Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Sergio Zenato & wife Carla produced quality wines from indigenous varietal, Trebbiano di Lugana, and passed down through generations. Blend of 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta & Croatina. Medium Ruby color with aromas of dried berry fruits, sweet & smoky notes with pleasant herb spice. On the palate flavors of ripe currants and blackberries with cacao, spice, oak & nutty tones. Fine tannins, long finish ending slightly creamy with cedar notes. Drinking well now, enjoy over next 4-5 years. — 4 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Last night i organised a little tasting with wines from the Mt Pollino district
Well, i might or might not agree with the crowd, but this rosé killed the other two wines in popularity
Probably you don't finish the night and take with you a cerebral memory of it, but you will associate the fun of the moments with this juice for sure
It's a winner, easy to love, charming and it has a story too
Guarnaccino is, in fact, a unique expression of the Chiaramonte terroir, Luigi Lauria had found in 2006 twenty vines(lSt remaining apparently)of it among the variety existing in the local fields.
Now he looks after about 5 hectares and in 2013 the Guarnaccino was register as the only indigenous grape of Basilicata
The wine is very straightforward: fruit, freshness and a mineral vein
Instructions: chill it, pour it and drink it
Result: great vibe surrounding the area
As a wine thinker i might argue that isn't superlong, but i must agree that it gets to the people and that matters indeed — 2 years ago

Gayla Underkoffler

9.2

Who says you can’t have bubbles on Monday night? Celebrating indigenous people, Columbus, Monday night football and my husband cleaning the garage! Snappy, bubbly, spunky, dry yet tart with pears, citrus and a little honey perhaps? — 3 years ago

with Steve

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

A blend of 40% Corvinone, 30% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, remained indigenous grapes derived from 18-acre vineyard, grapes dried for several months using appassimento method. Deep Ruby with with aromas of dried fruits with pepper and smoky floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and cherry flavors, savory, with citrus, tobacco, cacao and floral notes. Soft ripe tannins, chewy on long finish ending with a juicy fruit and oak spicy floral character. — 7 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.1

Tastes like a Syrah from somewhere in Santa Barbara County, which is not a bad thing taste-wise. But I’m always puzzled when European countries plant grapes that are indigenous to other countries. That aside, it’s very good. Nose is complex, with animal, vegetable, and mineral qualities (plus some nice fruit). There is an intense iron quality, cured salami, ripe boysenberry, and a little tobacco leaf. In the mouth it’s dark and rich, but the tannins are well integrated and unobtrusive. Acidity is a little lower than most Northern Rhônes, but enough to maintain balance. Despite my predispositions, I like it. — 2 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Pétillant Naturel made with Catawba, an indigenous variety from the Finger Lakes. Quite exuberant, fragrant nose with non-vinifera varieties’ signature grapey, foxy notes (smells like Concord grapes). Lemon, green apple flavors. High acidity. Tasty, very refreshing. Slightly mineral finish. Drinks like lemonade — 3 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Light cherry red in colour. Cherry and raspberry together with a jubey confectionery note on the nose and palate. On the palate “bigger” than your normal Yarra Vally Pinot. Winemaking Notes: 10% whole bunch, partially de-stemmed - a portion foot stomped. Open fermenters - matured for 12 months in old oak. Indigenous yeast; No filtration, no fining. — a year ago

Maggie Harrison

9.1

2019. translucent warm ruby. black cherry, black plum, pepper. lively, inviting! light to medium weight, juicy. dry but soft/integrated tannins. medium acid. tasted with brassicas and spice- this paired really well! indigenous yeast, lutte raisonee. — a year ago

Sagee Aran

9.1

An indigenous variety to the levant area in Israel.
A clear watery color, fresh nose, very balanced and pure on its palate. Mineral, crisp. — 2 years ago

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.2

Sticking with the “great wines from grapes you’ve never heard of” theme for a while longer, why not join me for a sip of this alpine gem. Grown in the northerly reaches of Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, just over the border with France and Switzerland, and in some of Europe’s highest altitude vineyards (1200 meters) this wine is made from the Prié Blanc grape. Prié Blanc is the region’s only indigenous white grape, and is rarely found within the Valle d’Aosta, let alone outside of it. Vibrating with mineral intensity, the wine tastes of green apple, lemon cucumber, dried honey, and a hint of herbs. Electric acidity and a sort of peach-pit tanginess linger in the finish. Because the region is mostly tiny growers, Cave Mont Blanc is a cooperative, and a very high-quality one at that. — 3 years ago