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October 3, 2011: French Blancs, Spain, Sicily and Sangiovese

October 03, 2011  |   Posted by :   |   Wine Tasting   |   0 Comment»

LES BLANCS de FRANCE

Flight: $16

Pierre Chanier “Clos de Nouys” Vouvray Sec

2009 Loire Valley, France

Acknowledged for its quality by top professionals in the wine trade, the Clos De Nouys is a 25 acre estate within the Vouvray appellation.

Ogier “Heritages” Blanc

2010 Côtes du Rhône, France

Rich, full of fruit with a long finish, this Rhone white reflects the traditional profile of white wines from the region.

Domaine La Croix Belle “Le Champ des Lys”

2008 Vin de Pays, France

A festive wine that is an excellent accompaniment for grilled fish, scallops or white meat. Why not pair it with goat cheese?

BEWARE THE SPANISH INQUISITION

Flight: $16

Bodegas San Dionisio “Senorio de Fuentealamo” Macabeo

2010 Jumilla, Espana

Situated in the southwestern town of Fuentealamo near Albacete, where Monastrell grows best, this wine blends Macabeo with Airen.

Pedro Martinez “Romeo” Monastrell Crianza

2006 Jumilla, España

Perfectly ripened Monastrell grapes aged for 9 months in oak barrels.

Burgo Viejo Garnacha

2007 Rioja, España

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

SICILY’S NON SISSI-LIAN VINI

Flight: $18

Azienda Agricola Solidea “Ilios”

2007 Sicily, Italia

Zibbidio, aka Muscat of Alexandria was brought to Sicily by the Arabs and grown only in Sicily and Calabria.

Feudo Montoni “N” Nero D’ Avola

2010 Sicily, Italia

Made from the youngest and freshest rows of grapes, displaying all the characteristics of a young Nero!

Fatascià Syrah

2008 Sicilia, Italia

100% Syrah from the volcanic island of Sicily. A brief time in oak gives this wine a full-bodied presence with a perfect balance of dark fruit and minerality.

SPANKING WITH SANGIOVESE

Flight: $16

Valle Calda Sangiovese

IGT Le Marche, Italia

This IGT still table wine is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes from the Marche region.

Tenute Niccolai “Bellarina” Rosso di Montalcino

2006 Toscana, Italia

Hand-picked Sangiovese from the Podere Bellarina estate, a lovely vineyard just to the south of Montalcino. Aged 6 months in oak.

Azienda Agricola San Filippo “Staffato”

2005 Toscana, Italia

From the same region as  Brunello di Montalcino, this Super Tuscan is sure to please all who love classic Italian wine.


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