Our soul brother and Bryant sales rep/Jim-of-all-trades Top Jimmy dropped in on Miss Shannon and I with a whole bunch of Italian gems from Winebow, as well as a new Spanish red and perhaps the first 2011 rosé of the year here at the Studio (albeit we are still in the annex):
Zenato Pinot Grigio della Venezie 2010. Grade=Very Good. Yeah, it’s a Pinot Grigio, and low on my hierarchy of favorites, yet this one is a solid effort; light-bodied, pretty with lemon/lime zest and abundant minerality.
Allegrini Soave IGT 2010. Grade=Very Good. With a bit of Chardonnay blended in, this Garganega-dominant white wine is light-bodied, with lemon, almond, chalk, Key lime, Mandarin orange and slight pineapple character.
Zardetto Prosecco Treviso Brut DOC NV. Grade=Outstanding. Impressive and TRUE Prosecco; showing what Prosecco should be – bright, lively, floral fruit characters with hints of rose water, lime, blood orange and cherry notes.Toad Hollow Eye of the Toad Dry Pinot Noir Rose 2011. Grade=Outstanding. Beautifully made blush, dry and light with raspberry, cinnamon, pomegranate, dragon fruit and underlying notes of cumin and anise.
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2009. Grade=Outstanding. Juicy, medium-to-full-bodied red with dark fruits, dried herbs, smoke and mineral components. Finishes really well.
Allegrini Valpolicella DOC 2010. Grade=Very Good. A bit more acidic than the Zenato, there is brighter notes of black cherry, black raspberry, dark plum and hints of black pepper and dried herbs. Finishes with loads of cherry-like brightness.
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese Molise 2008. Grade=Outstanding. Smooth, medium-bodied Sangiovese with good grip, bold tannins, and elements of black and red fruits, spices and slight mocha underpinnings.
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2009. Grade=Very Good. Strangely lighter in presence to me than the Di Majo Norante Sangiovese, this lighter-styled Rosso possesses black cherry, Açai berry and elderberry notes, a hint of black olives, rosemary and cedar. Very bright acidity here.
Bisceglia Tenuta di Vulcano Aglianico del Vuture DOCG 2007. Grade=Outstanding. Smoky black fruits, graphite, pepper, chocolate and espresso notes emerge in this bold, full-bodied red from the Basilicata region of Italy. Quite impressive.
Los Dos Grenache Syrah Campo de Borja 2010. Grade=Outstanding. Full of juicy red and blue fruits, various baking spices, rhubarb pie and sassafrass, lots of red flower elements, cinnamon, cherry vanilla cola, and fresh-baked strawberry pie. A lot going on here for an under $10 red.
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