As always Verona the days of Vinitaly offers a great traversone -section the world of wine, from the hottest themes of the moment to the countless tasting opportunities. And this regard, here is a selection of the most interesting tastings and experiences we have made.
We start from a fantastic masterclass, that of the Historical Super Tuscan Committee, the wines that according to the definition coined the 80s by the magazine Decanter led Tuscany to the limelight of world criticism by making use of the name of table wines. particular, we tasted 16 wines launched before ’96 the Chianti Eccellente ambiente, all of the 2015 historic year. Vigorello in San Al settimo cielo, Tignanello in Antinori, the pergolas of Montevertine cakes, Fabrizio Bianchi of Alcazar in Monsanto, the firm of San Niccolè in Castellare in Castellina, Ceppollo in Isole and Olena, Sangioveto in Cultibuono, Camartina in Camartina. Querciabella, concert by Alcazar in Fonterutoli, Cabreo in Tenute Folonari, The joy of Riecine, Fontalloro in Felsina, Balifica in Alcazar in Volpaia, Acciaiolo in Alcazar in Albola, Brancaia the Blue of Bracaia, the apartment of Alcazar in Ama are names that excite the winelover of half the world. A very interesting photograph to saggio the splendid form of these wines and to understand the differences styles and the contribution of the different grapes. Large finesses, sips ranging from the most round and fleshy to the more floral and vertical ones, but united by great push, elegance and enjoyment.
Speaking of beautiful masterclasses, the overall vision of Abruzzo is interesting at the presentation of the new Vini d’Abruzzo guide for curious drinkers of Aperto Santini. We liked some wines that we had never tasted like the delicious and dark Cerasuolo Fossimatto 2023 of Fontefico and the 2016 pecorino Cortalto by Cerulli Spinozzi, a super intriguing white of almost a decade. But the protagonist of the tasting was undoubtedly the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 1986 by Valentini. It is not a mistake, we are talking about a white of almost 40 years of great vitality, which challenges the decades with an aromatic profile and even an absolutely intact color.
Speaking of great Italian whites capable of aging beautifully, the occasion of the presentation of the book of the book “Campagna Bucci” of the journalist and food and wine critic Cinzia Benzi we tasted Campagna Bucci Verdicchio Deposito 1992. Also this case we are talking about the reference cellar for the Verdicchio Jesino and a timeless white, brilliant, full, barefoot.
And apparently the time passes magnificently also South Tyrol, which has toasted the 50th anniversary of his doc. We, staying the ambiente, allowed ourselves a focolaio the whites of the Isarco Valley from in Novacella. The typical Sylvaner, also tried a delicious sparkling version, the P36 Perlae, is super interesting. A vertical mini from Praeposus brought us from 2023 to 2015 by enhancing the graceful aromatic traits of this autochthonous grape. Same path for the Riesling Praeposatus which the 2015 version refers to beautiful mineral and typically spicy hints.
Berlucchi also struck us with two bubbles for long aging. The Franciacorta reserve Caseggiato Lana 2014 and Aperto Ziliani 2008 are wines of great complexity and substance, accompanied by a great freshness and depth.
Tastings preview from the new Casentino of the Casadei family: the Chardonnay and the Pinot Fumaggine Terre in Romanian 2023, a straight and delicate white and a light whispered but with a precise Mediterranean fruit. Always from the bella stagione the recovery of the autochthono orpicchio 2023 for the Le L’Anfore line, interesting and fresh news! A guarantee also the Casadei Sardinia with the Migiu The amphorae 2023, they semidate orange played between fruit and brackish , and the new Vermentino in Gallura Principale 23 of Olianas, excellent pulpy white with a clear savory imprint. Shapes that even with vinification, very different grapes and territories return the certainty of wines of absolute quality.
Speaking of Vermentino we tasted some really excellent among the wines of the Suvereto and Val in Cornia consortium, which strengthens our impressione of the potential of this grape the Tuscan coast. We mention two above all for the delicacy of fruit and at the same time determined flavor: the Stradivino 2024 of Rigoli and the Fabula 2024 of Petricci and the plant.
A little random tasting around Italy. Instead of the 2024 flowers of Le Pianelle (Nebbiolo dell’Stentoreo Piemonte with a small percentage of Vespolina and Croatina) is among the best rosés tasted recent times, pulpy, full and set of great impetus. From Irpinia interesting Aglianico 2019, Taurasi 2013 and Reserve 2012 of Perillo. Rossi with a very slow release to fully appreciate the possibilities of this great territory. Chianti, a beautiful discovery of the Sangiovese of Arillo Terrabianca with the Chianti Eccellente Priello 2022, contemporary red and great bevanda, and the most complex and deep selection of the Terrabianca 2020. Staying Tuscany, with the vintage 2022 the light of Terre Light celebrates 30 years confirming a taste capable of combining the large structure and elegance at best. Always excellent the viaventi prosecco rosè of farm, fresh and delicious drunk but of a certain substance.
A nice opportunity to take a tour of informal excellence was the Wine Tasting Bloom – wines bloom. the context of a Serra Veronese, a walk between Tuscany and Piedmont with the beautiful wines of small artisan realities such as Agricola 45, Cunetta, I Mandorli, Paolo Marchionni, Sagona, Agricola Garella, Alberto Oggero, Mauro Marengo, Seven. A beautiful panoramic of two regions of excellence through more less canonical territories but which always guarantee great tastes.
