Wine of the week: Three Italian bottles from Piedmont to Basilicata
Three sumptuous Italian wines, demonstrating the individual vitality in wine making of the different regions. And not a Chianti or a Pinot Grigio in sight….
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Rive Barbera D’Asti Il Cascinone 2014
From the north, this is as seductively elegant and well made as a pair of fine Italian leather shoes. Ripe berry aromas, with velvety, fruit and nut chocolate flavours, balanced with soft tannins, some delicate touches of spice and herbs and a long, full, finish, while also retaining a certain freshness. Drink with lighter roast meats or steak.
£12.99 henningswine.co.uk; £13.45 johnhwines.co.uk £9.25 allaboutwine.co.uk (minimum order six bottles)
From The Marche…..
Petrara Verdicchio di Matelica DoC 2015
Moving south east to the coastal Marche and a fabulous alternative to Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, this needs to be sipped while watching the passeggiata on a warm evening in an Italian town, preferably as you nibble some calamari or other seafood. Lemony, zippy, enervating and refreshing, a great wine for Spring. When it eventually comes.
£12.25 thevintner.com
From Basilicata…..
Aglianico Del Vulture Teodosio 2012
The southern tip and heel of Italy has some of the most interesting, full bodied reds, made from less well known grapes like Aglianico and delivering real value in quality and price. Think a slightly deeper, richer Malbec here, this is balanced, juicy and succulent. From a new online retailer aiming to introduce UK consumers to a wider range of Italian wines.
£12.90 tannico.co.uk
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