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*WINE TASTING: PONCHIONE ROERO
Belmont: Fri. Sept. 19, 4-7:30pm
Concord: Sat. Sept. 20, 2-5pm

*Introducing…Maurizio PONCHIONE from Roero, Italy!
VINTAGES Exclusive!

We’re very excited to introduce the wines from a new, young Piedmontese producer as part of our “VINTAGES EXCLUSIVES” selections: PONCHIONE from Roero. Maurizio Ponchione has worked very hard over the last few years to hone his winemaking skills and to truly express his land and the indigenous grapes from his appellation, the Roero in the Langhe. For the last several years, we’ve tasted Maurizio’s wines during visits to Italy and have witnessed great improvement in his confidence and expertise in handling the white grape Arneis and the noble Nebbiolo. We are proud to offer two of his top selections 2007 Roero Arneis “Monfrini” DOCG $17.99 and the newly-minted 2005 Roero “Monfrini” DOCG $28, 100% nebbiolo aged in oak for one year, and in bottle for at least an additional year.

Eric has had the honor of attending the invitation-only Alba Wine Exhibition in Piedmont, Italy for the past two years (the only wine merchant in New England to be invited). In the five-day tasting, a full day has been devoted to the region of the Roero, which includes wines made from Arneis, Barbera, and Nebbiolo. Ponchione’s Arneis has been one of the best we’ve tasted with a particular emphasis on minerality and balanced acidity in addition to the exceptionally complex and fine aromatic qualities of Arneis. We are confident that you’ll appreciate and enjoy this beautifully elegant, crisp but flavorful white wine.

2005 is the premier vintage of one of Piedmont’s newest DOCGs: Roero, made from nebbiolo grapes. The Roero has long been a great source for fragrant, fruity and approachable nebbiolo made by some of Barolo and Barbaresco’s most famous names: Luciano Sandrone,Bruno Giacosa, Renato Ratti, to name a few. Roero nebbiolo offers many of the same ethereal aromas and complex flavors of Barolo and Barbaresco, but with the bonus of more immediate drinkability.

We are very proud to present these authentic, hand-crafted wines made with conviction and sincerity by a dedicated and passionate artisan, Maurizio Ponchione. BRAVO!

2007 PONCHIONE Roero Arneis “Monfrini” DOCG $17.99
Crisp, fresh green melon fruit wrapped in lively acidity and elegant minerality. Beautiful!

2005 PONCHIONE Roero “Monfrini” DOCG (100% nebbiolo) $28
Beautiful, pure dark cherry fruit with rather lush, chocolatey tannins. Truly a modern-style “baby barolo!” Outstanding!

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