Tasting - Rinaldi Pink

  

Basic Information

Name: Rinaldi Pink

Varietal: Moscato, Brachetto

Region: Piedmont

Country: Italy

Year: not listed

Price: $17.99

Review

"This wine, with light rose color, strikes for its scent of spices and fruits. Its acid freshness suits its sweetness and offers a well balanced wine." Winemaker Notes, found at (https://www.wine.com/product/rinaldi-pink-moscato/207335)

Wine Folly

Aromas: candied, floral

Flavors: strawberry, honeydew melon, rose petal, citrus zest, rhubarb

Varietal: Moscato is half-sparkling, lightly sweet. Brachetto is semi-sparkling and sweet, and known for candied and floral aromatics.

Retrieved from (https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/the-magic-of-moscato-dasti/ and https://winefolly.com/grapes/brachetto/)

My Review

The aroma is floral and sweet, with fruity notes and a very slight citrusy aroma. The flavors are still fruity, specifically strawberry, that blend with the floral aroma very nicely to create a well-rounded sweet wine. This wine is delicious and I will definitely be buying this again to pair with a charcuterie board!

I did not taste this wine with food, but next time I will.

Tasting - Rinaldi Moscato D'Asti

 

Basic Information

Name: Rinaldi Moscato d'Asti

Varietal: Moscato, d'Asti

Region: Piedmont

Country: Italy

Year: 2021

Price: $21.99

Review

"Straw-yellow color. The bouquet is delicate and intense with aromas of apple, peach and sage spice. The palate is sweet and smooth with lingering aromatic persistence. A refreshing and pleasant wine, perfect for brunch, picnics or poolside." Winemaker Notes, found at (https://www.wine.com/product/rinaldi-moscato-dasti-2021/1102824)

Wine Folly

Aromas: peaches, fresh grapes, orange blossoms, and Meyer lemon

Flavors: Meyer lemon, mandarin orange, pear, orange blossom, and honeysuckle

Varietal: half-sparkling, lightly sweet

Retrieved from (https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/the-magic-of-moscato-dasti/)

My Review

This is one of my favorite wines. The aroma is fresh and sweet, with peach and light citrus notes. The flavors are still peachy and citrusy but have a slightly zesty aftertaste that lingers and develops nicely. There are also floral notes that blend nicely with the fruity tastes. Wonderful combination of flavors!

I did not taste this wine with food.

Wine Blog Welcome!

 

Hello! My name is Alexandra, and joining me in the above image is my dog Bentley! I am so excited for my Wine Geography course, as I am curious to learn more about wine in terms of origins, flavor profiles, preparation methods, and more! My interest in wine is partially a result of my interest in coffee as a barista. Learning about and participating in coffee tastings inspired me to try my first Wine Flight with friends at Wine Lab in Blacksburg, VA, roughly a year ago. From this first tasting, we found a wine that we enjoy during dinner gatherings and pairing with charcuterie boards! This wine is the Rinaldi Moscato D'Asti! 

Aside from this one particular wine and occasional Wine Flights at Wine Lab, I am not well-versed in terms of wine.  I have tried a few other wines, and from my experience, I prefer white wines and sweeter wines, which is interesting considering I do not usually gravitate toward sweet flavors. I enjoy wines that balance the sweetness with tartness, and are not too dry. Overly-dry wines are not enjoyable to me. I also enjoy wines with notes of light and fruity flavors!

I would like to expand my horizons and learn more about the depth and versatility of wines, blends, and wine regions. I am hoping that this course will help me learn about the different wine variations and teach me more about pairings, as well as giving me the tools to better analyze the characteristics of wine during tastings!