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August 08-14th, 2011: Roma, Puglia, Montepulciano, Sangiovese

August 08, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

IN A STATE OF LAZIO

Flight: $14

Gotto d’Oro Frascati

NV Lazio, Italia

Meet this super food-friendly blend of Malvasia, Trebbiano and Greco. Frascati is a small town in the Alban Hills south west of Rome famous for its villas built in the ancient Roman times.

Gotto d’Oro Rosso

2006           Lazio, Italia

Just add pizza to this light friendly red of Montepulciano, Merlot and Cesanese.

D’Amico “Seiano” Rosso

2009 Lazio, Italia

Merlot and Sangiovese fermented in stainless steel. This winery is located north of Rome, close to the border of Umbria.

PULL MY PUGLIA

Flight: $12

Torrevento “il Filare” Bianco

2008 Puglia, Italia

60% Pinot Bianco and 40% Sauvignon Blanc from a winery that makes its home in a beautiful monastery built in the 1700s.

Torrevento “il Filare” Rosé

2008 Puglia, Italia

80% Bombino Nero and 20% Montepulciano from a winery that makes its home in a beautiful monastery built in the 1700s

Botter “Caleo” Primitivo

2009 Puglia, Italia

This 100% Primitivo is a deep, dark velvety red wine from the Salento.

THE COUNT OF MONTEPULCIANO

Flight: $17

Cantina Miglianico Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

2009   Abruzzo, Italia

Cantina Miglianico was established in 1961 and has been producing quality Montepulciano ever since.

Le Vigne di Faraone Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

2008 Abruzzo, Italia

A textbook Montepulciano from one of the oldest and most traditional producers in the zone.

Ciù Ciù “Esperanto” Offida Rosso Organic

2001   le Marche, Italia

A nod toward the international drinker, “Esperanto” is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

SANGIOVESE FROM ANOTHER MOTHER

Flight: $16

Robert Oatley Rosé of Sangiovese

2008 Mudgee, Australia

A rosé from a region not known for rosé’s from a grape not usually contributing to rosé.  Don’t let that fool you! This is good stuff!.

Cristobal 1492 Sangiovese

2008 Mendoza, Argentina

A bright, fruity and fresh wine typical of  Tuscan sangiovese but made in Argentina!

Poderi dal Nespoli Sangiovese di Romagna

2007 Emilia Romagna, Italia

Our most popular Sangiovese ever with the grocery bag colored label to go with it.


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