Chateau La Canorgue Rosé 2014

Here we are in Bonnieux, north side of the Luberon, in Provence, and most likely, you will have seen the movie by Ridley Scott – A good year - with the "Gladiator" Crowe, who plays the role of a broker in the City.

Well, many scenes were filmed right in this estate, organic since over 30 years.

Given the success of the movie, of course, to us simple mortals, the estate closed to the visits, even though many people tried - and they are still going on today, undeterred - to climb over the high wall.

Instead the visits are much appreciated, at the nearby wine shop.

The wine is not that of the movie, but a successful mariage rosé between Syrah (70%) and Grenache (30%).

The nose, intense and elegant, with tangerine and peach, always inevitable red berries - currants, strawberries and raspberries - with floral puffs, while the spice is a little hidden.

The first impression on the palate is a Big Babol sour - not consider it reprehensible, but the exact opposite – having a lascivious drink. In addition, the other fine qualities of a good rosé: freshness, not too much fruit, right vinosity. Three elements of a sip really balanced.

The end is floral and slightly spicy, not very persistent, coming from a bottle that, in four persons, lasted a blink!

Ah, those French, they make good rosés.

Nominé-Renard Champagne Special Club Brut 2004

A small and young maison de récoltant, born in 1960, cultivating 20 hectares of vineyard – 50% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier - divided between Côte de Sézanne and the Valley of the Marne.

This is the jewel of the company – 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir - from old vineyard, "Special Club" version, only in the best years. Steel only, performed malolactic and at least 42 months on the lees.

Both the nose and the palate, have finesse and delicacy. Notes of pastry and peach, are mixed with a touch of grilled almond and hazelnut, tied with delicious minerality, while the freshness is more nuanced. 

The sip, fairly tense, reveals a round size, yet slender, whose light weight structure, makes it preferable during the aperò-time.

Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2011

Radda in Chianti village, one of the best areas for the production of Chianti. Here, hard to go wrong.

This is a blend of 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and Syrah.

The olfactory attack is Sangiovese race, with that spicy elegance - dark spice - which enhances the pattern fruity, rich in orange and red cherry, blueberry and wild strawberry. Touches of violet and rose, climbing the nostrils, while strong balsamic and minerals waves complete an articulated plot.

In the mouth it vibrates for freshness and aromatic cleanliness, with the confirmation of the total olfactory feedback and the aromas growing with oxygenation.

The drink is juicy and stringy, with the spice accompanying the draft, very fruity, until the end. A good balance, it closes, with effective extension, mineral and very spicy.

Radda in Chianti, you don’t go wrong.

Vini di Vignaioli Vins de Vignerons 2015 | Fornovo di Taro (Parma)

Sunday 1 and Monday 2, November, back to the appointment, in the Fornovo di Taro, near Parma (North Italy), with the unmissable event of Vini di Vignaioli, Vins de Vignerons 2015 (winegrowers wines), this year celebrating the fourteenth edition.

Not only tasting, not only buying, but also to know directly the winegrowers and tune into their modus, to understand their working philosophy.

This edition will present more than 130 winemakers, and there will be also a large group of high quality food, and publishing, companies.

As usual, you can find the list of winegrowers, and other useful information, consulting their website and fb page.

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Piacere Barbaresco 2015 | Barbaresco

This weekend - 17 saturday and 18 sunday october - I recommend the appointment with the ninth edition of Piacere Barbaresco, organized by the Enoteca Regionale of Barbaresco, in Barbaresco.

This year the focus will be on the vintages 2010, 2011 and 2012 and will be attended more than fifty producers, over a hundred tasting labels, with possibility to purchase the wines tasted, at the adjoining Enoteca Regionale.

The event, as usual, will be held at the Hall of the Municipality of Barbaresco, from 10 to 19.

Finally, not to be missed, this year, a magnificent view on the vineyards of Barbaresco, visible from the Tower.

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Wine in Sanremo 2015 | Sanremo (Imperia)

From Saturday 10 to Monday 12, October, will take place at the Palafiori Sanremo (Imperia), the first edition of Wine in Sanremo. It is a tasting show about italian wine, where you will discover more than 600 wines, representing over 100 italian wine producers.

The program is very rich because, alongside the event, there are many tasting "themes" ranging from a vertical of Brunello di Montalcino Col d'Orcia, to different vintages of Solare by Capannelle, from tastings of Barolo and Barbaresco Pio Cesare, to 4 vintages of Barbera Bricco Uccellone, from a focus on Barolo vintage 2011, with some prominent companies, to a tasting of Rossese of Dolceacqua and the rediscovery of the Moscatello of Taggia (an old native grape), to finish with two tasting about grappa.

For program details, schedules, a list of participating companies, as well as the calendar of themed tastings, visit the website and keep in touch with their social pages.

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Château Sainte Marguerite Rosé Cru Classé Grande Réserve 2014

Another rosé of Provence, another great rosé, having high references.

Cinsault, Syrah and Grenache, determine a lovely, however beautiful, salmon view.

Fresh attacks, with persistent notes of powder, mixed with marine savory breaths, undertaking, then, a path made of small red fruits - currant, strawberry and raspberry - and pronounced minerality.

A mouth so fascinating and precise, as rigorous and balanced, consolidates the impressions of the olfactory register. Confirmed powder and delicate red fruity feelings, within a rich framework of salty and mineral notes.

Captivating and seductive sips, combined with the class of the alto sax of David Sanborn, for a romantic tête-à-tête.