TN: 2011 Monastero Suore Cistercensi "Coenobium" Lazio Bianco

[Brad_B_a_l_l_i_n_g_e_r]

2011 Monastero Suore Cistercensi “Coenobium” Lazio Bianco. 15 days of skin cintact account for the dark yellow color to this blend of berdicchio, trebbiano, and malvasia. I find these wines don’t show well when served too cold, and I made sure to not chill this one too much. Enjoyed it as a BYO at a neighborhood joint where the staff are quite friendly and interested in wine. Shared some with three of them (not three glasses–they all used the same stem). Hard-to-mistake nose of quince and pear, with clover honey, hazelnut, and spice adding complexity. Full, rounded mouthfeel. Good level of minerality with flavors of pear, pear skin, and a little nuttiness. Good match with potato gnocchi served with heirloom tomatoes, roasted corn, and brown butter. One of the staff said it drinks like a red wine.

I know people have mixed opinions on these so-called orange wines. Some don’t like them at all. other find them little more than interesting. But I think they really show their stuff servd at the proper temperature and paired with the right kinds of dishes.

[jcoley3]

I love this wine, but I feel like it’s made with a much lighter touch than some orange wines.

[Roberto_Rogness]

That’s because Bea makes it for the sisters…

[TomHill]

@Brad B a l l i n g e r

2011 Monastero Suore Cistercensi “Coenobium” Lazio Bianco. 15 days of skin cintact account for the dark yellow color to this blend of berdicchio, trebbiano, and malvasia. I find these wines don’t show well when served too cold, and I made sure to not chill this one too much. Enjoyed it as a BYO at a neighborhood joint where the staff are quite friendly and interested in wine. Shared some with three of them (not three glasses–they all used the same stem). Hard-to-mistake nose of quince and pear, with clover honey, hazelnut, and spice adding complexity. Full, rounded mouthfeel. Good level of minerality with flavors of pear, pear skin, and a little nuttiness. Good match with potato gnocchi served with heirloom tomatoes, roasted corn, and brown butter. One of the staff said it drinks like a red wine.

I know people have mixed opinions on these so-called orange wines. Some don’t like them at all. other find them little more than interesting. But I think they really show their stuff servd at the proper temperature and paired with the right kinds of dishes.

Bingo, Brad. Because of the phenolic load, these wines can be painfully tannic when served too cold. I usually serve them at
cool red wine temps.

I try a lot of these skin-contact whites and orange wines. Depending upon the degree/length of skin contact; they can oftentimes
offer up little pleasure in a tasting mode. They really need food to go with them.
Tom

[Martin_Steinley]

@TomHill

@Brad B a l l i n g e r

2011 Monastero Suore Cistercensi “Coenobium” Lazio Bianco. 15 days of skin cintact account for the dark yellow color to this blend of berdicchio, trebbiano, and malvasia. I find these wines don’t show well when served too cold, and I made sure to not chill this one too much. Enjoyed it as a BYO at a neighborhood joint where the staff are quite friendly and interested in wine. Shared some with three of them (not three glasses–they all used the same stem). Hard-to-mistake nose of quince and pear, with clover honey, hazelnut, and spice adding complexity. Full, rounded mouthfeel. Good level of minerality with flavors of pear, pear skin, and a little nuttiness. Good match with potato gnocchi served with heirloom tomatoes, roasted corn, and brown butter. One of the staff said it drinks like a red wine.

I know people have mixed opinions on these so-called orange wines. Some don’t like them at all. other find them little more than interesting. But I think they really show their stuff servd at the proper temperature and paired with the right kinds of dishes.

Bingo, Brad. Because of the phenolic load, these wines can be painfully tannic when served too cold. I usually serve them at
cool red wine temps.

I try a lot of these skin-contact whites and orange wines. Depending upon the degree/length of skin contact; they can oftentimes
offer up little pleasure in a tasting mode. They really need food to go with them.
Tom

Agreed. Brad did everything right to enjoy this wine to the fullest, including the food pairing, which seems about perfect.