At our Pig+Fig tasting last night, we tried these two new whites:
1. Coda di Volpe Prephylloxera IGP Benevento (13.5%; www.MasseriaFrattasi.It); Ribevi Wines Intl) Masseria Frattasi/Montesarchio/Italy 2022: Light gold color; attractive floral/gardenias rather R-like slight stony quite lovely nose; lightly tart fairly floral/gardenias rather R-like/perfume bit grapey slight metallic flavor; long floral bit metallic/steely finish; lots of R-like fruit; none of the Compania rustic/coarse character ; quite a pretty white at a great price. $21.00 (SFW&S)
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2. von Winning Grauer Burgunder trocken Pfalz VDP Gutswein (12.5%; Q; A.P.Nr.5 10632703 123; SkurnikWines/NY) Deidesheim/Pfalz 2022: Med.light yellow color; some tangy/metallic flinty/steely rather Mosel-like fragrant attractive nose; rather tart/tangy/metallic/steely quite Mosel-like lightly floral/gardenias perfumed flavor; long metallic/steely lightly floral fairly rich finish that mimics flavor; quite a pleasant Mosel-like white at a very fair price; quite nice for a Pinot Grigio. $29.00 (SFW&S)
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More falzspurt from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. Coda di Volpe, translating to “tail of the fox,” is an ancient white grape variety native to Campania. The name derives from the grape’s long, bushy clusters resembling a fox’s tail. Their vnyds are located on the slopes of Mt.Taberno in the Benevento province, w/ rich volcanic soils.
Grauer Burgunder grape is Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio. This wine showed quite a lot of perfume for that grape variety. Presumably a natural wine but no natty character.
Tom