Perth Area Wine Tasters
Last Tasting
Tuesday 13th November 2012
Susan Ross
from
Exel Wines
presented the following wines from South America and Italy
Sparkling
Casa Valduga Brut 130 Nv
This non-vintage sparkling wine is from the Casa Valduga vineyard in the
Vale Dos Vinedos region in Brazil. It is made from chardonnay and pinot
noir.
Casa Valduga Reserva Blush Sparkling 2009
This sparkling rosé is also from the Casa Valduga vineyard in Brazil
White
Biscardo Lugana Real Borghetto 2010
From the Veneto region of Italy, this wine is intense straw yellow, with light golden tones and a delicate, persistent
and refined bouquet. Fresh and mineral on the palate, with light peach
hints. Savory and with long aftertaste.
Trapezio ++ Plus Chardonnay 2010
From Mendoza in Argentina, this Chardonnay is from a family owned Bodega.
Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine shows a bright and youthful straw
yellow colour. On the nose, lovely pear and peach aromas with toasted
notes from the American Oak. Full bodied and creamy on the palate, with
touches of mineral and hints of soft oak.
Red
Biscardo Valpolicella Ripasso 2009
From the Veneto region of Italy, this wine is made from Corvina and Rondinella
grapes. It is a bold, dense ruby-colored wine with terrific plum, fig,
black cherry, chocolate, and earth-like characteristics. Rich and full-bodied,
it is a gorgeous Ripasso to enjoy over the next 2-3 years.
Trapezio ++ Plus Tinto Argentina Mendoza 2008
From Mendosa in Argentina, this blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc continues
the new fantastic blend styles coming out of Argentina. The wine is matured
in new 300 litre American oak barrels and once bottled it is laid down
for a minimum of 9 months before release. It is limited to only a few
thousand bottles every new vintage and has a deep ruby red colour with
a powerful perfumed bouquet scent that sweetens your senses. On the palate
a smooth velvety texture makes this wine exquisite.
More information about these and other wines, can be found
on the Exel Wines website
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