A brief look at some of the more enjoyable wines from the last few weeks including few I came across on a recent trip to Kraków in Poland.
Kvaszinger. SargaMuskotaly. Tokaj. No vintage given and couldn’t see one on the label unfortunately. This was a delightfully refreshing and drinkable wine, dry with lovely peachy stone fruit, lemon and a delicate floral character.
Pendits. Willie – Baumkauff. Tokaji Furmint Krakó. 2011. Handharvested, destemmed, fermented in Hungarian oak barrels then aged for 12-18 months. Lovely aromas of orange and stone fruit. Palate has a nice texture and is dry with a nice savoury finish.
Cantina Filippi. Monteseroni. Garganega. Verona. 2013. Golden in appearance with aromas of orange, honey and stone fruits. The palate is dry with lovely balance and a stoney minerality. A long, long finish.
Stagard. Handwerk. Gruner Veltliner. Austria. 2018. Made from grapes from two certified organic vineyards in the Kremstal appellation. Lots of apple and stone fruit here, lovely balance with nice minerality and a great finish. A wine that refreshes and satisfies.
Florent Rouve. Viré-Clessé. Vieilles Vignes. 2017. Stone fruits, lemon citrus and delicate vanilla in a wine that has lovely balance and freshness. It is not overly oaked making this a very approachable chardonnay.
Korenika and Moskon. Paderno. Slovenska Istra. Slovenia. 2013. An organic/biodynamic wine, wild ferment, unfined and unfiltered. Deep in colour with aromas of orange, tropical fruit and vanilla. The palate has depth and concentration. Well balanced with a crisp finish.
Weingut Weninger. Rozsa Petsovits. Rosé. Austria. Pale red in colour. Delightful nose of fresh red fruits – strawberry and cranberry. Bright fresh acidity. Earthy and perfumed. Very drinkable.
Costers Del Sio. Petit Sios. Costers del Segre. 2017. A blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Masses of red fruits with a gentle warming spice and a delicate herby perfume. Great value for money and very drinkable.
