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Bubbly & Rossos Italianos, Cabernet & Spainish sippers: July 13-18, 2010

July 11, 2010  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

BUBBLY ITALIANOS               $13.00 FLIGHT

Le Manzane “Balbinot” Prosecco Frizzante

NV            Veneto, Italia

La Manzane is a family-run estate that has 100 acres in the DOCG area of Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene.

Montelliana “Mont Rosé” Vino Spumante Cuvée

NV            Veneto, Italia

Cantina Montelliana specializes in Veneto’s native fruits, and loves making bubbles, such as this extra dry rosé.

Montelliana  “Cornaro” Marzemino Vino Frizzante

NV            Veneto, Italia

Marzemino finished with a fizz and slightly sweet. This grape is native to Northern Italy.

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WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS                         $10.00 FLIGHT

Gallegas “Destino” Blanco

NV            Galicia, España

A productive and thick-skinned varietal, Albariño takes well to both moderate and warm climates.

Finca la Estacada “Laman” Blanco

NV            La Mancha, España

Hailing from La Mancha, which is Spain’s largest wine-growing region, comes this 100% Airén. This grape was first mentioned in 1615!

Avelino Vegas “Arco de la Vega” Verdejo Viura

2008            Castilla y León, España

A new Spanish blanco of 50% Verdejo and 50% Viura fermented in stainless for bright crispness. Described by the producer as “a wine for every moment.”

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LIFE IS A CABERNET                         $12.50 FLIGHT

Tuntunjian “Pacifico Sur” Cabernet Rosé

2007            Curico Valley, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon separated from its skins. Kept at cool temps producing zesty rosé. The grapes are entirely estate grown and carefully hand picked.

Fantelli Cabernet Sauvignon

2006            Mendoza, Argentina

This wine was produced with cool fermentation to extract the full aromas and characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape.

Lapis Luna Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

2005            Lodi, California

Lapis Luna produces distinct vintages of some of California’s favorite varietals, may we present their Cabernet Sauvignon.

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EMILIA-ROMAGNA IMMERSION                  $17.00 FLIGHT

Podere dal Nespoli “Fico Grande” Sangiovese

2008            Emilia-Romagna, Italia

100% Sangiovese aged in stainless steel to preserve the fruitiness of the varietal.

Podere dal Nespoli Sangiovese di Romagna

2007            Emilia-Romagna, Italia

From the Prugneto vineyard on the family estate, this 100% Sangiovese shows just how good Emilia-Romgna red wines can be.

Uccellina “Bursôn” Ravenna Rosso

2005            Emilia-Romagna, Italia

With the Longanesi grape, an autochthonous vine species of the Ravenna plain, the Tenuta Uccellina produces this 
particularly prized wine. This grape has grown wildly in forests in Emilia-Romagna since ancient Roman times.

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