Lots of Bubbles for the Holidays, Dec. 22-27

December 21, 2009  |   Posted by : andy  |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

BRING ON THE BUBBLES $14.00 FLIGHT

Toffoli “Colle Trevigiani” Prosecco Frizzante

NV Veneto, Italia

Made in the classic Charmat method.  This is the base for the Italian cocktail “Bellini.”

Terredavino Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco Dolce Spumanate

2008 Piemonte, Italia

A second fermentation creates the bubbles in this sweet, red wine made from Malvasia grapes.

Terredavino “Gattera” Brachetto d’Acqui Spumante

2008 Piemonte, Italia

A DOCG since 1996, Acqui is home to some of Italy’s best and most beloved Brachetto. This fabulous red sparkling wine is fresh and lively bubbles.

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SERIOUS BUBBLES $19.00 FLIGHT

Toffoli Prosecco di Conegliano

NV Veneto, Italia

The grapes are harvested before they are completely ripe in order to guarantee the fragrance the right balance of acidity. The bubbles were created using the Charmat method to make this extra dry wine.

Moutardier “Carte d’Or” Pinot Meunier Brut

NV           Le Brieul, France

This small, quality driven house has been a family run and strictly independent producer since 1921.

Canals Canals Cava Rosat Reserva Brut Nature

NV       Pendes, España

Monastrell, Garnatxa (both intensely flavored red varieties) given the same vinification treatment as the wine above but with the added interest of a virtual explosion of red fruit and spice flavors.

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PORTUGAL BY THE LITER $10.50 FLIGHT

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Branco “Lomba da Fazenda”

2008 Torre Vedras, Portugal

A lovely house white wine made from traditional white grapes of Fernão Pires and Boal.

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Tinto “Val da Cigana”

2008 Torre Vedras, Portugal

Translated as “Val’s Gypsy” this wine is named for the nearly 100,00 gypsies who live in Portugal.

António F. Bonifácio e Filhos Vinho de Mesa Tinto “Brioso”

2008 Torre Vedras, Portugal

Since 1963 António Francisco Bonifácio and his descendants have worked towards one goal: making delicious organically cultivated wines that the average working person can afford to drink with everyday family meals.

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SPECIAL OCASSION REDS $20.50 FLIGHT

Palamà “Mavro” Salento Rosso

2006 Puglia, Italia

From one of our favorite producers in Puglia, this is the “Mavro” is Greek for “black”: this blend of Malvasia Nera and Negroamaro is quite dark.

Tiberini Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva

2001 Toscana, Italia

Hand harvested Montepulciano blend of Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) Canaiolo & Mammolo. The Riserva is only made in truly superior vintages and is aged four years before release

Ciù Ciù “Esperanto” Offida Rosso Organic

2001 le Marche, Italia

Named for the international language, “Esperanto” is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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