presented by Paolo Pellizzari from Bacco Selections
‘OR’ Grand Cuvée Millesimato ~ 2024
Appellation: Italy
Tasting notes: Crisp and sparkling
Pairing: As an aperitif, excellent at the end of a meal with fresh patisserie, pastries, and biscuits.
Gotto, Verdicchio Marche IGT (1L) ~ 2022
This Verdicchio is a white Italian wine grape variety grown in the Marche region of central Italy. The name Verdicchio derives from verde (or “green”) and refers to the slight green/yellow hue that wines made from the grape can have.
Appellation: Marche, Italy
Grapes: 100% Verdicchio
Tasting notes: Bright and Fresh, Zippy
Pairing: Roast White Meats, Aperitif, Crunchy Greens, Fresh Seafood, Stinky Cheese.
Producer: Gotto
Vino Rosso Cala Cala Calabretta ~ NV
Appellation: Sicily, Etna Volcano
Grapes: 95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio – ABV 13%
Tasting notes: Dark ruby red. With a nose of prune, cherry, thyme, and violet. Dry and fresh, mild tannins and long lingering.
Pairing: Grilled/roasted meat, medium-aged cheese.
Producer: Calabretta
Piaggia, Pietranera Super Tuscan ~ 2023
Appellation: Central Italy, Tuscany, Carmignano (FI)
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese. – ABV 14.5%
Tasting notes: Deep color, intense ruby red. Aromas of cherries and Marasca cherries with elegant balsamic and spicy notes. Full and enveloping flavor, with the charming elegance on the palate that is typical of “thoroughbred” Sangiovese.
Pairing: Mature cheese, red meat, game meat.
Producer: Piaggia
