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Alessandro Samogin of Borgoluce - Wed 2/27 6-8pm
02 26 2013
Wednesday, February 27th       6-8pm       Alessandro Samogin       of       Borgoluce

Bruno de Conciliis and Alberto Graci - Sat 2/23 6-8pm
02 17 2013
Saturday, February 23rd 6-8pm       

      Campania's Bruno de Conciliis       and       Etna's Alberto Graci       

      One of our favorite annual visitors, you're as likely to find Bruno taking in a show at one of the local jazz clubs as pouring wine at a tasting event. The spirit of playfulness and experiementation carries over to his wines, which are made as much by feel as by technical analysis. Along with some great aglianico, his sparkling fiano/aglianico blend 'Selim' is a true original, while his skin contact Fiano 'Antece' gives a nod to the region's history. We're always excited to try the latest from de Conciliis.       

      "The land decides, not us." While many vintners would agree with Graci's philosophy, an active volcano is perhaps a more insistent land than most. The estate draws on two vineyards on Etna's north slope, including a 5 acre plot of pre-phylloxera Nerello Mascalese vines. Graci is dedicated to producing wines only from Etna's autoctonous grape varieties, in a style that highlights the character of the region.

Passopisciaro - Wed 2/20 6-8pm
02 17 2013
Wednesday, February 20th       6-8pm       Andrea Franchetti       of       Passopisciaro       

      We return to the slopes of Mt. Etna for this special tasting...       please extend a warm welcome to an undisputed master of Nerello Mascalese!       The town of Castiglione, on the north side of Etna, is where Andrea chose to plant his vines       and produce a wine that focuses on the inherent beauty of Nerello Mascalese.       That wine is called Passopisciaro, and we are proud to present a four-year vertical!       In 2009, Andrea introduced four other wines from single vineyards (Contrada),       to showcase the unique terroir found at various elevations throughout Etna.       By using these high elevations to reduce yields and alcohol content, Andrea has truly mastered the varietal!

Mattarello Pasta Pop-Up
12 09 2012

      Pasta Mattarello

      

      Join us Saturday December 15th from 3-6pm for our monthly pop-up pasta shop here at biondivino. Pre-orders are also available by emailing john@mattarellosf.com. The following will be available for purchase:

      

      

      Pasta Nests - $4.50

      tagliatelle

      parsley-garlic tagliatelle

      pappardelle

      whole-wheat fettuccine

      cocoa fettucine **new this month**

      

      

      Prepared Pasta - $9.

      traditional lasagna with ragu and bechamel

      lasagna with spinach, mozzarella, and tomato sauce

      

      Filled Pasta - $12.

      bolognese tortellini with brodo

      

      Sauces

      ragu $8.

      san marzano tomato sauce $5.

      

      tomato and olive focaccia $3/slice

      

       MANGIA CON MATTARELLO!

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