The Wines of This Week's Tasting:
Italy: North Meets South
July 11, 2018
White
2017 Tasca d’Almerita Mozia Grillo Whitaker: Straw with green highlights. Pear and honeydew with notes of lemongrass, anise, and white pepper all framed in a bright balanced salinity. Very Good toExcellent 24.00/bottle 21.60/mixed case 20.40/case
2015 Manzone Rossese Bianco Rosserto: Straw yellow. Deep melon and peach flavors highlighted by orange peel, cedar, broom flowers and a fresh balsamic note. Persistent finish. Very Good toExcellent 29/bottle 26.10/mixed case 24.65/case
Red
2015 Sottimano Barbera d’Alba Pairolero: Deep red, Plum and raspberry fruit. Notes of flint and spice and balanced acidity, deeply flavored long finish. Very Good to Excellent 24/bottle 21.60/mixed case 20.40/case
2016 Tornatore Etna Rosso: Light bright ruby. Cherries, asian spice and tobacco with deep flavor and structure. Complex and balanced. Very Good to Excellent 27/bottle 24.30/mixed case 22.95/case
2015 Pelissero Langhe Nebbiolo: Bright ruby. Floral and spicy with dark cherries and licorice. Fresh flavors and a persistent balanced finish. Very Good to Excellent 23/bottle 20.70/mixed case 19.55/case
2015 Caravaglio Nero di Munti: Deep ruby red. Explosive aromas of dark berries, roses and smoke. Aromas and flavors dance around like a Munchausen adventure and come together in the long finish. Excellent 28/bottle 25.20/mixed case 23.80/case
North meets South case: Two bottles of each of the above for a special price of $263.50
Or you can mix
Any six - 11 bottles of the above for a 10% discount
Any twelve bottles of the above for a 15% discount
Order by phone at 617.367.8605, or reserve here: peter@federalwine.com
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- Peter Hemenway
