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Wed 16th Mar 6-8pm -Tenuta delle Terre Nere|Marc de Grazia himse
03 14 2011
Wednesday 16th Mar 6-8pm ___________________________________________ Tenuta delle Terre Nere with Marc de Grazia marc de grazia ___________________________________ Marc de Grazia, is a man who probably needs little introduction around here. His wines from his estate Tenuta delle Terre Nere, sell out so quickly, it is almost like we have to keep it a secret when they arrive. They have been some of the most popular and loved wines that I have seen come through - and out, our doors in the entire time we have been open. Thanks to Rand Yazzolino, owner of Estate Wines LTD, and JJ Clifton, they were able to acquire a few cases of the coveted Etna Rosso, which I call "the best *$20 bottle of wine I've had - it has gone up a mere $2 in the last 4 years...) as well as a selection of Library Wines that are available now through our site now for pre-order and on the night of the tasting. The very first time I tried these wines, I found them absolutely fascinating. The vines, which are planted at different elevations - and plots planted as far back as 94 years ago. "Guardiola" 1917 & 1947 at 800/900 meters "Feudo di Mezzo" 1927 & 1947 at 650/700 meters "Calderara Sottana" 1957 &1967 at 650/700meters and the youngest vineyard planted: "Santo Spirito" 1950 & 1960 so - only 50-60 year old vines... only? But, there is one more (currently sold out) and that is the Pre-phylloxera planting that was found near the Calderara Sottana vineyard - planted in 1870, this is "Le Vigne di Don Peppino" 141 year old vines. I have always wanted to have a tasting with the line up of cru's from this estate - to see the vast differences between the wines due to the differing elevations and age of the vines. Finally. After 4 years we will have the opportunity to do so and with the owner himself. I hope you will be able to join us in this very special event. We will be showing these 5 wines Wed. 16th of March 6-8pm __________________________________________ Etna Rosso 2009 $22.(36 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Guardiola 2006 $55.(36 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Sottana Calderara 2006 $55.(48 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2008 $50.(18 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2008 $50. (*6bottles available) click *we will pour from the Magnum - 750ml will not be tasted. Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2008 Magnum1.5L $110.00(5 magnums) click In addition to these above wines that we will be tasting with Marc and Rand, the following library wines are also available on a pre-order basis: Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2005 $55. (30 bottles available now) click Etna Rosso Guardiola 2007 $55. (12 bottles available now) click Etna Rosso Guardiola 2008 1.5L $110. (1 magnum available now)click Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2007 1.5L $110. (6 bottles available now) click Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2007 $55. (36 bottles available now) click Etna Sottana Calderara 2007 $55. (48 bottles available now)click Any orders placed today 14th March thru 1pm the 15th March will be avail for pick up the night of the tasting (Wed. 16th March). Library wine orders placed on the night of the tasting will be avail. for pick up Friday 18th March Wednesday 16th March 10$tasting 6-8pm ___________________________________________ a re-introduction from last week there is so much to say - but where to begin? is it possible to have a "rising star" in a country that has been producing wines for hundreds of years? I guess so --- that is one of the many beauties of Italian wine that area is... Mount Etna - Sicily. ___________________________________________ The wines of Mt. Etna are rapidly entering into the realm of excellence of that of their northern neighbors, Tuscany and Piemonte. Critics and journalists (and us here) are becoming equally obsessed with this volcanic region of Sicily. The wines have become affectionately known as "The Burgundy of the South" It is a growing area that was overlooked for sometime due to its harsh climate rugged terrain exploding volcanoes (most recently in Jan 2011) and snow capped mountains. Rising from 800-1200 meters planted in volcanic ash - the vines have thwarted off the devastating Phylloxera, lived and survived sharp temperature and weather changes and many of the pre-phyloxera vines, that went by the wayside were resurrected and saved from extinction. The results are incredible - elegant balanced wines with ashy minerality, complex smooth fruit that can easily rival pinot noir. ___________________________________________ ~we hope to see you soon~ salute! _______________________________________ Become a Charter Member! Biondivino Wine Club Special Selection|Special Delivery ________________________________
