Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Pinnacle with Cristian Maddalena from Schiopetto and Sandrone

Schiopetto Friuliano Collio2009 earthy mineral.. some creamy character from the lees but overall a little too restrained

Schiopetto Pinot Bianco 2009. what a wonderful white wine this is.. soft and user friendly. creamy and still some acidity too.. will be promoting this wine wish it was a little less expensive but a good wine nonetheless

Sandrone Barbera 2009 good fruit and mouthfeel. pretty wine.. elegant and lovely.. lots of lush fruit and no italian stink

Sandrone Dolcetto 2010.. one of my first loves.. I see why. a very user friendly wine. almost beaujolais in style. a little stemmy. but bright red fruits after the initial tin metal.. usually a sign of youth or young vines.

Nebbiolo D'alba 2009 a touch rusty color and a little rusty on the nose. almost pinot noir in style in the ethereal.lots of glycerin. dark cherry... really a fun wine. also a little pricey

Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2007 lots of front fruit tannin. tight nose but opens up with some good fruit and lots of structure..very expensive but really a good wine for the money.. made from two vineyard sites

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