Three Italians from EuroVintage

FEATURED WINES IN THIS REVIEW

• Contarini Prosecco DOC Treviso Extra Dry NV
  Sparkling Wine from Italy - Veneto

  Review Date : 18-Oct-2012

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Contarini is a Prosecco specialist established in the Conegliano and Valdobbiadene regions. Presecco grapes fermented in tank to 11.0% alc. Bright straw-yellow colour with slight green-gold hues, pale on edge with a moderately persistent, fine bubble. The nose is clean, upfront and softly presented with aromas of apples and some nutty nuances. Off-dry to taste, gentle, subtle flavours of ripe apples feature on the palate. Light effervescence and restrained acidity provide a soft, rounded mouthfeel. A little pressy, phenolic texture results in a dry, grainy line, and the flavours dissipate to a delicate, dry finish. This is a straightforward, easy-drinking, soft sparkling to serve at any occasion, over the next 2 years. 16.0/20 Oct 2012 RRP $17.99
• I Masoletti Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 2010
  Pinot Gris from Italy - Veneto

  Review Date : 18-Oct-2012

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Pinot Grigio from Lavis in Venezie, cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 12.5% alc. Bright straw-yellow colour with light golden hues, lighter on rim. The bouquet is very delicate with pure white floral and stonefruit aromas, revealing nuances of herbs and minerals in the glass. Dry to taste, this is an elegant and finely proportioned wine with refined, penetrating flavours of white florals, herbs and nuts. This has an attractive, purity and delicacy enhanced by fine. Lively and lacy acidity that carries the palate to a subtle, nutty finish. This is a very fine featured, delicate and pure Pinot Grigio to match with antipasto and seafood over the next 2 years. 16.5/20 Oct 2012 RRP $19.99
• Poggio Basso Chianti DOCG 2011
  Sangiovese from Italy - Tuscany

  Review Date : 18-Oct-2012

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  The Poggio Basso estate is 50 ha. A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 10% Malvasia from the Senese Chianti zone, fermented to 13.0% alc. Moderately deep, dark ruby-red colour with garnet hues. This has a light, softly packed nose of smoky cherry fruit intermixed with an array aromas including brown spices, black earth and a little funky game. Medium-bodied, soft red berry and cherry fruit flavours show with subtle earth and game elements. The fruit has an easy lusciousness and is well-balanced by light tannins and restrained acidity forming a gentle, dry texture. The wine finishes with attractive, light, fruity notes. This is a light-bodied, harmonious and gently fruity Chianti with some savoury interest. Match with pizza, pasta and barbecued food over the next 3+ years. 16.0/20 Oct 2012 RRP $19.99