WINE TASTING “Profound BAROLO”
Belmont: Friday, Feb. 27, 4:30-6:30pm
Concord: Sat. Feb. 28, 2-5pm
Presented by ERIC BROEGE, wine director
Allow us to indulge you in a taste of these profound wines that are built to last; wines for the ages.  The King of Italian Wines has never been better, and the wines from recent outstanding vintages are just beginning to unfold.

“Eric Broege of VINTAGES…one of the most influential ambassadors of great Italian wine.” — Pietro Ratti, LA STAMPA
Learn about this legendary world-class wine on Friday, February 27 in Belmont, and Saturday, Feb. 28 in West Concord. ERIC BROEGE, VINTAGES’ wine director, will pour and discuss the attributes of this powerful, complex wine and debunk the myths that surround it. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to taste the highest expression of the noble nebbiolo grape– only at VINTAGES! Continue Reading »

WINE TASTING “SAN FEREOLO: Soul of Dogliani”
Sat. February 28, 2-5pm, Belmont store

In the wild, windy hills of Dogliani (dol-yahnee) in Italy’s Piedmont region, the Dolcetto grape is king. Nicoletta Bocca is the pioneering spirit and artist behind these wines, grown amid the vineyards, meadows, and woods on her farm in the Dogliani hills. Nicoletta left her career in the city in the early 1990’s to farm her family’s vineyards in this challenging, distinctive terroir. In recent years, she led a group of Dogliani producers to obtain the DOCG designation for Dogliani Dolcetto. In recent years, Nicoletta committed to biodynamic farming for all her vineyards and wines.

2004 SAN FEREOLO LANGHE BIANCO “Raviolo” $25 VINTAGES EXCLUSIVE! The signature sunburst on the San Fereolo label promises a warm, sunny smile of contentment as we sip. Aromas of hay & wild flowers, dried apricot flavors, rich, satisfying texture. Enjoy with hearty or spicy foods, or on its own!

2004 SAN FEREOLO “AUSTRI” Langhe Barbera $27
“Austri” is an earthy, rich red made from Barbera grapes grown in Dogliani. Beautiful deep berry and plum flavors, rich and lush, a hint of minerals and wildflowers.

2004 SAN FEREOLO DOLCETTO di Dogliani Superiore $19.99 “Three Glasses” Award. The flagship red of San Fereolo, bursting with deep cherry fruit, cocoa powder tannins, and grassy herbal notes. A great example of Dogliani terroir.

2005 SAN FEREOLO DOLCETTO di Dogliani “Valdiba” Special $11.99  This entry-level dolcetto from San Fereolo is one of the few wines at this price that tastes better the next day! Great structure, cherry fruit, dusty cocoa and mineral notes. Tremendous wine value!

CURRENT WINE DOG DEALS!
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red
2007 COMMANDERIE de PEYRASSOL “La Croix Peyrassol” $14.99 Blend of Grenache and syrah with provencal herbs, minerals and a hint of sea breezes!

2004 CHAT. VALCOMBE Cote du Ventoux “Signature” $11.99 Cassis and black cherry fruit, garrigue notes, lush tannins. Excellent value!

NEW! 2006 ZERBINA Sangiovese di Romagna “Ceregio” $12.99 “Attractive red cherries, spices, tobacco and earthiness emerge from this pretty, medium-bodied Sangiovese. This is a lovely effort.” –WA

white
2005 LA COLOMBERA “Timorasso” Colli Tortonesi Reg. $19.99 Now $14.99!  Intriguing white that opens with baked apple aromas and flavors and finishes with a refreshing mineral twist!

VINTAGES’ quantity discounts start at 6 bottles!

BE MY BARBARESCO!  WINE TASTING Fri & Sat. Feb. 13 & 14

BELMONT: Fri. Feb. 13, 4-7:30 pm
CONCORD: Sat. Feb. 14, 2-5 pm

Friday the 13th? It’s your lucky day! Please join us for a “sweetheart” of a wine tasting featuring BARBARESCO, the elegant, enigmatic, age-worthy red from Piedmont, Italy. BARBARESCO is named for a small town in Piedmont that is home to a number of outstanding producers, from the highest quality cooperative in the world, Produttori del Barbaresco, to the legendary Angelo GAJA. BARBARESCO is made from 100% Nebbiolo, the same grape that is in BAROLO. Engaging both head and heart, heart and soul, this is a wine worth getting to know. Continue Reading »

WINE TASTING Sat. Feb. 7, 2-5p, Belmont store
SERGIO MOTTURA WINES, ORVIETO, Italy
Organic, indigenous, traditional wines
Presented by David Mitchell, Violette Imports.

The SERGIO MOTTURA estate, 130 hectares nestled on the border of Northern Lazio and Umbria, is dedicated to organic, natural viticulture, indigenous grapes, and traditional wines created with modern techniques and sensibility. The estate has been in the Mottura family since 1933 and they have been actively involved in conserving the natural beauty of the area.

whites
2006 SERGIO MOTTURA Orvieto “Vigna Tragugnano” $16.99  This single-vineyard Orvieto is a blend of all three allowed grape varieties: 40% Procanico, 30% Verdello, & 30% Grechetto. Nose opens with a sweet, warm fragrance of wild mustard flower and vanilla; with a little maturity, mint, sage, thyme and other aromas emerge. Mellow, complex flavors. An excellent aperitif with tomato bruschetta and young cheeses.

2007 SERGIO MOTTURA Orvieto “Poggio della Costa” $25  Made from 100% Grechetto, from its namesake clone. Aged in steel, this lively and aromatic wine is extremely versatile with a wide range of foods from pasta e fagioli, to lasagna, carbonara, ossobucco, etc.

2006 SERGIO MOTTURA “Latour Civitella” $38 “Tre Bicchieri” Award winner; VINTAGES EXCLUSIVE
Made from 100% Grechetto grapes hand-selected from the estate’s best vineyards. “Latour Civitella” is fermented and aged in oak barrels from Burgundy’s renowned Domaine Latour. What began as an experiment with barrel-aged Grechetto became a winemaking success! Fresh fruit flavors with richer texture and color; a great accompaniment with strong, savory dishes.

Red
2006 SERGIO MOTTURA Civitella Rosso; Reg. $23; Tasting special $19.99
Blend of 85% Merlot & 15% Montepulciano. Ruby red color with soft ripe fruit, lush texture, and spicy balsam notes.