The Corsini estate was founded in 1995 by Loredana Addari and Nicola Argamante, a couple with a passion for the countryside and a love for great wines. Their small 10 hectares estate in Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe hills, was the perfect place for them to put their Viticulture and Oenology degrees to work. Monforte d’Alba is the southernmost commune of Barolo known for sturdy, muscular wines due to the sandstone clay found in the soils here. The Corsini wines walk a nice line between the traditionalists and modernists. Their wines are indicative of the place, but still are accessible and highly drinkable even at a young age. All the grapes are sustainably farmed. The wines are also minimally sulfured and not usually fined or filtered. This Saturday we have the treat of pouring a lineup of their wines. Come have a taste.
2014 Langhe Bianco $14
50% Arneis, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Chardonnay
This unique white blend from the Langhe immediately impresses with an engaging array of apple, pear and gooseberry aromas and a bright palate of layered fruit and crisp acidity.
2014 Dolcetto $14
Dolcetto d’Alba is a wine that is characterized by its fragrance and freshness: it has a ruby-red color with hues of violet, with a fresh, very fruity fragrance and a totally dry, rich and harmonious flavor that leaves a lingering aroma of tangy almond enhanced by the tannins.”
2014 Barbera d’Alba $16
The 2014 Corsini Babera is fantastic. It jumps from the glass with loads of ripe plum, bright acidity and rich earthy undertones that keep your palate guessing.
2011 Langhe Nebbiolo $20
The 2011 Langhe Nebbiolo is from two different vineyard sites—one is within the Barolo appellation and the other is just outside the appellation limits. This wine has red fruits, pretty florals and spicy aromatics dominate the nose while the palate is well-structured with a nice fruitiness through the middle. The palate has a light hit of blood orange in addition to minerals and a forest floor note. The wine is charming but sturdy and doesn’t not shy away from bold flavors.
2011 Barolo Bussia $40
Corsini’s Bussiavineyard covers 1.1 hectares of 30 to 50 year old vines. The wine ages for 30 months in a mix of new 1st and 2nd year barrels developing its character. It has ruby red color with garnet to orange overtones. The Bussia open with a rush of fresh aromas of candied cherries, plums, strawberries and raspberries along with darker tones of hazelnuts, licorice, with herbs, cinnamon and vanilla. The ripe, solid palate offers black cherry, tobacco and espresso alongside gripping, dry tannins that leave you wanting more.
Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2 until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5.