The Wines - Culinary Wine Tasting and Dinner 2009

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Stocco, Friulano  2008

 

100% Friulano, often called Sauvingnon Vert outside of the Friuli region.  Sweet citrus, floral and peach aromas, with a hint of zesty lime.

 

Try as an aperitif, or pair with simple appetizers or pasta dishes!

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Tommasi, Chiaretto  2008

 

A blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Dindarella grapes.  The wines are allowed only a few hours on their skins to extract the pleasant pink colour.  Light and fruity.

 

Try with cold apetizers, cold cuts or pan fried fresh water fish!

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Monte Del Fra, Bardolino  2008

 

70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 10% Barbera.  Bright, fresh and fruity.  Bursting with cherry, plum and spring flowers.

 

A great sipping red or enjoy with roast chicken or pasta in tomato sauce!

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Tommasi, Le Prunee, Merlot  2007

 

Single vineyard Merlot.  Deep ruby red hue with chocolate, berry and cappuccino notes.

 

A perfect partner for pasta in tomato sauce, pizzas and grilled pork chops!

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Serego Alighieri Valpolicella Classico

Superiore  2005

 

Spicy, fruit, velvety smooth finish.

 

Try with grilled beef or lamb!

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Tommasi, Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Ripasso  2001

 

Aromas of pepper, dried plum, mushroon, cinnamon, leather and tomato leaf.  Dry and very elegant with smooth fruit flavour.

 

Try with osso buco or roasted stuffed red peppers!

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Tenuta Sant' Antonio, La Bandina  2004

 

Intensely aromatic, features violets, red berries and oak spice.  Dry round with rich fruit and well-measured use of oak.

 

Try with roast duck and game meats!

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Fumanelli, Aromone della Valpolicella

Classico  2004

 

Spectacular long finish.  Aromas suggest red berry, cedar, plum and spice.  Full bodied and quite complex.

 

Try with rich beef dishes, hard cheeses or dark chocolate!