TRAVERSO'S CHIANTI TASTING & SPECIALS THIS SATURDAY MARCH 6 NOON TO 3PM IN-STORE
Join us this Saturday for a "Tour of Chianti" Wine Tasting & Specials led by our very own Bill Traverso. Bill will be on hand to highlight these classic Italian wines from one of the worlds most popular wine growing areas. "We'll be pouring a great range of the wonderful 2006 vintage. The Marchese Riserva 2005 is fantastic. One not to miss!" - Bill Traverso
ALL FEATURED WINES 10% OFF SATURDAY ONLY
STEP UP AND BUY A "TOUR PACK" ONE BOTTLE OF EACH FOR ONLY $119.99 + TAX!
FEATURED WINE POURS
2006 CASTELLO DELLA PANERETTA CHIANTI CLASSICO OUR PRICE $17.99
The Paneretta wines have long been one of our personal favorites in Tuscany. This property is a "Featured Tour Stop" on Bill's October Italian Wine Tour
“The 2006 Chianti Classico (90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo) reveals a soft core of red fruits in a generous, engaging style ideal for near-term drinking. Sweet mentholated, floral notes give the wine an attractive sense of lift on the finish.” - Wine Advocate
2006 DONNA LAURA BRAMOSIA CHIANTI CLASSICO OUR PRICE $14.99
85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot
Selected from the best grapes in Donna Laura’s vineyards. Bramosia means "desire" in Italian and as artist Rik Olsen has illustrated on the label, the underlying theme here is romance. Bacchus and Venus make great company, but the magic begins only when Cupid strikes. He is the fundamental ingredient in any romance, just like Sangiovese is the key component in Chianti Classico. With a deep ruby color and intense aromas of cherry and red fruit, this Chianti Classico balances ripe fruit and balanced acidity with well integrated accents of wood and spice. A great match with roasted meats and flavorful pastas, this wine is also delicious to sip on its own without food.
2006 BADIA A COLTIBUONO CHIANTI CLASSICO OUR PRICE $19.99
MADE WITH ORGANIC GRAPES...90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo. The color is bright ruby, the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry. The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity.
"Three Glasses" - Gambero Rosso
2006 ANTINORI "PEPPOLI" CHIANTI CLASSICO OUR PRICE $24.99
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and Syrah
"Delivers ripe blackberry and raspberry, with pronounced floral and mineral notes. Almost meaty in character. Medium- to full-bodied, with a silky texture and lots of flavor. Finishes long, with an almost exotic twist in the end. Lots to enjoy. Drink now." - 90 Points, Wine Spectator
2007 VILLA NOZZOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO OUR PRICE $24.99
This estate located within the Chianti Classico region at Passo dei Pecorai, Greve in Chianti at the very heart of the Classico zone; which lies in a ruggedly beautiful valley throughout which are numerous hillside microclimates supporting vineyards planted to the classic red Tuscan vines. A blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot grapes from the select vineyard plots of the estate are hand harvested, within the first ten days of October, destemmed and crushed. Ready to drink and the perfect match for a wide range of full flavored dishes.
2005 MARCHESE ANTINORI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA OUR PRICE $36.99
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
"Supple and perfumed, with attractive layers of dark fruit that emerge from its medium-bodied frame. The wine possesses terrific intensity in a graceful, weightless style that is sure to find many admirers. The 2005 is an especially successful version of this bottling." 91 Points - Wine Advocate
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)
Saturday, March 13 - Tour of Burgundy
Saturday, March 20 - TBA
Thursday, March 25 - Burn Stewart Distillers Scotch Whisky @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Wednesday, April 28 - Peidmonte Wine Tasting @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Cheers,
Bill, Michael & Fred
Traverso's Gourmet Foods
Wines & Spirits Department
2097 Stagecoach Road (corner Fountaingrove Pkwy)
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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