Archive for 'Piedmont' Category

Vietti 2006 Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne - Red Wine

Oct 12th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Vietti from Piedmont, Italy. Ruby purple color with ripe red cherry aromas with hints of mineral and vanilla. A dry, medium bodied red wine with refreshing acidity (making it perfect to pair with food) and soft tannins, the Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne is well balanced with good integration of oak, good [...]

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Principessa Gavia 2002 Gavi - Italian White Wine

Oct 4th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Principessa Gavia from Piedmont, Italy. Considered the premier dry white wine of Italy, Principessa Gavi compares favorably with the world’s noble wines. Superlative with a distinct personality, Principessa is fruity, fresh and crisp with a gentle acidity and balanced finish. An ideal accompaniment with all shellfish, it also marries [...]

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Saracco 2007 Moscato d’Asti - Muscat White Wine

Sep 16th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Saracco from Piedmont, Italy. Moscato d’Asti is a unique wine where the beautiful aromas of the grapes are enhanced by a crisp, nice acidity, a light fizziness and the sweetness of the natural residual sugar. The low alcohol content makes it a very easy, pleasant wine perfect to finish a meal [...]

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Batasiolo 2003 Barolo - Nebbiolo Red Wine

Sep 9th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Batasiolo from Piedmont, Italy. Visual Aspect: Deep ruby-garnet red. Nose: Ethereal and intense, with notes of spices and dried fruits offering great finesse to the nose and palate. Palate: Full-bodied wine highlighted with plum and cherry flavors and a velvety elegance. Food pairings: Ideal [...]

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Villa Sparina 2006 Gavi di Gavi - Italian White Wine

Aug 28th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Villa Sparina from Piedmont, Italy. This classic Gavi has a pale straw color with a floral nose and hints of peach fragrances. It has a wonderful peach , pear, and lemony citrus flavors with hints of wet stone and a long finish.
 

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Pio Cesare 2002 Barolo - Nebbiolo Red Wine

Aug 19th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Pio Cesare from Piedmont, Italy. The Nebbiolo grapes used to produce this Barolo come from Pio Cesare’s family vineyards around the village of Serralunga d’Alba. Their own grapes account for about 70% of their production, and they also source grapes from the most favorable areas in Castiglione Falletto and Monforte, using [...]

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Prunotto 2005 Dolcetto d’Alba - Red Wine

Aug 9th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Prunotto from Piedmont, Italy. Origin & Soil: From vineyards in the areas of Barbaresco, Treiso, Alba and Monforte. Formed originally by strong marine currents in the Miocenic era, the soil is a mixture of sand and clay. Taste: Ruby red in colour. On the nose, fragrant, fruity bouquet with [...]

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Coppo 2005 Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti - Dessert Wine

Jul 15th, 2008 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Coppo from Piedmont, Italy. Made from 100% Moscato d’Asti grown in hillside vineyards and harvested in mid-September. The must is fermented in tank until the wine has reached 5.5% alcohol. Aging is minimal, resulting in a bright yellow wine with pale highlights and a fine perlage. The bouquet [...]

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Coppo 2006 Moncalvina Moscato d’Asti - Dessert Wine

Jul 11th, 2008 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Coppo from Piedmont, Italy. Brilliant yellow color with some green highlights. The nose is refreshing and delicate with scents of peach, pear and the characteristic fragrance of Moscato. An elegant, slightly sweet, sparkling wine. Excellent on its own or with panettone (a typical Italian Christmas cake) and other [...]

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Gaja 2001 Darmagi - Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine

Jun 24th, 2008 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Gaja from Piedmont, Italy. Though very Cabernet in character, Darmagi owes its distinctive, austere personality to the unique terroir of Barbaresco. Almost black in color; excellent fruit with strong cassis flavors. The impressive power on the palate carries through to the long finish; persistent soft tannins. Great aging potential. 95% [...]

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