TRAVERSO'S TREASURES OF ITALY TASTING AND SPECIALS THIS SATURDAY, SEPT 5, NOON TO 3PM
INDIGENOUS VARIETALS OF ITALY. IT'S HISTORY IN THE GLASS! WE'VE SELECTED 3 WHITES AND 3 REDS THAT ARE FANTASTIC VALUES AS WELL AS INCREDIBLY INTERESTING. COME ON IN AND TASTE FOR YOURSELF. ALL FEATURED WINES 10% OFF....BUY 6 OR MORE AND RECEIVE 15% OFF....SATURDAY ONLY! CAN SHIP OR HOLD.
FEATURED WHITE WINES
2008 BIBI GRAETZ CASAMATTA BIANCO TUSCANY OUR PRICE $12.99
90% Vermentino, 10% Moscato
Bibi Graetz is one of Tuscany’s great emerging producers. His Testamatta Estate is located just above Florence, near Fiesole in the hamlet of Vincigliata where he resides in the Castello di Vincigliata. His wines are an authentic expression of Tuscany, since he refuses to grow international varietals and focuses exclusively on the indigenous varieties of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Ansonica, and Vermentino. The charismatic Bibi is also a gifted artist and is part of a family of artists and sculptors. His wine labels are all masterpieces that he himself has painted. This Tuscan wine has very perfumed and floral notes on the nose with aromatic fruit components. The palate is full and balanced with a long pleasant finish. No oak!
2007 MALVIRA FAVORITA LANGHE PIEMONTE OUR PRICE $18.99
100% Favorita
Malvira’ is located in Piemonte’s Roero district just North of Alba and across the Tanaro river from the Langhe. The name Malvira’ is related to the former location of the old winery and its courtyard, which faced North instead of South, ignoring all winemaking traditions. Therefore, “mal” stands for wrong and “vira” for situated. In 1989, the winery moved from the historic center of Canale to the small village of Canova at the foot of the Trinita' vineyard which is adjacent to the family restaurant and hotel Villa Tiboldi. After beginning production in the 50’s under the guidance of Giuseppe Damonte, today the estate is run by Roberto and Massimo, Giuseppe’s sons, who inherited their father’s passion for winemaking. The two brothers work closely together with Roberto managing the cellar and US sales and Massimo managing the vineyards. A straw yellow color with an intense and persistent fruit and floral bouquet with a hint of white peach and acacia. The taste is fresh, with great acid structure, and a long finish.
2007 SCARBOLO FRIULANO BIANCO FRIULI OUR PRICE $14.99
100% Tocai Friulano
Azienda Agricola Scarbolo is a family-run, small-production winery headed by Valter Scarbolo. The Scarbolo family has 25 hectares of vineyards located in the Friuli region on the right bank of the Torre river and five kilometers south of the Colli Orientali growing region. The soil is composed of clay and gravel with alpine mountain air currents and Adriatic sea breezes. The grapes grown on the Estate are Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Sauvignon, Tocai, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Refosco. Valter Scarbolo is also an accomplished restaurateur owning La Frasca Restaurant in Pavia di Udine. In Friuli the Tocai Friulano is the most typical white grape. Of all regions in Italy, Tocai Friulano fully expresses its maximum potential. The varietal especially likes warm but well ventilated climate conditions. It exhibits aromas of wild flowers, almonds and in warmer growing seasons some tropical aromas. On the palate it is medium to full bodied and elegant with good acidity and subtle flavors of almonds.
FEATURED RED WINES
2007 TENUTA GARETTO BARBERA D'ASTI "TRA NEUIT E DI'" PIEMONTE OUR PRICE $13.99
100% Barbera
The Tenuta Garetto Estate is a short ride from Asti in the municipality of Agliano in the region of Piemonte and is comprised of 18 hectares, mostly planted with South and Southwest-facing vineyards. Today the winery is run by the young Alessandro Garetto who has an extreme passion for Barbera which he plants at high density and uses vines up to 70 years old. A very pleasant wine, fresh and harmonious. It has a deep red-ruby hue and a fruity nose. It drinks beautifully now and will continue to do so within the next years featuring full-bodied and ethereal aromas.
2005 ODOARDI SAVUTO ROSSO CALABRIA OUR PRICE $12.99
45% Gaglioppo, 25% Nerello Cappuccio and Sangiovese, 15% Greco Nero, 15% Magliocco Canino
Azienda Agricola Odoardi is located on the west coast of Calabria in the communes of Nocera Terinese and Falerna. The estate expands over 270 hectares with 95 hectares dedicated to grape growing with 55 hectares in the DOC of Savuto and 40 in the DOC of Scavigna. Most of the vineyards are situated on higher terrain averaging 700 meters above sea level. Odoardi predominantly focuses on the local varieties of Gaglioppo, Magliocco, Greco Nero, and Greco Bianco.
MASKARIA CERASUOLO DI VITTORIA SICILY OUR PRICE $19.99
60% Nero D'Avola, 40% Frappato
The first DOC in Sicily, Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a blend of native grapes Nero d’Avola and Frappato. The aroma of strawberries is pronounced when this wine is opened. This is due to the Frappato. The new DOCG designation highlights the importance of this wine in Sicilian history. The new vintage is bigger and bolder than the last, and is sure to please a broad range of palates.
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)
Saturday, September 12 - Wines of Spain
Saturday, September 19 - Pellegrini Family Vineyards
Saturday, September 26 - Pacific Northwest Wines
Sunday, September 20 - Signatory Single Malt Whisky @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel
Sunday, October 18 - Bruichladdich Single Malt Whisky @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Friday, November 13 - Jacopo Poli Grappa Tasting @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Cheers,
Michael & Fred
Traverso's Gourmet Foods
Wines & Spirits Department
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