This was one of the 5 Three Glasses-rated wines presented by Entoria Wine Imports. They handpick smaller producers with hand-crafted techniques, and practitioners of sustainable agriculture. This 100% Garaganega wine from old vines was a profound example of Old World, rustic styling. In the Burgundian shaped bottle, this wine had a beautiful straw yellow color. The nose exploded with mineral and floral notes ("lime and wet limestone")- more aromatic than most Soave. On the palate it was racy and full of the same floral/fruit and mineral notes. But the most interesting flavor was one of a fine hand-crafted beer! That would obviously come from some unique wild yeasts. This whole flavor profile, as out of control as it sounds, was all packed into a very balanced and elegant mouth feel. This wine would be the perfect compliment to any seafood or shellfish dish.
2012 Cavalchina Custoza Superiore Amedeo
From a province of Verona, this historic wine (a blend of 40% Garganega 30% Fernanda 15% Trebbianello 15% Trebbiano Toscano) has a yellow glow with subtle highlights of green. The aroma was one of delicate floral notes interspersed with a limestone/mineral quality. Well-balanced and complex on the palate, this was a special wine. (Marc DeGrazia Imports)
2013 Tenuta Di Tavignano Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi Cl. Sup. Misco
Hailing from the Cingoli (province of Macerata) in Marche, this single vineyard Verdicchio offers a brilliant straw/yellow appearance. Flowers, ripe fruits (citrus), and a slight mineral note are present on the nose. The palate is greeted by a ripe fruit blend, with the mineral note present. Rich but not heavy, this is an elegant example of this varietal. (Marc DeGrazia Imports)
I will post this to get started, and keep adding the other highlights. These are all wines to be on the lookout for- as the make their way to the US market.
