Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Bianco IGT 2013

Date of Tasting: 5 October 2014

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: Insolia and Grecanico

Alcohol: 11.5%

Origin: Sicily, Italy

Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR5

Web: http://www.duca.it/
Chubby Appreciation: 88/100
Professional Rating: n.a.

Appearance: bright yellow straw

Aroma: delicate fruity bouquet with minerality

Palate: Fruity notes of green apple and lime. Fresh, lively, refreshing, and lingering from acidity. Dry in style with medium bodied.

I had this simple Corvo Bianco 2013 along with fish dishes and they went pretty well with each other. Fruity and refreshing are the main characters. Though it pairs well with light dishes, I would presume that it should also work well as an aperitif due to its low in alcohol level and lively style. This is sure a nice table wine with good value for money. A wine to be consumed within a few years of its vintage, it is.

Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett 2011

Date of Tasting: 10 August 2013

Wine Type: White

Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling

Alcohol: 10.0%

Origin: Nahe, Germany

Appellation: Kabinett

Expect to Pay: ~ THB1,000 - 1,500 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://www.doennhoff.com/
Chubby Score: 90/100
Value for money: 7/10
Professional Rating: WA - 90/100, WS - 90/100, JR - 17/20, CT - 90/100

Appearance: lemony yellow

Aroma: floral floor, soft citrus, green fruits, and pineapple

Palate: off-dry with mild touch of sweetness of lemon scent, luscious pear and pineapple with bee-wax-like character on the palate, fine mineral and crisp acidity, medium on the body and rich finish

Delicious and delicate bottle of reputed German riesling from Nahe region. It offers explosive aromas one after one over times. 2011 for Nahe is one of the great vintages. Ones should not really miss. I personally love this bottle a lot. It can even be drunk as aperitif. However, it should match perfectly with soft tone dishes like chicken or sushi and light dessert such as eclair. Yet, Asian food like Chinese or Thai curry would do its work too. Store it up and enjoy now until the end of decade.