Italy

Warm central Italy. We try a Pecorino from The east coasts of Abruzzo, then all the way back west to the island of Sardinia for a fantastic natural Vermentino. For the Rosso we are in Tuscany to do a Chianti comparison! One excellent Chianti sourced from around the region matched with a laser focused single vineyard Chianti from the old school Classico region with Reserva aging! See you Wednesday!

@ Humble Vine 

September, 14th

2-9 PM

Wine Tasting: $15

Here’s the line up!

Tombacco, Pecorino, Abruzzo  $17

Rich in color and flavor this grape, named after a sheep Pecorino is also the name of a grape varietal that is found along Italy’s east coast and creates delicious wines with some complex floral and spice notes like honeysuckle with a stone-fruit oomph, whilst containing a nice citrusy toned buzz. 

Tenute Dettori, “Renosu” Bianco, Sardinia $22

A cuvée of Vermentino (95%), Moscato and Zirone. Dry but aromatic, a real explosion of ripe fruits: honeydew melon, pineapple, apricots. Tenute Dettori has been making natural wine in Sardinia for centuries. Biodynamic practices, no filtration, no fining and almost no sulphites added are part of their sustainable philosophy. Real nice.

Salcheto, Chianti, Tuscany $19

A benne blend of Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo and Mammolo. Part of this wine is matured in 300 – liter American oak “tonneaux”. Bright ruby red, with violet hues. Aromas of violet, cherry, basil leaf. Very fresh on the palate. 

Caffagio, Chianti Classico Reserva “Basilica Solatio”, Tuscany $46

100% Sangiovese harvested manually in the Solatìo vineyard, and Reserva classification (24 months on barrel), in the Classico region of Chianti DOCG. Dark ruby red. Nose and palate shows cherry leather plum oak earthy tobacco vanilla. Smooth and velvet appearance with integrated acidity and tannins. Dry taste with medium body and complexity.