Thread: TN: Amarone, Greco, Burg

On Feb 27, 3:50*pm, DaleW <Dwmi...@aol.com> wrote:
> With salmon in a 3-mustard crust, brown rice, and spinach, the 2009
> Pernot Bourgogne showed well again, classic white Burg profile with
> apple and pear fruit, a light hint of hazelnut, soil. B+
>
> Some friends wanted to go to Queens for dinner, we ended up at
> Trattoria
> l'Incontro in Astoria. Betsy had burrata and proscuitto, I had grilled
> octopus. Betsy had branzino while I had tigerfish with a caper/
> tarragon lemon sauce (we also had a taste of friend's venison and
> scallops). We split a bottle of Feudi di San Gregoria Greco di Tufo (I
> believe 2008, not listed on winelist but I think I remember
> correctly). Low to middling acid, ripe fruits, almonds, not bad. B/B-
>
> We were back early, and I wanted a bit of upgrade. Opened a 2001
> Brigaldara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico*half-bottle. I'm not a
> big Amarone fan, but I like this. Light lift to nose, not as heavy as
> many Amarones, seems fresh, has deep plum, raisin, anise, and floral
> notes. Pretty fun. B/B+
>
> Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
> wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
> drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
> promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.*

The Feudi San Gregoria Greco di Tufo tends to be my go to wine when
faced with few options. Not bad but not compelling but seems to match
well with fish and seafood.