Bodega Weinert is not exactly a typical "New World" winery, even as it sits smack in the middle of the premium New World region of Lujan de Cujo in Argentina's Mendoza.
Established in 1977, the winery has had an "old world" philosophy from the outset. Looking to make wines rather restrained in style with savory aromas and a bright core of acidity, they are highly drinkable on opening them young yet have an amazing capacity to age....
Another interesting tasting last night w/ the
Very impressive 5 year old Domaine Ruet
Leonardo Mustilli of the high quality Cantine Mustilli was the 1st to bottle a monovarietal Falanghina wine... His best is "Vigna Segreta"...
Falanghina is a very ancient grape that was probably brought by the greeks in the olden days. Some say its name come from the latin "phalanga", the word to describe wooden poles the greeks used for wine training. It almost came to extinction in Campania until Leonardo Mustilli decided in 1979 to seriously consider how to make fine wines out of the grape. Since, several producers have caught on and planted the grapes in various terroir around the region producing some very interesting and rewarding whites.
Reproduced from Spirito
Few wine lovers would deny that Germany is the source of some of the best (if not the best) Rieslings in the world. Could it be possible that is also
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