I and other Trade individuals were invited to Discover Extraordinary Italian Wines.  Some of the wineries at the event were searching for local representation, while other wineries already have an agent and their wines are in BC Liquor stores or private wine shops and restaurants.  I’ve put a “*” beside those wineries that have local representation, so you should be able to find their wines in BC.  There were many wines from northern Italy, especially from the Veneto region. 

My Wine Tasting Notes

Frescobaldi Pomino 2023 * – a blend of mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco. Nice fresh stone fruit and citrus aromas.  It has a medium-plus body with a smooth, round, soft mouthfeel.  Fresh stone fruit and a touch of honey on the palate.  Lower acidity.  Medium length with citrus rind finish.

Frescobaldi Alie Rosé 2023 * – Made with Syrah and Vermentino.  It has a pale, pink rose petal colour.  Quite aromatic; herbaceous and strawberries.  Medium-plus body with a soft, thicker mouthfeel.  Quite herbaceous on the palate with lesser strawberries.  Very flavourful.  Medium-plus acidity.

Tenuta Olim Bauda Gavi 2023 – Gavi is made from the Cortese grape.  This wine has a medium-intensity bright lemon colour.  Light aromas of apple, citrus and honey.  Medium-plus body with a smooth, round, thicker mouthfeel.  Apple and stone fruit flavours with a touch of bitterness.  Medium length.  A very nice, easy sipper.

Foss Marai Prosecco Valdobbiadene Brut, NV * – This sparkling wine has a light lemon, fresh citrus and stone fruit nose. Off-dry, medium-plus body with high acidity.  Medium-sized bubble.  Citrus and minerality on the palate along with a touch of peach.  Some bitterness on the finish. –

Foss Marai Valdobbiadene Superiore Millesimato Guia Brut, 2023 * – This is a Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore wine.  It is a vintage sparkling wine with a medium lemon colour.  Light aromas of white flowers.  It is dry, full body with medium-sized bubbles.  Citrus and apple with some bitter almond flavour on the palate. –

Foss Marai Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Nadin Millesimato Dry, 2023 * – It has a medium lemon colour.  Medium-intensity soft stone fruit aromas.  Off-dry with a medium-plus to full body.  Medium-sized creamy bubbles.  Tasty stone fruit flavours. 

Azienda Agricola Dissegna Francesco Pinot Grigio 2023 – It has a deeper lemon colour in the glass.  Medium intensity, rich, ripe stone fruit aromas.  Dry, medium-plus body with a round, smooth mouthfeel.  Tropical fruit and mint flavours on the palate.  Medium length with a touch of bitterness on the finish. 

Beato Bartolomeo da Breganze Vespaiolo Breganze DOC 2023 – Vespaiolo is an indigenous variety that I have not heard of before, so was very interested to try this wine.  It has a light herbaceous nose.  It is dry with a smooth mouthfeel.  Herbaceous flavour along with citrus and citrus rind.  Medium acidity.  Medium length.  A quality wine.  Really enjoyable!

Beato Bartolomeo da Breganze Pinot Grigio Superiore Breganze DOC 2023 – I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Pinot Grigio Superiore.  This one is very nice.  It has a medium lemon colour.  Light, fresh stone fruit aromas.  It is dry with a smooth, soft mouthfeel.  Ripe stone fruit flavours with a touch of bitterness on the finish.

Giannitessari SOC Agricola Soave 2023 – Soave is a wine made primarily from the Garganega grape.  This wine has a medium-intensity lemon colour.  Light toasty, floral, stone fruit aromas.  It is dry with a medium-minus body and a lean mouthfeel.  Herbaceous, citrus, and toast on the palate, with lemon rind on the finish.  –

Tenuta Sant’Antonio Famiglia Castagnedi Scaia Garganega Chardonnay Venezie IGT 2023 – Lots of pineapple, herbal and white flower aromas in the glass with more on the palate.  You also get juicy stone fruit flavours on the palate.  It is dry, with a smooth and soft mouthfeel.  Medium-plus length with some herbaceousness on the finish. Wow.

Fontanafredda Gavi di Gavi 2023 * – It has a medium lemon colour.  Light stone fruit aromas.  Dry with a soft, smooth mouthfeel.  Lower acidity.  Medium-intensity flavours of stone fruits.  A quality wine. 

