This not my grape at all but was really pleasantly surprised by this wine. Very different. — a year ago
Omina Romana Viognier ARS Magna 2020, Lazio, Italy
Dark golden in color with a beautiful nose.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity
Showing citrus, apples, pears, melons, honey, light tropical fruits, spices, papayas and minerals.
Tangy finish with limes and light almonds.
This is a good quality wine. Tasty and good by itself or with food. Very elegant, tangy and spicy.
Loved the nose here.
100% Viognier grapes were fermented in new French oak barrels, and then aged for 12 months.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$70. — 17 days ago
Omina Romana Chardonnay ARS Magna 2020, Lazio, Italy
Dark golden in color.
Nose of citrus, yellow apples, melons and spices.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with apples, lemons, oak, vanilla and Indian spices.
Spicy finish with nuts and more spices.
This is a very tasty Chardonnay from Lazio, Italy. Feels like a white Burgundy.
Showing nice complexity now, and feels young. Oaky and spicy. A good quality wine.
This 4 year old is easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months on the lees.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65. — 25 days ago
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.
Strong spicy nose with light cedar, tobacco, chocolates and licorice.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, coffee, light cedar, cola, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf and dried meat.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Lazio, Italy. An interesting wine that feels more like a Right Bank Bordeaux.
This 11 year old is tasty right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Rich, yet elegant.
Would be nice to revisit it again in 3 years.
A good quality wine. Good by itself or with food.
100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged in oak barrels for 20 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$100. — 23 days ago
Bol meyveli hafif ballı — 2 years ago
I discovered this wine in a restaurant called Cucina Romana ponte Milvio in Milano (which is delicious in itself).
Paired with a pasta and ragu sauce, I found this wine to be a perfect complement. It is a little heavy for my usual tastes but make no mistake, I highly recommend. — 2 years ago
"Odedi"
Omina Romana Merlot IGP 2021, Lazio, Italy
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Spicy nose with light oak and dried meats.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with wood, earth, light vegetables, herbs, light earth, tobacco leaf and light black pepper.
Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.
This 3 year Merlot is still young and already drinking nicely.
Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better with airtime, so be patient.
A good quality wine. Elegant and soft. Good by itself or with food.
100% Merlot grapes were aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40. — 10 days ago