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TENUTA DI ARECENO CHIANTI CLASSICO

Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Import Red, Italy Red, Red, Wine

In Chianti, wine has been produced for centuries. It is a land of ancient grace where you can still see the footprints of Etruscans and Romans. The landscape, dotted by medieval castles, holds monument to the passionate struggle between Siena and Florence for this beautiful land. From this wild land of mountains and forests, alive with history and passion, comes this Chianti Classico Riserva

This Chianti Classico Riserva has floral notes of violets and irises on the nose, with hints of earth and vines. The palate is dominated by dark, lush plums and ripe black cherries, with a slight hint of mushrooms, enveloped in soft, velvet tannins with a balanced tingle of acidity. The wine finishes with the classic Chianti Classico signature of dark chocolate and tobacco, with lingering hints of orange peel.

 

 

Secco Italian Bubbles

Posted on Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Import Red, Import Sparkling, Italy Red, Red, Sparkling, Wine

VARIETAL: Glera (prosecco) 60%, Pinot Nero 40%
TERRAIN, GROWING & CLIMATE: Terrain: ground hilly, clay,limestone. The Growing technique: sylvoz, spurred cordon e simple cortin. The Climate: Cold winters and hot dry and breezy summers, with good daily thermal range.
WINE-MAKING: Mechanical and manual harvest, grapes cleaning and cooling. Fermentation by controlled temperature
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 41°- 43°
TASTING NOTES: Delicious sparkling rose’ with notes of rose petals, fruits, cherry and raspberry yet dry.
PAIRINGS: Excellent with hard and soft cheeses (including soft goat), prosciutto, chocolate, raspberries, chocolate covered berries, lobster, crab, scallops, caviar, oysters (raw), clams, swordfish, smoked fish (trout, herring), sushi, sashimi,salmon tartare, steak, sausage, pizza, foie gras, nuts, olives, and paté. Excellent compliment to spicy Asian dishes

Casalone Mariposa

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Import Red, Import Sparkling, Italy Red, Red, Sparkling, Wine

Mariposa is made of Bracchetto grapes.  Its distinctive rose leaf color and wild roses scent is completed by a delicate but vivid taste of rose canina and raspberries. 
Excellent with chocolate desserts or as a refreshing apertif

Colle Maggio Montepulciano

Posted on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Import Red, Italy Red, Red, Wine

colle-maggioA Bronze Medal winner at Vinitaly in 2008, this is one of our most popular wines, year after year. Fruity, bold, brave, and delicious, it’s a wine for pizza, burgers, obviously pasta, but also for sipping over sausage and jazz saxaphone. This is one of our favorite wines to share and turn people on to. So, if you haven’t had montepulciano before, try this wine. If you are already an italo-phile, try this wine to know what a benchmark in Abruzzo is like.

Monte Maria Casanova

Posted on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 in Import Red, Import Sparkling, Italy Red, Sparkling, Wine
  • “Casanova” a mello dramatic man, noted for being great with the ladies during the Italian Renaissance. Perfect for all occasions. Sweet and fruity. Notes of strong strawberry jam and cherry apricot. Sparkling and decadent. Perfect for desserts or just a relaxing afternoon. Smooth as silk, addicting nose of fresh berries and whipped cream. Monte Maria produces this wine from love for love, that’s why this wine was named “Casanova.”

  • Best as Aperitif or Dessert. Serve with Fresh Berries, Warm Pie, Chocolates and Cocoa Desserts, Gourmet Cheeses. Monte Maria Casanova – serve your heart!

  • Best serve chilled!monte_maria_casanova_th

  • Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Rompicollo

    Posted on Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Import Red, Italy Red, Red, Wine

    rompicolloAromas of plum and berry follow through to a medium body, with soft tannins and a vanilla and chocolate aftertaste. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.

    2006 Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico

    Posted on Thursday, October 1, 2009 in Import Red, Italy Red, Red, Wine

    Deep ruby red, with light burgundy reflections. Bouquet is full and intense, with notes of small wild berries and pleasing scents of noble wood, vanilla and cocoa. The palate is dry, well borgo-scopetostructured, austere and elegant; good harmony between the tannic and acid components and those responsible for softness (alcohol and glycerine); excellent persistence on the palate.

    Castello Delle Regine

    Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Import Red, Italy Red, Red, Wine

    A young red wine from 80% Sangiovese, and 10% Syrah and 10% Merlot grapes which express the characteristic berry and spice notes that are common in central Italian red wines.  This well

     balanced, easy to drink wine is perfect for any occasion.