Wine Tasting News for Friday January 6, 2023🍷

Dragonfly Wine & Spirits LLC

Wine Tasting News

Friday, January 6, 2023

5:00-8:00pm

Bertani Due Uve 2020

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: 50% Pinot Grigio, 50% Sauvignon Blanc

Ageing: The wine only sees stainless steel until bottling, followed by some bottle

maturation.

ABV: 12.5%

Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine making, particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year history is dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. While respectful of their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using progressive techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.

Tasting notes: The typical aromas of the Sauvignon are tangy on the nose; sage, ripe peach, elderflower and green pepper. The Pinot Grigio dominates on the palate, with good balance between tanginess and crisp acidity. A lingering aftertaste.

Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif, it goes well with salads, delicate flavored pasta dishes and white meat.

Our Price: $17.00

Zeni Costalago Rosso Veronese 2019

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Grapes: Corvina – Merlot

Grape harvest: hand selection of the best grape bunches which are collected in small crates and left to raisin for a while

Ageing: in oak barrels for 1-2 years, followed by a short stay in stainless steel vats

ABV: 13.5%

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: Beautiful ruby red. Floral notes with hints of well ripened fruit and red berries on the nose with a hint of candied apples and plums. Dry, medium-bodied, yet velvety soft. Vinous, velvety and lingering with a touch of spice, and plum flavors.

James Suckling 92 Points

"Intense blackberry and creamy mineral character to this. Medium-to full-bodied, the fresh fruit and cream coats the fine, lightly firm tannins really well, giving a long, balanced and tasty finish. Nicely done." -James Suckling

Pairing: pasta with sauce, grilled red meat, game, and cheese.

Our Price: $15.00

Figenza Mediterranean Fig Vodka

Abv: 31%

Gluten Free

Figenza represents the essence of the Mediterranean soul. Figenza is made with hand-picked Mediterranean Figs from Greece and Turkey and distilled 6 times to create one of the world’s most sophisticated and innovative vodkas.

Similar to a fine wine, Figenza’s delicate nose and robust flavor components have offered a completely new experience in the vodka category. A great cocktail comes from the quality and versatility of just a few key ingredients. This is what makes Figenza the perfect complement to many classic cocktails. With its rich, distinct texture and sweet, robust flavor, Figenza is an extremely versatile vodka.

Our Price: $32.00

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