Oct 02 2009
WINE TASTING: New from Southern Italy Oct. 3, 3-6pm
| Oct ’09 |
| 3 |
| 3:00 pm |
WINE TASTING: Flavor & Value from Southern Italy
Sat. Oct. 3, 3-6pm Belmont
New wines are arriving at a dizzying pace! This weekend in Belmont we’ll open a few new arrivals and get the fall party season underway! Post-game, post-pumpkin picking, post-industrial, a little something to relax, revive and refresh.
2005 BISCEGLIA Aglianico “Gudarra” $25 “Three Glasses” Award 2009 (Basilicata)
Organically-grown, 100% Aglianico. “I was struck by the wines I tasted from Bisceglia this year. The Gudarra is a sumptuous, super-ripe Aglianico that boasts an expansive, creamy-textured core of jammy blueberries, spices, minerals and new French oak. Still remarkably youthful, this exuberant wine will only get better in bottle although it is pretty irresistible today. 91 pts.” –WA
2008 BISCEGLIA Aglianico del Vulture $14.99 (Basilicata)
Organically-grown, 100% Aglianico. “Layers of sweet dark fruit, spices, menthol and minerals all come to life in this engaging and delicious red. Even at this entry level, the wine has the pedigree that makes Aglianico one of Italy’s most important varieties. The wine was aged in stainless steel, which keeps things fresh and vibrant.” –WA
2008 TERREDORA di PAOLO “Coda di Volpe” $17.99 (Campania)
100% Code di Volpe grape. Rich and intense scents of ripe fruit and flowers. Fresh and soft in the mouth, rather full, with notes of citrus fruits and quince. Uniquely delicious!
2008 FONDO ANTICO Grillo “Parlante” (Sicily) $11.99 Very lively crisp white made from 100% Grillo. Perfect with fish, as an aperitif, with salty snacks — simply refreshing!
