Wines that accompanied the above menu were:
Prosecco Cuvee’ Torri di Credazzo Extra Dry
Area: Veneto
Winery: Follador Wine: Prosecco Cuvee’ Torridi Credazzo
Vintage: 2008
Grape Variety: Prosecco
Tasting Notes: Bright yellow straw with greenish reflections, very fine and persistent bubbles. Elegant with nuances of apple, peach and rose petals. Supple, full bodied, savoury and fulfilling.
Oreno 2006 (95 points Wine Spectator)
Area: Toscana
Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti
Wine: Oreno
Vintage: 2006
Wine Profile: Grape Varieties: Merlot, CabernetSauvignon, and
Sangiovese.
Ageing: In French Oak
Tasting Notes: Dark ruby red color tinged with decisive violet tones, expresses on the nose incredible sensations of fullness and complexity with a note of ripe berries that give sensation of chocolate and flashes of balsamic. Oreno is a captivating wine, rich in structure but decisively dynamic, enhanced by the nuances of new oak and an interminable finish. Pairing with full flavored meat, game and roasts. Serving temperature at 8C.
Crognolo 2004 (91 points Wine Spectator)
Area: Toscana
Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti
Area: Toscana
Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti
Wine: Crognolo
Vintage: 2004
Wine Profile:
Grape Variety: Prevalently Sangiovese with a
small amount of Merlot.
Ageing: In French oak for 6 months.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color is the prelude to full bouquet of ripe cherry and berries well blended with spicy notes that give class and complexity. Full bodied, well balanced and vibrant on the palate, well rounded tannins and depth. Pairing with full flavored meat, game and roasts.
Serving temperature at 18C.
Chianti Vignadi Pallino 2006 (85 points Wine Spectator)
Area: Toscana
Winery: Tenuta Sette Ponti
Wine: Chianti Vignadi Pallino
Vintage: 2006
Wine Profile:
Grape Variety: Sangiovese
Ageing: Cement 2-3 months.
TastingNotes: Medium toned ruby red while the bouquet unravels fruity fragrances and floral notes. Juicy and easy to drink, always fresh, well balanced and pleasant.
Pairing with Grilled meats. Serving temperature at 18C.