Your host is Carlito Vitale of Winebow.
Italy is well represented today both in the wine selection and the person pouring them for you. One or two of the varietals might be new to our customers and if you are part of the "century club" (a group of tasters that have or are in the process of tasting at least 100 varietals), these are ones to look for on your list. Lugana and Cannonau aka Grenache are secondary or lesser known grapes. An interesting thing happened about a month ago when Dr. Oz did a piece on the natives to Sardinia and how long they live, in some cases well past 100 years and much of the credit is given to the wine they drink. "Cannonau grapes are grown in Sardinia and are known to contain 2-3 times the level of artery-scrubbing flavanoids than other wines. These grapes endure endure the harsh Sardinian sun by producing mre red pigment to protect them from the ultraviolet rays. Thus providing us with more antioxidants".
Shortly after the story aired our shelves quickly emptied and even the distributors were finding it hard to keep up. Today is your chance to sample it for yourself
Zenato Lugana 2011 $13.99
Pale lemon-green in color, this Lugana offers delicately appealing notes of peach, citrus, banana and herbs, which are beautifully accompanied by a crisp acidity and supple body on the palate.
Vitiano Rosso 2010 $9.99
This shows excellent balance with less of the overripe character that has been a signature of past vintages. Dark red fruit, roasted coffee beans, spices and mocha are some of the aromas and flavors that emerge from this fleshy, generous Vitiano Rosso. The fruit is beautifully layered all the way through to the finish. Wine Advocate, 88 pts
Vitiano Rose 2012 $9.99
Deep coral in color, Vitiano Rosé delivers clean, juicy aromas of strawberries, plums, cranberries, and scents of roses and gardenias. Dry, medium-bodied and refreshing.
Argiolas Costera 2010 $15.99
Intense ruby-red in color, this wine offers seductive aromas of ripe black cherries, pepper, and licorice. Warm and full-bodied on the palate, with excellent texture, ripe fruit flavors and pleasant tannins.
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