Horeca Wine Reviews

Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo S. Martino Rosso Riserva

Montepulciano Marina Cvetic is the spearhead of the line designed by Gianni Masciarelli's wife, and represents the faithful expression of one of the historical vines of Abruzzo, whose magnitude cannot ignore the strong link with its roots. Produced since 1997, this wine provides a blend of Montepulciano grapes in purity, from eight municipalities of three different provinces, with altitudes ranging from 200 to 400 metres above sea level. Fermented in stainless steel, the Montepulciano Marina Cvetic expresses the fundamental characteristics of the variety, with fruity and floral tones in perfect balance, followed by a long finish with notes of cocoa beans.

Ref: https://www.xtrawine.com/en/wines/masciarelli-marina-cvetic-montepulciano-d-abruzzo-s-martino-rosso-riserva-2019/p40936

Pasqua Valpolicella Ripasso Doc Superiore

The vintage’s best bunches are selected and harvested with care followed by crushing and destemming and maceration on the skins for 15 days with remontage and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 20-24° C. After resting in steel tanks until February, the wine is then placed on the used skins of the Amarone which enhances its structure and aroma. After racking and cleaning, the wine is transferred to barriques of various capacities. After 12 months, it is blended and allowed to age in the bottle for another 6 months.

Ref: https://wineclubmalta.com/products/pasqua-valpolicella-doc-ripasso-black-label-75cl

Valdifalco Lodolaia Syrah DOC Maremma Toscana

Aromas of berries and dark spices with ethereal and mineral nuances make this wine incredibly lively and interesting with young tannins matching a bright acidity. The Lodolo is a type of falcon that prefers open areas, such as cultivated agricultural lands, the Taiga and the Savannah. It is an elegant bird of prey that feeds on large insects such as dragonflies, which are seized by the beak at the neck and are eaten while still in flight.

Ref: https://www.vinofact.com/2/f/2021_lodolaia-syrah/tenuta-valdifalco_valdifalco

Quinta das Carvalhas Tinto

The Quinta das Carvalhas Tinto is a close reflection of the winery’s terroir by featuring parcels at various locations of the quinta. Vineyards at the very top of the mountain ensure freshness and elegance, while the ones located at lower altitudes provide structure and power to the blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz

Ref: https://realcompanhiavelha.pt/en/wines/douro/carvalhas/quinta-das-carvalhas-tinto/

Zýmē Oseleta

This big, concentrated red exhibits powerful tannins and acidity, fruit and minerality in perfect union with power and balance. Full and complex, from accurately selected clusters which are destemmed, crushed and undergo a 15-day fermentation with indigenous yeast. 6-7 years of maturation in French barrique followed by 1 year of ageing in the bottle.

Ref: https://www.zyme.it/en/prodotti/oseleta/

Cascina Vèngore Belgardo Terre Alfieri Nebbiolo

Radici Taurasi Riserva, first produced in 1986, is the result of extensive physical and chemical research within their single vineyard Montemarano estate. Selecting the best sites for their Riserva production, the wine’s strong, dense structure and aromatic concentration are evident characteristics of this 20-year-old vineyard. Radici, meaning “roots,” refers to Mastroberardino’s comprehensive research into clonal selection, rootstocks, and site selection when crafting their Taurasi wines.

Ref: http://www.cascinavengore.it/Vini/Nebbiolo-Belgardo.aspx