Red Wine

Question 1

Lambert Saumur ‘Clos Mazurique’ 2021

Answer 1

Country: France
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Style: Red
Region: Loire
Price: $18
Torrisi Pairing: Griglia, Amatriciana, Rotisserie Lamb
Taste: Berry fruit, light tannins, great freshness and acidity. Green/Black pepper notes.

Question 2

Mastroberardino Aglianico ‘Redimore’ 2015

Answer 2

Country: Italy
Grape: Aglianico
Style: Red
Region: Campania
Price: $16
Torrisi Pairing: Octopus, Chopped Liver, Cavatelli, Steak
Taste: Jammy, vanilla, blackberry, dark spice (coffee, tobacco, cinnamon).

Question 3

Domaine Rolet Arbois Rouge ‘Tradition’ 2020

Answer 3

Country: France
Grape: Pinot Noir/Poulsard/Trousseau
Style: Red (chilled)
Region: Jura
Price: $18
Torrisi Pairing: Hams, Grapefruit Cocktail, Tortellini, Duck
Taste: Redcurrant, cherries, slight mushroom earthiness

Question 4

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey ‘VV’ 2021

Answer 4

Country: France
Grape: Pinot Noir
Style: Red
Region: Burgundy
Price: $38
Torrisi Pairing: Duck, Chicken, Tortellini, Penne w/ Mushrooms
Taste: Red fruits/berries, red/purple flowers, moderate acidity with strong minerality.

Question 5

Volpaia Chianti Classico 2021

Answer 5

Country: Italy
Grape: Sangiovese
Style: Red
Region: Tuscany
Price: $19
Torrisi Pairing: Hams, Tortellini, Amatriciana, Chicken, Lamb
Taste: Red cherry, good acidity, medium tannins.

Question 6

Paolo Scavino Barolo ‘Monvigliero’ 2019

Answer 6

Country: Italy
Grape: Nebbiolo
Style: Red
Region: Piedmont
Price: $65
Torrisi Pairings: Penne, Chicken, Lamb, Steak, White Truffles
Taste: Blackcurrant, blood orange, licorice, forest floor.

Question 7

Routestock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Answer 7

Country: USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: Napa
Price: $24
Torrisi Pairing: Cavatelli, Lamb, Steak
Taste: Dark mocha, black/blue fruits, vanilla, bay leaf, chewy tannins.

Question 8

Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ 2020

Answer 8

Country: Italy
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc (85%,15%)
Style: Red
Region: Bolgheri (Tuscany)
Price: $98
Torrisi Pairing: Chicken, Duck, Steak, Lamb, Truffles
Taste: currants, cedar, violets, balanced tannins, lovely acidity.

Question 9

Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Answer 9

Country: USA
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: Napa
Price: $49
Torrisi Pairing: Chicken, Duck, Cavatelli, Amatriciana
Taste: Juicy red and black fruit, vanilla, sandalwood, Rosemary. Full bodied, velvety, balanced acid.