Friday,
September 08, 2006
The Super Italians:
Super Tuscans joined by Super Venetians, Wine that is !
The ANNOTICO Report
The
"Super Tuscan" phenomenon began in the 1970s when winemakers in
Tuscany transcended legalities to create superior, interesting wines that were
previously tagged, by default, with the modest "vino
da tavola"
designation.
This
modern phenomenon has spread throughout
In
this case, the author is talking about a
"Super Venetian".
Italians
Know All About Gusto!
The
Madeline Triffon
September 7, 2006
Sacchetto Rosso "Il Satiro" 2000 Veneto, $15.
Style:
Full-flavored, dry and smooth, with dark cherry fruit, clove spice and
licorice-anise hints.
"
Full-flavored and
mellow with exotic spice and black fruit, "Il Satiro"
is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Raboso
and other local grapes. Raboso is a red grape native
to the
Those of us who
enjoy Bordeaux-style wines have long discovered the delights of Super Tuscans,
wines made from nontraditional varietals or crafted outside classic
specifications. The "Super Tuscan" phenomenon began in the 1970s when
winemakers in Tuscany transcended legalities to create superior, interesting
wines that were tagged, by default, with the modest "vino
da tavola"
designation. This modern phenomenon has spread throughout
Cantine Sacchetto
was originally founded by the late Sisto Sacchetto, who set up his vine-growing and winemaking trade
in the early
Proof
is in the persistence!
Once you
So, what makes a
wine really special? What distinguishes good wine from potentially great wine?
Assessing wine is not unlike assessing people -- it
The structure of
a wine hides a handy golden flag, a reliable tag for quality that will endure
beyond "I
Many years ago,
one such British gent, an icon in the international wine community, was
observed at a tasting with his wife silently sitting to his side. After
swirling, nosing and spitting, he would turn to her and make a quiet comment,
after which she would pen a note. Turns out, she had a stopwatch and was noting
the number of seconds the finish lasted!
No, we don
Madeline Triffon is wine director for the Matt Prentice Restaurant
Group. To comment on this column, e-mail eats&drinks@det
news.com.
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