Wine Tasting: Wines of Southern Italy

Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Description

Sample five wines from Southern Italy
Southern Italy has been producing wine for over 4000 years. Today the wines of Southern Italy represent some of the finest and best values in the world.

$15 per person
reservations not required

Mastroberardino ‘Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio’
Bianco DOC, Campania, Italy
Hints of pineapple, white peach & licorice. The palate is well-structured with mineral & stone fruit flavors.

Librandi ‘Ciro’ Bianco DOC Calabria, Italy
Ripe aromas of peach, lemon & orange citrus. The palate displays zesty acidity and subtle hints of toasted almonds.

Leone de Castris Salice ‘Rosso Reserva’ DOC
Puglia, Italy
Aromas of black cherries, plums & blackberries. The smooth palate consists of black cherry & vanilla.

Argiolas ‘Costera Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
Sardinia, Italy
Aromas of ripe black cherries, pepper & licorice. Ripe fruit flavors & pleasant tannins in the palate.

Bisceglia ‘Terra di Vulcano’ Aglianico del
Vulture DOC Basilicata, Italy
Aromas of blackberries, forest floor & a hint of smoke. Harmonious & balanced with a round tannins in the finish.