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Tredjevinen Petrolo (th) vs Torrione, andenvinen (tv) fra Tenuta di Petrolo

Det er prisforskellen mellem på en flaske Torrione 07 og Petrolo 07 fra samme toscanske hus da de for nylig var på tilbud. Vi har her at gøre med 2 og 3 vinen fra Petrolo hvis første vin er supertoscaneren Galatrona på 100% merlot.

Anden vinen, Torrione, er lavet på 100% sangiovese er en særdeles herlig oplevelse (se tidligere anmeldelse på bloggen). Jeg er da også personligt meget begejstret for sangiovesedruen som i min optik kan producere nogle af de mest elegante vine på kloden. Årgang 07 af Torrione har scoret 94P i Winespectator, og huset holder dermed et meget flot niveau. Så langt så godt.

Men hvordan er så tredjevinen? Indrømmet så kendte jeg slet ikke til tredjevinen ”Petrolo di Toscana IGT”, og den er produceret på den lidt finurlige blanding 70% sangiovese og 30% merlot.

Petrolo di Toscana IGT 2007

Bouquet af mørke kirsebær, rose, læder, tobaksblade, lidt farin og sherry. Først opleves smagen som rabarber-kompot og slutter tørt, som hænger lidt. 

86P, 69kr/fl ved køb af 12fl

Miraklet udeblev, og vi har her at gøre med en vin hvor prisen på 69kr/fl går hånd i hånd med oplevelsen. Derimod er oplevelsen er Torrione særdeles stor og herfra anbefales det at man ikke sparer men går efter 2 vinen (årgang 07 eller måske den nye 08). / drud

Old luxurious Bordeaux

Last thursday, we paid a visit to Claus Oxholm vin, which indeed will be printed into our memories. The event took place in Claus' shop in the afterhours with personal stories unfolded from each Chateau and a visit to his private cellar. The theme for the visit was ol' Bordeaux, and this was the program:

• Chateau Fieuzal, 1995 Pessac Leognan
• Rauzan Segla, 1998 Margaux 2 Cru Classe
• Gran Puy Lacoste, 1994 Pauliac 5 Cru Classe
• Pontet Canet, 1996, Pauliac 5 Cru Classe
• Ducru Beaucaillou, 1999 Saint Julien 2 Cru Classe

All wines carefully selected by our host Claus Oxholm, and aquired from previous jobs in the late 90'ties. The youngest wine had 11 years in the bottle, and all wines were perfectly mature. Here are a few scribled notes from a delightfull tasting:

Fieuzal. Slightly bretty with great dry aftertaste held in minutes. My favorite

Rauzan. Soft Bordeaux style, velvet egdes. More leather, coffee, black currant.

Gran Puy-Lacoste. Powerfull bouquet of leather and vanilla, intense yet tight wine

Pontet-Canet. Powerfull oppulent with clear notes of Liquirice.

Ducru Beaucaillou. Darker berries (than the previous), still complex nuances, and clear notes of menthol and mint.

/ Anders

The Portugal report #2: Redoma branco and Ma Partilha

Here are two recommendations from Portugal. First up is Niepoorts Redoma branco. Apart from Vinho verde, Portugal is not know to produce any white wine which praise the critics beyond the countrys borders. But here is a high bench mark - for what old native douro grapes (Rabigato,Codega, Donzelinho, Viosinho, Arinto) may evolve into when grown between 400-800 meters height in Duoro schist soils, and more importantly in the hands of the right wine maker.

Second, the first 100% merlot on Grape juices, Ma Partilha from Setubal. This region is known for planting the first international grape varities such as merlot and cab. sauvignon. The big producer, Bacalhoa, produces both great blends but Ma Partilha (translates into "poorly or unevenly shared") is a mono casta and 100% merlot.

Niepoort Redoma Branco 08

Bouquet of exotic fruits, peachy, nuts (hazel/almonds) and vague hints of petroleum. The taste is finely balanced and neither”fat” or sweet, but crispy. This reminds me very much of Chablis when its good from Bourgogne. Locally bought 18€, 91P+

Ma Partilha 07

Dark red berries, young leather, tobacco leaves, green coffe beans and ”moist cellar”. The wine is tight with a peppery taste, and keeps its figure, rather than being jammy. Generally mid range Portuguese wine is produced to drink right away, but here I sense potential for development in the cellar. Locally bought 13 eur, 89P