Nizza DOCG
Cascina la Barbatella - La Vigna Dell’angelo 2019
Nizza
Nice nose with some richness, a fine intensity and a fine peppery edge. There are notes of crushed blackcurrant, fleshy cherry and, more slightly, wild strawberry, combined with hints of violet, blueberry and discreet hints of star anise, cardamom, pepper and an imperceptible hint of laurel berries. The palate is nicely mineral and delicate, offering freshness, a certain fluidity (in a positive sense) and a fine acidic frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh sour plum, fresh sour cherry and, more slightly, violet combined with hints of star anise, fresh vanilla bean and a subtle touch of chocolate. The tannins are supple and elegant. Good length. Subtle chewiness on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Cascina la Barbatella - La Vigna Dell’angelo 2018, Riserva
Nizza
The nose is aromatic and offers concentration, some intensity/depth, freshness, elegance and fine grain. There are notes of boysenberry, bright blackcurrant and, more slightly, Sichuan pepper combined with hints of spice, tea, nutmeg, hints of jammy currants and a discreet hint of lily and star anise. The palate is nicely fresh, juicy, acidic and offers gourmandise, acidity, minerality, a discreet tightness and concentration. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/fresh cherry, fresh/ juicy raspberry and, more slightly, crushed blackcurrant notes combined with fine touches of plum blossom, mocha and a discreet hint of spice, sense of place. Chewy on the finish. Nice persistence. A lovely gourmet wine! .
Score : 17/20 (94/100)
La Giribaldina - Cala Delle Mandrie 2017, Riserva
Nizza
The nose is fresh, intense, tight and offers energy and a tense/stretched side. There are notes of crushed blueberry, crunchy plum and a hint of mocha combined with hints of star anise, Cuben pepper and a hint of toast. The palate is nicely mineral and offers freshness, nice sour fruit, some richness, nice energy and tension. On the palate this wine expresses morello cherry, juicy plum and, more slightly, racy minerality combined with hints of star anise, lily, cherry blossom, hints of crushed berries and a discreet touch of grey pepper and toastiness. A touch of sense of place (local biotop) / local grove. An imperceptible hint of coffee in the background/persistence. Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)
Tenuta Garetto - Favà 2020
Nizza
The nose offers elegance as well as a certain complexity/multilayered quality. The wine needs to be decanted. There are notes of boysenberry, toast, smoke and, more slightly, strawberry combined with hints of ripe red berry fruit as well as hints of nutmeg and a very discrete vanilla note. The palate is nicely juicy/acidic and offers freshness, a certain crunchiness, gourandise, a discreet iodine side as well as a nice suavity and sapidity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cherry, crisp raspberry and, more slightly, of fresh flowers combined with hints of bright Quetsche plum as well as fine tips of lily, liquorice and fresh blond tobacco. Lovely freshness and crunchiness of fruit. A fruity wine.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
La Giribaldina - Cala Delle Mandrie 2018
Nizza
The nose is elegant and offers a certain crunchiness and freshness as well as a floral touch. There are notes of boysenberry, mulberry leaf and, to a lesser extent, wild berries, combined with hints of morello cherry, fresh tobacco and nutmeg. The palate is nicely mineral, racy and offers freshness, juiciness, acidity, good definition and energy. On the palate this wine expresses juicy/fresh cherry, bright red berry and slightly blueberry notes combined with hints of star anise, cardamom, crushed wild berries as well as fine nutmeg and a very discreet hint of place sense. The tannins are supple and smooth. Good length. Nice acidity on the finish/persistence. Good persistence. Subtle chewiness on the finish/persistence. Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Vinchio Vaglio - Laudana 2019
Nizza
The nose is pretty and elegant, with a spicy edge, a certain complexity and a certain delicacy in its power. Boysenberry, tonka bean and, more slightly, crunchy blackcurrant notes are combined with hints of strawberry, fine grey pepper and discreet hints of blond tobacco and an imperceptible almost roasted herbal edge. The palate is fruity and offers a nice acidity, minerality, energy, dynamism, silkiness and volume. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh/juicy cherry, crunchy redcurrant and, more slightly, purple plum combined with touches of blueberry, lily and fine tonka bean. A discreet saline touch in the background. A subtle hint of positive bitterness of cocoa/roast in the background. The tannins are supple and saline. Nice freshness. Congratulations!
Score : 16/20 (92/100)
Garesio - Gavell1 2018
Nizza
Lovely, harmonious nose with some concentration/intensity, fine grain and a fine spicy edge. There are notes of blackberry, toast/chocolate and, more slightly, sweet pepper combined with hints of ripe berries and a touch of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is nicely juicy and offers brightness, fullness, fruit, nice acidity, gourmandise, tension and nice acidity. On the palate this wine has juicy/pulpy cherry, juicy/pulpy purple plum and a hint of chocolate with hints of tart red berries and hints of cherry blossom, fresh blond tobacco and a discreet hint of mocha (in the background). The tannins are supple and smooth. Good length. Nice work on the bitter taste.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Nizza
The nose is racy and offers a certain intensity as well as depth. There are notes of violet, vanilla essence and, more slightly, sweet blond tobacco combined with touches of crushed raspberry as well as fine hints of lilac, spices and a very discreet touch of grey pepper. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, good definition, juiciness, a mineral frame, a fine linear side as well as a good work on the bitter taste. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed currants, juicy/acidic blueberries and, more slightly, fresh raspberries combined with hints of fresh blond tobacco, chocolate as well as discreet hints of lily and toasted/chocolate. The tannins are supple. Good length.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
Amistà 2020 Beppe Marino - Quattrofilari 2018, Riserva
Nizza
The nose is spicy and offers a fine and intense grain. There are notes of violet, lily and slightly fresh currants combined with fine touches of rose as well as crunchy plum, pepper, fine spice and an almost blood orange hint. The palate is mineral, balanced and offers a tangy structure, good definition, juiciness, energy and vibrancy. On the palate this wine expresses rose, lily and slightly lilac notes with hints of fresh/sour red berries and hints of bright blackcurrant, pepper, mocha/ camphor and a discreet almost blood orange touch. Good length.
Score : 14.5+/20 (88/100)
Pico Maccario - Epico 2019, Riserva
Nizza
The nose is fresh and offers a fresh/crunchy fruit. There are notes of purple plum, liquorice and, more slightly, morello cherry combined with fine hints of lily, spice and a very discreet hint of the sense of place (local biotop). The palate is fruity and offers freshness, juiciness, fresh acidity, a certain tension, accuracy as well as mastery. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of morello cherry, juicy blackcurrant and, more slightly, purple plum, combined with touches of violet, lily, as well as hints of blond tobacco and a subtle touch of clove. The tannins are finely marked on the finish/persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)