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Sangiovese Puglia i.g.t. 2009
This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in Apulia where the particular climate and soils combine to enhance this grape’s unique characteristics. Careful craftsmanship at Giordano’s Torricella winery has resulted in this medium bodied ruby red wine with an aroma that hints at cherry and a dry, well balanced taste. This is a wine that can be enjoyed throughout the meal and is particularly well suited to salami, chicken or turkey dishes. Serve at 64°F.
Piedmont Barbera d.o.c. 2008
This renowned wine from Piedmont is produced with Barbera grapes grown on the gently sloping hills of the region. Deep ruby red in color, with typical fruity aroma, this wine is a well balanced, medium bodied wine with a distinct fruit driven flavor. This is an easy drinking, food friendly wine suitable with any course from starters to entrees. Serve at 60°-64°F.
Pinot Grigio-Garganega i.g.t. 2009
The grapes for this Pinot Grigio-Garganega come from the hills north of Venice, where the Adriatic sea breezes, cool the heat of summer, allowing the fruit to reach optimal maturity. The resulting wine is straw-colored with a faint touch of green. The aroma hints at flowers and the taste is refreshingly crisp and well-structured. Perfect as an aperitif or with seafood and chicken. Vol 12%.
Inzolia Sicilia Bianco i.g.t. 2009
Inzolia is a distinctive grape variety that is native to Sicily. Here it is greatly valued for its aromatic qualities and its delicate taste and full body and structure. Giordano’s Inzolia is a delicate straw yellow. The aroma is intense and inviting with notes of almond blossom; The taste is dry, full bodied with a note of nuttiness on the finish. This wine is lovely as an aperitif and perfect with any type of seafood and grilled or pan fried fish. Serve at 50°-54°F.
Cabernet Delle Venezie i.g.t 2008
The Cabernet family of vines has been planted in the Veneto hills for well over a century and produce fruity wines of good body and firm tannins. Our Cabernet Delle Venezie has a deep ruby-red color. The aroma is fresh and has notes of capsicum and blackcurrant. The taste is medium-bodied, with well-balanced alcohol, tannin and acidity. Ideal with hearty home-style cooking. Vol 12%.
Bardolino Classico d.o.c. 2008
Dry red wine. Bardolino is a charming town on the shores of the magnificent Lake Garda which lends its name to the equally charming wine produced locally. Ruby red in color, with a delicate aroma offering a floral nuance. To the taste it is pleasantly fruity, crisp and easy drinking. This casual wine is versatile with food, especially light meals and simple dishes.
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo d.o.c. 2008
Made from Montepulciano grapes grown on the hillsides that gently fall into the Adriatic sea in central Italy. Here a combination of arid soils, warm, dry summers and cooling sea breezes provide the ideal climate for medium bodied versatile red wines. This wine is a dark ruby red color with an aroma of cherry fruit with an earthy, spicy note. It is full flavored with red fruit tanginess on the finish. Excellent with grilled meats and vegetables, lamb and capsicum in particular. Serve at 60°-64°F.
Nero d’Avola i.g.t. 2007
Nero d’Avola is a native vine of Sicily, taking its name from the town of Avola in the southern part of the island. This wine is an intense ruby-red color. Its intense aroma is characterized by deep notes of blackcurrant and blackberry. To the taste this full-bodied wine has a mellow and velvety texture which makes it ideal with rich pasta dishes, red meat, and it is surprisingly effective paired with tuna steaks! Vol 13%.
Merlot delle Venezie i.g.t. 2008
One of the most prestigious wines of the Veneto, produced with selected Merlot grapes. This straightforward red wine possesses an intense and vinous bouquet and a taste that is dry, full-bodied and slightly tannic. Perfect with any dish. Vol 12%.