Jennifer Muhawi

1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Michael Cervin |Jennifer Muhawi

Tasted at the winery. Manzoni Bianco is a cross between Riesling and Pinot Gris. Organic and Biodynamic. This sees seven months in Acacia barrels.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has oranges, honey and minerals.  Slightly oily texture.  Well balanced.  Good acidity.  On the palate, there is a peach/orange flavor with loads of minerality.  Nice finish.  This is lovely on its own but will be better with food.  It will work well with sausages/bratwurst or their vegan versions as well.

1 week ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Michael Cervin |Jennifer Muhawi

Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Saorin (a local name for Tocai or Friuliano).  One percent of the wine is made with the Passito style.  The wine is fermented in steel tanks and then aged in barrels.  Pale golden in color, clear and bright.  The  nose is deep with some minerality, lemons and an interesting cantaloupe note.  Medium bodied.  Lovely oily texture.  Great acidity.  On the palate, tart apples and some lemon.  Also a bit of cumquat.  Long, fruity finish.

3 weeks ago | intowine.com | Loren Sonkin |Jennifer Muhawi

A new for varietal (Timarosso) as far as I can remember but one that will be searched for in the future.  Made in stainless tanks, it seems robust and somewhat age worthy.  It was described as a mythical cross between Riesling and Chardonnay.  The DOC Colli Tortonesi was created in 1973 and covers 30 communes in the far east of Piedmont all within the province of Alessandria.  Yellow/Gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has lemon cream, honey and slight melon.  Nice texture.  Full bodied.