Andrea Morgante
WSET 3
WSET 3Styles
White wine5
Sparkling5
Countries
France3
Italy2
Germany1
England1
New Zealand1Regions
Champagne3Mosel1
California1
Niederösterreich1Lombardy1Producers
Craggy Range1
Henriot1
Tunella Colli1
Taittinger1
Dom. Wachau1
10 tasted
Sparkling wineLanson Noble Cuvee Blanc de Blancs Brut
04.07.2023
Sparkling wineNyetimber Limited Classic Cuvee
04.07.2023
Fresh and acidic, prominence of citrus apple and beautiful brioche. This is a wine that doesn’t disappoint. Impressive how fast England is growing in the ranks of the classic method
Sparkling wineTaittinger Brut Millesime 2015
23.06.2023
23.06.2023
11.06.2023
Pronounced in the nose with varietal flavors of citrus, apple, peach. In the mouth the crisp and fresh acidity of a gruner veitliner makes it perfect for a warm day. I prefer to drink it a bit chiller than usual on 6-7 degrees. I also noticed it maintained its freshness and opened up even a bit more the following day
White wineLa Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2020
11.06.2023
Medium acidity, high alcohol, full body and silky mouthfeel. A white burgundy style with warmer fruits (e.g. peach over apple) and some fresh greenish notes (I’d say herbaceous for the lack of a better word). While the latter contributes to keep the mouth fresh and balances out the alcohol, it adds a twist that doesn’t meet my taste. Finish is also medium
04.06.2023
Yet another exciting Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand (Martinborough) with a great QPR. Very fruit forward right out of the bottle, perhaps even too stone-fruity at the very beginning, warmer in the flavor profile compared to the Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. Notes of apple and an touch of herbaceous freshness emerge in a few minutes. High acidity, medium finish, medium alcohol.
Sparkling wineContadi Castaldi Brut Saten Franciacorta 2018
02.06.2023
A Franciacorta Satin is a metodo classico blanc de blanc (Chardonnay that can be blended with Pinot blanc) with slightly less pressure in the bottle (5 atm), resulting in smaller and more delicate bubbles. This Contadi Castaldi Satin has a great QPR (Contadi Castaldi was founded by Vittorio Moretti, the founder of Bellavista). Notes of apple and brioche in the nose, high acidity, balanced, medium length. A great way to come in contact with Franciacorta Satin
29.05.2023
Big fan of Sybille Kuntz Rieslings. This particular one has a flavor palette that goes beyond what one would expect from Mosel. Next to citrusy flavors and apple one can feel warmer notes. The recognizable structural acidity of typical Rieslings is elegant rather than pungent. Good finish. Personally I believe this a versatile wine that can be easy to pair
Sparkling wineHenriot Blanc de Blancs NV
28.05.2023
Fresh, acidic, with pronounced citrus, green apple and brioche