THIS SATURDAY, July 22, 2 – 4 pm
COMPLIMENTARY
FINE WINE TASTING @ SAVOUR WITH TOMASSO MISTRETTA OF VINIFERA ITALIAN WINES
We have a very special tasting this Saturday of the wines of Vinifera, which is a distributor of boutique Italian wines.
Tomasso Mistretta comes to us from Florence, Italy. He knows the wines, their history, and the best food pairings, so come down Saturday and enjoy the great wines he is pouring and the wonderful stories from his Italian home.
WINES
Mormoraia Sauvis, San Gimignano, Italy
Varietal: Vernaccia, Alc.13%
Mormoraia was an ancient convent surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, where only the murmur of prayers filled the air. In 1980 the entrepreneur Pino Passoni and his wife Franca bought it to give substance to their dream of building a vineyard. In 1990, a year after the birth of their son Alessandro, Pino and Franca inaugurated the renovation work on the Mormoraia estate and vineyards. In 1995 the first cellar was built, conserving the original architecture: arches and loggias, stone walls, ceilings with wooden beams, and terracotta floors. The hectares of vineyards and olive groves around the estate are expanded, while modern techniques are adopted for the various stages of winemaking, such as aging in French oak barrels and barriques. In 2012 Alessandro Passoni, at the age of 23, became the manager of Mormoraia. Vernaccia is the typical vine of San Gimignano, and the straw yellow Sauvis is fruity, lively on the nose, with hints of hawthorn and apple. It is balanced, harmonious, and persistent on the palate, with a pleasantly acidic finish. Pairs well with fish, shellfish, white meats and fresh cheeses. $24.99
Conte VistarinoRies, Oltrepò Pavese, Italy
Varietal: Riesling, Alc. 13%
The Giorgi di Vistarino family has owned their agricultural estate in the municipality of Rocca de’ Giorgi in the Oltrepò Pavesesince the mid-15th century. The Vistarino dynasty is today represented by Ottavia Giorgi di Vistarino, who carries on the important generational responsibility of preserving the environment and biodiversity. The estate extends for 826 hectares, of which 102 are vineyards, 300 are woodlands, and the rest is land where sustainable agriculture is practiced. The Riesling pours straw yellow with golden reflections. Its aroma is full and fruity, with a pleasant scent of white peach, quince, and pink grapefruit. On the palate, it is pleasant and dry, with fresh acidity and a pleasant mineral flavor. Pairs well with fish, seafood, lightly spiced cuisine like Thai or Indian. $29.99
Contesa Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy
Varietal: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Alc. 14%
Lying along the fertile lands of Collecorvino, the 50 hectares of Contesa vineyards in the Pescara hills are a heritage that the vineyard owners are dedicated to taking care of. The Montepulciano, Sangiovese and Trebbiano espalier vineyards are trained using the spurred cordon system, while the lakeside vineyard in the lower part of the hill, the realm of pecorino grapes, is trained according to the Guyot system with high plant densities per hectare and low yields to guarantee the highest quality. The Montepulciano pours ruby with garnet reflections. On the nose, it has aromas of very ripe red fruit and jam, with hints of toasted cocoa. The taste is round, warm, and tannic. The wine is full-bodied, structured, and mature. Pairs well with roasted and braised meats, game, aged cheeses, and cured meats. $24.99
Brigaldara Valpolicella, Italy
Varietals: Corvina 55%, Corvinone 25%, Rondinella 20%, Alc.13%
Vines have been growing on Brigaldara Island since the 12th century. The Brigaldara farm as we know it today was born with the purchase of the land, in 1928, by Renzo Cesari. Today, the Cesari family still runs the vineyard, Today the Brigaldara farm covers over 120 hectares, of which 47 are planted with vineyards and the remainder with olive groves, crops, pastures, and woods. The Valpolicella pours a bright ruby. Vibrant aromas of redcurrant, blackberry, and candied violet are present on the nose. It is quite juicy on the palate, with floral red berry flavors given precision by lovely acidity. It is a very well-balanced wine. Pairs well with pasta with red sauce, barbecued meat, risotto. $19.99
Icardi Surisjvan Nebbiolo, Langhe, Italy
Varietal: Nebbiolo, Alc.14%
Lino Icardi gave birth to the Icardi winery in Castiglione Tinella, in 1914. Today two of his descendants, Dilui Claudio and Mariagrazia Pierino, follow in their ancestor’s footsteps. They believe in respecting the seasons and the times of nature, and the natural cycle of the vines. Grass, flowers, and plants grow between the rows of the vineyards. They do not use nitrogen products, pesticides, or herbicides. They see themselves as guardians of the land and maintain hectares of forest, without crops, to promote biodiversity. The Icardi Nebbiolo is a ruby red color and has an elegant bouquet with hints of violet and spices that extend to the palate, and a dry finish. Pairs well with roasted root vegetables, pasta with meat, Asian food in brown sauces. $34.99
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And don’t forget to check out what’s new in our beer case, including two juicy NE IPAs and a clean, refreshing rice lager from East Regiment Brewing, a veteran-owned brewery in Salem and a crisp new lager from Rockport Brewing.
Kathleen’s Price-Value Gems:
Unique to SAVOUR our three price-value collections, with
each category ($9.99ers – $14.99ers -$19.99ers) offering hundreds of wines
at one price, personally curated by Kathleen, some have limited availability.
9.99ers…the quality is taste delivering above-price enjoyment …Value!
14.99ers…exhibiting qualities of complexity…Elevating the Experience!
19.99ers…value laden wines by innovative vintners…Expect Exceptional!
Adding to this Saturday’s wine tasting with Dave is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only Digital Wine Machine. Fun to use and enjoy! Taste up to 20 wines with new selections regularly added…& yes, complimentary. Kathleen welcomes your questions for food pairings.
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For Your Mobile Calendar
Savour Wine Tastings!
July 15 – Dave Bender of Vineyard Road wines
July 22 – Tomasso Mistretta of Vinifera Italian Wines
July 29 – Matt Brooks of Cynthia Hurley Wines
August 5 – Gordon Alexander, Owner Terroir Wines
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