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Friday Night Tasting Lineup
2009 "Suavitas" Vallagarina Pinot Grigio
From Cantina Valadadige. Fruity & fine, this has a dry finish and pretty persistent mineral flavors. Drinking well, pressed softly to avoid picking up any pink from the skins. Great as an aperitif, with vegetables, or more delicate soup courses. Tasty wine out of Verona.
Our Price: 10.57
2006 Resta Martina Bianco
Verdeca, Bianco d'Alessano Blend. Nice and easy, with a mineral finish. Noticeable low acid. Saline/sea quality and rather light, with some noticeable flavor of apricot jam or candied apricots. "Martina is a white blend of 60% Verdeca and 40% Alessano White. It has an intense floral aroma reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc. Martina has fresh flavors of wildflower and banana in a soft and harmonic body. Soft acidic accents make it refreshing." Wine Enthusiast - "Here's a perky and refreshing white blend of Verdeca and Bianco d'Alessano from Puglia with clean notes of peach and nectarine backed by honey and dried grass. The wine is lean and thin in texture with a bright, crisp close."
Our Price: 12.57
2005 Mocavero Negroamaro
The farm, built in 1700 as the trappist monastery of nuns, enjoys an enviable location; it is surrounded by a hilly landscape of olive trees and is part of the historical and cultural Consortium of "One Hundred Farms" of Crispiano. One of the two principal grapes of Puglia. A beautiful wine in the glass, displaying a deep red color. Aromatic and forward flavors offer hints of violet and black fruits. Vibrant acidity with balanced tannins and berry flavors round out this Southern Italian delight. Spicy, juicy, round tannins, red fruit of strawberries, dry, youthful on the palate. Wine Enthusiast - "Gritty and raw with jammy fruit flavors, this Nergoamaro is very representative of the overripe, sweet style of Southern Italy. Aromas include hickory smoke, root beer, tobacco, leather and black pepper."
Our Price: 14.57
2008 Sterza Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso
Tart white cherry, cassis & dried cranberry aromas. Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara... A great Ripasso, towards an Amarone in terms of flavor profile. Smooth, with an elegance & lighter, more thin body. Tangy / tart berry on the finish that will work well with dairy pasta dishes.
Our Price: 23.97
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