“Italian Reunion” A Blind Wine Tasting hosted by Karen and Bob
Wine #1: I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano – La Mozza 2010
Tasting comments:
Becky “Wow! Smells good. Tastes even better.”
Bob “Pretty good”
Karen “Smooth. Deep berry start. Finishes dry. Yay!”
Elizabeth “Not pucker your mouth dry”
Winemaker notes:85% Morellino (the local name for Sangiovese in Maremma), 5% Syrah, 5% Alicante, 2% Colorino, 3% Ciliegiolo The foundation of the La Mozza winery, was created to be unlike most typical Morellino di Scansano. The blend, which includes Mediterranean varieties, is more expressive and better demonstrates the potential of Maremma's terroir. I Perazzi is named after the pear-like fruit that grow on our estate and are depicted on the label. Dark berries and cherries notes are mixed with black licorice tones. This wine is very soft, gentle, balanced and a true crowd pleaser. Great with tomato based pasta sauces and pizzas.
Tasting comments:
Wayne “Plum”
Bob “Plum good!”
Wayne “A good drinking wine”
Mike “Smooth”
Becky “It’s interesting after the meat”
Becky “It’s interesting after the meat”
Bob “Bitey after the olive”
Sean “I like it a lot with the swiss”
Sean “I like it a lot with the swiss”
Wayne “I’m going out on a limb – Sangiovese grape”
Karen “I say Brunello”
Becky “I like it with the sundried tomatoes”
Jess, Linda “Smooth”
Andy “Delicate but tasty”
Becky “A ‘metallic’ taste with the camembert”
Winemaker notes:85% Morellino (the local name for Sangiovese in Maremma), 5% Syrah, 5% Alicante, 2% Colorino, 3% Ciliegiolo The foundation of the La Mozza winery, was created to be unlike most typical Morellino di Scansano. The blend, which includes Mediterranean varieties, is more expressive and better demonstrates the potential of Maremma's terroir. I Perazzi is named after the pear-like fruit that grow on our estate and are depicted on the label. Dark berries and cherries notes are mixed with black licorice tones. This wine is very soft, gentle, balanced and a true crowd pleaser. Great with tomato based pasta sauces and pizzas.
WINE #1 SCORING:
Bob 8, Karen 8.5, Mike 7.5, Becky 8, Andy 8, Elizabeth 8, Wayne 8.5, Linda 9 Jess 8.5, Sean 7.5
Wine #2: Castello di Selvole Sangiovese - Toscana
Tasting comments:
Bob “Not a lot of odor”
Karen “It does have a really nice smell. But it’s light”
Bob “Fruity. Cherry fruity”
Karen “It has a ‘fizz’”
Andy “Grape fruity”
Karen “Definitely cherry”
Andy “OK. Cherry”
Jess “I see where she gets the fizz”
Karen “Tart”
Linda “Weak finish”
Wayne “Alcohol up front on the smell”
Becky “I get the tart right away”
Wayne “Spice”
Jess “The swiss takes away the bite”
Becky “Really good with the dried tomato”
Wayne “Reminds me of some NY wines”
Becky “Really good with the olives”
Jess “Makes the wine interesting”
Elizabeth “It’s fine. I really liked the other one”
Wayne “Is it a Chianti?”
Bob “Only the sock knows”
Winemaker notes:
Red, ruby intense colour. Persistent and pleasant fruity flavour. In the mouth, a taste of
red fruits, vanilla, and coffee. The balanced acidity, evolved and mature tannins together with a long finish, leave the mouth pleasantly dry. Service temperature: 18 degrees centigrade. Open one hour before drinking.
WINE #2 SCORING
Bob 6.5, Karen 7, Mike 6, Becky 6.5, Andy 6.5, Elizabeth 5.5, Wayne 6.5, Linda 5.5 Jess 6.5, Sean 5.5
Wine #3: Morellino di Scansano – Castello Romitorio
Tasting comments:
Wayne “A beautiful color”
Karen “Oh man. We had the best one first!”
Andy “It just needs to breathe a little first”
Bob “Dry”
Karen “Alcohol-y”
Wayne “Let it breathe – I think you’re right Andy”
Karen (after aerating) “A LOT better!”
Mike “I don’t like the smell”
Andy “The socks or the wine?”
Wayne “I’m making a guess – a vina noble – Montepulciano”
Elizabeth “Smells like mold”
Karen “Root cellar”
Wayne “Wine of the earth”
Andy “Really complex and interesting once it breathed”
Wayne “After breathing, the complexity changed and layered the wine”
Sean “I wanted to say a whole bunch of words. It’s bad”
Winemaker notes:
The grapes utilized in the Morellino are a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination of altitude, southwestern exposure, and rich volcanic soil create in Scansano one of Italy’s most unique micro-climates. A nose of fresh flowers, earth and distinct notes of plum. On the palate, bitter cherries open into a round and steady finish.
WINE #3 SCORING
Bob 6.5, Karen 7, Mike 5, Becky 6.5, Andy 7.5, Elizabeth 6.5, Wayne 7.5, Linda 6.5, Jess 6.5, Sean 3
Wine #4: Rocca di Frassinello – Maremma Toscana 2009
Tasting comments:
Sean “It’s actually not bad. Spicy.”
Bob “Smells a lot better than the last 2”
Karen “The best smeller”
Wayne “If Yankee Candle could get this smell they would have a hit on their hands”
Karen “Wayne & I don’t want to taste it because it smells so good”
Linda “Tastes as good as it smells”
Elizabeth “Deep. Full mouth wine.”
Karen “Similar to the first wine”
Wayne “Flavorful mouth with a wonderful finish. In my wheelhouse”
Linda “Stays longer”
Andy “Saucy, insouciant, forward yet restrained.”
ANDY T-SHIRT à “Wine night is not just for breakfast anymore”
Karen “It’s in Wayne’s wheelhouse?!? It’s in Karen’s wheelhouse too! I like it better without the chocolate”
Becky “I’m getting a lot of fruit”
Karen “It’s dry”
Winemaker notes:
A wine of great character. Deep ruby red in color, with good berry fruit and floral notes, hints of minerals, and nice elegant spicy tones. Medium-bodied, with fine, velvety tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Wine suitable for ageing, but so very pleasant due to the soft tannins that it can also be drunk young. It pairs well with all red meat dishes and mature cheeses.
WINE #3 SCORING
Bob 7, Karen 9, Mike 6.5, Becky 7.5, Andy 8, Elizabeth 8.5, Wayne 9, Linda 8, Jess 7.5, Sean 7
note: Wayne’s score was influenced by Karen!!
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