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Italy's Intriguing Indigenous Grape Varieties
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Italy's Intriguing Indigenous Grape Varieties
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Tuesday April 19, 2005
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Speaker: Ron Kapon Co Director: Tastersguild/NY
Jonathan Levine, President: Wine Media Guild
In a world overrun by international grapes, Italy remains a distinct hold-out; a land blessed with a wealth of native grape varieties uniquely its own., think of the highly individual and seductively named Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Nero d'Avola, Negroamaro, Aglianico, Fiano and Verdicchio, to name just a few of the indigenous grapes for which Italy is justifiably renowned. We tasted 14 different wines from these distinctly unique Italian grapes. The favorite white was Feudi San Gregorio Falenghina di Sannio 2004. The favorite red wine was Bottega Vinaia Lagrein 2002.
Aperitif: Aneri Prosecco NV
100% Prosecco. Pale straw color, aroma of acacia blossoms and hint of almonds, dry, well balanced with delicate and long effervescence. Many different opinions on the wine, split between liked or disliked. $20.00
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| Flight I: White |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Sella & Mosca "La Cala" Vermentino 2003
100% Vermentino. Pale straw color, light and clean citrus and green apple aromas, elegant and supple, fullness and acidity. Excellent with shellfish. |
6 |
$14.00 |
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MandraRossa Fiano 2004
100% Fiano. Pale yellow color, Ripe tropical fruits and citric aromas, medium body and dry with elegant balance The finish is long and crisp. |
10 |
$9.00 |
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Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico 2003
100% Verdicchio. Pale color. Delicate peach, green apples aroma. Little fruit on palate. Bland. Very short finish. |
2 |
$11.00 |
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Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina Di Sannio 2004
100% Falanghina. Pale gold color with green nuances. Floral nose. Apple, banana and pineapple aromas, Medium body with aftertaste of citrus and minerals. The favorite of this flight.
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$18.00 |
| Flight II: Red |
Votes |
Full Retail Price $ |
Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2003
100% Montepulciano, lush ruby purple color, fruit aromas, Dry, well balanced with concentrated berry flavors. Soft finish. Good value. |
4 |
$5.99 |
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Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino 2002
100% Sangiovese Grosso. Deep ruby red with purple color, intense ripe fruit and spice aromas. Full bodied, fruit forward, supple tannins. Long finish. |
10 |
$19.50 |
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Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico 2002
90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Merlot, bright red ruby color, mature fruit aromas, rich and well balanced with ripe dark cherry, tobacco, and dried fruit flavors. Rustic. |
14 |
$16.00 |
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Candido Salice Salentino Riserva 2000
85% Negoamaro, 15% Malvasa Nera, Soft garnet red color, leather and dried fruit aromas, port like, rich, full bodied. |
5 |
$10.00 |
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Bottega Vinaia Teroldego 2002
100% Teroldego. Ruby red color, scents of vanilla, violets and berries, well structured and balanced, soft, velvety and long finish. The second favorite of this flight. |
18 |
$13.50 |
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Bottega Vinaia Lagrein 2002
100% Lagrein. Intense ruby red color. Complex aromas with scents of vanilla, violets and wild berries, well-structured, balance, soft, velvety, spice, long finish. The favorite of this flight. |
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$20.50 |
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Marchesi di Barolo Barbera D'Alba "Ruvei" 2003
100% Barbera. Deep reddish purple color, Garden scents, full and balanced with high acidity, rustic, young, long finish. Tied for third favorite. |
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$15.00 |
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Secco-Bertani Valpolicella Valpantena 2002
70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara. Deep garnet red, dried fruit, raisons, spice aromas, soft, dry and well balanced with rich long finish. Tied for third favorite.
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$17.00 |
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San Patrignano "Noi" 2002
60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. Intense red /purple color. Spice, prunes, blackberry and cherry aromas. Musty, barnyard nose. Good structure, opulent tannins, well balanced with subtle spice notes.
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$32.00 |
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