Bottle from Sections Flashcards
name one bottle from each section of the wine book
Whites
Aromatic + Crisp
think turbiana
Allegrini lugana turbiana
- drinks like a NZ sauv blanc
think turbiana
Whites
Fresh + Balanced
think vermentino
Silvio Carta Vermentino DOCG
- more complex version of sauv blanc
- best vermentinos come from here (sardina) because of the sun reflection on the sea
think vermentino
Whites
Full Bodied + Oaked
think chardonnay
Falesia Chardonnay
- not a heavy oak presence as it is an italian chard, but has a nice creamy finish
think chardonnay
North + Central Regions
Perfumed + Delicate
Mainly Piedmonte + Veneto
think valopolicella
Giovanne Edlere Valopolicella
- well balanced with a rich freshness, hints of licorice and black pepper
- quite a small producer
think valopolicella
North + Central Regions
Soft + Savory
think dolcetto
Azelia Bricco Dell’oriolo Dolcetto
- great for pinot noir drinks, fruit forward, low tannin low-medium acidity
- single vineyard, small producer
North + Central Regions
Austere + Velvety
think nebbiolo
La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
- blend of grapes from La Spin.’s 3 barbaresco vineyards
- fresh fruits, violets and roses
South + Island Regions
Perfumed + Delicate
mainly campania + sicily
think nero d/mascalese
Graci Etna Rosso Nero Mascalese
- light/medium bodied, medium/high acidity, medium but soft tannins
- fruit forward, has nice minerality and leathery notes
South + Island Regions
Soft + Savory
think aglianico
Masteroberadino ‘redi more’ aglianico
- ‘redi more’ translates to king of blackberries so you can expect a dark fruit forward wine
- producer brought back dying grape of aglianico after ww2
South + Island
Austere + Velvety
think nero masc
Tenuta di Fessina Etna Rosso Nero Mascalese
- silky and velvety tannins with a persistant acidity
South + Island Regions
Dark + Bold
think nero d
Occhipinti Nero D’Avola
-cherry, dark fruit and clove
-punchy and lively style
RW of distinction: Piedmonte
Barbaresco DOCG
Bruna Roca Nebbiolo 2020
-drinks lighter than barolo(always)
- has hints of cocao with a elegant long lasting finish
RW of distinction Piedmonte
Barolo DOCG
Rento Ratti ‘marasenco’ Barolo
-known as the glory of old piedmonte
-has nice hints of licorice and tobacco
- great with heavy dishes and meats
RW of distinction: Veneto
Valopolicella Ripasso
Pra ‘morandina’ Superiore Corvina Blend
-skins from dried grapes used to make amarone are used in coordinate with fresh grapes for these wines
- lots of spice on palette, has a big and nice expression of the terrior
RW of distinction: Veneto
Amarone della Valopolicella DOCG
Pra ‘morandina’ Classico Corvina Blend
-smooth structure with its tannin and freshness from the altitiude its grown at
- explain amarone
- gains a big characteristic from the soil
RW of distinction: Tuscany
Chianti Classico DOCG
La Sala il torriano ‘gran selezione’
-gran seleziones are aged 2.5 yrs and some of the most saught after Chianti’s/wines in tuscany
- has a pleasant minerality and balsamic and fruity finish
RW of distinction: Tuscany
Vino di Nobile di Montepluciano DOCG
La Carliana ‘vigna scianello’ Riserva Sangiovese 2012
-a favorite amongst nobles, popes and presidents
- la car. is a big producer of these
- full bodied with powerful structure, highest expression of terrior
- one of the forgotten wines of tuscany
RW of distinction: Tuscany
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Col D’orcia Sangiovese 2020 DOC
-known as a baby brunello this one is aged in smaller cask for a heavier aging
-soft but evident tannin and acidity, long fruity and savory finish
RW of distinction: Tuscany
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Ciacci Piccolomimi d’aragona ‘vigna di pianrosso’ Riserva 2016 DOCG
-fruit forward with various spice notes, full bodied with softer tannins but a long after taste
RW of distinction: Tuscany
Super Tuscans
Gaja ca’marcanda ‘promis’ merlot+syrah+sangio blend 2021
-gaja is a world famous producer
- this vineyard is in Bolgheri where they make some of the best Super Tuscs.
- can have earthy notes to it, palate is fresh and juicy with creamy smooth tannins
RW of distinction: Umbria
Montelfacio Sagrantino DOCG
Scaciadiavoli Sagrantino 2017
-there is not much sagrantino made outside of Umbria
- this wine has its earthy notes to it
RW of distinctioin: Abruzzo
Montelpluciano D’Abruzzo DOC
Valle Reale ‘san calisto’ Montepluciano 2015
-one of the best vintage years for this wine
- more acidic than tanninc medium to light bodiede
- known as one of the top 2% wines in the world
RW of distinction: Campania
Taurasi DOCG
Masteroberardino ‘radici’ Aglianico 2017
- this is M’s flagship wine
- it is full and complex, and intense with a distinctive spicy aroma
