Wine Reference 8/1/23 Flashcards

1
Q

SPARKLING

Andrea Biasiotto Prosecco BTG 12/47

A

Varietal: 100% Glera

Region: Veneto

Fresh, youthful, pear, apple, extra dry

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Sparkling

Silvano Follandor Prosecco Superiore 75

A

Varietal: 100% Glera

Region: Veneto

Flora, light, elegant, white flowers, citrus, honeydew

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

SPARKLING

Taburno “Folius” Falanghina Spumante 56

A

Varietal: 100% Falanghina

Region: Campania

Complex, yeasty (think bread), aromatic, fresh, well-blended

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

SPARKLING

Carafoli La Divina Lambrusco di Sorbara Pet-Nat 12/47

A

Varietal: Lambrusco do Sorbara and Lambrusco Salamino

Region: Emilia Romagna

Dry, violets, ruby red in color, gentle finish, light and crisp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

SPARKLING

Folicello Emilia Biano White Sparkling Pet-Nat 60

A

Varietal: montuni, trebbiano, Pinot noir

Region: Emilia Romagna

Pear, lemon rind, biscuit, refreshing, bright, good summer sip

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

SPARKLING

Bibi Graetz “Bollamatta” Toscano Rosa 75

A

Varietal: 100% Sangiovese

Region: Tuscany

Med body, off-dry, orange + strawberry, crisp cherry, cranberry

Among top 5% in the word of all wines

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

SPARKLING

Ca’del Bosco Cuvée Presige Franciacorta 94

A

Varietal: Chardonnay

Region: Lombardy

Fine brioche, yeasty, lemon, caramelized pears, creamy, luxurious

Made in same method of champagne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

SPARKLING

Venturini Baldini Lambrusco 47

A

Varietal: Lambrusco

Region: Emilia Romagna

Well- balanced, dry, refreshing, plum, raisin, rhubarb, balsamic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

ROSE

Girolamo Russo Aetna Rosato 60

A

Varietal: Nerello Mascalese

Region: Etna- Sicily

Vivid, red currant, cranberry, spices, salinity, Sicilian orange, sharp acidity, flint, wet stone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

ROSE

Frank Cornellisen “Susucaru” Rosato 110

A

Varietal: Malvasia

Region: Sicily

Saline, mineral, bitter orange, cranberry, mushroom, thyme, slate

Cornellisen is one of the most famous natural wine makers in the world

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

ORANGE

Sete Tropicale Orange Wine 70

A

Varietal: 70% Ottonese (Bombino), 20% Trebbiano, 10% Moscato

Region: Lazio

Loads of tropical fruit, white flowers, peach soda, easy drinking, mango, pineapple, hints of salinity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

ORANGE

Skerk Orgade Carso Orange Wine 70

A

Varietal: Vitovska, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Dried apricot, passion fruit, orange blossom, almond, caramel, grapefruit pit, minerals, killer acidity, bone fry, perfumed nose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

ROSE

Antonutti Pinot Grigio 13/51

A

Varietal: Pinot Grigio

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Produced with skin contact

Crisp, minerality, light, flint, dried citrus, stone fruit, blood orange

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

WHITE

Produttori do Manduria “Alice” Verdeca 12/47

A

Varietal: 100% Verdeca

Region: Salento

Acacia mineral, saline, elderflower, high racing acidity, fresh

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

WHITE

Muri- Gries Pinot Bianco 51

A

Varietal: Pinot blanc

Region: Suditrol-Alto Adige

Almond, medium body and acidity, crisp apple, balanced long finish, salinity, vegetal notes, slight creamy mouthfeel, pear, almond

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

WHITE

Rocca Del Principe Fiano do Avellino 16/63

A

Varietal: 100% fiano

Region: Lapio (Campania)

