This week in the cellar 11/18 – 11/22

BUBBLY ITALIANOS                                                                            $15.00 FLIGHT

Toffoli “Colle Trevigiani” Prosecco Frizzante NV                     Veneto, Italia

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

Althe’a Prosecco di Valdobbiandene Vino Frizzante NV                     Veneto, Italia

The Drusian farm lies in the “Route of Prosecco and wines from the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene” on hills long established for their wine-making tradition, and which now are known for the production of Prosecco.

Podere Saulino Piemonte Brachetto Dolce 2006              Piemonte, Italia

From the Gavi DOCG, hails this sweet, RED, bubbly with full on pressure like Champagne, but made from the brilliant red grape, Brachetto.

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CHILLED CHILEANS                                                                              $10.50 FLIGHT

Tuntunjian “Pacífico Sur” Sauvignon Blanc 2007       Curico Valley, Chile

This estate is located just a short drive from Santiago, at the foot of the Andes mountains.

Tuntunjian “Pacifico Sur” Chardonnay 2007        Curico Valley, Chile

A bold and fruity Chardonnay aged in oak for depth and complexity.

Tuntunjian “Pacifico Sur” Cabernet Rosé 2007        Curico Valley, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon quickly separated from its skins and kept at cool temps produces a zesty Rosé.

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ALL THINGS PICCHIONI                                                                   $19.50 FLIGHT

Picchioni Buttafuoco 2001           Lombardia, Italia

Cool climate blend of Croatina, Barbera and Vespolina left on the skins for an extended period then rested in barrique.

Andrea Picchioni “Arfena” Pinot Nero 2007                     Lombardia, Italia

A lovely Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) from one of our favorite producers. The label art was designed by Andrea’s 8-year-old daughter, Asia.

Colle Picchioni “Perlaia” Rosso 2007                    Lazio, Italia

Really elegant and delicious, this is Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese in roughly equal parts.

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VINI ROSSI DA SUD ITALIA                                                          $18.50 FLIGHT

Palamà “Mavro” Salento Rosso 2006                   Puglia, Italia

“Mavro” is Greek for “black” and this blend of Malvasia Nera and Negroamaro IS quite dark.

Lento “Dragone” Lamezia Rosso 2005                Calabria, Italia

A blend of Magliocco, Nerello, and Greco Nero. Aged in French oak.

Fatascià “Rosso del Presidente” 2005                    Sicilia, Italia

Nero d’Avola pumps up the structure and aromatics plus a committed dose of spicy Cabernet Franc.