Tasting Notes - Frappato Vittoria

Producer: Paterno di Vittoria

Region: Sicily, Italy
Grape Varieties: Frappato
Vintage: 2013
Overall Rating:  ★★★★☆

Pairing: This was an unfamiliar grape that was recommended by the waiter at Mozzarella & Vino.  It was a fresh, well-balanced red, with cherry flavors and some herbal/spicy notes.  It was easy to drink while waiting for our entrees and then complemented both the ravioli and the sausage that we ordered.

Sight
Color: Ruby Red


Brightness: Dull

Aroma
Intensity: Low-Moderate
Scent: Cherry

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry/
Body: Light-Medium
Acidity: Fresh
Tannin: Low
Flavors: Cherry and Herbs/Pepper

Tasting Notes - Grooner Grüner Veltliner

Name: Grooner
Producer: Weingut Meinhard Forstreiter
Region: Austria
Grape Varieties: Grüner Veltliner
Vintage: 2014
Overall Rating:  ★★★★☆






Pairing: Refreshing and crisp this paired nicely with our Catfish Ramen dish from Blue Apron.  The citrus flavors and acidity complimented the Asian spices, and the aroma of apple and hint of bell pepper gave it a nice balance.


Sight
Color: Straw Yellow


Brightness: Day Bright

Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Scent: Green Apple and Bell Pepper

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Light
Acidity: Fresh
Flavors:  Citrus and Green Apple