Gaia May News

Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Cuvée Alma
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, fruity, yellow plums nose, some brioche. Fresh acidoty, elegant mousse, fruity, fresh, elegant, yellow plums palate, fresh finish. 88

2008 Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Vendemmia
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, fruity, more detailed nose, slightly floral. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, fruity, somewhat leaner and more focused, fresh, long. 90

2007 Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Pas Operé
Pale lemon yellow, small bubbles. Apples, minerals, leaner and more focused nose, delicate, slight jasmin touch. Fresh acidity, elegant mousse, brioche, yellow fruits and some minerals, fresh, long. 91

2008 Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Rosé
Very pale salmon, small bubbles. Fruity, some red berries, minerals and yeast on the nose. Fresh acidity, lively mousse, fresh and elegant, slight strawberry note over apples and minerals, long. 90

2013 Ca'Rugate Soave Classico San Michele
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, yellow plums, fruity nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, sweet yellow fruits, slight bitter note far back, fruity. 87

2013 Ca'Rugate Soave Classico Monte Fiorentine
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, almost smoky, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh, delicate, elegant, good length. 88

2013 Villa Chiopris Pinot Grigio
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fruity, some almonds nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, towards a bit waxy but remains fresh. 86

2013 Livon Collio Pinot Grigio
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slight almong flowers note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh and delicate, good length. 89

2013 Livon Collio Sauvignon Blanc
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some gooseberries and asparagus nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, bit sweet note, easy drinking and fresh. 86

2013 San Michele Appiano Südtiroler Riesling Montiggl
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light orange blossom note, bergamott nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, richer, ever so slightly warm finish (13). 86

2011 San Michele Appiano Südtiroler Pinot Grigio Sct. Valentin
Pale lemon yellow. Rich nose, intense, spices, smoky. Freshish acidity, bit flat on the palate, creamy texture. 85

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Sannio
Pale lemon yellow. Some yellow fruits, slightly floral nose, subdued. Fresh acidity, fruity, leaner, rounded, refreshing. 85

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino
Pale lemon yellow. Floral, fruity, yellow apples, slight tropical note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, fresh, delicate, somewhat tighter, good length. 88

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some almond notes, minerals touch and slightly floral. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, refreshing, fairly detailed, good length. 87

2013 Planeta La Segreta Bianco
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, some yellow fruits, slight honey and bees wax note. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, fresher from kid palate, fruity. 86

2012 Planeta Eruzione 1614 Carricante
Pale golden. Fruity, rounded, rich nose. Freshish acidity, waxy and rich, honey, yellow fruits, flabby. 87

2013 Planeta Rosé
Pale yellow with slight pink touch. Apples, fruity, some citrus nose. Freshish acidity, fruity, rounded, pleasing. 84

2013 Feudi di San Gregorio Rosaura Aglianico Irpinia
Watery pink. Floral, some red berries, light nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, refreshing, good length. 86

2013 Tenuta Ulisse Unico Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
Towards pink. Red berries, slight herbal note nose. Freshish acidoty, fruity, leaner, fairly fresh. 83

2013 Burlotto Elatis Rosato
Pale pink. Light fruity nose. Touch anise and red berries. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, red berries, fairly rich. 87

2013 Fattoria Casabianca Coppaia Chianti Colli Senesi
Ruby. Cherries, slight herbal touch, fruity, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh and fairly lively, good length. 85

2012 Poliziano Rosso di Montepulciano
Ruby. Red berries, blueberries, fruity, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidoty, fruity, leaner, fresh, bit hollow, good length. 86

2011 Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Red berries, redcurrants, slight herbal note nose, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh and fruity, cherries and anise, good length. 87

2011 Fattoria Nittardi Ad Astra
Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, ripe cherries and slight herbal touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slightly raw, fresh, leaner, slightly woody note. 89

2009 Fontanabianca Barbaresco
Ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, anise, floral note, scented, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded for Nebbiolo, cherries and anise palate, long. 90

2010 Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serralunga
Bright ruby. Highly scented, jasmin, anise, roses and cherries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, even if leaner, fresh, long. 91

2012 Benanti Rosso di Verzella Etna Rosso
Ruby. Red berries, some nettles, slight cooked strawberry jam note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh fruit, leaner body, warm finish. 87

2013 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Moscato d'Asti Valamasca
Watery lemon yellow, foamy. Fresh and fruity nose, berries. Fresh and lively, delicate. 85

2013 Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Brachetto Nivasco
Pale red, foamy. Some red berries, light nose. Fresh and clean, light, delicate red berries. 85

2012 Planeta Passito di Noto
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and grapes nose, fairly tropical, cooked pineapples. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, sweet, fresh, good length. 88

2010 Stefano Accordini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Acinatico
Deep ruby. Rich, intense, very ripe nose, mint. Freshish acidity, ripe, fruity, sweet, slightly bitter. Good length, bit lean. 88

2013 Stefanos Argyros Atlantis White
Assyrtico/Aidani. Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, some orange blossoms, light mineral note. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant, rounded, fairly lively, good length. 87

2013 Gaia Estate Thalassitis Bone Dry White Wine
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, slight flinty and minerals nose, fresh, almost salty. Fresh acidity, fresh, leaner, citrus, good length. 87

2013 Gaia Estate Thalassitis Assyrtiko Wild Ferment
Pale lemon yellow. Intense minerals, flinty, smoky, some apples and citrus nose. Fresh acidity. Fruity, rounded, refreshing, smoky, ripe, long. 89

2013 Stefanos Argyros Atlantis Rosé
Pale red. Red berries, deeper notes, some smoky minerals. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe red berries, slight herbal touch far back. 85

2013 Gaia Agiorgitiko 14-18h Rosé
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh red berries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and fresh. 84

2013 OMA Rosato
Pale pink. Sweet nose of red berries, quite intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, red berries, structured, lovely mineral finish. Some cherries. 88