This Week’s Wine Tasting in The Cellar 10/20-10/25

PERFECT SEAFOOD WHITES                                                                 $13.00 FLIGHT

Alianca Vinho Verde 2008   Vinho Verde, Portugal

Literally means “green wine” and is ready to drink right away.  A classic from the region.

Ciù Ciù Falerio dei Colli Ascolani 2007             le Marche, Italia

Arneis, aka “Barolo Bianco.”  Translates to “little rascal.”  Roero is the newest DOCG in Piemonte.

Colle Picchioni “Donna Paola” Malvasia 2006                    Lazio, Italia

Smooth and perfumed blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero (off the skins) and Favorita.

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PUTTING OUT THE FIRE                                                                             $14.00 FLIGHT

Filippi “Vigne della Brà” Soave 2005                          Veneto, Italia

Soave is made with Garganega grapes grown around the village of Soave in the Veneto region.

Gallegas “Alectum” Albariño 2007    Rias Baixas, España

Albariño – sorta like Italian fave Tocai Friuliano – a naturally “rich” grape and all without oak.

Cipressi “Venas” Rosato 2006                      Molise, Italia

Montepulciano pulled off the skins with just a blush of color but tons of fruit, lively acidity and flavor to refresh.

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PIZZA & PASTA REDS                                                                                         $12.00 FLIGHT

Miglianico “Cerro” Terre di Chieti Sangiovese 2007                            Abruzzo, Italia

Blending local fave Montepulciano with the far-reaching Sangiovese – a perfect pizza and pasta night red.

Allegretti “Castello Svevo” Da Uve Aglianico Rosso 2004           Basilicata, Italia

This 100% Aglianico was aged in steel to preserve the fruit and remains dry with a savory mouth feel.

Trace Wines Merlot 2007           Lake County, California

The winemakers said it best: “Trace is the collaboration efforts of a computer nerd and business exec working within the same winery.”

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STEAK NIGHT REDS                                                                                         $20.00 FLIGHT

Avide “Herea” Nero d’Avola 2007                   Silicia, Italia

Situated in the heart of ancient “Mesopotamium” on the island of Sicilia, Avide produces this rich and dark 100% Nero d’Avola.

Il Falchetto “Bricco Paradiso” Barbera d’Asti Superiore 2006              Piemonte, Italia

If you like Merlot, you’ll love this big, full bodied Barbera. Yes, this wine is richer, fatter, lusher and just plain more bodaciously fun than most any Merlot.

Picchioni “Rosso d’Asia” 2005                     Lombardia, Italia

Could this be missing ingredient from your Sunday afternoon Steak Fest? A huge, rich and velvety blend of Croatina (90%) and Ughetta di Solinga (10%).