Tasting- Barolo Bricco Visette

 

Name- Attilio Ghisolfi Barolo Bricco Visette

Variety- Nebbiolo

Region- Piemonte

Country- Italy

Year- 2013

Price- $72.11

Winery Review- "This fragrant red opens with aromas of wild berry, blue flower, menthol, and a whiff of exotic spice. The structured elegant palate offers raw strawberry, pomegranate, star anise and crushed mint alongside tense polished tannins and nervous acidity. Drink 2022–2028." (Kerin O’Keefe) 

Wine Folly- "One of Italy's top reds made famous by the Barolo region of Piedmont." "cherry, rose, leather, anise, clay pot" (page 141)

My Review- Love this wine! Has a gorgeous tawny color and classic barolo flavors like leather, herbs, cherries, and tar. Aerated for about an hour before drinking. Did not pair with food.

Tasting - Jean-Paul Picard Sancerre

 

Name- Jean-Paul Picard & Fils Sancerre

Variety- Sauvignon Blanc

Region- Loire Valley

Country- France

Year- 2022

Price- $35.99

Winery Review- "Pale gold in colour, the wine opens with bright aromatic notes of exotic fruit and citrus, with subtle hints of minerality and orange blossom. On the palate the wine is full bodied and balanced with a bright crisp finish." (fadetoblackwine.com)

Wine Folly- "gooseberry, honeydew, grapefruit, white peach, passionfruit" (page 165) 

My Review- This is what I want when I get a sauvignon blanc! Full bodied, with herbal tastes, and maybe some lemon. I tasted this on its own with no food. 

Tasting- Masseria Li Veli Torremossa

 

Name: Masseria Li Veli Torremossa

Variety: Fiano

Region: Apulia

Country: Italy

Year: 2022

Price: $14.99

Winery Review: "Straw yellow colour with greenish tints. Delightful aromas of lemon flower, acacia, white peach, mulberry. In the mouth it is sapid and full. Very soft on the palate with a mineral and saline finish." (Saratogawine)

Wine Folly: A richer, and more flavorful white wine. Honeydew, asian pear, hazelnut, orange peel, pine. Rich, almost waxy texture. (page 108)

My Review: This wine was not my favorite, but wouldn't say I strongly disliked it. It was very strong in flavor. I got big notes of citrus fruits, as well as a kind of dirt taste. I'm not sure if I would buy this wine again, but I would drink it if someone gave it to me. 

I did not have food with this wine. 

Tasting- La Mossa Valtellina Superiore

 

Name: La Perla La Mossa Valtellina Superiore

Variety: Nebbiolo

Region: Lombardy

Country: Italy

Year: 2015

Price: $27.95

Winery Review: "Red-berry, rose-petal, wet stone and menthol aromas form the fragrant nose, along with an earthy whiff of new leather. The chiseled, elegantly structured palate features spiced cranberry, juicy red cherry and dark spice framed in taut refined tannins and vibrant acidity. Drink 2021–2027." — Kerin O’Keefe (WineEnthusiast)

Wine Folly: Nebbiolo has delicate aromas and rigorous tannins. cherry, rose, leather, anise, clay pot. (page 141)

Cooler temperatures in Lombardy region result in herbal and floral notes and medium tannin. cranberry, hibiscus, peony, dried herbs, clove. (page 142)

My Review: I thought it was delicious. I got flavors of cherry, oak, and cardamon. Very easy to drink. Softer tannins than I anticipated. I would definitely drink this again! 

I did not taste this with food.