This was a sequel to the last month's Southern Italian Wine Tasting.
There were two white wines and five red wines.
This is from Lazio.
Citrus zest, pear, and acacia-like sweet flower.
Est! Est!! Est!!! is not usually my favorite wine, but this one was good.
Second white wine we tried was La Carraia Orvieto 2015
(picture of this wine is on the bottom of this page)
Wine from Umbria.
Grape fruit and grape. White flower. Neutral and easy to drink.
Everybody there loved this wine.
Very approachable and only $12.
Good deal. Very good deal.
The first red wine was Valle Reale Abruzzo 2010.
100% Montepulciano, from the vineyard on the top of the mountain.
Cherry-like fruit and very fine tannin.
Di Majo Norante Ramitello Molise Rosso 2012.
85% Montepulciano and 15% Aglianico.
Aroma was very flowery. Violet, rose, and dark cherry.
Good balance.
95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo.
Strawberry, raspberry, fennel and shiso.
The bird on the label is a local bird which is on the verge of extinction.
The description of this bird is on the label, too.
They use the label to raise awareness of the disappearing species.
I liked this idea and wanted to like this wine, but unfortunately it wasn't my favorite (not a bad wine, just personal preference).
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2014.
100% Sangiovese.
Cherry and herb. There was earthiness.
Tannin was higher side but very fine.
100% Sangiovese.
Tart fruit and fresh flower.
Tannin was high but well integrated and balanced.
Elegant wine.
Like Last month, lovely Chloe from Winebow lead us through this Central Italian Tour.
There were so many people but she handled beautifully without losing the personal touch.
Here's the wines I brought back home:
La Carraia Orvieto 2015 and Di Majo Norante Ramitello Molise Rosso 2012
I look forward to finding another favorite at the next Northern Italian Tasting!
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