Don Guerino ‘Origine 1880’ Reserva Teroldego 2020

£16.99

New vintage now available! Produced from a grape indigenous to northeast Italy, this Reserva quality wine will appeal to lovers of bold, mature reds and/or those looking for something a little bit unusual for their winter drinking.

The bottle sports a sophisticated label, with the ‘1880’ referencing the year in which this winery’s founder, Don Guerino Motter, arrived in Brazil! 

Deep purple in colour, with black cherry fruit and a touch of herbs and spice on palate, we recommended pairing with lamb, pork, venison, charcuterie, strongly flavoured cheeses or grilled meats.

Read the wine critics’ assessment (2017 vintage):

‘Brazil comes to Trentino! Plum, damson and black cherry fruit with firm, sinewy tannins, crunchy acidity and good length. Fruit packed stuff.’ (88 points – Tim Atkin MW – Three Wine Men – October 2019)

‘Chewy black cherry, plum and blackberry is the name of the game. A touch of spice and earthiness. A fresh acidity and brightness of fruit keeps this full-bodied red easy drinking. Very good. I’d like BBQ ribs or steak, of course’. (Tom Surgey – Three Wine Men – October 2019)

Description

ABV: 13.5%

APPEARANCE: Exceptionally deep, inky-purple colour

AROMAS: Dense dark brambly fruit, with hints of raspberry or redcurrant

TASTE: A grape originally from NE Italy, here boasting many different flavours: ripe black cherry, licorice, traces of vanilla and even a touch of smokiness are all apparent. Tannins still show a little bite, acidity is quite high and there is a bittersweet hint of almond on the finish – but beautifully smooth overall!

FOOD PAIRING: A perfect match for roast lamb, pork or beef; game and venison, maybe also creamy, well flavoured cheeses

OVERALL: Although seldom seen outside its native Italy, this varietal became our bestselling red when first introduced around nine years ago and has been a firm favourite ever since