Friday, January 27, 2012
Wine Wandering Wino: Now THAT'S Italian Edition
Posted by Chris Chamberlain on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 8:27 AM
First on the agenda is Woodland Wine Merchant at 1001 Woodland St., which will be pouring samples of two excellent examples of Italian wines made from the Nebbiolo grape tomorrow, Jan. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m.. Here's how your paisano, Will Motley describes the wines he'll have open for you:
Nebbiolo and value don't often reside in the same sentence or really the same zip code for that matter. Comprising some of Italy's most expensive and prestigeous wines, i.e. Barolo and Barbaresco, most of us have been priced out of Nebbiolo's appealing character. Thankfully, there are small production wineries who have yet to break into the mainstream but make some truly authentic iterations that are both affordable and delicious. Here we find Eugenio Bocchino in the Langhe making classicaly styled wines employing organic and biodynamic methods. These wines offer up lots of bang for your buck.Eugenio Bochhino Roccabella
Nebbiolo
Langhe, Italy $20Roccabella is a vineyard that lies right outside the Barolo border that has the makings of an incredible cru. This wine is intended as an ‘introduction’ to Barolo and, more so, Nebbiolo. It has the Bocchino elegance with tannins that, while present, are slightly more subdued and approachable. It is a perfect wine to start learning about the incredible expression of the Nebbiolo grape.
Le Cantine di Indie Vino Rosso del Popolo
Nebbiolo/ Barbera/ Dolcetto
Langhe, Italy $15Bocchino takes Nebbiolo and Barbera from his own vineyards and blends Dolcetto from a local grower to make this table red, which means 'Wine of the People'. The Nebbiolo comes from his younger vines and sees some oak aging in older French barrels. The Barbera and Dolcetto are aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness. This wine is bright with red and black fruits supported by lively energy, floral aromas and light tannins. It is meant for everyday drinking with a wide range of foods.
If you're willing to make the 90-minute drive down I-24 to Monteagle Mountain, you can take part in a special Italian Wine Dinner at the Monteagle Inn at 204 W. Main St. The proprietors of the inn took a trip to Italy last fall and now want to share the best in wine and cuisine that they discovered during their travels on Saturday, Jan. 28, starting at 6 p.m. The entire shooting match is only $59.95 plus tax and gratuity, and the menu below looks fabulous. Call (931) 924-3869 for reservations.
Reception
Borgo Magredo ProseccoEighteen bean soup with Italian bread
Borgo Magredo Friuli Grave Pinot NoirBrutus Caesar Salad with homemade croutons
Palazzo Rosso di MontalcinoAnte pasto plate featuring assorted olives, meats, Palazzo potatoes and
Italian bread with 25 year Barrel-aged Balsamic Vinegar
Vignamaggio Mona Lisa Chianti Classico ReservaChoice of Grilled Salmon or Grilled Filet Mignon
served with grilled Italian peppers, rich Italian herbed risotto and specialty breads
Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino
or
Pighin Friuli Pinot GrigioDelicious Italian Cheese cake
Moscadoro Piemonte Moscato
Finally, Midtown Wine and Spirits is teaming up with Watermark to present an evening of Italian Wine Tasting with owner/winemaker Paolo Demarie of Demarie Winery, located in the Piemonte region of Italy. Join them at Watermark on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as Paolo will guide attendees through a tasting of four of his exceptional wines.
Arneis 2010
Nebbiolo Langhe 2009
Birbet Brachetto NV
Barbera d'Alba 2006
$25 per person (all inclusive). Tasting begins at 6 p.m. at Watermark Restaurant at 507 12th Ave. S. Call (615) 254-2000 to reserve your seats.
Until next week, Salute and Ciao!
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