It has an enhanced fruity flavour with notes of red and yellow apples, apricot, white me – lon, and citrus fruits. It is dry, harmonious and with balanced acidity. Excellent as an aperitif, it also pairs with appetizers, soups, vegetables, and fish.
It has an enhanced fruity flavour with notes of red and yellow apples, apricot, white me – lon, and citrus fruits. It is dry, harmonious and with balanced acidity. Excellent as an aperitif, it also pairs with appetizers, soups, vegetables, and fish.
The Lagrein is indigenous to the valleys of Trentino. The wines tend to be deeply coloured and have intense berry-fruit flavours. They often feel a touch rustic (especially if not given time to settle prior to release, with or without the help of oak barrels), have a slight taste of iodine, or saltiness. This wine is deep ruby red, and shows attractive blackcurrant and wild raspberry aromas with touches of eucalyptus and liquorice. It’s reasonably full-bodied with well mannered tannins, and has dark chocolate and graphite characters along with light notes of spicy cedar.
Brilliant ruby red. Generous and persistent, with ripe red and black fruit, licorice and spices on the nose, followed by the palate which adds bright, juicy, developed dark summer fruit. Harmonious and rich, with good freshness and smoothness, soft balanced tannins and a rounded and full finish.
“Intense red, thick and deep with lightly garnet reflections. Mature, with notes of red berries as blackberry, raspberry and cherry, floral notes of violet and hints of tobacco and vanilla coming fromthe aging in wood. Soft and juicy with elegant and fine tannins, this wine shows excellent structure and body.”
Having spread itself around the globe, there are some locations where Pinot Grigio seems to be more at home, or better understood, than elsewhere. The Trentino DOC at the foot of the Italian Alps is definitely on that short list. This wine is produced by the well-regarded Mezzacorona co-operative, where the Castel Firmian label represents the most refined wines of their diverse offer. All fruit is handpicked, with less than ideal grapes being de-classified to more entry-level wines. Traditional vinification is employed for this wine. This includes brief skin contact to increase structure and richness. The Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio tends to have an attractive mid-weight straw yellow colour on release. The aromas are quite distinct, with clear notes of white fleshed fruit blended with those of chamomile and herbs. The flavours follow the nose, with reasonably full body and good fruit weight followed by a dry and balanced, long aftertaste, all framed by a measured, delicate acidity.
Pair the 2022 Highgate Hunter Valley Chardonnay with Be Inspired by Roberta’s Poached Rainbow Trout. This crisp chardonnay with plenty of ripe fruit, a touch of oak and good acid zing goes perfectly with this poached fish recipe! Check out Roberta’s recipe here! 2022 Highgate Hunter Valley Chardonnay Gold – Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2023 – Brilliant…