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Wines of Liguria
Posted on 4/30/2010
TRAVERSO'S WINES OF LIGURIA TASTING & SPECIALS THIS SATURDAY MAY 1 IN-STORE NOON TO 3PM
The Italian Provence of Liguria is widely known for it's beautiful Mediterranean Sea coastline. Famous towns of Portofino and the villages of Cinque Terre draw visitors from all over the world. It is also the historical ancestral home of the Traverso family. We know this region very well.
Years of travel and visits with relatives throughout Liguria make this province a special place to us. For a long time we've enjoyed the wines from Liguria, but have never been able to obtain them in California. Through recent travels and demand we're happy to report that we have these wines in our store to share with you. Our very own Bill Traverso will be pouring these wines on Saturday with photos and maps in hand. Explore this historic region and taste these rare arrivals!
All featured wines will be 10% OFF this Saturday only! We can hold or ship. Contact us today. 707-542-2530 info@traversos.com
FEATURED POURS
2008 CINQUE TERRE VENDEMMIA DOC BIANCO OUR PRICE $22.99
WHITE WINE...Produced from 60% Bosco, 20% Vermentino and 20% Albarola grapes. All varietals are typical of the Italian Riviera and grown in the five famous villages of "Cinque Terre" - Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Straw color and greenish tint, the Cinque Terre wine has a fine bouquet and a pleasantly dry, fresh, soft taste, reminiscent of the sea that surrounds the hillside vineyards.
2008 COLLE DEI BARDELLINI RIVIERA LIGURE DI PONENTE DOC PIGATO OUR PRICE $17.99
WHITE WINE...100% Pigato....Straw yellow with a green-light hue, with a delicate fresh aroma of sage, thyme and oregano, dry taste, big bodied and pleasurably crisp. Perfect with grilled orata, fish soup or vegetable minestrone and rabbit cooked with olives.
2008 DURIN RIVIERA LIGURE DI PONENTE DOC PIGATO OUR PRICE $18.99
WHITE WINE...100% Pigato....Fruity, expressive aromas of white peaches and honey blend with wildflowers and a touch of herbs on the nose. The mouth is medium-bodied with great mineral expression, lots of white pepper and citrus zest. The wine’s persistence, in both perfume and flavor, is Pigato’s most striking characteristic—in addition to its bright yet slightly “amaro” finish of stone fruits and almonds. Originally from Greece, Pigato made its way to Liguria in the 1600s, and is believed to be a cousin of Vermentino. Today it is almost exclusively tied to the Ligurian Riviera, where vines curl and dig into amazingly steep, terraced hillsides.
"Aromas of apple pie, pear and cream lead to a full body, with a lovely texture and subtle flavors of mineral, flint and mango. Long and flavorful. A lovely wine." 90 Points - Wine Spectator
2008 DURIN PORNASSIO DOC ORMEASCO OUR PRICE $19.99
RARE RED...100% Ormeasco Grapes...The local name for Dolcetto, Ormeasco in and along the Ligurian Riviera delivers flavors that are richer and more structured than what one would finds further northeast in Dolcetto from Alba. Endlessly juicy, this wine blends aromas of blackberries, cherries and violets; on the palate it is fresh and fruity, with good grip and plenty of baking spices.
2008 PUNTA CRENA COLLINE SAVONESI IGT CRUVIN OUR PRICE $21.95
This little producer was introduced to us by our good friend Kermit Lynch. He said, "You must feature this wine in your shop." He went on to note, "I couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to these wines, made in the tiny town of Varigotti, Italy." Produced by the Ruffino family who is famous in their hometown but little known elsewhere, even in Italy. They’ve been making wine in Varigotti since 1500! The RARE red grape in this wine is 100% CORVINO. Ruby red in color, with light red fruit strawberry on the nose. Flavors of robust forest berry and spice in the mouth. Soft, clean and long finish.
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)
Saturday, May 8 - Wines of Argentina
Saturday, May 15 - New Italian Wines with Marcello
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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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