Sudacafan
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Not alwaysAnyway drinking 1 bottle of red wine in 1 day is too much,
Not alwaysAnyway drinking 1 bottle of red wine in 1 day is too much,
Which (and why)?
Mine is Malbec.
I may be closing this poll in 10 minutes.
The apparent 10-minute term was proved to be a successful marketing strategy.Thank you for the extra four years to vote. This is how all polls should be run. Not expecting people to give instant answers.
Just like what?Syrah is supposed to taste just like that.
Just like what?
I just had my first ever pure Syrah wine. I think it tastes like Malbec. Olive, tobacco, black pepper, smoky.
The previous Syrah I had was mixed with Grenache Noir and Carignan... Which somehow tasted fruitier/slightly sweeter.
Syrah is supposed to taste just like that.
The key difference is the lack of chocolate. That flavor is what makes South American Malbec such a love or hate it experience.I just found this on Google:
Yes, Syrah can taste similar to Malbec, particularly Old World Malbec. Both wines can have notes of black pepper, smoke, and olive. Syrah can also have notes of bacon fat, brambly berries, plums, and mixed mountain berries.
Syrah is more similar to Old World Malbec with its notes of olive, black pepper spice, smoke, and even bacon fat in some instances.
You should talk - in 17 pages of your thread, you seem to talk only of drinking Argentine Malbec apart from one post about liking Chilean Carmenere.People don't risk.
Incorrect, I spoke about other varieties, as well..You should talk - in 17 pages of your thread, you seem to talk only of drinking Argentine Malbec apart from one post about liking Chilean Carmenere.
Very good idea. One never knows.It's very rare to see Braille lettering on a wine label!!! I think it's a really good idea!
Stella Rosa.Which (and why)?
Mine is Malbec.
I may be closing this poll in 10 minutes.
Congratulations!I report in this thread that I ended my year-long boycott by ordering a red wine this week.
It was a Malbec at my favorite restaurant in Miami, and it was quite excellent.
Channeling my innerer Federer.Congratulations!
But... Haven't you started the alcohol prohibition at the beginning of this year?
If so, fwiw, you haven't completed one exact full year of not drinking. This was your 40-15 moment.
How hefty was the bottle?I'm having Masseria Altemura Sasseo Primitivo.
It's really delicious. On the second day I can smell the Christmas Cake aroma, cola, coffee, chocolate. Smooth finish.
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Product description
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Primitivo![]()
Made from a strict selection of grapes - exclusively of the Primitivo variety, from unique vineyards that maintain the quality of its indigenous cultivar whilst opening itself up to international taste. The name Sasseo (meaning stony) was chosen to recall the uniqueness, sunniness and strength of the terroir that has produced this wine. Good body with a soft and warm mouth-filling flavour, supported by sweet tannins. An ideal wine to accompany roasted red meat dishes or roast lamb.
Taste profile
Medium Bodied
Medium bodied red wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often medium in colour.
Dry
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all
(It's not really true. I can taste some sweetness in this wine)
Product specifications
Expert reviews
- Type: Primitivo
- Size: 750mL
- Current Vintage: 2020* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks: 8.6
- Alcohol Volume: 14.5%
- Country: Italy
- Brand Name: Masseria Altemura
- Closure: Cork
- Wine Sweetness: Dry
- Wine Body: Medium Bodied
Dan Murphy's Wine Panel
Australia's premier retail wine assessment panel
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The 2017 vintage of this Primitivo from Puglia is as thick and rich as ever, and, perhaps, even a little more under control than usual. The fruit sweetness is a little less but the flavour intensity and density remain the same.The wine impresses with roasted root vegetable, ferrous notes, rich and ripe plum, prune, black cherry and Christmas cake flavours, all held in check without being too sweet, as mentioned. It's destined to be enjoyed with roast or grilled meat with all the trimmings and delicious pan juices. There's no shortage of flavour. Enjoy.
- Vintage 2017
93 points
Quite heavy, compared to regular red wines. Does that mean a good thing?How hefty was the bottle?
It is the calling card of the Primitivo appellation but not really since the more bottle weight there is relative to the wine the less environmentally friendly shipping is.Quite heavy, compared to regular red wines. Does that mean a good thing?
OK, you gave it your best. See you next holidays.After participating at a modest level in festivities over the holidays, I cannot say that my body responded favorably. So unfortunately I will have to resume my self-imposed ban.
Heavy the bottle, or the wine?Quite heavy, compared to regular red wines. Does that mean a good thing?
And yes, I’m aware of the parallels with Fed’s career post 40-15. Highlights few and far between.OK, you gave it your best. See you next holidays.
The body always seems to respond better during the festivities than it does is after the festivities. No shame in self imposed banned.After participating at a modest level in festivities over the holidays, I cannot say that my body responded favorably. So unfortunately I will have to resume my self-imposed ban.
I asked about the bottle specifically but the wine also tends to be fairly heavy too as it is Zinfandel.Heavy the bottle, or the wine?
Are you in Italy rn?Some recent reds:
Bolero Italy
Vallpolicella Mara
Cabernet/Merlot made by me from grapes, no sulfites
CanadaAre you in Italy rn?
Where do you source the grapes for the winemaking?Canada
Oh, the Italian wine I drunk in...Prague last summer, great value: Puglia and Cabernet Franc.
I've made Puglia myself, almost as good(plus no sulfites), a couple of years ago.
Answering to the question of the heaviness of the bottle that somebody asked above, I understand that heavier (and darker) bottles are better to keep wines for more time.I asked about the bottle specifically but the wine also tends to be fairly heavy too as it is Zinfandel.
I was told by a wine professor this is not true as long as proper storage procedures are already followed.Answering to the question of the heaviness of the bottle that somebody asked above, I understand that heavier (and darker) bottles are better to keep wines for more time.
Maybe that's the safest way to go, as proper storage procedures may have not always been followed.I was told by a wine professor this is not true as long as proper storage procedures are already followed.
Of course, the wine professors also say that screw tops are the only way to be sure.I was told by a wine professor this is not true as long as proper storage procedures are already followed.
Should wine professors be rated with a ranking system like NTRP?Of course, the wine professors also say that screw tops are the only way to be sure.
Local italian stores or the nearby Montreal.Where do you source the grapes for the winemaking?
Screw capped wines are prone to leaking when stored horizontally.Of course, the wine professors also say that screw tops are the only way to be sure.
They actually did not suggest that screw tops are better than corks, aside from the convenience aspect quando stai facciendo un passaggio di vino.Of course, the wine professors also say that screw tops are the only way to be sure.
I heard it in a wine lecture by a professor who appreciates wine regardless of the lid type.They actually did not suggest that screw tops are better than corks, aside from the convenience aspect quando stai facciendo un passaggio di vino.
Can you elaborate on what he said?I heard it in a wine lecture by a professor who appreciates wine regardless of the lid type.
YouTube “opening 100 year bottle Port”LOL, never seen this one before: opening a bottle of wine by cutting the bottle neck clean, using heated metal:
Found this video, what a lucky guy, 159 years old wine, score: 100YouTube “opening 100 year bottle Port”
Still tickles my brain