Teroldego is a little known Italian varietal that makes its home in the north-east of Italy, specifically in Trentino-Alto Adige. It is known for producing deeply coloured wines with modest alcohol and moderate tannins for relatively early consumption.
There are two producers in Australia playing with Teroldego, Blue Poles in Margaret River and Michelini near Myrtleford in the Alpine Valley. The latter seems to pretty much nail the style. Impenetrable crimson in colour, the wine possesses a boisterous black cherry/blueberry nose, reflected on the dry, slightly bitter palate.
This isn’t a particularly complex wine, but it feels authentically Italian, and works extremely well with appropriate Italian food, in this instance a Risotto with Red Wine, Radicchio and Pancetta. I imagine it would work well with any dish suited to Valpolicella Ripasso, such as hearty braised meat dishes, or venison sausages and polenta.
Those with a will to explore and try the new should give this Teroldego a try. There is a distinctly Italian core to this wine, one that is at home with appropriate Italian cuisine.
2010 TEROLDEGO
Producer: Michelini
Variety: Teroldego
Vintage: 2010
Region: Alpine Valley, Victoria
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $18.50
Date tasted: 3 May 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Intense nose of black cherry and blueberry coulis, iodine. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, lick of gentle tannin, black cherry comes through on the palate, which is very Italian in feel. Finishes slightly bitter (in a pleasant way), with good acidity and savoury tannin.
Score: 15/20
There are two producers in Australia playing with Teroldego, Blue Poles in Margaret River and Michelini near Myrtleford in the Alpine Valley. The latter seems to pretty much nail the style. Impenetrable crimson in colour, the wine possesses a boisterous black cherry/blueberry nose, reflected on the dry, slightly bitter palate.
This isn’t a particularly complex wine, but it feels authentically Italian, and works extremely well with appropriate Italian food, in this instance a Risotto with Red Wine, Radicchio and Pancetta. I imagine it would work well with any dish suited to Valpolicella Ripasso, such as hearty braised meat dishes, or venison sausages and polenta.
Those with a will to explore and try the new should give this Teroldego a try. There is a distinctly Italian core to this wine, one that is at home with appropriate Italian cuisine.
2010 TEROLDEGOProducer: Michelini
Variety: Teroldego
Vintage: 2010
Region: Alpine Valley, Victoria
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $18.50
Date tasted: 3 May 2012
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Intense nose of black cherry and blueberry coulis, iodine. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, lick of gentle tannin, black cherry comes through on the palate, which is very Italian in feel. Finishes slightly bitter (in a pleasant way), with good acidity and savoury tannin.
Score: 15/20
2 comments:
I just planted Teroldego in my Missouri vinifera vineyard.
Amigoni Urban Winery
winery.amigoni.com
Interesting to see where some of these more obscure varietals are being planted. Best of luck with it. Look forward to seeing the results in a few years time!
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