Nizza DOCG
Sant’evasio 2016
Nizza DOCG
The nose is fruity and offers a nice fleshy/juicy fruit, freshness, some concentration as well as some floral aromas. It reveals notes of fresh wild blackcurrant, crushed plum and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of violet as well as slight hints of star anise and sap. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, juiciness, good definition and gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright black cherry, blueberry and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of crushed redcurrant as well as slight hints of star anise, nutmeg and a subtle hint of dark chocolate (in the background)
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Cascina Guido Berta 2019
Nizza DOCG
The nose is fruity and offers a certain power as well as some floral aromas. It reveals notes of crushed redcurrant, pulpy cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with slight touches of lily, cornflower as well as slight hints of liquorice, black tea and a discreet hint of green pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, a nice fresh frame, gourmandise, purity of aromas, good freshness and tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blueberry, fleshy/bright cherry and small notes of bright raspberry associated with a touch of bright berries, tonka bean, toasted hazelnut and a subtle varietal hint in the background. Good length. Score : 16+/20 (92-93/100)
Michele Chiarlo - Lacourt 2019, Riserva
Nizza DOCG
The nose is tense. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of boysenberry, sap, and small notes of fresh tobacco associated with touches of cloves as well as slight hints of spices and pepper. The mouth is fruity, finely tight and offers juiciness, a certain concentration as well as some intensity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crushed cherry, concentrated blackcurrant, and slight notes of balsamic associated with touches of fresh blond tobacco as well as fine spicy and varietal hints.
Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)
Frasca - La Guaragna 2019
Nizza
The nose is fresh, mineral, racy and offers tension as well as some spiciness. There are hints of crushed raspberry, fresh redcurrant and small notes of fresh violet associated with slight hints of cardamom and a subtle hint of pepper. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, minerality, good definition and a juicy/tangy structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/crunchy cherry, juicy/crunchy redcurrant and slight notes of fresh/tangy purple plum associated with touches of cardamom, chocolate and a subtle hint of toast. The tannins are supple and finely mellow. Nice chewiness on the finish/persistence. Nice freshness and a nice silky texture.
Score : 15.75+/20 (91-92/100)
Mauro Sebaste - Costemonghisio 2019
Nizza
The nose is elegant, racy and offers a nice definition. It reveals notes of fresh cherry, small fresh berries and small notes of fresh lily, iris associated with small touches of minerality as well as discreet hints of nutmeg and sweet spices. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, minerality, good definition and a fine tangy frame. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crunchy/tangy cherry, juicy raspberry and small notes of small bright red berries associated with touches of lilac, iris as well as slight hints of fresh nutmeg and a very discreet hint of toasted hazelnut. The tannins are supple and racy. Nice sapidity on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Tenuta Il Falchetto - Bricco Roche 2017, Riserva
Nizza
The nose is fresh, racy and offers a certain delicacy as well as a nice finesse and intensity of the grain. It reveals notes of morello cherry, boysenberry and small notes of crushed wild strawberry associated with touches of violet, mocha as well as slight hints of clove/toast and vanilla. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, well-mastered power, a tangy frame, good definition, a certain gourmandise as well as juiciness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, juicy/ bright cherry and small notes of tangy blueberry associated with fine touches of violet/lily as well as hints of mocha, racy minerality, sense of the place (local biotop) and a very discreet hint of toasted hazelnut. The tannins are racy and elegant. Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
La Gironda - Le Nicchie 2018
Nizza
The nose is aromatic and offers fruit, sweet spices as well as fine floral aromas. It reveals notes of saffron, tonka bean and small notes of red berries associated with touches of almost roasted herbs and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, finely tight and offers a nice tangy frame, minerality, and energy, as well as some roasted hints. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fresh morello cherry, roasted small red fruits, and small notes of blackberry associated with hints of fresh blond tobacco, cloves as well as hints of almost roasted herbs, chocolate and toast. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Tenuta Olim Bauda 2018, Riserva
Nizza
The nose is a little tight and offers some richness. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of roasted blackberries, fairly ripe berries and small notes of morello cherries associated with touches of cornflower, camphor, toast and a fine hint of vanilla. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, a nice minerality, some freshness, roundness, finesse of its fatness as well as a certain well-mastered concentration. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/bright blackberry, pulpy/bright raspberry and slight hints of bright cherry associated with touches of violet, lily as well as hints of juicy/fresh plum, vanilla, fine hints of tonka bean, toast as well as a very discreet hint of almost black olive and a subtle saline note in the background. The tannins are fresh, precise and racy. Nice suave and sapid persistence.
Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)
Tenute Neirano 2020
Nizza
The nose is fruity and offers a certain richness/flesh of the fruit, a fine concentration as well as gourmandise. It reveals notes of bright cherry, pulpy raspberry, and small notes of pulpy redcurrant associated with touches of violet, and lily as well as hints of violet plum and a slight hint of star anise/liquorice. The palate is fruity, a bit aerial, and offers juiciness, gourmandise, some richness, intensity, fullness, some fatness, accuracy, a fine airy side as well as a pretty flesh of the fruit. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cherry, luscious currants, and small notes of cornflower associated with touches of blue plum, fine hints of fresh blond tobacco, lily as well as discreet hints of toasted almond and a subtle hint of vanilla. The tannins are chewy and well-built. Good length. Nice finesse in its richness and nice acidity. Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Isolabella della Croce - Augusta 2017
Nizza
The nose is spicy, finely dusty and offers a fine grain as well as a discreet touch of gray pepper. It reveals notes of camphor, gray pepper and small notes of blackcurrant associated with slight touches of clove, and raspberry as well as a discreet hint of tobacco and local grove. The palate is fruity and offers nice juiciness, brightness, freshness, and energy as well as certain straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, small blue fruits and small notes of violet associated with touches of camphor, tobacco as well as a discreet hint of local grove/laurel berries, rose and a subtle hint of sweet spices/liquorice. Good length. The tannins offer fine tightness as well as suavity.
Score : 14.5/20 (88/100)
Garesio - 2016, Riserva
Nizza
The nose offers a certain intensity, a fine grain as well as a fine well-mastered power. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of crushed boysenberry, fairly ripe purple plum, and small notes of cooked blackcurrant associated with touches of fairly ripe raspberry, coffee, and cloves as well as slight hints of truffle and toasted almond. The palate is fruity, discreetly tight, and offers juiciness, a nice acidity as well as tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of cherry in kirsch, bright redcurrant, and small notes of bright strawberry associated with hints of cornflower, cooked blackcurrant as well as a fine hint of almost fig, truffle, tobacco as well as a very discreet hint of toasted almond. The tannins offer some chewiness. Good length. Score : 14.75+/20 (89/100)
Cascina Garitina - CEC 900, 2017
Nizza
The nose is fruity and offers some flesh of the fruit. It reveals notes of fleshy cherry, crushed strawberry, and small notes of fleshy plum associated with touches of cornflower as well as slight hints of caramelisation and liquorice. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, a nice tangy frame, gourmandise, energy as well as a very nice acidity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ juicy/tangy purple plum, juicy/fresh redcurrant and small notes of crunchy red