2018 TERENZUOLA “FOSSO DI CORSANO” COLLI DI LUNI - TUSCANY, ITALY
Vermentino
Winemaking details: The Colli di Luni appellation is near the sea between Tuscany and Liguria and sits at elevations of over 1000ft. These Vermentino grapes grow in grounds rich with schist, are harvested by hand, see a short maceration before pressing, and are fermented at cool temperatures in tank with indigenous yeast. The wine ages on the lees in tank for 6 months, and is racked by gravity before bottling.
Color: Pale yellow
Bouquet: White peaches, grapefruit, ginger flower, and wet rock.
Palate: Weightier than many Vermentinos with a round and creamy mouthfeel balanced by refreshing and bright acidity. Full of concentration, minerality, brininess, and yellow fruits. This wine pairs great with ocean fare, however, it can also stand up to heartier dishes like traditional Italian Pasta.
Drink now or cellar up to five years.
Further information can be found here: https://www.terenzuola.it/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Terenzuola_SCHEDE_TECNICHE_ENG_FossoCorsano.pdf
2013 CASINA VAL DEL PRETE NEBBIOLO D’ALBA - PIEDMONTE, ITALY
Nebbiolo
Winemaking details: 30+ year old Nebbiolo vines sit at 900 feet elevation near the Tanaro River. The hand harvested grapes have a long maceration in steel tank, with up to 7 pumpovers each day. Once dry and pressed, the wine is racked to new French oak barrel for 24 months, then spends 6 months in bottle before release.
Color: Translucent garnet with brick tones
Bouquet: Rose petal, leather, black cherries, and spice.
Palate: The firm and present tannin dances with high acidity and a long finish. Very pleasant tertiary flavor characteristics come through, along with soft red fruits and faint smoked meat. Pair with any game dishes, beef, or weightier poultry meals.
Enjoy this wine now, or wait another 10-15 years for it to further develop.
Further information can be found here: http://www.vinitywinecompany.com/wine/nebbiolo-dalba/