Mike Ritchie of
Moreno's came along for our December meeting. Mike's been along before, last time it snowed, about 3” of snow during the meeting.
Fortunately it was much more clement this time. The wine was all from the South of Italy, apart from the first – a Prosecco. Prosecco is now the best selling fizz in the UK – very much on the trend...
Italy is also now the No 1 wine importer to the UK, led by Pinot Grigio and Prosecco.
So, 8 wines – As follows
Mionetto Prosecco Legatura Frizzante
Calanica Bianco 2010
Surani Fiano 2010
Kados Grillo 2009
Corvo Rosso 2009
Surani Primativo 2009
Passo delle Mule Nero d'Avolo 2008
Veccioflorio Marsala Dolce
All from Moreno Wines in London W9
Prices from 8.99 to 11.99.
The Prosecco went down well, and at £8.99 we have stocked up on some for the party. The
best of the whites (In my humble opinion) was the first one, the Calanica Bianco, as it had the best blend of flavour, nose and body for my palate. That’s also £8.99. Of the reds, my favourite was the Primitivo, which showed all the best characteristics of a primitivo, and non of the faults – many are very tough and hard going – this one wasn't.
And at the end, the Marsala! The society goes bonkers over the stickies, and this was no
exception. Marsala is one of those lighter stickies, which are becoming a lot more popular as port loses its popularity.
Several bottles have been ordered for the new year party...
