2017 Mustiguillo "Mestizaje" Blanco - Valencia, Spain
Grape Blend: 75% Merseguera, 20% Viognier, 5% Malvasia
Color: Light gold
Nose: This wine is very aromatic, with layers of white floral and complex citrus notes. Although the Viognier and the Malvasia only make up 25% of the wine’s blend, they contribute heavily to its powerful aromatic structure. The wine does not see any time in oak barrels, however the use of long lees contact during the wine-making process can be detected on the nose.
Mouth: The wine has a rich mouth feel, with the acidity well hidden in the mid-palate, and a slightly dry finish.
Food pairing: The wine is pretty versatile with food, and can easily pair with both late summer and early fall flavors. We suggest a rich, seafood dish, such as scallops.
Ageing: We suggest opening this wine now, however it will continue to drink just well for a few more years.
Further information on this wine can be found here: http://www.bodegamustiguillo.com/en/winery
2015 Pecchenino "Bricco Ravera" Langhe Nebbiolo - Piedmont, Italy
Color: Brick
Nose: Bright cherry fruit notes, lingering earth tones, with a touch of leather and suede.
Mouth: This wine is high in acidity, with firm tannins supporting it.
Food pairing: Again, this wine has a wide breadth of foods that it would be suitable to pair with. Several options that come to mind are: braised duck, mushroom risotto, or a nice charcuterie board.
Ageing: This wine is young and in need of some more time in bottle. While the label states that it is a Langhe Nebbiolo, the wine is actually a declassified single-vineyard Barolo, and has great aging potential. Because it lacked a year of age in the barrel, requisite to be a Barolo, its structure is a little bit softer and more like Barbaresco. This is a delicious wine that may be enjoyed today, but will only continue to improve with another 5 or 6 years in the cellar. If you just can’t wait to open it, we strongly suggest that you open the wine and decant it for several hours before serving.
Further information on this wine can be found here: http://www.pecchenino.com/en/index.php