Italian Wine Tasting, Nugnes, A Producer From Falerno

Wine Tasting At The Enoteca Wine Club Umbertide, Umbria

Tonight I called in to see Patrick at the Enoteca Wine Club in Umbertide as he was running a tasting of wines from the producer Nugnes, a new and obviously upcoming name in southern Italian wine.

There were two whites on offer, both made from Falanghina grapes. The first white, Falerno del Massico Bianco was priced at €9.90 and made from grapes harvested in September. It had lovely apricot and flower aromas and a lively acidity in the mouth with beautiful citrus flavours.

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The second white, Vite Aminea, was made from identical grapes harvested in October. The price was higher at over €12 and the aromas and flavour were noticeably more delicate. I have to say that I preferred the first cheaper white, it was less subtle and immediately grabbed my attention.

Then I went on to try the two superb reds, both blends of 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso, the latter grape being one I had never heard of, Italian wine never ceases to amaze me with variety! It’s name, translating as “red feet”, suggests it is added to a blend for colour. The first red, Falerno del Massico Rosso, retailing at €10, was instantly likeable, lovely plum / cherry aromas and beautiful balance in the mouth with delicious ripe cherry flavours. The second red, Caleno, had been aged in oak barrels for a year and had the usual sweet spice aromas of oak and more decisive tannins in the mouth. It was a great wine, but my initial feeling was that I would buy the first red rather than spend the €20 asking price on this one.

These Nugnes wines were all very enjoyable, if you are holidaying on the Tuscany Umbria border, call in at the Enoteca Wine Club and judge for yourself.

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