Brioche, butter, citrus, hints of orchard fruit, mineral, long finish

Fiano is the best comp for Chardonnay BTG

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

WHITE

Giordano Lombardi Gavi 47

A

Varietal: 100% Cortese

Region: Piedmont

Lemon, green apple, lime, citrus, tropical, fry, high acidity, crisp, light

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

WHITE

Campo Dottore Riesling 58

A

Varietal: 100% Riesling

Region: lombardy

Melon, apple, mineral, herbs, dry, acid grip

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

WHITE

Fontavecchia Falanghina 48

A

Varietal: 100% Falanghina

Region: Campania

Fresh, green apple, wet stone, medium acidity, white floral notes, clean finish

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

WHITE

Donnafugata “Lighea” Zibbibo 50

A

Varietal: 100% Zibbibo

Region: Sicily

Peach, apricot, very aromatic, fresh, salty

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

WHITE

Benito Ferrara Greco do Tufo 80

A

Varietal: Greco di Tufo

Region: Campania

Flint, pear, lemon, hint of honey, high acidity, salt

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

WHITE

Benanti Etna Biano DOC 65

A

Varietal: Carricante

Region: Sicily

Creamy, grapefruit, tropical fruits, herbs, crisp, bitter zest, salt

Etna whites are often compared to Chablis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

WHITE

Graci Etna Bianco 68

A

Varietal: Carricante + Cattaratto

Region: Etna-Sicily

Smoke + mineral, refreshing, orange blossom, chamomile, nectarine, straw, balanced complexity

24
Q

WHITE

Cantina Terlano “Vorberg” Pinot Bianco 90

A

Varietal: Pinot Bianco

Region: Alto Adige

Balanced and complex, creaminess and texture, full bodied, pear, apple, peach, vibrant, smoke and flint

