This was yet another example of Italy doing it right. I know it sounds lately like I’m overselling Italian wines, but damn Italy, so many great varietals.
Road To 500 Grapes
After learning about Wine Century, then reading Godforsaken Grapes, I decided I want to document my experiences with every grape I encounter and since the pandemic started in 2020, I decided to extend that search to 500. It will be quite a journey, but I'm sure the learning alone will be worth it.
#73 Parellada – 427 grapes left
First of all the color was a beautiful amber for such a young wine and the nose was of mead and somewhat ripe pears.
#72 Malagouzia – 428 grapes left
This wine was definitely a great representation of the grape. Fragant, floral, citrus aroma, complemented well with a great acidity.
#71 Touriga Franca – 429 grapes left
I haven’t had a wine with a nose that enamored me like this in a long time.
#70 Fiano – 430 grapes left
This wine behaved just like I’ve read about this DOCG. They are elegant, subtle yet crisp wines.
#69 Nero d’Avola – 431 grapes left
It’s one of those wines that even though it’s dry it can confuse people because of the presence of the fruit.
#68 Catarratto – 432 grapes left
Every time I read this grape’s name I laugh a little on account of it sounding like a spanish word for the flu (catarro).
#67 Xinomavro – 433 grapes left
It was dry, it had high acidity, it was tannic, but I dare not say it was full body .
#66 Nerello Mascalese – 434 grapes left
I’ve read people compare this grape to a burgundian pinot noir.
#65 Aligote – 435 grapes left
It was delicate, it was nuanced, almost timid but it had an elegant aroma.