There were lots of tasting chances as constantly in this edition of Vinitaly 2024 and these are the ones we liked one of the most. The order is not of value however random.
Le Tese 2021 by Romanelli is an Umbrian red wine that truly shocked us. Made from Trebbiano Spoletino grapes, it is defined by a long maceration on the skins. It is extremely complicated on the nose and goes into the mouth with sophistication and provides excellent determination.
We remain in Umbria due to the fact that we truly liked this Montefalco Sagrantino 2016 from Tenuta di Saragano. The 8 years have actually smoothed the particular rusticity of this red wine which in this variation rather provides a stylish nose and a lovely freshness when intoxicated.
Tenuta Jossa by Cantine Astroni is an analysis of gewurztraminer in amphora that left us happily shocked by its depth of beverage. Falanghina and Fiano grapes from the Camaldoli hill. The particular taste due to the Campi Flegrei terroir integrates excellent sophistication: do not be deceived by the 2020 vintage: it is extremely fresh.
The Colline di Levanto white Bonazolae by Cà du Ferrà is another unexpected white particularly if you have the traditional Ligurian pigati and vermentini in mind. Here we remain in another world: 2 native vines that the business have actually recuperated are contributed to Vermentino: Albarola and Bosco for an outcome of excellent fragrant intricacy however at the very same time simple to consume due to a present however never ever irritating level of acidity. Great.
Anybody who has actually read Avninando for a while understands that we are typically especially crucial of our regional rosés. There is absolutely nothing to slam here: the traditional approach additional brut 2019 by Cristo di Campobello is an outstanding all-meal that never ever tires: the bubble is ideal and on the nose it is a real rosé as it ought to be. So thank goodness let’s ignore the fragrances of Huge Babol (who remembers this chewing gum?) and let’s delight in a fruit that isn’t sweet at all. Passed with complete marks.
We remain at Cristo di Campobello for among our preferred white wines: Lusirà 2020 validates from previous vintages that it is a crucial red wine, a joyful table red. What we like in basic is the analysis that the Sicilian business offers of these grapes, which are never ever overripe and never ever too “heavy”. If you are trying to find a bottle of Syrah to complete this is among the ideal ones.
And speaking of essential however “to be completed” bottles, we can not stop working to point out the 2020 Chianti Classico by Vecchie Terre di Montefili which, listen, is defined above all by excellent sophistication and special without losing the common freshness of Sangiovese. Possibly it’s due to the fact that of the elevation (around 500 m), possibly it’s due to the fact that of the operate in the vineyard (” we do not do much in the cellar, the oenologist Serena Gusmeri informs us), the reality is that if you’re trying to find a terrific traditional Chianti that’s a little bit various, this one is for you.
Quick passage to Alto Adige to find the brand-new instructions of the San Paolo winery (Kellerei St. Pauls) and discover exceptional and accurate white wines based on custom and (re) discover the Kalkberg in ideal shape with its vineyards which have actually now passed the thirty years. The extremely great wood offers this Pinot Bianco value and depth of drinkability. A bottle to accompany a crucial meal.
We stay in Alto Adige and go to Rottensteiner and its vineyards on the red porphyry to taste 2 extremely various however pleasurable analyses of the schiava: the rustic and crispy Vigna Kristplonerhof based on custom and the Vigna Premstallerhof which rather is more full-bodied and complete while staying a schiava and for that reason extremely drinkable. We liked almost whatever about the business, however the Pinot Noir Riserva likewise should have an unique reference.
Great tasting of prosecco too with this Valdobbiadene Docg Rive di Guia Aldaina at the Andreola mas: minerality and fruit harmoniously proposed for this “cru” which can definitely be intoxicated as an aperitif however likewise throughout the meal. The name, they described to us, indicates “avalanche at the farm” and indicates that the vineyard is especially high.
We understand it’s Vinitaly however take it as guidance to widen your horizons: Andreas Bender is a reasonably young name amongst Moselle riesling manufacturers however it deserves attempting both his fundamental and “high” lines. This 2014 Hofberger Spatlese gave Verona is remarkable. Prosit!
Sergio Bolzoni
