Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Dorgali, Isalle Cannonau DOC tasting
Nice and intense wine, slightly strong softness due a powerful alcohol content, 3 months second-hand barrel ageing provides very gentle tannins.
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Friday, May 6, 2016
Apulian Aglianico and Primitivo blind tasting
Colle Petrito, Aglianico, IGT Puglia, 2011, (grape: 100% Aglianico; ageing: 4 to 6 months in French barrique)
Cantine Polvanera, La Marchesana Primitivo, IGT Puglia, 2011 (Organic), (grape: 100% Primitivo; ageing: stainless steel tanks for at least 9 months followed by maturation in bottle for 4 months)
Conti Zecca, Donna Marzia Primitivo, IGT Salento, 2012, (grapes: 85% Primitivo, 15% others; ageing: maturation in epoxy resin-lined cement tank)
Cantine Polvanera, La Marchesana Aglianico, IGT Puglia, 2011 (Organic), (grape: 100% Aglianico; ageing: stainless steel tanks for at least 9 months followed by maturation in bottle for 15 months)