Unusual Varieties
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| Nerello Mascalese
Cantina del Coppiere |
Valdeorras Spain |
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Italy is a treasure house of local varieties and it is good to see them being exported.
Nerello Mascalese makes an enjoyable berry fruited with some lively acidity. Ideal with Italian recipes.
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Taminga
Trentham Estate |
New South Wales Australia |
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A pleasant walk in the country with lunch at a country pub led to the surprise find of a new variety -- Taminga.
It was developed by Australia's science agency CSIRO Merbein Laboratory as a result of crossing Riesling, Farana
(a Spanish variety) & Traminer.
The variety apparently is susceptible to noble rot, and this is a delicious ripe example with apricot and lime flavours and a wonderful non-cloying sweetness. One to look out for.... Winery website is www.trenthamestate.com.au
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