Author Archives: Sindy Leung

Fassati “Gersemi”, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2005

DOCG – Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Grape95% Sangiovese 5% Colorino & MammoloRatings & Awards91 points by GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANI91 points by GUIDA I VINI DI VERONELLI  Gold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Gold Medal – DECANTER World Wine Awards Tasting NotesColour : Deep ruby red.Nose : a rich and clean perfume with complex… Read More »

Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico DOCG 2007

DOCG – Chianti ClassicoGrape Sangiovese Rating & Awards Robert Parker 87~89 Wine Front Review 94Rated 4 stars by DECANTERTasting Notes The 2007 Chianti Classico is a soft, fragrant Chianti bursting with ripe fruit, licorice and flowers. This vinous, generous Chianti is best enjoyed on the young side. It is a wonderful effort at this level.… Read More »

Castello di Monsanto “Monrosso” Chianti DOCG 2008

DOCG – ChiantiGrape Sangiovese Rating & Awards Robert Parker 87Wine Spectator 87 WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 Tasting Notes Straightforward, with berry and mineral notes and crisp, citrusy acidity. Medium-bodied. Drink now. -by Wine Spectator The 2008 Chianti Monrosso is an entry-level wine made from estate owned vineyards in Chianti rather than Chianti Classico. The Monrosso is… Read More »

Fassati “Selciaia”, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2009

DOC – Rosso di Montepulciano Grape 95% Sangiovese 5% Colorino & Mammolo Rating & Awards Wine Spectator 8489 points by GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANIBronze Medal – International Wine ChallengeBronze Medal – International Wine & Spirit CompetitionTasting NotesColour : Very intense ruby-red, hinting of autumn orange.Nose : Rich and clean with particular depth and persistence hinting… Read More »

Campo Eliseo, Toro DO 2004

DO – ToroGrape 100% Tinta de Toro Ratings & Awards Robert Parker 94 Wine Spectator 9192 points by WINE ENTHUSIAST Tasting Notes The fruit of their partnership is the rich and smooth Campo Eilsero DO Toro, made from 100% Tinta de Toro, a variant of the classic Spanish variety Tempranillo. –by Official Website The 2004… Read More »

Campo Alegre, Toro DO 2007

DO – ToroGrape 100% Tinta de ToroRatings & Awards Robert Parker 90 Wine Spectator 8916 / 20 by DECANTERGold Medal – Concurso International de Vinos y EspirituososTasting Notes The 2007 Campo Alegre is 100% Tinta de Toro aged for 18 months in French oak. It proffers a classy bouquet of cedar, Asian spices, violets, espresso,… Read More »

Hermanos Lurton (Verdejo) Cuesta de Oro, Rueda DO 2007

DO – Rueda Grape 100% Verdeio Ratings & Awards GUIA PENIN 92 Johnradford.com 18/20 Tasting Notes Cuesta de Oro is full-bodied, persistent and aromatic – peach and apricot – offering a superb balance between power and freshness. –by Official Website *fermented in oak

Hermanos Lurton (Verdejo), Rueda DO 2009

Grape 100% Verdejo Ratings&Awards WINE ENTHUSIAST 87 Tasting Notes Beautiful pale yellow robe with glints of green. A fine nose showing notes of mineral, stone and white glowers. The Mouth is full and voluminous, but also has good acidity. –by Official Website  *unoaked, aged on fine lees for 3 month. *Francois Lurton is a wine… Read More »

Valderiz, Ribera del Duero DO 2006

DO – Ribera  del DueroGrape100% Tinto Fino / Tempranillo Ratings Robert Parker 92 Tasting Notes The 2006 Valderiz spent 20 months in 60% new, mostly French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up an alluring nose of wood smoke, pencil lead, espresso, leather, black cherry and blackberry. Complex, dense, and layered on the… Read More »

Valdehermoso Crianza, Ribera del Duero DO 2006

DO – Ribera  del DueroGrape100% Tinto Fino / TempranilloRatingsRobert Parker 90Tasting NotesThe 2006 Valdehermoso Crianza offers similar attributes but is a bit rounder and more forward. It can be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. -by Robert Parker