Wine Tasting Notes 4.10.19 Flashcards
Nikolaihof Gruner Veltliner Hefeabzug
Nikolaihof is oldest wine estate in Austria, dating back 2000 years
Wachau, Austria
100% Gruner Veltliner
“On the lees” extended contact for creamy texture
Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé “Nuances”
Comte henri de saint-victor and family since 1975
Famous for fine, supple and fragrant wines
Eastern Provence, France
Overlooking the Mediterranean
100% Mourvèdre
Aged in toasted oak casks
Salty, funky
Bucci Rosso Piceno “Pongelli”
Ampelo Bucci
Name is Greek for “vines”
Making wines since 1700s
Le March, Central Italy
50% Montepulciano and 50% Sangiovese
El Maestro Sierra Amontillado “12 Anos”
El Maestro Sierra famous producer in Spain
Known for having some of the oldest soleras (up to 100 yrs)
Jerez, Sherry, Spain
100% Palomino
Cool temperatures allow for vigorous flor growth for year round presence
1st bodega to be ran by a woman
2015 Closerie des Alisiers Marsannay Vieilles Vignes
Stephane Brocard
Started producing in 2007
Marsannay, France - known for high quality wines
100% Pinot Noir
His philosophy is to craft wines of purity, fruit and freshness
Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Ran by esteemed Sabon family
History traces back to 1547
Chateauneuf du Pape, France
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre 4% cinsault
Made in a traditional style, partial destemming, crushing, fermenting in concrete and aging in large foudres
Saracco Moscato d’Asti
Paul Sarocco
Family owned since 1900s
Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Moscato Bianco
Known for producing moscato of the greatest finesse and finest perfumes
