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Dragonfly Wine & Spirits
Friday, January 3rd, 2020
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Candoni Organic Pinot Grigio 2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Lombardy
Grape: 100%
Pinot Grigio
Winemakers notes: Our Organic Pinot Grigio is made from 100% Organically Grown Grapes grown in the unspoiled Pavia countryside in Lombardy. Our grapes are cultivated according to the method of Organic Agriculture, which is free of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and all other synthetic chemical substances. Candoni Organic Wines are all certified organically grown by the Italian government verification organization, "Suolo e Salute." This wine is good for the planet and the drinker!
Tasting notes: A refreshing, everyday wine. The beautiful aromas of melon, pear, and pineapple are complemented by delicate flavors of lemon and fig.
Silvery emerald straw color. Mild, interesting aromas of rice cake, honeyed peaches and apples, and toasted nut brittle with a silky, lively, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, intricate, medium-long clementine, pickled melon, apple, and earth finish with fine, fruit tannins and no oak. A superbly appetizing and nuanced pinot grigio.
Pairing: It pairs nicely with seafood, light pasta dishes, and cheese and cracker combinations. It is perfect as an aperitif.
Our Price: $11.00
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Fantini montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2018
Country
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Italy
Region: Abruzzo
Grape:
100% Montepulciano
Aging: Stainless steel
Winemaker notes: Ruby red with garnet reflections, the bouquet is fruity and quite persistent, reminiscent of red fruits, marasca cherries, and plums with vanilla nuances. Full-bodied on the palate, with good balance and firm tannins. Immediately appealing and versatile.
Wine Enthusiast - #96 TOP 100 BEST BUY 2019
"Aromas of ripe dark cherry, tobacco and mentholated herbs show a pleasing concentration on the nose. There's nice richness to the fruit on the palate, with zesty acidity and fine, sandy tannins framing it all. A bit simplistic and short, but nonetheless a solid weekday red."
- A.P. November/2019
Pairing:
pizza, salami, savory first courses, pasta, red meat, chicken, and medium aged cheeses.
Our Price: $11.00
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D.V. Catena Tinto Historico 2017
Country: Argentina
Region: Cuyo -Mendoza - Uco Valley
Grape: 72% Malbec, 21% Bonarda, 7% Petit Verdot
Aging:
12-14 months in barrel. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage -First, second and third use barrels used.
Winery notes
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Don Domingo Vicente Catena, Nicolas Catena Zapata's father, was famous in the 1930's for his deep dark red wine blend. This blend was sold in the French-styled bistros of Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America - as the finest wine from the Mendoza region. This wine, DV Catena Historic Red Blend, is made in honor of Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage.
James Suckling 94 Points "
A stunning wine for this price point! Plenty of malbec violet character, but also delicate spices and great freshness. A wealth of drive and ripeness. The finish is long and polished." -James suckling
Vinous 91 points "Bright ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and tobacco leaf are lifted by a violet top-note; higher-pitched and more pristine than the 2016 example. Then juicy and rather refined on the palate, showing a restrained sweetness and good energy to its purple fruit, violet and licorice flavors. Finishes firm and long, with substantial broad, dusty tannins. Perhaps the best vintage yet for this bottling."
- July/2018
Wine Advocate 90 points - The blend of the 2017 DV Catena Tinto Historico is the same as the previous year, remaining as 72% Malbec, 21% Bonarda and 7% Petit Verdot, since that's the field blend that is planted in the plot in Lunlunta used for this bottling. 2017 is slightly riper than 2016, yet the wine has kept its freshness and balance.
- June/2018
Food Pairing:
Beef steak, beef roasts, sausages, braised short ribs, pasta, veal chops with tomato sauce, pizza, cold cuts and cheese.
Our Price: $18.00
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Dragonfly Wine & Spirits
382 Center Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-5298
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