brass colour. Apple aromas (Ambrosia and Granny Smith) with pineapple in the background. Full-bodied on the palate, lovely balance of sweet and tart with pear, caramel-apple and honey flavours. Good for a couple more years.
Toasty rich New-World Chardonnay showing generous citrus, butterscotch and hazelnut on the nose. Citrus and green apple kick in on the palate with good weight and balance. Rich citrus, toasty and nutty notes linger on the finish.
Clear deep garnet. The unusual varietals produce an attractive, fairly powerful and interesting nose with raisins, dates, stewed fruits and tea accented by a bit of barnyard and some coffee and chocolate aromas. On the palate, though, the flavours are one-dimensional: red berries, mostly sour cherry with a bit of sultana raisin. Good acidity for structure, and a long tannic finish, but the alcohol feels a bit hot. Drink up.
Bright and lively with aromas and flavours of strawberry, cherry and citrus and hints of spice and tea, juicy mid-palate and fresh, lifted finish. Has the ability to pair with everything from fresh seafood to earthy vegetarian dishes, and from meats from chicken to lamb to slightly spicy dishes and Asian cuisine. Serve slightly chilled, not ice-cold.
Lively and bright, with green apple, pear and fresh spring flowers, this vintage Prosecco was blended from selected parcels thought to typify the 2014 vintage. Very well balanced, down to the almond and light stones on the perfumed pear finish. Off-dry.