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NOV. 21 – NOV. 27: South African Fav’s, Spanish Tinto’s, & Mambo Italiano

November 21, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

TRE COLORE

Adria Vini Italia Pinot Grigio

2010    Veneto, Italy

100% Pinot Grigio grown in the north east of Italy. This wine is crisp, delicate, and dry.

 

Terredavino “Paradis” Grignolino d’Asti Rosé 2008       Piemonte, Italy

The name Grignolino derives from the word grignole, which means “many pips” in the local Asti dialect.

 

Tenuta di Sesta “Camponovo” Toscana Rosso

2009     Tuscany, Italy

A very Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Colorino and Caniolo that is perfectly balanced and ready to be your new house red!

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EL GUAPO

 

Bodegas Bocopa “Alcanta” Cabernet Sauvignon 2008      Alicante, Espana

100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 6 months in French and American oak barrels.

 

Finca la Estacada “Viñanza” Tinto

2008    La Mancha, Espana

A fresh and fruity Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo blend aged 4 months in new American oak barrels.

 

Burgo Viejo Garnacha

 NV      Rioja, Espana

50+ year-old Garnacha fermented in stainless steel and aged 3 months in American oak barrels. This winery is collaborative effort of 6 families.

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COMPLIMENTS of ERNST GOUWS

Ernst Gouws & Co. Chenin Blanc

2009    Stellenbosch, South Africa

Flavors of nectarine, grass and fresh apple combined with a solid fruit aftertaste.

 

Ernst Gouws & Co. Shiraz

2009    Stellenbosch, South Africa

The richness and extravagance contains entertaining splashes of white pepper, spice and wild herbs, making this wine opulent and multi-dimensional.

 

Ernst Gouws & Co. Pinotage

2009    Stellenbosch, South Africa

Pinotage is a red wine grape that is South Africa’s signature variety. It was planted there in 1925 as a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut.

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DREAMY TABARRINI

Tabarrini Rosato Bocca di Rosa

2006    Umbria, Italy

Tabarrini decided to give the Sagrantino grape a new look by making a Rosè version for their fans.

 

Tabarrini Montefalco Rosso

2006    Umbria, Italy

Mostly Sangiovese, with Sagrantino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged for 12 months in French oak, and another 12 months in steel.

 

Tabarrini Sagrantino di Montefalco Colle Grimaldesco

2006    Umbria, Italy

Colle Grimaldesco is the brand that the Tabarrini Family reserve for their highest quality wines.  The difference is in the detail!

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