Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV Italy
G. D. Vajra: renowned Barolo estate now with Luigi Baudana wines
A few kilometres South of La Morra, in the commune of Barolo, is the G. D. Vajra winery. Most recognised for their Bricco delle …
Oddero: solid classical Barolo from La Morra
On David Way’s recommendation and introduction, we began our visit to Piemonte at Oddero. The winery is in the small village of Santa Maria, …
180. Mastrojanni, Brunello di Montalcino, 1997
Mid-garnet colour with medium-broad rim. Definite maturity on the bottle’s colour. Medium-to-intense aroma of redcurrant jelly and something meaty, suggesting a good match for …
151. Terre del Barolo, Barbera d’Alba Le Terre Oak Aged, 2001
Good value, easy drinking Old World wine. Medium bodied, with acid rather than tannic structure. Lightly oaked aromas of red fruit (?strawberry?). Somewhat fruity …
136. Domini Villae Lanata, Gavi di Gavi La Toledana Raccolto Tardivo Novembre 2002
Another “different” white – again from Majestic – that has an interesting blend of freshness and flavour complexity. Made from the Cortese grape, although …
96. Nicolis, Testal, 2000
First drank the 1997 at Tentazione Italian restaurant on the recommendation of the owner (as being a cheap but good alternative to amarone). That …
93. Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all’Oro, 1993
Bought cheap in Japan while working at JWS (a bin-end), and one bottle drunk there. Coming very nicely into balance – with depth of …
88. Castello di Ama, Chianti Classico, 1999
A touch disappointing for the effort to get it and the price. “3 Glasses” winner and certainly not bad, but maybe needs time to …
43. Cantine Rocca Ripalta, Barolo, 1995
I thought I’d see if my Italian prejudices were wrong with a Barolo at a reasonably high price. Sadly I was right. Italian wine …