2006 - drink now!!! — 3 years ago
Rented vines, 1.5 hectare, limestone.fresh* grapes brought up for a year in 25*hl botte, once used.then a year in btl
N: The woods, loam, wet dirt, mushrooms, slight cherries, eucalyptus, herbaceous.
P: Currants, black peppercorns,pink as well, wonderfuly balanced acidity, med-long finish,juicy! That’s some beautiful wine. — 5 years ago
Good everyday Tuscan — 5 years ago
Fresh entry-level wine from one of Bierzo’s most exciting producers, a blend of Palomino Fino and Doña Blanca from old vines rooted on slate and quartzy soils in a vineyard named Frontairo. Dry, aromas of toast and straw. Citrus, saltiness. Good acidity. — 6 years ago
Awesome with Italian food — 8 years ago
Castellani — St. Giorgio Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2024, Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG — Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview:
100% Vernaccia. A fresh and vibrant follow-up to the Vintage 2023,(also reviewed) maintaining the classic Tuscan profile while leaning into greater precision and energy. This vintage 24 highlights freshness and length over the more almond-driven character of the prior year.
Aromas & Flavors:
Lemon zest, green apple, and crisp pear take the lead. Subtle floral notes and a delicate mineral edge add lift, with less emphasis on the traditional almond note and more focus on citrus-driven clarity.
Mouthfeel:
Light to medium-bodied with brighter acidity than the v.2023. Clean, lively, and more linear in structure, finishing longer with a slightly savory edge that lingers elegantly.
Food Pairings:
Seafood, grilled fish, light pasta, fresh salads, or simple Mediterranean dishes. Excellent as a refreshing aperitif.
Verdict:
A more energetic and refined expression of Vernaccia. While the v.2023 leans slightly rounder with its almond touch, the v.2024 shines with freshness, precision, and a longer, more savory finish.
Did You Know?
Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status in 1966, marking its place as one of Italy’s most historic white wines.
🍷 Personal Pick Insight:
V.2024 edges ahead for its freshness and extended finish, more vibrant and food-driven, while still honoring the classic style. — 2 months ago
Powerful, and concentrated, marked sweetness; wide mouths with balanced tannins, well-integrated alcohol despite its 15 degrees. Deep nose with ripe fruits, and spices, raisins, prunes, fig confit. Orange blossoms, vanilla, chocolate, tobacco, underwood. Remanent finish, Intense wine. To drink in 5/10 years
Puissant, et concentré, sucrosité marquée; bouches ample aux tanins équilibrés, alcool bien intégré en dépit de ses 15 degrés.
Nez dense de fruits mûres, et d’épices, raisins secs, pruneaux, confit de figue. Fleurs d’oranger, vanille, chocolat, tabac, sous-Bois. Finale rémanente sur le bouquet du nez. Vin intense. Doit vieillir. — 4 years ago
Colorado Springs 2021 trip v good — 5 years ago
Slight boysenberry, blackberry smell, taste, dark purple, tannins undercut acid, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry with tannin sitting with blueberry at end — 6 years ago
Unfiltered volcanic Rosé from Nerello Mascalese (95%) and Zibibbo (5%) from organically-farmed vineyards in Pantelleria. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel and chestnut barrels. — 7 years ago
2006 on 06.19.18 — 8 years ago
Gentle rolling notes of plumcots, smoked sage, gardenia, and granite. Robust tannins provide a warm, tart finish. — 2 years ago
my wife really liked it — 3 years ago
It's an amarone. And of course it is not from Salerno but from Verona valpolicella.. — 4 years ago
Preis: 38.95 — 5 years ago
Fabulous summer wine. White, lively, with flowers and white fruit and a bouquet and just enough acid but you hardly notice it. Outstanding. 2019. — 6 years ago
Honey finish - love — 7 years ago
edward Simpson
Wine no 2 re Italian adventure, another cracking wine from Whelan's, bioorganic, medium body, more depth on the taste than PN, we are now well armed for Sorrento. — 21 days ago