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Welcome to the world of Italian wine! Use this newsletter to learn basics of Italian wine, where to buy it, and how to pair it; helping you purchase with confidence!
Sincerely,
Kallie Smith & Nathan Woodhouse |
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| Transitions!
OUR MOVE: We have completed our move to a new office and warehouse! We found a great space to maintain our import and distribution offices, and our warehouse, all at one location. All correspondence should now be directed to:
Ionia Atlantic Imports, LLC
8216 Brentwood Industrial Drive
St. Louis, MO 63144
We are confident this move to our own company-run warehouse will help us maintain a better relationship with our customers by offering more efficient inventory and vintage updates, fewer order mishaps, and faster delivery to our Missouri retail clients. Additionally, we look forward to hosting trade tasting events for both our import and distribution divisions. We have plenty of room to grow in our new space and we look forward to growing with you!
NEW WINES FOR MISSOURI DISTRIBUTION: Our distribution division, with sales throughout the state of Missouri, now offers a growing portfolio in the non-Italian sector. We have added some truly exciting wines for sales in Missouri. Do not miss out on these finds!
California
D'Tail Pinot Noir, Sonoma 2007
Dovetail Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2007
Forth "All Boys" Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley 2007
Forth "Histoire Chapter 1" Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino 2007
Forth "Histoire Chapter 2: The Lost Barrels" Sauvignon Blanc
Forth Dry Rosé, Sonoma
Forth La Rousse Vineyard Syrah
Venge "Scout's Honor" Proprietary Red, Napa 2008
Venge Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (95 WA)
France
Claude Val Blanc, Vin de Pays d'Oc
Claude Val Rouge, Vin de Pays d'Oc
Claude Val Rosé, Vin de Pays d'Oc
New Zealand
Kotare Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (91 WS) |
Retailer Spotlight Vom Fass
7316 Manchester Road
Maplewood, Missouri 63143
314.932.5262
Vom Fass, meaning 'from the cask' is a unique new store in the Maplewood neighborhood of St. Louis offering many products in bulk, straight from the cask. Sample oils, vinegars and liqueurs from casks and find many wines from Ionia Atlantic on their shelves. This is a fun store that you don't want to miss! We frequently participate in wine events at the store, including traditional tastings and a recent Prosecco/Moscato cocktail mixer for a fun twist on a wine tasting! Eric will be on hand this Thursday evening, June 17 for another great tasting in Maplewood. The Vom Fass ladies are always friendly and helpful and the casks are always flowing. Stop by today and be sure to check back frequently for tasting dates!
Ionia Atlantic sales representative, Eric Reed, with the ladies of Vom Fass | |
Uncork La Romantica & Uncork the Romance!
La Romantica is one of the most exciting brands we have ever added to our portfolio. This new line from Vinchio Vaglio Serra is the brainchild of an evening amongst friends. The Ionia Atlantic Imports crew, Emiliano Morando of Vinchio Vaglio Serra winery, and Chris Rutter of Koerner Distributor hatched the plan for La Romantica wines over a winter dinner and now they're here just in time for summer sipping!
La Romantica comes in both Moscato d'Asti white and Brachetto red. Both wines are fragrant, sweet and lightly sparkling, perfect for dessert or mixing into a summer cocktail. The wine is delicious, the bottles are beautiful and La Romantica is absolutely perfect for the summer wedding season. Whether as a gift or placed on every wedding reception table, there really isn't a more perfect wine for a wedding or anniversary event than La Romantica. These beautiful wines carry with them the romance of Italy. Noble white or passionate red, choose your romance tonight! |
Food & Wine Pairing
Pesche e Crema (Peaches & Cream)
4 Tree-ripened peaches, peeled and sliced
2 cups Moscato, choose from below
6 oz cold heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of cinnamon
As peach season nears in the Midwest, this decadent and easy dessert recipe is hard to beat. Georgia may be known for their peaches, but a farm ripened peach from Southern Illinois will beat it every time. Place the very ripe sliced peaches in a large bowl. Pour Moscato over the peaches and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, begin beating the heavy cream in a chilled bowl. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and beat until stiff peaks form. Spoon peaches with their juice into a ramekin or small bowl and top with a dollop of the freshly whipped cream. Garnish with a peach slice and/or a sprig of mint. Serve with a chilled glass of Moscato.
¡Buon Appetitio!
Recommended Moscato:
Vinchio Vaglio Serra "La Romantica", "Vigne Rare" or "Valamasca".
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Ionia Atlantic was formed from a passion for great wine and Italian lifestyle. Wonderful wines are found throughout the world, but we believe the most exciting, historic and diverse land for wine is Italy. We strive to share the fruits of this beautiful land by offering traditional, artisan wines with competitive pricing.
Sincerely,
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Kallie Smith
Ionia Atlantic Imports |
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Giugno 2010
