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CHIANTI

Chianti is a fruity, fresh wine from the Tuscany region. The primary grape is Sangovese.

Young vintages-good with pasta and meat. Aged or Reserva vintages-good with lamb, game, cheese plates, and pasta.

In Italian wines, 1997 vintage is considered to be the "vintage of the century". The 1998 vintage is considered to take a very close second place. There are many other excellent vintages for you to enjoy.


SANGIOVESE

The most important grape variety, red or white, of Central Italy is the Sangiovese. More ruby in color, marked acidity and high levels of tannin. At last count, there are 14 different clones in two basic categories-the grosso and piccolo. The grosso tends to be more important in terms of quality and the best of the chianti clones. It usually has a fuller body with a lot of berries and fruitiness.

 
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MERLOT

A soft, easy-to-drink wine. Usually comes from the northern section of Italy. There are many regions of the world where excellent Merlot is produced.

Goes well with turkey and veal dishes


SHIRAZ & SYRAH

Australia's number one red grape variety. And, as a rule offers bold fruit flavor, lush texture and early drinkability.

Makes a dark and tasty red wine varying from deep raisiny and tannic with salty mineral flavors, to smooth, soft, and relatively delicate.

Blends superbly with Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

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MONTEPULCIANO

The finest Montepulciano comes from Abruzzi, the rugged mountainous zone on Italy's Adriatic Coast. Although it can include up to 15% of the Sangiovese grape, the best versions are made soley with Montepulciano. The wines range from soft and quaffable, to darker, more concentrated with a slightly chocolatey edge and to the intensely peppery, velvety, and complex versions.



RED TABLE WINES


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CHARDONNAY



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VALPOLICELLA

Valpolicella is not a grape. The grapes used are Rondinella, Rossignola, Molinara, Negrara, Corvina and Pelara. Light and fruity with a slight bitterness. A touch heavier bodied than Bardolino. Should be consumed young.

Amarone is made when the harvest is layed out on large tarps to dry out in the sun which increases the sugar content. The result is a very dry, very concentrated red wine with a high alcohol content which ages wonderfully.


RESILING & GERWURZTRAMINER


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RED BURGUNDY & BORDEAUX

WHITE BURGUNDY & BORDEAUX

SPARKLING WINES
 
ZINFANDEL

California's popular red grape, immensely successful for all levels of wine according to the winemaker's style, from light to heavy bodied, from tannic and concentrated to easy-drinking and fruity. Excellent balance, a lively raspberry flavor and seems to mature indefinitely.

Goes with ham, lamb, hamburger, pork, and spaghetti.

PINOT GRIGIO-PINOT GRIS

PINOT NOIR

MERITAGE VINO



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