Ca da Bosio, Gavi di Gavi, Terradavino 2004, 12%, €14.75, Tilenus, Envejecido en Roble, Bierzo 2003, 13.5%, €13.99
Ca da Bosio, Gavi di Gavi, Terradavino 2004, 12%, €14.75 Chilled, this is a seductive example of the steely elegance of this increasingly well known Italian dry white wine made in the village of Gavi from the Cortese grape. Hints of melon and well-balanced acidity combine to give an attractive edge and a full finish. From: Searsons, Monkstown; Cabot & Co, IFSC; Grape Escape, Lucan; Mac's Off-Licence, Limerick
Tilenus, Envejecido en Roble, Bierzo 2003, 13.5%, €13.99 Bierzo is one of the happening Spanish wine regions. There are notable reds made from the Mencía grape, a ringer for Cabernet Franc, some say. This fine example has caramel aromas, followed by soft berry intensity and a robust finish. Different and delicious. From: Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; McCabes, Foxrock and Blackrock; Bin No. 9, Rathfarnham; Celtic Whiskey Shop, Nassau Street