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We at Volio Imports are so thankful that you decided to take the time today to taste our wines. We are constantly hard at work to bring you only the best wines from European wineries. Scroll down to read more about the wines being showcased today and check out the links below for more detailed information.
Berlucchi
’61 Brut NV
PRESS:
Wine Enthusiast – 92 pts
Wine Advocate – 90 pts
Wine Spectator – 90 pts
Decanter – 91 pts
Vinous – 90 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Drop the champagne, pick up the ’61 Brut. Save yourself the trouble of figuring out what Cava is worth $20 and pay up for a world class sparkling wine from a region created by this cuvee (Franciacorta was started by this winery in 1961).
Berlucchi
’61 Rosé NV
PRESS:
Wine Enthusiast – 92 pts
Wine Advocate – 90 pts
Wine Spectator – 91 pts
Vinous – 92 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Classic (Champagne) Method Rose from the most important quality sparkling region in Italy… Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay. It’s just killer! This producer created the Franciacorta sparkling wines in 1961, hence ’61 on the label.
Berlucchi
’61 Nature 2012
PRESS:
Wine Enthusiast – 94 pts
James Suckling – 92 pts
Wine Spectator – 92 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Non-dossage. So, bone dry and very precise. Lifted and vibrant this wine is super serious for those that geek out on grower champagne, but if you just want to be the cool kid at the party take this bottle and impress wine loving friends!
Val delle Rose
Morellino di Scansano 2019
PRESS:
James Suckling – 91 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Morellino really means “more Sangiovese please” but Italians didn’t want to sound demanding (just kidding). This mostly Sangiovese blend comes from the Tuscan coasts and boasts flavors that make you fall in love with Sangiovese and wonder why you hadn’t had something this good in Chianti (not close to the sea)!
Val delle Rose
Litorale Vermentino 2020
PRESS:
James Sucklings – 91 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Its color is pale yellow with light golden hues, has a very intense fruity aroma of summer ripe fruit. On the palate there is an important aromatic note combined with a pleasant persistence. It is a generous and intense wine with great structure and freshness.
Val delle Rose
Aurelio Maremma Toscana 2016
PRESS:
Wine Spectator – 93 Pts
James Suckling – 93 Pts
TASTING NOTES:
This is a big wine… jam packed with intense flavors thanks to a warm growing region and great attention to detail in the cellar. Oak aged for a long time, this wine has a dark color in the glass, shows strong character on the nose from intense fruit and wood.
Val delle Rose
Morellino di Scansano Riserva Poggio al Leone 2016
PRESS:
James Suckling – 90 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Poggio al Leone is intense ruby red in color; a bouquet of ripe fruit typical of Sangiovese di Maremma. Well structured and full bodied.
Val delle Rose
Ciliegiolo 2016
TASTING NOTES:
Ciliegiolo is incredible… dark color with intense richness but somehow finding a way not to be too heavy. Basically you’ll open this and finish the bottle!
Villa Cerna
Chianti Classico Primocolle 2017
PRESS:
James Suckling – 93 pts
Decanter – 91 pts
TASTING NOTES:
The rock star of the Villa Cerna lineup… this is an every day wine for people that have been or want to go to Italy. Take 2 bottles… You’ll open it as you prepare dinner and need a second bottle by the time you’re seated.
Villa Cerna
Chianti Classico Riserva 2016
PRESS:
Decanter – 97 pts
Robert Parker – 91 pts
Wine Spectator – 93 pts
TASTING NOTES:
The Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva has floral aromas, and its harmony is the result of the balance between acidity, tannins and alcohol.
Tenuta Alzatura
Montefalco Rosso 2018
TASTING NOTES:
Montefalco Rosso has an intense ruby-red color, with noticeable violet hues. The aroma is jammy with prevalent notes of blackberry and currant. Full bodied and balanced.
Tenuta Alzatura
Sagrantino di Montefalco 2013
PRESS:
James Suckling – 91 pts
TASTING NOTES:
The Sagrantino has an intense ruby-red color with shades of violet and garnet. The bouquet is refined and complex at the core of which are harmonious aromas of blackberry, plum, vanilla, leather and coffee. On the palate, it is complex and intense, a full bodied wine.
Arrogant Frog
Sauvignon Blanc
TASTING NOTES:
Bright lemon color. Complex and fresh with aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes and a hint of smokiness. Fruit and lively with great balance and persistence.
Arrogant Frog
Cabernet-Merlot
TASTING NOTES:
Cabernet heavy, so look for more intensity and some lifted mid-pallet thanks to oak aging. The wine is complex and pairs with all sorts of dishes, but you’ll really just hammer this back on your own.
Arrogant Frog
Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES:
Pale gold color with green tints. Elegant aromas of tropical fruits, with peach, white flowers and hints of vanilla. Well-rounded and smooth with refreshing acidity.
Arrogant Frog
Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES:
This is what Pinot Noir tastes like without costing what Pinot Noir costs. Light color typical of France, meaning you can see through the glass as you drink the bottle. Pleasant aromatics full of wild strawberries and red cherries. Lifted acidity typical of Pinot Noir freshens the pallet, even if the medium bodied wine has a richness that appeals to even the heaviest of red wine lovers.
So great to meet you! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions.
Giulia Cecchi
Regional Sales Director / Cecchi BA
Giulia@volioimports.com
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