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Italianos, Californians and Malbecs in the cellar, May 11-16, 2010

May 09, 2010  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

VINI BIANCHI DEL VENETO                      $14.00 FLIGHT

Botter Soave

2008            Veneto, Italia

Soave is a dry white wine made from Garganega, which over the centuries has found an ideal habitat in Veneto, outside of Verona.

Botter Veneto Pinot Bianco

2008            Veneto, Italia

Pinot Noir is genetically unstable and will occasionally experience a point mutation in which a vine bears all black fruit except for one cane, which produced white fruit.

Corte Marzago Bianco di Custoza, Organic

2008            Veneto, Italia

Garganega, Cortese, Trebbiano Toscano, Tocai and Chardonnay woven into a light and lively sipper.

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COLORS OF THE ITALIA                   $12.50 FLIGHT

Terredavino Cortese Frizzante

2008            Piemonte, Italia

Cortese has a long history in Italian viticulture with written documentation naming the grape among the plantings in a Piedmontese vineyard as early as 1659.

Ippolito “Mabilia” Ciro’ Rosé

2005            Calabria, Italia

A bright rosé made from 100% Gaglioppo, an indigenous grape to Calabria that Ippolito has been making since it’s beginnings in 1845.

Marco Donati “Situla” Rosso Vigneti delle Dolomiti

2008            Trentino, Italia

A blend of Northern Italy’s native gems: Teroldego, Lagrein and Marzemino, with a splash of Merlot.

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SANTA BARBARA SECRETS                             $20.00 FLIGHT

Jalama “Giallo” Pinot Gris

2007            Santa Barbara County, California

This wine takes its name from the Italian word yellow, and is 100% Pinot Gris aged 22 months in French oak.


Jalama “El Capitan”

2006            Santa Barbara County, California

47% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre and 23% Cabernet Sauvignon from three of Santa Barbara County’s premiere vineyards. Aged 30 months in 50% new French oak, and six months in the bottle.

Jalama “La Presa” Syrah

2006            Santa Barbara County, California

This 100% Syrah is out to prove just how good Californian Syrah can be. Aged 33 months in 50% new, 50% neutral French oak, only 92 cases of this vintage were produced.

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MAGNIFICENT MALBEC                   $15.00 FLIGHT

Fantelli Malbec

2007 Mendoza, Argentina

Allow us to introduce you to Bodega Fantelli! Established in 1974, this winery has been producing quality wines exemplary of Mendoza ever since.

Familia Schroeder “Saurus” Patagonia Select Malbec

2006            Patagonia, Argentina

Using stainless steel for 60% of the fermentation and aging helps to preserve bright fruit in this version of Malbec.

Naiara Malbec Special Edition

2007            Mendoza, Argentina

100% single vineyard, old vine Malbec aged in French oak for 16 months. It is a family owned winery, where brothers and sisters work together to achieve the highest quality.

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