Anselmi Capitel Croce 2022

Anselmi Capitel Croce 2022

  13:09    Stu.

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Capitel Croce (Cross Capital), 100% Gargenaga from Anselmi in the Veneto (North-east Italy). 

Light straw, both a colour observation and aromatic reflection. Yellow nectarine, white florals, blanched almond. 

It's the palate that works wonders, with layers of Meyer lemon, vanilla, stonefruit - cascading across the palate. Has a stonefruit kernel phenolic bitterness, adding depth. Lovely savoury intent here. 93

Tasted on: Friday 18th July
Source: Sample
Price: $70
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Sample courtesy of: https://www.singlevineyards.com/ 

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Primo & Co 'The Venetian' Garganega Bianco Veneto 2015

Primo & Co 'The Venetian' Garganega Bianco Veneto 2015

  14:06    Stu.

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Joe Grilli likes to explore his Italian roots, making this Gargenaga over in northern Italy's Veneto region. Readers and drinkers might know Gargenaga better as the grape of the easy going Soave.

Smells green, and crisp with aromatics of cucumber and florals. 

Tangy on entry, a sourness that really draws the cheeks in a pucker. Good acid, dry and a little Minerally undertow. Good drinking as the months begin to warm. 

White fish with a little salsa verde. Done. 89 

Tasted on: Saturday 1st October, a Root day
Source: Cellar Door (now sold out)
Price: $25
Alcohol: 11.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.primoestate.com.au 

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Redbank Gargenega 2011

Redbank Gargenega 2011

  07:55    Stu.

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Delightfully fresh intro with just a little savoury undertow. Opens with fresh pear, a little almond skin, fresh herb and a citrus current. There's a touch of chalkiness and some latent spice in the mix too.

The palate continues the theme: a hint of salinity, good punchy acid, spice is a recurrent element here, rounded out with a touch of pinchy phenolics. I could quite happily consume this in considerable quantities. 91 - Very Good

Tasted on: Saturday 3rd August, a Root Day
Source: Sample
Price: $24.95
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: http://www.redbankwines.com/

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