2009 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro, Italy, Roccamonfina IGT, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2009
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$80.00USD

This is a blend of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso from Compagna, Italy.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is big and open with black raspberries, black cherries, char/ash and a touch of spice.  Full bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this is in a great spot.  Close to peak at age 16.  Complex and deep but also lush fruit and "hedonistic".  Long finish.  This is wonderful on its own and will work with may foods.  It would go nice with Lasagna.  Drink over the next five to ten years.  

2019 Federico Curtaz Etna Bianco Superiore Kudos, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$85.00USD

This is made from Carricante grapes on the slopes of Mt. Etna in Sicily.  Medium yellow/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with almonds, slight lemon peel, and slight green apples along with nice minerality and just a hint of smoke (or am I imagining this).  Medium bodied.  Nice creamy texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is crisp and delicious.  Flavors of lemons, slight apples and minerality.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  It went very nicely with Pesto Farfalle with Tofu.  Drink over the next few years.

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