“Enticing aromas of ripe strawberry and cranberry complement richer layers of earth, moss, vanilla and a sudden flutter of floral perfume. Refined, impressively polished tannic structure, with fresh red berry prominent across the palate - this exceptionally well made wine is at once fruity, elegant and smooth, while maintaining a sense of local authenticity. A great wine and great advert for Pinot Nero in Trentino.”
“Very intense straw shade, going almost to blush. Very attractive, complex nose of herbaceous border and red apple. Palate with creamy texture, broad and quite soft. Low acidity means it is a little short, but it's dry without harshness. A little unrefined, but lots of personality.”
“Light red colour. An earthy, seductive nose. Still young and knitting together, but plenty of potential here. The palate is elegant, seductive, with minty herb, raspberry, fresh cherry and violets. Lighter red colour. Pretty impressive expression of Pinot Noir in unfamiliar territory.”
“Very fine perlage and nose which opens with red cherry, sweet spice and custard cream and develops a hint of smokiness with air. Big impact palate, solid, full-bodied, but with a very fine weave, with a dosage that brings back the red fruit. A food wine.”
“Mature nose with sweet herbs and yellow fruit and touches of pie crust. The palate has a creamy texture and the round fleshiness that comes with the lowish acidity of the warm vintage. A little short, finishes with notes of pear skin and bitter almonds, but a wine with personality.”
“The nose is refined and complex, with red apple, cherry, rose petal, an intriguing note of samphire and a touch of oatmeal biscuit. Great energy on the palate, long and incisive with a lingering, aromatic return (lime, wood ash) in the finish. Classy.”
“Fragrant, lifted red fruit on the nose with delicate notes of sweet spice and balsam. Impressively subtle and inviting. Ripe varietal character, strawberry in particular, with supple tannin. Graced by balanced acidity, mineral complexity and fresh berry notes. Fun, but stylish and precise. Very impressive.”
“Fresh and open on the nose, with apple core, lemon cream and a hint of sloe berry. Light and crisp on the palate with lots of airy vitality and a long tangy finish. Bone dry without hardness. Great aperitif wine.”
“Mousse is a little coarse and short. The nose is sour cherry with green herbs and a touch of pie crust. Lacking a little vitality on the palate, acidity a little rigid, not in harmony with the dosage. (Suspect cork - no score).”
“Opens very fresh, immediate and focused on nose, grassy with notes of bergamot. Medium body, fine texture and good intensity in the dry savoury finish. A little rigid, but has character.”
“Intense straw shade, very fine mousse and long perlage. Complex, quite mature nose with notes of straw, apricot and lemon rind. There is breadth on the palate and the finish is round and fresh and very nicely balanced. Superior quality.”
“Albanella topped up with Pinot Noir, this intense, floral mineral driven wine is incredibly elegant. It boasts attractive notes of tree fruit and citrus on the nose while the palate screams with stone fruit flavours. Great wine with plenty of character.”
The Elena Walch estate is one of the leading estates in Trentino-Alto Adige. Elena Walch lead a quality revolution in Alto Adige, creating cool climate wines in the foothills of the Dolomites.
Founded in 1987 as an offshoot of Franciacorta’s famous Bellavista winery, Contadi Castaldi has gone from strength to strength and now, operating independently, represents one of the appellation’s important names.
Cusumano is one of the most recognisable wine brands in Sicily. They produce good wines from vineyards planted all over the island and utilise both local and international varieties.
Azienda Agricola San Salvatore is one of the key wineries of Campania producing a range of red and white wines in the Cilento area of the region. Founded by hotelier and entrepreneur Giuseppe Pagano in the 1990s, the estate now utilises the Paestum to showcase attractive, fruit forward mono-varietal wines from Greco, Falanghina, Fiano and Aglianico.
