New Releases from Recanati (K) 

 11.03.2009 

 By: Daniel Rogov

On Thursday, 5 March, I attended a press tasting of several newly released wines of Recanati, that in the company of CEO Noam Jacoby and winemaker Gil Shatzberg. With the talented Shatzberg now fully settled in his signature is appearing more regularly on the wines and the winery continues to move in positive directions.

Recanati, Sauvignon Blanc, 2008: Light straw colored, with lively lemon, grapefruit and gooseberry fruits along with chalky minerals. Light, lively and refreshing. Very nice indeed. Drink now. NIS 48. Score 87. K (Tasted 5 Mar 2009)

Recanati, Rose, 2008: Somewhere between rose petal pink and the color of strawberry juice, a blend of 80% Barbera and 20% Merlot, those with minimal skin contact. Fresh, firm and crisply dry with appealing notes of strawberries, berries and dried cherries followed by a hint of white pepper on the finish. Sits easily on the palate and brings a smile to the face. Drink now. NIS 70. Score 88. K (Tasted 5 Mar 2009)

Recanati, Merlot, Reserve, 2006: Full-bodied, firm in texture, with its tannins integrating nicely and showing appealing blackberry, blueberry and currant fruits, those supported nicely by an appealing hint of mocha. Chewy, round and long. Drink now-2012. NIS 90. Score 90. K (Re-tasted 5 Mar 2009)

Recanati, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, 2006: Dark garnet towards royal purple, medium- to full-bodied (leaning more towards the full), with generous near-sweet tannins and on the nose and palate a generous array of blackcurrant, blackberry, spice and mocha notes. As at an earlier tasting, juicy and long. Drink now-2011. NIS 95. Score 90. K (Re-tasted 5 Mar 2009)