You might recall I wrote up an offer of Vietti’s new white on 28th August 2020; namely the 2018 Timorasso Derthona. Since then I have been exploring other examples and I have been impressed by what I have found, so much so that this wine begged to be offered, 2018 Timorasso Derthona, Vigneti Massa at £100 per 6 bottle case in bond. T...
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We have long admired the incredible quality and consistency, as well as remarkable value, of the wines of La Rioja Alta. But we do not religiously offer them, reserving our endorsement for wines that really stand out even within their own excellent portfolio. Their 2001 Reserva Especial was one such wine which was a sublime expression in a...
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“Whatever way you cut it, Sangiovese benefits from blending either within a range of clones or with other varieties as per the Super Tuscans. The clones of Sangiovese that dominated in Tuscany in the 1970s were not capable of producing consistently high-quality wines, and clonal research has been going on for decades resulting in 70 approv...
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Having tasted this wine when I was last in Piemonte, what seems like many moons ago, I am delighted to have secured a small allocation.This is the first vintage that Vietti has made of their Timorasso. Never heard of this grape variety? Well, you can be easily forgiven as it is an obscure, yet historic grape variety that was referenced back in t...
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Restaurants and bars may be open again, yet we are still finding an increased appetite for great value wines to enjoy at home. I have therefore created a mixed drinking case reflecting my own tastes, available for immediate delivery. This selection comprises wines perfect for sipping on a late summer’s evening (or lunchtime – we don&...
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Many of our clients will know that I am a fan of great Champagne; hopefully if I have been doing my job properly, I haven’t made a secret of it! You may not have known that I am a fan of Cava…actually, I am not – well, I wasn’t, but then I started tasting some of the wines of Recaredo…and to say I have been...
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