“Chiuse Vidalba”, Torre Mora, 2016

GENERAL INFORMATION

Estate / Producer / Brand: Torre Mora

Region: Sicily, Italy

Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC

Type: Dry red wine, non sparkling

Vintage: 2016

Date of Tasting: April 2023

Type of viticulture: organic (not certified)

Grapes used: nerello mascalese 95%, nerello cappuccio 5%

Vintage Blend: 100% grapes from 2016

Winemaking details: not communicated

Aging: 18 months under oak

Sugar level: low

Sulphites: contains sulphites

APPEARANCE

  • Colour = Ruby (with garnet hue)
  • Intensity = Deep

NOSE

  • Intensity = Medium+
  • Aromas Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + Tertiary
  • Aromas = Cherry, Rapsberry, cocoa, coffee, earthy notes, mineral notes, dried herbs

PALATE

  • Sweetness = Dry
  • Acidity =  Medium+
  • Tannins = Medium+ (silky)
  • Alcohol = Medium (13.5%)
  • Body = Full
  • Flavour Intensity = Pronounced
  • Flavour Characteristics = Primary + Secondary + Tertiary
  • Flavour details = Cherry, Rapsberry, cocoa, coffee, earthy notes, mineral notes, dried herbs
  • Other = beautiful overall balance
  • Finish = Long

GENERAL ASSESSMENT (1)

  • Overall Quality = Very Very Good
  • Bottle Aging =
    • Can be kept at around 10°C for up to 15-20 years
    • Will gain complexity from aging
  • Retail Price = 45 euros for a 75cl individual bottle (France retail price, incl. taxes)
  • Value for Money = Very good
  • Comparison with same price competition = Very good
  • Suitability for Diabetics = suitable
  • Service Temperature = around 16°C
  • Suggested Food & Wine Pairing = red meat, roasted hare, roasted pork, lamb, grilled meat, beef stew
  • Comments = This wine is close to perfection thanks to its finesse, elegance and overall balance. Tannins, acidity, aromas, all elements are precise and well balanced. This creates a very beautiful wine on the palate and a complex finish. This wine is well worth its price!
  • Final Grade = A-

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(1)GENERAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Please note that although all efforts have been made to be as objective as possible, the general assessment inherently involves a degree of subjectivity based on a personal evaluation of the wine.

  • Overall Quality scale
    • Poor < Acceptable < Good < Very Good < Outstanding
  • Bottle Aging
    • Will it beneficiate from additional aging?
  • Retail Price
    • Usually the retail price for one bottle including taxes
  • Value for Money
    • Quality offered compared to the price paid
  • Comparison with same price competition
    • where does it stand compared to average competition of the same price range
  • Suitability for Diabetics
    • Evaluation of the level of final sugar for early stages diabetics
  • Comments
    • Any additional elements worth noting
  • Final Grade Scale
    • A++ = Out of the Charts Wine (Stellar, Hors Classe, Fuori Classe)
    • A+ = Outstanding Wine
    • A = Great Wine
    • A- = Very Very Good
    • B+ = Very Good
    • B = Good
    • B- = Noteworthy
    • C+ = Acceptable
    • C = Poor
    • F = The worst grade of this scale

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