In this episode of Wine Mastery, John and John dive into an Italian white wine made from a little-known grape variety that most wine drinkers will never have heard of.
With confusing grape names, overlapping synonyms, and some unexpected tasting notes, this bottle promises intrigue before the cork is even pulled.
But does curiosity translate into quality in the glass?
The wine pours a brassy yellow colour with hints of green and gold, immediately sparking discussion around its appearance.
On the nose, the wine divides opinion, revealing floral aromas, a distinct nuttiness, and unexpected notes that range from biscuity and dough-like to panettone, citrus, and even a slightly artificial lemon character.
As always, the conversation explores how difficult it can be to isolate aromas and how suggestion plays a role in tasting.
On the palate, expectations shift.
While the nuttiness carries through from the nose, both presenters agree the wine feels thin and lacking in structure.
With very little acidity and a short, flabby finish, the wine struggles to maintain interest beyond the first sip. For a £6.99 price point, comparisons are inevitably made with other budget wines that have delivered far more character and balance in past tastings.
The discussion turns to value for money, drinkability, and whether this is a wine either presenter would buy again or serve to guests.
While pleasant enough for a single glass, it’s not considered a wine to savour or seek out.
As always, personal taste is emphasised — what disappoints one palate may suit another perfectly.
Food pairings offer some redemption, with suggestions including strong farmhouse cheddar to add depth, or garlic prawns with rock salt to refresh the palate.
The episode concludes with final scores, honest reflections, and an invitation for viewers to share their own thoughts if they’ve tried the wine themselves.
00:00 – An Italian White Grape You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
A mysterious Italian white wine and a grape name that immediately causes confusion.
00:44 – Same Grape, Different Names… Already Complicated
The grape’s alternative names and why wine terminology can get needlessly technical.
01:15 – First Look: Colour in the Glass
Brassy yellow tones, hints of green, and early expectations based on appearance.
01:42 – First Sniff: Floral, Nutty, and Something Else…
Initial aromas spark debate, with florals, nuttiness, and hard-to-pin-down notes.
03:03 – Panettone, Biscuit & “Fake Lemon”? Nose Gets Interesting
Unexpected comparisons emerge as the nose develops and opinions diverge.
04:25 – Bottle Design & The £6.99 Price Point
How the bottle looks, shelf appeal, and expectations at this price level.
05:25 – First Sip: Promising… Then Falling Flat
The palate delivers nuttiness but lacks acidity, structure, and length.
06:53 – Is £6.99 a Fair Excuse? Honest Value Debate
Comparisons with cheaper wines that have delivered far more character.
08:06 – Would We Buy It Again or Serve It to Guests?
A candid discussion about repeat purchases and dinner-table confidence.
08:46 – Food Pairings: Can Cheese or Seafood Save It?
Cheddar, farmhouse styles, and garlic prawns suggested to lift the wine.
10:12 – Final Scores & Personal Palate Differences
Both presenters score the wine and explain their reasoning.
11:57 – Final Thoughts & Viewer Opinions Welcome
Why taste is personal — and an invitation for viewers to share their own views.
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1 Comment
Another fun episode. Thank you. I live in California so lean towards California wines so many options. I’ve recently discovered red Cabernet blends and like a few. I spend about $14 US. Is this a rip off when a wine is a blend? If you came to my house to dinner, would you feel dread when you saw the bottle? ☮️♥️