2022 San Cisalto Trebbiano Puglia IGT

I know everybody makes those "it's just sparkling ___" jokes, but shoo, European wine law really is quite prescriptive. The IGTs are like, bottom-tier crap, and they still have to obey fairly strict location-based restrictions. Anyway, this is my very first trebbiano. (Probably also last, but I guess you never know.) About the varietal, Wiki tells us: "It gives good yields, but tends to yield undistinguished wine", and that is very real. I see myself similarly.

First taste, as is often the case, was unpleasant. Verrrrry acidic, thin, apple-y, plant-y. Not my favorite. But given a little time to b r e a t h e it gets sweeter, thicker, citrusier. Like a nice orangey apple juice. Doesn't keep super well, though. A real inverted-V wine experience. Pretty low alc (12%) and tannin/histamine, at least compared to the reds I imbibed in early summer. In the end I enjoyed it in accordance with its reputation. 

Upping my yield with some bonus content: here are all the synonyms of this grape. I bolded my favorites - Albano, Albana secco, Biancone, Blanc Auba, Blanc De Cadillac, Blancoun, Bobiano, Bonebeou, Branquinha, Brocanico, Bubbiano, Buriano, Buzzetto, Cadillac, Cadillate, Castelli, Castelli Romani, Castillone, Chator, Clairette D'Afrique, Clairette De Vence, Clairette Ronde, Engana Rapazes, Espadeiro branco, Falanchina, Greco, Gredelin, Hermitage White, Juni Blan, Malvasia Fina, Muscadet Aigre, Padeiro branco, Perugino, Procanico, Procanico Dell Isola D Elba, Procanico Portoferraio, Queue De Renard, Romani, Rossan De Nice, Rossetto, Rossola, Rossula, Roussan, Roussea, Rusciola, Saint Emilion, Saint Emilion Des Charentes, Santoro, Shiraz White, Spoletino, Talia, Trebbianello, Trebbiano, Trebbiano Della Fiamma, Trebbiano Di Cesena, Trebbiano Di Empoli, Trebbiano Di Lucca, Trebbiano Di Tortona, Trebbiano Fiorentino, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbianone, Tribbiano, Tribbiano Forte, Ugni blanc, Bouan, Beau, Thalia, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Trebbiano Gallo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo. 

Buona notte, sostenitori ₊˚⊹♡

Overall
Cost: 6/10 [7$]
Taste: 6/10

2022 San Cisalto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

This is pretty good, at least on first crack. It smells a bit like bread, and has some yeasty notes in the taste as well. Smooth but tart, with berry flavors more than woody/smokey stuff. I enjoy it, even though I'm scared my sniffles (pre-wine) mean I'm sickening! And my neighbor is hammering his entire body into his house right now. Boooo everything! Yay wine.

I did make the pairing of Creamy Tomato Rigatoni, which certainly sounds like I'd like it. And it was decent -- at least they're wet, although nothing really Amazing there, just mildly fine creamy tomato noodle. 

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 7/10

2022 San Cisalto Puglia Sangiovese

This was quite fruity, juicy, and bright! It wasn't super tart or acidic either -- almost watery!? -- which I liked. Even after a long time (5 days?) it was still drinkable, although it of course because less enjoyable each day. But my tolerance is low, especially when I'm busy!

Anyway, I made the recommended pairing of Orecchiette with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes, which was certainly fine (it's cheesy noodle after all), but I'm not sure that it was anything special. I always get nervous that sausage isn't cooked enough -- I should really pre-cut it into smaller pieces!! But it was solid and definitely filling, so I can't be too mad.

Overall
Cost: 5/10 [15$]
Taste: 6/10