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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.
Cantine Povero
Belvive Vino Spumante NV
TASTING NOTES:
This wine is less about thinking and more about drinking. Bright and fun flavors on the nose lead you to either drink it like any great sparkling wine or if so inclined, feel free to blend it with your favorite OJ or Peach Juice for a brunch cocktail that everyone will be happy with (including your wallet).
Cantine Povero
Roero Arneis 2020
TASTING NOTES:
A varietal offering stone fruits, mineral, and loads of freshness. Stainless steel vinification and aging insures the mouthfeel is bright and delicious.
Cantine Povero
Contrada Maestra Barbera d’Asti 2020
TASTING NOTES:
Light, bright, clean, and fresh. A varietally perfect example of Barbera.
Cantine Povero
Capitano Monferrato Dolcetto 2019
TASTING NOTES:
Light, bright, and red fruit driven. Lots of freshness and varietally correct.
Cantine Povero
Batù Barbaresco 2018
TASTING NOTES:
Violet, rose petals, tobacco, and deep red fruits married to forest floor. Structured and tannic.
Cantine Povero
Priore Barolo 2017
TASTING NOTES:
Violet, rose petals, tobacco, and deep red fruits married to forest floor. Lots of structure and long aging is possible.
Berlucchi
’61 Brut NV
PRESS:
Wine Enthusiast – 92 pts
Decanter – 91 pts
Robert Parker – 90 pts
Wine Spectator –Â 90 pts
Antonio Galloni – 90 pts
James Suckling – 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
Antonio Galloni – 92 pts
James Suckling – 91 pts
Wine Spectator –Â 91 pts
Robert Parker – 90 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 –Â 92 pts
Antonio Galloni – 91 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
Litorale Vermentino 2020
PRESS:
James Suckling – 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
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
Aurelio Maremma Toscana 2016
PRESS:
James Suckling – 93 pts
Wine Spectator – 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.
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 –Â 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.
Villa Rosa
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016
PRESS:
James Suckling – 93 pts
Wine Spectator – 92 pts
TASTING NOTES:
The Gran Selezione Villa Rosa offers a ripe, tannic texture and progression granted only by the best years. The color is vivid and rarefied, anticipating a bouquet that reveals to be extremely elegant, characterized by floral notes that overlap and intertwine with a delicate fruitiness and slight hints of spiciness.
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 2014
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.
Libero
Brunello di Montalcino 2015
TASTING NOTES:
Dense, dark red in the glass and powerful, round notes of liquorice and ripe black cherry on the nose. The palate is juicy, spicy, and full of dark fruit notes. The tannins are smooth and elegant and the finish is enduring and nutty.
Sun Goddess
Pinot Grigio Ramato 2020
PRESS:
James Suckling – 90 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Pale pink, elegant, and complex, with hints of peach, melon, blackberries, and earthy notes. Round with a crisp acidity and a clean finish.
Sun Goddess
Sauvignon Blanc 2020
PRESS:
James Suckling – 90 pts
TASTING NOTES:
Straw-yellow with lively greenish tinges. Intensely aromatic, with tropical and spicy notes of passion fruit, banana, and melon. Particularly structured with a balance between an intense acidity and a velvety smoothness with a long finish.
Sun Goddess
Prosecco
TASTING NOTES:
Velvety creaminess, aromatic explosion, bubbly freshness. Sun Goddess Prosecco is the ultimate sparkling wine to celebrate everyday uniqueness.
Fantinel
Prosecco Extra Dry
TASTING NOTES:
Attractive straw-yellow appearance with a fine, persistent bead. Delicate floral tones on the nose and a pleasurably soft, velvety mouthfeel. A consistently popular, lively, classic sparkling wine perfect for any festive occasion.
Fantinel
Tenuta Sant’Helena Pinot Grigio 2020 & 2018
PRESS:
James Suckling – 91 pts (2020)
Wine Spectator – 90 pts (2020)
TASTING NOTES:
Deep straw-yellow with coppery tinges. Subtly aromatic, fruity. With age, it acquires a powerful bouquet of dry hay and toasted almonds. On the pallet, a solidly built wine, dry with a slight touch of tannins.
Fantinel
Borgo Tesis Pinot Grigio 2018
TASTING NOTES:
Delicately coppery, bright white. The nose reveals a mixture of floral fragrances. Zesty mouthfeel and a good body. This refined wine displays balance and authenticity, like the land of its origin.
Fantinel
One and Only Brut Rose
TASTING NOTES:
An elegant Pink sparkles finely, giving off scents of red fruits and crusty bread. This unparalleled cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay comes from a long Charmat, revealing amazing harmony and grace.
Fantinel
Tenuta Sant’Helena Ribolla Gialla 2020
PRESS:
James Suckling – 92 pts
TASTING NOTES:
An elegantly subtle, radiant white with a tangy, vibrant mouthfeel. This ancient vine exudes the consistently delightful abundance of its native lands. So abundant that it easily accompanies every occasion.
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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