Vinanmeldelser

Røyk, tobakk og krydder støttes av tørkede bær og svisker. Det er en fin intensitet i vinens munnfølelse som forsterkes av livlige smaker og frisk syre. Den er imidlertid veldig moden: nesten som syl…

Her er en uvanlig Pinot Bianco med en lagvis duft som inkluderer toner av tørket høy, steinfrukt, peppermynte og naturgummi. Munnfølelsen er lett og uformell, men det er nok tekstur her til å passe m…

Ren og frisk, denne hvite vinen fra Piemonte tilbyr livlige aromaer av mandel, pære og grapefrukt. Lett og jevn smak av melon og pære med urteaktige innslag preger ganen, og den forholdsvis lange avs…

This is a thick, creamy, sun-soaked expression of Sauvignon Blanc that opens with aromas of mature melon, apricot and white almond. It shows dense consistency and would pair with spicy Tandoori India…

The wine makes a raw, sharp first impression that suggests a paring with a dish that is rich in cheese or butter. Fresh aromas of wild berry and white almond follow suit and the wine's overall textur…

Genuine, honest and straightforward, this ruby-colored Valpolicella Superiore from the Valpantena area boasts aromas of red fruit and blueberry with pretty accents of spice, leather and cola. It's sm…

Here's a simple and lean Ripasso that could pair with white beans and grilled sausage. There are bright fruit flavors here and enough acidity to cut through meat dishes, yet the wine is fundamentally…

This is a simple, correct Valpolicella with clean aromas of cherry, blueberry, white almond and raspberry cola. It has a smooth, soft mouthfeel with one-dimensional fruit flavors.

From a family-run, boutique winery, this well-aged expression of Valpolicella (from the excellent 2004 vintage) delivers tertiary aromas of soft spice, leather and dried tobacco. The fruit nuances ar…

Valpolicella Vigneto Sant'Urbano offers very bright, albeit, one-dimensional aromas of red cherry and blueberry. The mouthfeel is crisp and smooth and the wine promises to pair with light meat or pas…

Bombino Bianco tends to shows bright, sharp acidity but this expression is softened by honeydew melon and green apple aromas.

Here is a creamy, smooth, and obviously well-made Vernaccia, with pretty honey-like aromas backed by peach, pear blossom and exotic fruit. It has a crisp, fruit-driven mouthfeel and ends with pretty…

This Aleatico made from sun-dried grapes is a perfect companion to chocolate-based desserts. It's a red, sweet wine from the Tuscan island of Elba with aromas of black cherry, jam, pomegranate and sp…

This bottling from Radda in Chianti delivers an even, horizontal approach with wide-reaching tones that recall ripe fruit, smoked bacon, marinade and spice box. The wine tastes raw and pulpy thanks t…

This is a traditional take on Vernaccia with aromas of stone fruit and almond delivered directly from the essence of the grape. There's a tiny touch of smoke or toast in the background and the mouthf…

This is a nicely shaped Chianti Classico with pretty renderings of cherry fruit, spice, tobacco and dried herbs. The mouthfeel is short but lively and the wine offers medium structure and persistence…

The nose here is neutral and less intense than other Chianti Classicos. Although you get tones of cherry fruit, blue flowers and spice, it would be nice to have more of them. The wine offers a vibran…

This youthful wine is heavy on oak with aromas of toast, vanilla and coffee bean backed by black cherry, leather and tobacco. There's good depth and dimension, especially in the mouth, thanks to the…

Good intensity sets the stage and shapes a generous, extracted wine with a nice ruby color and well-integrated notes of red cherry, vanilla, toasted nut and leather. The wine has some notes of sour c…

This is a lean white wine with pretty aromas of stone fruit and some banana and mango. There's a bit more flesh and pulp here, which makes the wine suitable for freshwater fish or pasta salad.

Lungarotti's bright Pinot Grigio from Umbria offers sunny aromas of peach, orange peel and honeysuckle. There are mature fruit notes here with sweet overtones that would work with appetizers or light…

Dried, or appassiti grapes, are added to this Nebbiolo-based wine to enhance intensity and flavor. The result is a medium-structured ruby wine with floral notes backed by forest berry, dried currant…

Vermentino is a native grape of Italy that offers fresh tones of chopped basil, lime and stone fruit. This expression is no exception and the wine is well suited for light lunches of pasta or chicken…

This has aromas of wood, vanilla and toast. The palate is already evolved and tired, and it lacks the fruit richness to carry off the oak.