Other Reds

Sicily, Italy.  "This is a superb set of wines from Valle dell'Acate. Not only are the wines delicious, the best bottles deliver incredible value as well. The estate uses only their best hillside plots for the Valle dell'Acate label, while the vineyards in the plains are used for the entry-level Case Ibidini range." Robert Parker (06/11)

Barolo, Italy. Selected Nebbiolo grapes grown on several vineyards in the Langhe are picked by hand into crates holding 20 kg each. Crushing-destemming is followed by fermentation lasting around 10-12 days at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Malolatic fermentation takes place...

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy. Concentrated notes of ripe red and black cherries with vanilla and hints of brown spice are beautifully integrated with refreshing acidity and rich, long tannins...

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy. ThIS Barolo deftly balances the open, radiant personality of the vintage with considerable underlying structure. Warm, dense and full-bodied, the Barolo Castiglione flows effortlessly across the palate with generous fruit and fabulous overall balance. The wine was even better when I tasted it from bottle a few months later. It is another overachieving wine from Vietti and a bottle that is exceedingly fairly priced..”. (Antonio Galloni – The Wine advocate).

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy. Purple red color with a light blue hue, the Dolcetto has aromas of black cherry, raspberry and hint of blueberries and minerals. An unoaked wine, this medium bodied red has soft tannins, moderate acidity and good balance...

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy. Bright ruby red in colour. Bouquet Offers up generous fruit along with menthol, spices and hard candy. The palate shows notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Round, suave tannins add to the long and refined finish...

Bordeaux, France.  Perfumed dried herb, almost like lavender, red fruits, earthiness. Medium bodied showing attractive balanced acid and light chewy grip with some stony/graphite like character and a clean finish. Not very long, admittedly, but satisfactory. Typical style, good vintage and a thoroughly enjoyable drink. Pretty much spot on at the price point.

Northern Rhone, France.   Beautifully fleshy and juicy, showing red fruit flavours accompanied by spicy notes and a hint of savoury black olive...

Sierra de Gredos, Spain. This Garnacha from the town of Cadalso de los Vidrios in the Sierra de Gredos shows intense aromas of red berries. With medium body, great freshness, thanks to the high acidity developed in the high-altitude vineyards and firm tannins that contribute to its long finish. An elegant, highly drinkable wine...

Sierra de Gredos, Spain. Vino de Montaña (Mountain Wine) is a blend of mostly Garnacha blended with some local varieties of Rufete and Piñuela from high-altitude vineyards in the Sierra de Gredos Mountains...