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Wine tasting ideas: Syrah, Chardonnay and Etna Rosso from a single order

A new wine order, but this time it was very easy: I had several tasting ideas in mind, so the selection was plain sailing.

Wine tasting ideas

My order

In the end, these are the bottles I picked:

Tasting ideas

Apart from a few bottles, the others were picked with very specific tasting ideas in mind.

Etna Rosso: east vs north

  • Etna Rosso DOC 2022 – Pietradolce
  • Etna Rosso DOC 2022 – Benanti

This tasting compares the two slopes of Etna to explore how the terroir influences the characteristics of the wine.

A journey through Syrah

I already had at home the Crozes-Hermitage Rouge “C’est le Printemps” 2022 by Dard et Ribo, which completes the cycle. So I chose the first three pieces:

  • Sicilia Syrah DOP “La Clarissa” 2023 – Rallo
  • Valli di Porto Pino IGT “Brama” 2022 – Cantina Mesa
  • Saint Joseph Rouge “Couronne de Chabot” 2019 – Yannick Alléno & Michel Chapoutier

This selection makes it possible to travel among the interpretations of the Syrah, from the Rhône to Sicily, by way of a fresh, saline Syrah from Sardinia.

Chardonnay: old world and new world

Initially I had thought of a tasting of wines from around the world, but I came across the Russian River Valley Chardonnay “Director’s Cut” 2021 – Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Being the Chardonnay my current passion, I decided to compare the old and the new world by adding the L’Étoile Chardonnay 2020 – Domaine Rolet.

What has been left out?

Conclusion

This order has let me plan several themed tastings and explore terroirs and grape varieties I love. Every bottle is an invitation to discover new flavours and winemaking stories. I can't wait to start these experiences and share them!