WINE TASTING TONIGHT, THURSDAY 7/22/10: ORGANIC WINE FROM SICILY
July 22nd, 2010Cabernet Sauvignon, Friday Night Tastings, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, Tempranillo No CommentsBetween barbecues, bike rides, outdoor concerts, and trips to the beach,
Dandelion is having quite a busy summer.
We could certainly use a drink- thankfully it’s time for another Thursday night tasting!
And we are stoked to say that SCRATCHbread is BACK!!!
Di Giovanna is an estate located almost at Sicily’s geographic center, above the city of Sambuca. The high altitude vineyards are a trek to get to, but managed in full respect of organic farming principles. The Di Giovanna’s have been viticulturists for more than 5 generations in Sicily.
DI GIOVANNA GERBINO NERELLO MASCALESE ROSATO 2009, SICILIA
Made from 100% certified organic Nerello Mascalese, a grape sometimes called the “Pinot Noir” of Southern Italy. We are excited to add this wine to our selection of Roses in the fridge. Fragrant and juicy… perfect served ice cold on a hot summer day. $14
DI GIOVANNA GERBINO ROSSO 2008, SICILIA
A certified organic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Nero d’Avola. Cheap and cheerful. Light and rustic. One of our favorite bangs for the buck. You can throw this guy in the fridge and serve it chilled too… $11
A certified organic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Nero d’Avola. Cheap and cheerful. Light and rustic. One of our favorite bangs for the buck. You can throw this guy in the fridge and serve it chilled too… $11
And tonight’s Wild Card:
CASTELLROIG ULL DE LLEBRE 2005, PENEDES SPAIN
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo from the land of Cava! The vineyard is surrounded by evergreens and through the magic of osmosis, one can detect a note of pine in this bold red wine. Maybe better for the cold months of winter, but we thought we’d shake things up a bit tonight… $16
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo from the land of Cava! The vineyard is surrounded by evergreens and through the magic of osmosis, one can detect a note of pine in this bold red wine. Maybe better for the cold months of winter, but we thought we’d shake things up a bit tonight… $16
COME TASTE!!!
SCRATCHBREAD IS BACK.
AND CHEESE!