La Guardiense Falanghina del Sannio Janare DOC 2023 * – It has a lighter lemon colour.  Medium intensity ripe stone fruit nose.  Medium body with a soft, lean mouthfeel.  Medium-plus acidity.  Citrus, stone fruit and stony minerality.  Tropical fruit and light pepperiness on the finish. –

Albino Armani Pinot Grigio 2023 * – It has light aromas of herbaceousness and stone fruits.  Dry, medium-plus body.  Herbaceous, stone fruit and tropical fruit flavours.  Peppery from the mid-palate to the finish.  Some bitterness on the finish. –

Cottini Montezovo Sa’Solin Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore 2021 * – a blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, and 10% Rondinella. Medium intensity, clear garnet colour. Beautiful aromas of sweet spices, red fruits, and a touch of oak.  It is dry, medium-bodied, smooth with a lightly round mouthfeel. Red fruits, raspberries and light oak flavours.  Some bitterness, sweet spices, and pepperiness as well.  Medium length with light tannins on the finish.

Cottini Montezovo Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2019 * – a blend of 70% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, and 10% Rondinella. It has a deep, clear garnet colour.  Medium intensity, rich, ripe cherries, candied cherries and a touch of oak aromas.  Dry, medium-minus body with a lean, light mouthfeel.  Ripe black cherries, candied cherries, sweet spices and black pepper on the palate.  Medium acidity and light tannins.  Some oak bitterness.  Quality. 

Cantine di Verona Ripasso Superiore DOC “Torre del Falasco” 2020 *– 60% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, and 15% Rondinella to make this wine. It has a deeper, clear garnet colour.  Medium-intensity aromas of ripe cherries and oak.  It is dry, medium-plus body with a smooth, round mouthfeel.  Ripe black cherries, and touches of candied cherries, sweet spices and pepper on the palate.  Medium acidity and tannins.  Some red apple flavour toward the finish.  Quality.

Azienda Agricola Dissegna Francesco IGP Veneto Pinot Nero 2023 – an organic wine.  It has a deep, clear garnet colour.  Amarone-like aromas and flavours.  It is dry, medium-plus body, smooth, and mouthfilling.  Medium tannins and acidity.  It has an off-dry sweet ripe fruit finish.  –

Domini Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021 * – a blend of 95% Sangioveto and 5% Canaiolo. It has a medium-intensity dull garnet colour.  Nice aromas, medium intensity of cedar and red cherries.  Medium-plus body, round and silky smooth mouthfeel.  Red fruits and light oak plus a touch of pepperiness.  Medium-plus length. –

Giannitessari SOC Agricola Due Rosso Veneto IGT 2023 – This wine is a Bordeaux blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.  Two-thirds of the grapes are crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks while the other third is slightly dried before crushing and blended with the two components to trigger a second fermentation (similar to  Ripasso). Hence the name Due (Two). It has a medium-plus intensity clear garnet colour.  Light woody, meaty, and red cherry aromas.  It is dry, medium-plus body, with a lightly round mouthfeel.  Sweet spice and red fruits on the palate. Medium acidity and light tannins.  A mix of tart and sweet red fruit on the finish. –

Distilleria Nardini Amaro * – With a grain base, botanicals such as bitter orange, peppermint and gentian are infused to make this liqueur.  I read that this Amaro did show up on an episode of The Sopranos, which increased its sales.  It has a clear, medium mahogany colour.  Orange peel, mint and brown sugar on the nose.  Medium-minus sweetness with a thicker, spicy mouthfeel.  Orange and orange peel, brown sugar and some mintiness toward the finish.  Medium-plus length.  The winery principal said that their Amaro should be served at room temperature.  This Amaro is delicious! –

Distillerie Bonollo Umberto Dorange OF – Dorange was formed from the combination of the infusions of sweet and bitter orange peels from Sicily and the Grappa OF Amarone Barrique. It has a pale peach colour.  Pronounced, lifted aromas of mandarin oranges. A medium-plus body with ripe mandarin orange flavour.  It is also quite peppery.  Medium sweetness.  Medium-plus length.  –

If any of these wines with “*” sound delicious to you, please check BC Liquor stores as well as private liquor stores.  Thanks to the ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY for the invitation.

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