Mr. Nelson is the managing co-director  of Rocky Mountain Vinifera, an importer of "outrageous" Italian wines. They are responsible for introducing Colorado to such luminaries as Gaja, Fontodi and Pra!

Mr. Nelson previously held wine positions at Firenze A Tavola (Parisi), Adega and Primitivo. He brings a wealth of knowledge on Italian wine.

Pay attention to this line up, if your wine tastes run to the eclectic you won't want to miss this tasting!

2003 Fattoria Paradiso "Lepri" Reserva   

$36 (not avail elsewhere)

Sangiovese from Emilia Romagna aged 2yrs in cask, 6 mo in barrique. The 1st riserva Sangiovese created (1960)

2004 Fattoria Paradiso "Bella Blu"   

$20 ($40. internet pricing)

A blend of Sangiovese/syrah. Fattoria Paradiso is considered the  

"cultural salon" of Romagna

2005 Sapaio  "Volpolo" Bolgheri   

$59 (not avail elsewhere)

Bolgheri borders the sea and Tuscany, Bordeaux varietals dominate, but not this blend Sangiovese/Syrah/Petit verdot

2007 Sardus Pater "Is Solus" Pre-phylloxera Carignano  

$20 ($40. internet pricing) 

Situated on the isle of Sant Antioco near Sardinia. Old vines, up to 150yrs.

NOTE: vintages are not typos!    

Come taste these 4 wines with us! 

Saturday Oct 20  

3-5pm