Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2022

Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2022

  08:00    Stu.

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Dense and heady black fruit leads in, touch of oak and tobacco. More oak on the palate - slathers the wine with some texture, but perhaps masking the fruit a little. 

Touch of anise over softened tannins. Gentle through the finish, ebbing along nicely - leaving you yearning for another sip. 91

Tasted on: Thursday 16th October
Source: Sample
Price: $45
Alcohol: 13%
Closure: DIAM
Sample courtesy of: https://www.singlevineyards.com/

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Castel Firmian Pinot Nero 2020

Castel Firmian Pinot Nero 2020

  13:36    Stu.

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Pinot Nero from Trentino.

Conveys a dark cherry with something like a choc coated aroma - altogether rather pleasant.

The palate is familiar in that respect too, the addition of a grilled nut character makes this the perfect accompaniment for the cooler months, with the nights drawing in.

There's a gentleness to it in initial entry, with a firmer backbone that translates into a good length. Enjoyable, comforting, balanced. 92

Tasted on: Tuesday 30th May
Source: Sample
Price: $40
Alcohol: TBC
Closure: Cork
Website: https://www.singlevineyards.com/

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Rotari Gran Rose Millesimato Brut 2016

Rotari Gran Rose Millesimato Brut 2016

  17:00    Stu.

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Deeper salmon hued, 3 years on lees gives the secondary autolytic characters. Stonefruit and red fruits add a softer aspect.

The palate has a soft roundness, almost crispy - yet with a crisper, harder edge. A latent edge of fruit sweetness perks things up again, as if to provide a secondary movement for the wine. Decent bubbles. 91

Tasted on: Friday 4th November
Source: Sample
Price: $35
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Website: https://www.singlevineyards.com/

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Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2019

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2019

  16:30    Stu.

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Luscious ripe pear, almost dripping is how I sense this wine.

The palate crisp, minerally, a resurgence of the fruit flowing on a wave of that drive and touch of acidic presence. 

The finish is of a good length, generous and feeding that fruit with a tinge of spice. 91 

Tasted on: Tuesday 21st April 
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.mezzacorona.it/

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Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2018

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2018

  16:00    Stu.

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Mezzacorona is the largest grower of Pinot Grigio in the world.

Slight leesy cheesy vibe over poached pear. Fleshy, honeyed, hints of stonefruit, semblance of texture and a gentle line of acidity run through the palate.

The Italians will throttle me for this, but it feels more Gris than Grigio. Horses for courses, refreshment is high. 88

Tasted on: Monday 11th November, a Fruit day
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: www.mezzacorona.it/en-us
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Mezzacorona Mezza NV

Mezzacorona Mezza NV

  16:00    Stu.

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Party fizz made up of 60% Chardonnay – 30% Pinot Bianco – 10% Muller Thurgau.

Hints of pear, dribble of stonefruit - not the strongest in aromatics.

Tickle of minerally acid across the palate, slightly unctuous and textural, whilst not lacking acid it's balanced with a semblance of sweetness (that texture). Moderate length, decent aperitif style. 88 

Tasted on: Friday 18th October, a Root day
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12%
Closure: Cork
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Mezzacorona Rosé Dolomiti 2018

Mezzacorona Rosé Dolomiti 2018

  16:00    Stu.

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Turkish Delight, rose petal and macerated strawberry softness here.

Dry, yet with a semblance of fruit sweetness, tickle of spice and minerality, acidity and body to provide a flourish and expanse of width and length.

All things to many people, refreshment factor high. Length being generous. Sure to slake a thirst on a warm day. 89

Tasted on: Wednesday 16th October
Source: Sample
Price: $20
Alcohol: 12%
Closure: Screwcap
Website: https://www.mezzacorona.it/

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