Dave selected some excellent Italian reds for this tasting and laid on a good spread including a superb brie.
There were 6 wines with the descriptions Dave found on the internet below
F – Cannonau
Full body, nice and beautiful aroma. Purple and velvet color. Nice balance of tannin and low acidity. Scent of leather, slightly earthy, dominent of dark plum, dark berries.
A – Barolo
Clear, medium ruby. Clean, moderate intensity aroma of blackberry, violet. Dry, high acidity, strong tannins, full body and prolonged finish.
C – Tripudium
Dark cherry colour, an intense nose of ripe red berries, slightly spicy, reminiscent of juniper, cloves and violets, a rich prelude, full-bodied on the palate with distinct tannins, subtle nuances, a long, intense full-bodied wine from Sicily’s southern climes.
D – Corvina
Corvina produces light to medium body wines with a light crimson coloring. The grapes’ naturally high acidity can make the wine somewhat tart with a slight, bitter almond note.[2] The finish is sometimes marked with sour-cherry notes
E – Primitivo
Bouquet is a bit flat with cherry notes. The palate delivered aromas of cherry, blackberry, dried plum, pepper notes followed by a sweetness. Spices could be a bit more. Noticeable Tannins but flat in acidity.
B – Ser Lapo – Chianti Classico
Medium ruby with slight watery rims. Classic nose of earthy characters and balsamic notes, plum and cherry, cedar wood and leather. On the palate well balanced, great acidity and good structure.
Details of all the wines, including prices
Participants: Dave Gwilliam (host), Brian Allardyce, David Stieber, Terry Gale, Mark Watts, Ian Cappin
