wine descriptions- red

Question 1

• juicy, vibrant, red cherry, soft tannins, drinkeable slight spice

grape: barbera- high acidity, red fruits, low tannins

pair with: light pastas, tomato sauces

Answer 1

Trediberri Barbera d’Alba

Question 2

• leather, spices, dark berries, bold, more full body

grape: Syrah, cabernert franc, merlot, petit verdot- pepper, dark fruit, structure

pair with: hearty pasta dishes, ribeye, bolognese

Super Tuscan (blending of grapes)

Answer 2

Insoglio del Cinighale, Syrah Blend, Tuscany, IT

Question 3

• smokey, elegant tannins, red berries, balanced

grape: narello mascalese: earthy, smoky, red fruit

pair with: pork or beef with herbs and spices, tomato based pastas, mushrooms, aged cheese (parm)

Answer 3

Benanti, Etna Rosso, Sicily, IT

Question 4

• medium body, lively acidity, red fruits, subtle oak, lighter flavor

grape: sangiovese- bright acidity, cherry, minerality

pair with: any tomato sauce, filets, aged cheese (parm)

sangiovese is signature grape of chianti region

Answer 4

Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, IT

Question 5

• plum, cherry, spice like black pepper, medium to full bodied, coconip qulity (dark chocolate)

grape: tempranillo- dark fruits, leather, tobacco, dry tannins plus nice acidity

pair with: wagyu meatballs, beef or pork with spices, bolognese

Answer 5

Pingus ‘PSI’, Tempranillo, ribera del duero, ESP

Question 6

• silky, red-fruit, earthy (tea), medium bodied

grape: pinot noir- red berries, earth, spices

pair with: smoked salmon, roasted poultry, grilled meats

Answer 6

Lingua Franca ‘Avni’, pinot noir, willamette valley, OR

Question 7

• chocolate dark berry, bold, ripe fruit, structured

grape: cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, malbec, cabernet franc- black fruit, textured

pair with: beef, pork, meat based sauce or mushroom risotto, blue cheese

Answer 7

Chappallet, Mountain cuvee, napa valley, CA

Question 8

• dense, cab sauvignon, rich tannins

grape: cabernet sauvignon- blackcurrant (berry), blackberry, cedar (wood)

pair with: ribeye

Answer 8

Burgess Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Question 9

• tannic, dried berry, savory sage, aromatic dry floral

grape: nebbiolo- high acidity and tannin, red fruit, earth

pair with: ribeye

18 months in barrel, 18 months in bottle, larger berry, thinner skin

Answer 9

Mauro Molino, Barolo, Piemonte, IT