03 14 2011
Wednesday 16th Mar 6-8pm ___________________________________________ Tenuta delle Terre Nere with Marc de Grazia marc de grazia ___________________________________ Marc de Grazia, is a man who probably needs little introduction around here. His wines from his estate Tenuta delle Terre Nere, sell out so quickly, it is almost like we have to keep it a secret when they arrive. They have been some of the most popular and loved wines that I have seen come through - and out, our doors in the entire time we have been open. Thanks to Rand Yazzolino, owner of Estate Wines LTD, and JJ Clifton, they were able to acquire a few cases of the coveted Etna Rosso, which I call "the best *$20 bottle of wine I've had - it has gone up a mere $2 in the last 4 years...) as well as a selection of Library Wines that are available now through our site now for pre-order and on the night of the tasting. The very first time I tried these wines, I found them absolutely fascinating. The vines, which are planted at different elevations - and plots planted as far back as 94 years ago. "Guardiola" 1917 & 1947 at 800/900 meters "Feudo di Mezzo" 1927 & 1947 at 650/700 meters "Calderara Sottana" 1957 &1967 at 650/700meters and the youngest vineyard planted: "Santo Spirito" 1950 & 1960 so - only 50-60 year old vines... only? But, there is one more (currently sold out) and that is the Pre-phylloxera planting that was found near the Calderara Sottana vineyard - planted in 1870, this is "Le Vigne di Don Peppino" 141 year old vines. I have always wanted to have a tasting with the line up of cru's from this estate - to see the vast differences between the wines due to the differing elevations and age of the vines. Finally. After 4 years we will have the opportunity to do so and with the owner himself. I hope you will be able to join us in this very special event. We will be showing these 5 wines Wed. 16th of March 6-8pm __________________________________________ Etna Rosso 2009 $22.(36 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Guardiola 2006 $55.(36 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Sottana Calderara 2006 $55.(48 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2008 $50.(18 bottles available now)click Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2008 $50. (*6bottles available) click *we will pour from the Magnum - 750ml will not be tasted. Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2008 Magnum1.5L $110.00(5 magnums) click In addition to these above wines that we will be tasting with Marc and Rand, the following library wines are also available on a pre-order basis: Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2005 $55. (30 bottles available now) click Etna Rosso Guardiola 2007 $55. (12 bottles available now) click Etna Rosso Guardiola 2008 1.5L $110. (1 magnum available now)click Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2007 1.5L $110. (6 bottles available now) click Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2007 $55. (36 bottles available now) click Etna Sottana Calderara 2007 $55. (48 bottles available now)click Any orders placed today 14th March thru 1pm the 15th March will be avail for pick up the night of the tasting (Wed. 16th March). Library wine orders placed on the night of the tasting will be avail. for pick up Friday 18th March Wednesday 16th March 10$tasting 6-8pm ___________________________________________ a re-introduction from last week there is so much to say - but where to begin? is it possible to have a "rising star" in a country that has been producing wines for hundreds of years? I guess so --- that is one of the many beauties of Italian wine that area is... Mount Etna - Sicily. ___________________________________________ The wines of Mt. Etna are rapidly entering into the realm of excellence of that of their northern neighbors, Tuscany and Piemonte. Critics and journalists (and us here) are becoming equally obsessed with this volcanic region of Sicily. The wines have become affectionately known as "The Burgundy of the South" It is a growing area that was overlooked for sometime due to its harsh climate rugged terrain exploding volcanoes (most recently in Jan 2011) and snow capped mountains. Rising from 800-1200 meters planted in volcanic ash - the vines have thwarted off the devastating Phylloxera, lived and survived sharp temperature and weather changes and many of the pre-phyloxera vines, that went by the wayside were resurrected and saved from extinction. The results are incredible - elegant balanced wines with ashy minerality, complex smooth fruit that can easily rival pinot noir. ___________________________________________ ~we hope to see you soon~ salute! _______________________________________ Become a Charter Member! Biondivino Wine Club Special Selection|Special Delivery ________________________________