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Sep
2022
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Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy
(May 2022) … Some of the wines below are barrel samples, and therefore are given a Good / Better / Best rating for potential in the future. Any wine that is finished and in bottle is given a star rating.
Observations and Comments …
This is a hit or miss grape/style to me - which is why I lumped them together. Some can be refreshing and lively, while others are downright boring, it’s like Pinot Grigio 2.0. Keep 'em crisp and light and you stand a chance of winning a segment of the market internationally; weigh these down with oak and other nonsense and there is nothing of interest here.
Antonelli San Marco 2021 Montefalco Grechetto DOC ... (*** ½) 
Colle Ciocco 2021 Montefalco Bianco DOC ... (*** ½)
Dionigi 2021 Montefalco Grechetto DOC Vigna del Brillo (barrel sample) ... Better
Dionigi 2019 Montefalco Grechetto DOC Colle Soragano (barrel sample) ... Good
La Veneranda 2021 Montefalco Grechetto DOC ... (*** ½)
Moretti Omero 2021 Montefalco Bianco DOC ... (*** ½+)
Scacciadiavoli 2020 Montefalco Bianco DOC ... (*** ½)
Scacciadiavoli 2021 Montefalco Grechetto DOC ... (*** ½+)
Tenuta Belllafonte 2020 Montefalco Bianco DOC ... (*** ½)
Tenuta di Saragano 2020 Montefalco Bianco DOC ... (*** ½)
Terre de la Custodia 2020 Montefalco Grechetto DOC ... (*** ½+)
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Sep
2022
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Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy
(May 2022) … The DOC of Spoleto was recognized in 2011, it joined Grechetto and Sagrantino as a historically native varieties of Umbria. In 2021 there were 37 winemakers making DOC Spoleto (up 5 from the previous year).
Observations and Comments …
Spoleto needs to stay out of a barrel, lees is ok, as it helps to give it texture; but barrel ruins its delicacy and vibrancy - this is not Chardonnay - it should be treated more like a Sauvgnon Blanc – Fumé it if you wish, but keep it on the lesser side; there are only special circumstances where oak can be used more liberally, but these are very special circumstances and require a deft hand – don’t think you always have both. Stick with the fresher versions.
Benedetti & Grigi 2020 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½)
Bocale 2021 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½+)
Colle Uncinano 2021 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½)
Le Thadee 2019 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC .+128+ (barrel sample) ... Good
Le Thadee 2020 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC .+128+ ... (*** ½+)
Le Cimate 2020 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½+)
Pardi 2020 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Spoletino ... (*** ½+)
Pardi 2021 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½)
Perticaia 2021 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½+)
Perticaia 2019 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Del Posto ... (*** ½)
Scacciadiavoli 2020 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC ... (*** ½+)
Valdangius 2020 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Campo de Pico ... (*** ½)
FOUR STARS and Above (with notes)
Antonelli San Marco 2021 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Trebium
The Italians call this style "crispy", like biting into a crisp apple soaked in lemon juice with hints of stone all around - very refreshing. (****)
Terre San Felice 2021 Spoleto Trebbiano Spoletino DOC
Pretty stony quality with river rock and lemon zest backed by good acidity and a biting/bitter finish – this beauty is for a patio on a hot day (****)
