Verkostungsnotiz Mai 2008: Zwischendurch

 

 

 

2002 Pöckl, Pinot Noir, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria: 88

Medium ruby, black core, bright. Black cherries, toast. Medium to full body, low in acidity, slightly bitter dark red fruit, toast, velvety tannins. International Pinot Noir with too much toast - not much of interest here.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Syrahglass

 

2003 La Rasina, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy: 88

Bright ruby, light rim. Very soft dark fruit in the nose. Medium to slim body despite 14% alc, dark fruit, strong acidity behind, slightly rustic tannins, overall good balance. Medium long aftertaste, slightly hot. Seemed better on release.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Not decanted. White wine glass

 

2005 Quinta do Vale Meao, Vinho Tinto, Douro, Portugal: 93

Dark purple, dense tears, tints the glass. Dark fruit in the nose, velvety oak. Full body, clean and bit primary dark fruit, silky acidity, velvety oaky tannins, good balance. Very long finish, velvety tannins and dark fruit in the aftertaste.
Overall: Cuvée of 65% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca and 10% Tinta Roriz. Great bottle again.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic restaurant stemware.

 

2003 Quinta do Crasto, Reserva Old Vines, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 93

Dark purple, fat tears, tints the glass. Clean silky dark fruit. Medium full body, silky dark fruit, good acidity, silky cool tannins. Long finish, clean aftertaste. Got a bit elegance here
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.

Short note from memory. Half bottle. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic restaurant stemware.

 

2004 Prunotto, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy: 88

Dark garnet, bright. Austere nose with dark olives. Medium body, some red fruit, good acidity, harsh tannins, austere. Long finish, persistent tannins. Seems a rather traditional young Barolo, therefore nice.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Syrahstemware.

 

1999 Radikon, Ribolla Gialllo, Collio, Italy: 89

Not Amfora but a standard bottling - whatever standard means by Gravner. Amber, a bit dusty, fine tears. Clean nose, floral. Medium body, bit oxidized (no sulphur is used here), low acidity, very dry. Medium long finish, clean aftertaste, tannins bit palate impregnating. This wine has gained with the years - or my palate has changed (quite possible, as I have lately a bias towards non sulphured wines).
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Burgundystemware.

 

1997 Banfi, Poggio alle Mura, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 89

Light garnet, clear. Mature nose, soft red fruit, dried herbs, lovage. Slim body, mature red fruit, silky acidity and tannins. Medium long finish, seems already a bit tired.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 Mastrojanni, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 93

Dark garnet, brilliant, fat tears. Very clean delicate nose after dark red berries and some oak, velvety. Medium body, delicate red fruit, well integrated acidity, well balanced. Long finish, persistent velvety tannins in the aftertaste, warm feeling.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 Capanna, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 91

Medium garnet, brilliant. Delicate soft nose after dark red berries. Plump body, delicate red fruit, well integrated acidity and very intense and persistent velvety tannins in the aftertaste.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 Sancarlo, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 85

Light garnet, clear. Rather neutral nose with oxidative hints. Medium body, some red fruit, acid, bit coarse tannins. Short finish. Not very convincing.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 11 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 5 for overall = total score of 85.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 La Poderina, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 93

Dark ruby, clear, tints the glass. Black fruit in the nose, black ink. Rather full body, intense dark fruit, well integrated but good acidity, silky tannins with some help from the cask. Long finish, intense dark fruity aftertaste, yet bit austere.
Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 93.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 Baricci, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 92

Dark garnet, clear. Delicate nose after dark berries, bit overripe. Plump body, soft dark red berries, touch raisins, soft acidity, velvety tannins, hint of oak. Long finish, clean velvety soft aftertaste. For a Brunello a bit soft, but tastes fine.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 Il Poggione, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 88

Dark garnet, clear. Clean dark red fruit, bit resinous. Medium body, slim dark red fruit, good acidity, good tannins. Medium long finish, bit acid bitter green tannins in the aftertaste. Not this great.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 San Giorgio, Ugolforte, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 87

Light garnet, brilliant. Slightly oxidized delicate red fruity nose. Slim body, strong acidty, some red fruit, short finish. Simple wine for a simple meal.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 87.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2004 Boscarelli, Nocio di Boscarelli, Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy: 92

Dark ruby, clear. Sweet dark fruity nose with vanilla. Full body, sweet black fruit, strong acidity, bit hard tannins - not yet well balanced. Long finish, hard tannins in the aftertaste.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92.

Short note from memory. Montalcino. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

 

2003 Piccolomini, Pianrosso, Brunello, Tuscany, Italy: 93

Light purple, fat tears, light rim. Delicate dark fruit in the nose, bit phenolic but clean. Medium to full body, delicate dark red fruit, good balance, crisp
Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware.

After one day in the opened bottle: Somewhat disintegrated and not so attractive as before.

 

2003 Riecine, La Gioia, Sangiovese, IGT Tuscany, Italy: 92

Dark ruby, fat tears. Dark berries, clean, velvety. Medium to full body, dark red fruit, crisp silky acidity, velvety tannins. Good finish, persistent velvety tannins in the aftertaste. Really nice wine.
Score: 50 + 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.

Short note from memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Generic stemware

 

 

2008-06-02/Schriftführer e.h.