This weeks lineup takes us from Verona in northeastern Italy all the way down to the island of Sicily. We will be featuring classics like Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah and Merlot alongside lesser known indigenous varietals like Corvina and Nerello Mascalese. Grab your flight for $5!
Featured Wines:
1) Vigneti del Sole Pinot Grigio 2020
Veneto, Italy; $9.99
Vigneti del Sole, “Vineyards of the Sun” is an independent family owned and operated winery founded almost 100 years ago. This 100% Pinot Grigio is crisp, flavorful and very refreshing. Green apple, lemon and pear notes with a mouthwatering acidity. - Sample $1.00
2) Mocali Rosso di Montalcino 2018
Tuscany, Italy; $19.99
Mocali bottled their first vintage of Brunello in 1990, producing only 500 cases. Today husband and wife team Tiziano and Alessandra farm 20 hectares in Montalcino and produce about 5000 cases of Brunello. Their Rosso di Montalcino is an excellent value, featuring some of their younger vines. The grapes are still all estate grown and handled with a very traditional approach to the wine making. This is a very balanced wine. Bing cherry, with hints of walnut, tomato leaf, and herbs. - Sample $2.00
3) Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2019
Sicily, Italy; $21.99
Terre Nere is comprised of more than 100 acres of vineyards including some of the highest altitude vineyards in Europe. Considered pioneers of the region bringing recognition to forgotten varietals and unique terroirs of Mt. Etna. This rosso is mainly Nerello Mascalese with a splash of Nerello Cappuccio all from the northern slopes of Mt. Etna.
“The purity of fruit is so impressive here with black cherry and dried strawberry to the ash and black-tea undertones. It’s medium to full body with firm, tight tannins and a crisp finish. Floral and some citrus-zest highlights to this. From organically grown grapes.” 94pts James Suckling - Sample $2.00
4) Tenuta Santa Maria Pragal Rosso 2019
Veneto, Italy; $17.99
Corvina / Syrah / Merlot
A full-bodied blend of a classic grape of Verona, Corvina, with French varietals, Syrah and Merlot. All the Corvina is hand-picked and then aged in drying houses to partially raisin the grapes in a similar fashion to Amarone. The varietals are aged separately for 8 months in large oak barrels before being blended and let rest in bottle. This blend of fresh and partially dried grapes has so much depth. Hints of bright cherry, alongside dried flowers, prunes and tobacco. - Sample $1.50