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G.D. Vajra, Langhe Rosso, 2010 - ABOUT

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Well- balanced, can pair with anything, light bodied, expressive front, Comes from the Western side of Barolo, 1800 ft above sea level, grapes tend to ripen later there than most in the region. Vajra is a notable producer of Barolos - we carry their entry level Barolo.

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La Fiera, Montepulciano 2012 - ABOUT

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From the town of Montepulciano, not the grape, grape is called is pronoto gentile, clone of grape of chianti and Sangiovese, spread by conquerers.

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Di Leonardo, Refosco 2011 – ABOUT

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Friuli region is very close to the Slovenian border. di Lenardo everything he does is single vineyard. Was the head of the national volleyball team of Italy.

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Il Frappato – bottle - quick tasting notes

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  • nose: bright, tart, cherry and strawberry
  • palate: fruity
  • acidity high
  • region SE Sicily

Family owned winery, producing over 200 years.

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Il Frappato - by the bottle - about

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Frappato is a bright, tart, cherry/ strawberry grape.

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Xyz - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose:
  • palate:
  • acidity
  • body
  • similar to
  • region
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What goes well with lamb ragu?

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Langhe Rosso, Negroamaro, Valpolicella, Gertrude, Mas Sorrer, Malbec, BTL: Foradori Teroldego

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What pairs with rabe & sausage tagliatelle?

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Langhe Rosso, Valpolicella, Gertrude, Mas Sorrer, Malbec, BTL: Foradori,

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What goes well with steak?

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Refosco, Valpolicella, Gertrude, Mas Sorrer, Malbec, BTL: Foradori (Alto Adige region)

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what goes well with L’Amitriciana or Puttanesca?

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Langhe Rosso, Negroamaro, Montepucliano

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Refosco - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose:
  • palate: ripe red cherry, lightly bitter dark cherries, light black pepper and mildly smoky finish
  • acidity: Medium
  • body: medium
  • similar to
  • region: Friuli region of Italy
    (light purple/red tranparent)
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What goes well with charcruterie?

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Refosco, Langhe Rosso, negroamaro, Gertrude, Montepucliano, Valpolicella

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Langhe Rosso: Quick tasting notes

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  • nose:
  • palate: little cherry, red current, curvaceousness, strong earthiness
    herbaceous undercurrent - tobacco, bay leaf, sage.
  • acidity: medium
  • body: medium
  • similar to: Young Nebbiolo, fruit fwd Burgundy
  • region: Piedmont
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Duca Carol Guarini - Negroamaro - “Piutri” - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose:
  • palate: cherry, blackberry, blueberry, spice - pepper, clove
  • acidity
  • body
  • similar to: Spicy Zinfandel, Australian Shiraz
  • region: Puglia (Italy)
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Corte Majoli, Valpolicella 2010 - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose: dark red fruits on the noes, a little ripe plum
  • palate: black cheerry, plum, a little raisin, clove, cinnamon, bright fruit, not jammy.
  • acidity: low+ acidity
  • body: Medium +
  • similar to: Cabernet Sauvingnon
  • region: Veneto
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Gertrude – GRAPES

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Sangiovese, cab sauvignon, Merlot

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Gertrude – quick tasting notes

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  • nose: dates and warm spices
  • palate: date, spice, black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, medium long finish
  • acidity: na
  • body
  • similar to
  • region: Tuscany
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Gertrude – GRAPES

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Sangiovese, cab sauvignon, Merlot

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Gertrude – quick tasting notes

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  • nose: dates and warm spices
  • palate: date, spice, black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco, medium long finish
  • acidity: na
  • body
  • similar to
  • region: Tuscany
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San Antonio - Montepucliano d’Abruzzo - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose: bouquet of red fruit, prunes, spices
  • palate: mild fruit, assertive spice and earth
  • acidity: little acide
  • body: medium
  • similar to: old world merlot, less spicy Australian shiraz
  • region: Abruzzo
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Negroamaro “Tenuta Piutri” - ABOUT

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family responsible for this wine has been on the land since 1040 A.D. - were granted the property for services to the Prince of Taranto during the crusades. Vineyard that produces “Piutri” is about 200 meters from the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

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BTL - Foradori - Manzoni Bianco ‘Fontanasanta’ 2012* - Quick tasting notes

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  • ripe dark fruits, blackberry, dark cherry, a little herbaceous, earthiness, well structured tannins. little bit of black pepper on finish.
  • acidity: well-balanced
  • similar to: Syrah, Old World Cab.
  • region: Trentino, Alto Adige
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BTL - Foradori - Manzoni Bianco ‘Fontanasanta’ 2012* - ABOUT

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certified organic, uses biodynamic farming practices. (good with roasted meats and tomato based dishes).

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BTL - Produttori del Barbaresco - Nebbiolo di Langhe‎ 2011 - $49 - GRAPES

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Nebbiolo is the primary grape growns in the piedmont region in NW Italy. It’s the grape in aged Barolos, the big red of Italy. Considered one of Italy’s noble varieties and is known for it’s aromatic qualities. The name comes from the Italian word “nebbia” which means “fog” in Italian - as fog blankets the Piedmont hills in fall before the harvest.

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BTL - Produttori del Barbaresco - Nebbiolo di Langhe‎ 2011 - $49 - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose: roses, cinnamon, tobacco, truffles
  • palate: dried cherry and red fruits
  • acidity:?
  • body:?
  • similar to:?
  • region: Piedmont region - Produced by a cooperative.
    This is a 100% nebbiolo wine.
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La Maialina, ‘Gertrude’ Toscano Rosso 2010 - GRAPES

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45% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvingnon

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La Maialina, ‘Gertrude’ Toscano Rosso 2010 - ABOUT

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The name Maialina (little pig) references the Cinta Senese heirloom breed that originated in the Siena area during the 1300s, and is the only Tuscan native pig to survive extinction.

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La Maialina, ‘Gertrude’ Toscano Rosso 2010 - Quick tasting notes

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  • nose: dates and warm spices (i don’t smell this at all btw)
  • palate: date and spice joined with nuances black cherry, dark chocolate, tobacco - robust and graceful, medium-long finish
  • acidity
  • body
  • similar to Super Tuscans, bolder Chianti styles
  • region: Tuscany
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Mas Sorrer, Montsant - 2010 - GRAPES

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40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 30% Merlot

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Mas Sorrer, Montsant - 2010

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  • nose: wild pungent bouquet, dried cherry, tobacco, rose, smoked meat and musky earth notes
  • palate: sweet, bitter cherrry and game, lifted by tangy acidity, good finish of smoke and cherry
  • acidity: medium (high?)
  • body: old school in character
  • similar to: Super Tuscan style, big red blends done in “international” style
  • region: Montsant, sub-region within Catalonia in NE Spain
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About the Montstant Region where Mas Sorrer is from

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steep slopes, used to be known as the Fallset subzone of Taragona. Montsant region was given its own DO to highlight their superior quality ‘01.
- soil diversity, old vines

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Pulenta - Malbec “La Flor” - 2013 - Quick Tasting

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  • Dark magenta colors
  • nose: violets, black plums
  • palate: ripe plum, blueberry, cherry and chocolate notes. finish with hint of wood smoke and caramel. medium tannins, but pretty mellow, 6 months in French oak - light vanilla and baking spice flavors.
  • acidity
  • body
  • similar to
  • region
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Maple wine that’s like Merlot

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Refosco

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Maple wine that’s like Pinot Noir

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Langhe Rosso

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Maple wine that’s like Cab. Sauvingnon

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Valpolicella

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Santa Teresa - terra sola

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Bright cherry sub for langhe Rossi

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