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Friday, 21 August 2015

Campogrande, Orvieto Classico, Italy

Wine: Campogrande
Producer: Santa Cristina
Region: Orvieto Clasico
Country: Italy
Colour: White
Year: 2013
Grape: Procanico and Grechetto
Supplier: A                                                                                                   
Restaurant: A
Price (VND): A
A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M
Points: 76/100
Pairs well with: Pairs well with white fish, clams in garlic sauce or with lemongrass. Avoid pairing with smoked salmon
Notes:
Pale gold in colour, this wine deliver a very nice perfumed nose: white flowers, trace of lychees and citrus, and some green herbs.

On the palate brings lots of citrus and white flowers, a bid acidic but pleasant with very good length.


Pairs well with white fish, clams in garlic sauce or with lemongrass. Avoid pairing with smoked salmon

Monday, 3 August 2015

Santa Cristina Rosato Toscana, Italy

Wine: Santa Cristina Rosato Toscana
Producer: Cantine Santa Cristina
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Colour: Rose
Year: 2013
Grape: Sangiovese blend
Supplier: Wine warehouse                                                                   
Restaurant: A
Price (VND): A
A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M
Points: 78/100
Pairs well with: Pairs well with olives, prawns and seafood in general, or simply on its own as an aperitif.
Notes:
Lovely salmon and coppery colour, this Tuscany rose is very easy to drink!

The nose is fresh and crisp with hints of white flowers, strawberries and red berries.

On the palate it is fresh, light with medium length, and some notes of citrus and red fruits. Nice acidity and very easy to drink as an aperitif.


Pairs well with olives, prawns and seafood in general, or simply on its own as an aperitif.

Friday, 5 December 2014

Rosato Toscano, Italy

Wine: Rosato Toscana
Producer: Santa Cristina
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Colour: Rose
Year: 2012
Grape: A
Supplier: Wine warehouse                                                                   
Restaurant: A
Price (VND): 375.000 VNS
Points: 69/100
Pairs well with: It is very refreshing as an aperitif, but also goes well with herbs marinated olives, salads, boiled and steamed vegetables, light fish and chicken dishes.
Notes:
This wine offers a vibrant dark pink colour.

On the nose it has a sweet tone, with hints of strawberries and other red fruits.

As for the palate, it is fresh and crisp, with intense flavour of ripe strawberries.


It is very refreshing as an aperitif, but also goes well with herbs marinated olives, salads, boiled and steamed vegetables, light fish and chicken dishes.