Nomadic Wines

Haas Wine Club Italian tasting - November 16

2004 Parusso Dolcetto d’Alba “Piani Noce” - an alcoholic nose just turned most of us off. There was some bright fruit in the middle, but it fell off really quickly. Definitely needed the delicious tomato bruschetta to balance it out.

2003 Palazzo Bandino “le Colombelline” Rosso di Montepulciano - earthy, with earthy tannins, and earthy mid-palate. This is what Italian wine should be like.

2003 Poggionotte Nero d’Avola - really the baffler of the tasting. It had this layer of smokiness that just overwhelmed your nose and your mouth. In the glass, it quickly gave way to some very dark fruit and a brooding wine overall. It fell off a little in the glass, but a good wine for $10.

2003 Paternoster “Synthesi” Aglianico del Vulture - this was my favorite... no surprise because I am a huge fan of aglianico. This was full, dark, and intense. Lots of ash and tar, with big blackberry fruit. The tannins, minerality, acidity... all in balance. Would have been even better with some rustic red meat.

NV Col Vetoraz Prosecco - refreshing and sweet at this point in the night. Intense bubbles and huge lemon/lime component. Also like a cross between 7-Up and white wine. There was some sharp apple flavor in the middle that gave additional character. Not sure if I would pay $16, but good prosecco.

Some wines that I opened with dinner and then drank after the tasting.
1986 Barossa Vineyards Chardonnay - super-interesting, starting with the orange-ish yellow color. Slightly oxidized layer on top, but also layered honey and vanilla. Definitely on its downslope, but still interesting to taste.

1997 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese - tasty peaches and strong minerality, still some funk layer on top. Unctuous, great acidity, and just alive in the mouth.

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