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ITALY – RED WINE<br />
ABRUZZO<br />
TENUTA ULISSE UNICO<br />
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2009<br />
DOC<br />
The respected wine guide Gambero Rosso<br />
awarded this wine BBM in the 2011 edition.<br />
TASTING NOTE: Inky, opaque ruby. Deep, heady<br />
aromas <strong>of</strong> smoked meat, mocha, plum, fig, and<br />
tilled earth. Medium-full bodied and dry, with nice<br />
balance between ripe, round fruit and fleshy<br />
tannins. Mouthfilling, medium-long finish. Savour<br />
this wine now with grilled lamb, or cellar for<br />
2-3 years. (VINTAGES panel, June 2011)<br />
249094 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
TERRA D’ALIGI TATONE<br />
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2007<br />
DOC<br />
Deep purple in the glass with rich notes <strong>of</strong> ripe<br />
red fruit, violets and spice. This is a wonderfully<br />
well-balanced wine that is deliciously fruity on<br />
the palate. Full bodied, with a lovely, long, spicy<br />
finish. Perfect for spaghetti or manicotti.<br />
994616 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 1<br />
CAMPANIA<br />
TERREDORA LACRYMA CHRISTI DEL<br />
VESUVIO ROSSO 2008<br />
DOC<br />
TASTING NOTE: Terredora is firing on all cylinders<br />
these days. Virtually all <strong>of</strong> the wines I have tasted<br />
recently have been superb. The 2008 Lacryma<br />
Christi is 100% Piedirosso, one <strong>of</strong> Campania’s indigenous<br />
grapes, that spends eight months in<br />
French oak. This pedigreed red makes an impression<br />
with its bold wild cherries, smoke, ash,<br />
licorice, cracked black pepper and leather, all<br />
nuances that are typical <strong>of</strong> Piedirosso. Anticipated<br />
maturity: 2010-2014. Score: 90 (Antonio Galloni,<br />
erobertparker.com, Aug. 2010)<br />
093088 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2<br />
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PIEDMONT<br />
CASETTA BAROLO 2005<br />
DOCG<br />
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet in the glass with<br />
ripe black fruit, earth, and plum notes with subtle<br />
hints <strong>of</strong> smoke and spice on the nose. The palate<br />
is dry, with moderate well-incorporated tannins, and<br />
is very nicely structured. Wonderful complexity to<br />
the red and dark fruit, with light spice adding to the<br />
overall depth. Try with grilled lamb or a mushroom<br />
risotto. (VINTAGES panel, July 2010)<br />
004523 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2<br />
PUGLIA<br />
DE FALCO SERRE DI SANT’ELIA<br />
SQUINZANO 2007<br />
DOC<br />
TASTING NOTE: Opaque ruby in the glass with<br />
aromas <strong>of</strong> dried herbs, plum, cranberry, earth,<br />
smoke and leather. The palate is dry and medium<br />
bodied with moderate tannins, notes <strong>of</strong> plum,<br />
spice and dried cherry, with a tangy mid-palate<br />
and finish. Great with braised meats, grilled steaks<br />
or aged cheeses. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2010)<br />
224659 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2<br />
GIORDANO RICARICO 2008<br />
IGT Salento<br />
TASTING NOTE: Aromas <strong>of</strong> chocolate mingle delectably<br />
with spice, and red berry tones. Full bodied,<br />
dry and very New World in style, the palate is spicy<br />
and fresh with lovely s<strong>of</strong>t raspberry character and<br />
a balanced finish. Try with a traditional tomato and<br />
meat pasta, or spice things up and try it with chili.<br />
(VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2010)<br />
230581 (D) 750 mL $18.95 2<br />
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 VINTAGES 37
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