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Elysian Brut Prosecco Superiore ~ NV
Near the Alpine area of Italy’s Veneto is a growing region known as Valdobbiadene which has become a sparkling wine focal point. It is the home of Elysian, created by the Bortolin family, which has been making wine in the region for three generations.
Appellation: Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy (DOCG)
Grapes: Glera 100% – ABV 11.5%
Tasting notes: Vivid straw with persistent bubbles. Fresh and refined, delicate scents of white stone fruit and melon. Dry palate with pear, golden apple, and citrus. Balanced acidity lifts the rich flavors and supports a smooth finish.
Pairings: Great with sushi, Southwest cuisine, or brunch fare.
Producer: Elysian
Vènis Sauvignon Blanc ~ 2023
Vènis praises the international soul of Venice. The Venetian sumptuous banquets of the eighteenth century feel the exotic taste with importing by charming places spices and delicious foods, mastery matched with Sauvignon Blanc.
Appellation: Veneto, Italy (DOC)
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc 100% – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: Straw yellow color; a firm aromatic bouquet with exotic notes, citrus fruit and elder-tree, wide taste and good minerality.
Pairings: Ideal with pasta with clams, grilled sea bass, fried squids and wild salmon. Wonderful with asparagus recipes
Awards: 96 – Luca Maroni / 93 – James Suckling
Producer: De Stefani
Moser Teroldego ~ 2022
Maso Warth is surrounded by the historic bishop’s estate and its magnificent amphitheater of vineyards on the hills to the north of Trento. The Sorni vineyard, which has been in the family for decades, represents our best terroir for producing wholesome and well-balanced Teroldego grapes from long-lasting vines. The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and then cold macerated around three weeks. The wine is aged in barriques for 8 months and then bottled.
Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti Teroldego, Trento, Italy
Grapes: Teroldego 100% – ABV 13.5%
Tasting notes: Intense red color with purplish highlights. Notes of fresh red fruits (cherry, raspberry, blueberry). The palate is tannic with a dry body, slightly savory.
Pairings: Try cured meats and bacon dishes. Will do well with spaghetti carbonara. Boeuf bourguignon would work well, as would coq au vin (chicken-braised with wine) and roasted game with wild rice.
Aging: After malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and ageing in oak barrels. Bottle-ageing for 3 months.
Producer: Maso Warth
Solèr ~ 2020
“Solèr” is a word of the Venetian dialect and means the top floor of a rural house: a loft, a barn. Historically it was used by the grape growers to dry their best grapes, since in the “solèr” there is a good ventilation, a low humidity and it is sunny. In fact, the word “solèr” comes from “sole”, which is sun in Italian, that contributes to dry the grapes.
Appellation: Veneto, Italy (DOC)
Grapes: 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Carmenere, 20% Refosco and 20% Marzemino. – ABV 14%
Tasting notes: A deep ruby color, intense scents of ripe fruit, prunes, violet, with ethereal and spicy notes; full body, very important structure, with layers of silky tannins and a complex bouquet.
Pairings: Pairs excellently with stuffed fresh pasta, grilled meat and salumi.
Aging: 12 months in barrique, followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.
Awards: 96 – Luca Maron / 93 – James Suckling / 92 – Veronelli
Producer: De Stefani
