The first of Laura Ward's "alphabet of wine" tastings at Vivat Bacchus.
16 August 2010
Vivat Bacchus
1. Domaine Perraud, Aligote 2008
Burgundy
Floral and ripe-tasting citrus notes. A little thin. High acid (lime). Medium alcohol. Not great.
2. Martin Codax, Albarino 2008
Rias Baixas
Zingy with sharp, refreshing acid. Typical albarino.
3. Regvenga de Melgaco, Alvarinho
Portugal
Rounder, less noticeable acid than its twin wine number 2.
4. Gaia, "Wild Ferment" Assyrtiko 2009
Santorini, Greece
Smoky aroma - probably from the volcanic soil. Lots of minerality on the palate. Fermented on its lees. Good length. I love assyrtiko.
5. Vesevo, Aglianico 2008
Beneventano, Italy
Very poor in comparison with number 6. Far less complex.
6. Vesevo, Taurasi 2003
Avellino
Smells amazing. Meaty, savoury on palate. Sandpaper tannins on the tongue. Complex. Excellent.
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