February 5 - Vintages
February 5 - Vintages
February 5 - Vintages
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DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011<br />
ITALY – WHITE WINE<br />
PIEDMONT<br />
DEZZANI MORELLI MOSCATO<br />
D’ASTI 2009<br />
DOCG<br />
On the most romantic day of the year, Moscato<br />
d’Asti may be the perfect wine. Beautifully sweet,<br />
gently frizzante and low in alcohol (it usually<br />
tops out at 5.5% by volume), it is just flat-out<br />
scrumptious. Wonderful on its own after a meal,<br />
or for sipping while you enjoy intimate evening<br />
conversation.<br />
187997 (S) 750 mL $15.95 1<br />
Featured in Fine Wine for your Valentine<br />
ITALY – RED WINE<br />
PIEDMONT<br />
ABBONA LA PIEVE BAROLO 2005<br />
DOCG<br />
The great Nebbiolo-based wines of Barolo rarely<br />
come at this fine a price, so this is the perfect<br />
opportunity to sample this Piedmontese classic.<br />
The 2005 vintage is just starting to hit the<br />
market, so this also offers an opportune sneakpeek<br />
at the character of the vintage. Look for<br />
aromas of plum, truffles, raspberry and cedar in<br />
this wine. The tannins should be firm, but there<br />
will be plenty of fruit here to to bring balance.<br />
213132 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 2<br />
DIEGO CONTERNO BALUMA<br />
NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2008<br />
DOC<br />
Quite simply put, Nebbiolo gives us some of the<br />
very best red wines from Italy. This example<br />
shows lovely notes of cherry, blackberry and<br />
raspberry, prunes, and a lifting violet character.<br />
Culminates in a delicious, fruit-laden finish. Enjoy<br />
this with a spicy meat dish.<br />
189829 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2<br />
42 VINTAGES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011<br />
LA GIRONDA LA GENA<br />
BARBERA D’ASTI 2006<br />
DOCG<br />
TASTING NOTE: Barbera d’Asti la Gena 2006<br />
is also extremely good ... flaunting a bouquet<br />
of violets and freshness that underlines its<br />
persistence and rounded fruit. Score: BBM<br />
(Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2009)<br />
188037 (D) 750 mL $16.95 1<br />
VENETO<br />
I CASTEI AMARONE DELLA<br />
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2006<br />
DOC<br />
(Michele Castellani)<br />
This wine is a hedonistic delight. Filled with<br />
sweet blackberry fruit and coffee aromas on the<br />
nose, which carry forward on the decadently<br />
plush palate. A superlative value in Amarone.<br />
Enjoy with a selection of fine cheeses, or dark<br />
chocolate, or even with pastries such as pain au<br />
chocolat. It will also happily reward 2-4+ years<br />
in a cellar.<br />
739979 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2<br />
MASI BROLO DI CAMPOFIORIN 2006<br />
IGT Rosso del Veronese<br />
Silver Medal winner at the Decanter World Wine<br />
Awards 2009. This gentler variation on Amarone<br />
is created using the appassimento technique.<br />
The harvested grapes are dried on mats for<br />
approximately one month, allowing the aromas<br />
and flavours to intensify. The resulting wine is<br />
filled with aromas of plum, chocolate, cherry,<br />
tobacco and new leather. Try it with richer meat<br />
dishes such as slow-cooked roast beef.<br />
976092 (D) 750 mL $24.95 2
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