Good rec for guest who typically enjoys Chardonnay but wants something new

25
WHITE Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica 65
Varietal: Verdicchio Region: Marche Apple, pear, mineral, saline, dry high acidity, hint of honeysuckle
26
WHITE Bisson Marea “Cinque Terre” Bianco Blend 80
Varietal: Bosco (60% of the blend), Vermentink (20%) and Albarola (20%) Region: Liguria Full bodied, earthy, sea salt, mineral, heather, juniper, melon, acidity, clean and refreshing Cuvée left on lees for extended period of time
27
WHITE Cottanera Sicilia Barbazzale Bianco 55
Varietal: Cattaratto, Viognier Region: Sicily Pineapple, mango, white flowers, chamomile, herbaceous finish
28
WHITE Cigna deal Lauro Friuli Isonzo Chardonnay 56
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia Crisp lemon, honey, green apple, oak, spice, nutmeg, vanilla, mineral finish
29
WHITE Jermann “Where Dreams” Chardonnay 110
Varietal: Chardonnay Region: Feiuli-Venezi Giulia Cream, honey, flint, melted butter, pastry, oak, full bodied, long creamy finish Iconic Italian Chardonnay
30
WHITE Pra Otto Soave 13/51
Varietal: Garganega Region: Veneto Melon, apple, pear, apricot, lively acidity, mineralogy, complex and balanced Soave is often compared to Petite Chablis
31
RED Flavia Taille Frappato/ Perricone 12/ 72 liter
Varietal: 50% frappato and 50% perricone Region: Sicily Cherry, blackberry, plum, sasparilla, clove, olive, complexity and structure Good comp for a Pinot noir
32
RED Valle Reale Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 14/55
Varietal: Montepulciano Region: Abruzzo Cherry, soft plum, thyme, black currant, robust, fruity
33
RED Pakravan Papi Prunicce Super Tuscan 15/59
Varietal: Cab Fran, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon Region: Tuscany Dark fruit, leather, baking spices, full bodied, sensuous tannin, long savory finish
34
RED Sobrero Dolcetto d’Alba 68
Varietal: Dolcetto Region: Piedmont Light cherry, bright, clean, acid, mushroom, orange zest, clove Dolcetto is often compared to Gamay
35
RED Palladino Bricco Adele Olive Barbera d’Alba 80
Varietal: Barbera Region: Piedmont Red berries, cherries, strong, fresh, rhubarb, earthy Forrest floor, long smooth finish
36
RED Vigneti Massa “Monleale” Barbera 130
Varietal: Barbera Region: Piedmont Roses, dried fig, truffles, dill, pine, buckwheat, honey, good structure, long finish Walter Massa is one of Italys top producers
37
RED Tenuta dell Terra Nere Etna Rosso 70
Varietal: 95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio Region: Sicily Dried strawberries, ash, black tea, smoke, licorice, mineralogy, lively acidity
38
RED COS frappato 72
Varietal: frappato Region: Sicily Juicy ripe berries, herbs, tea leaves Great comp for fuller bodied Pinot noir
39
RED Monte Bernardo “Fiasco” Chianti 85 liter
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Red plum, blackberries, ash, graphite, earth, oak, dark chocolate, full-bodied
40
RED Castillo di Volpaia Chianti 80
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Smooth, subtle, black licorice, cranberry, sour cherry, currant
41
RED Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Rosso 48
Varietal: Sangiovese (70%), Sagrantino (15%) and Montepulciano (15%) Region: Umbria Bold, cherry, blackberries, oak, black pepper, earthy, clove, leather, round creamy long finish
42
RED Marchesi di Gresy “Martinenga” Barbaresco 130
Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: (Langhe) Piedmont Sour cherry, blueberry skin, strawberry, cranberry, minerals, rose, high acid, high tannin, full bodied Barbaresco can be compared to a mix of Syrah and Pinot Noir
43
RED Foradori Teroldego 80
Varietal: Teroldego Region: Trentino (Alto Adige) Fresh red fruit, earthy, cherry, raspberry, leather, slight funk, low tannin, bold aroma, delicious and elegant Tereldego is an ancient native grape, related to Syrah and Pinot Noir
44
RED Fratelli Brovia Barolo 138
Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: Piedmont Minty green herbs, forest floor, raspberry, smoked cherries, sour cherry, currant, lovely and complex Highly rated
45
RED Giafranco Allesandria Barolo 150
Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: Piedmont Sarsaparilla, cola, baking spices, leather, anise, crushed flowers, oak, smooth, light
46
RED Figli Luigi Oddero Barolo 180
Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: Piedmont Seductive, elegant, raspberries, strawberries, red cherries, tar, roses, camphor, cedar, full bodied, bone dry, balanced long finish
47
RED Paolo Scavino Barolo 180
Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: Piedmont Leather, tar, smoke, sour cherry, cola, raspberry, earthy, wet moss, mint, thyme, high acid and tannins, long and vivid
48
RED Giacamo Fennocchio Barolo Bussia 240
Varietal: Nebbiolo Region: Piedmont Rosemary, kirsch, cardamom, rose petals, tar, oak and earth, chewy tannins
49
RED Cerbaiona Rosso do Montalcino 138
Varietal: 60% Sangiovese, 40% merlot, Syrah and Malvasia Nera Region: Tuscany Raspberry, plum, rose petal, black currants, eucalyptus, leather, earth, mushrooms, vanilla, firm tannins Diego Molinari is an Italian producer known for his Brunello di Montalcino
50
RED Val di Suga Rosso do Montalcino 70
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Ripe red plums, cinnamon, strawberry, cacao, smooth, round, lush
51
RED Le Ragnaie Brunello do Montalcino 168
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Perfumed, black cherry, cassis, mulberry, cedar, hints of coconut, sage, earth, bold structured Highly acclaimed
52
RED Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 130
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Raspberry, cranberry, smoke, herbs, sandalwood, fresh mushrooms, full bodied with firm, well-integrated tannins
53
RED La Togato Brunello di Montalcino Notte di Note 140
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Dark plum, blackberry jam, vanilla, dark cherry, smooth and dry
54
RED Sesti Brunello di Montalcino 320
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Mature black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, mushroom, almonds, ripe tannins, long silky finish
55
RED Paldalletti Brunello do Montalcino 340
Varietal: Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Raspberry, red currants, hibiscus, coffee, tobacco, earthy terracotta, baking spices, elegant, feminine, long finish
56
RED Agricola Punica “Barrua” Isola dei Nuraghi Sardinian Blend 160
Varietal: Carignan, Cab Sauv, Merlot Region: Sardinia Balsamic, licorice, prunes, plums, black currant, full bodied, soft tannins, elegant, long finish
57
RED Tenuta do Trinoro “Le Cupole” Rosso Toscano 85