Sunday, December 11, 2011

Gemma Colarej Barolo 2006

Warm brown red color, smoky aroma, cinnamon? cantaloupe?  Immediately sweet on the tongue, bitter aftertaste. Complex, a nice bite.  Full bodied.   More spicy than fruity.  Would go well with grilled meats, bbq, smoked cheese or fish.

Gift from a friend.  14% alcohol

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Valpolicella Ripasso Le Tobele 2009

Ripasso means "repassed."  The wines undergo a secondary maceration with leftover skins from a previous maceration.

This is a dark, smoky brown red.  The wine itself is surprisingly light and mellow.  Not very much bitter or spice, even slightly sweet.


Price: ~15
13.5 % alcohol