Molto Italiano Wine & Cheese Seminar @ C'est Cheese Wed November 13, 2013

We are putting together a fantastic Wednesday evening of Italian

wines with Fillipo Pistone of Bacchanal Imports, dedicated to Italian

wines. The menu  details are coming soon and the seating is limited to

15 tasters so book very soon (now). Here is the wine line up.  click for details/to buy tix  price is $30 INCLUDING TAX & TIP

90 rating Wine Advocate  the depth of Champagne with the freshness of Prosecco

2 white 2012 Tre Monti Alabana de Romagna


Albana is a white grape variety from the Romagna region. Floral with

fleshy yellow plum and dried-apricot fruit character, this is also

complex, with an earthy touch and even grape-skin tannins. Enjoy it with

pesto pasta, finfish, shellfish, or rabbit.

3 red 2011 Burlotto Barbera d’Alba- classic high acid Barbera… always shows great.

4 red 2010 Castelfeder Alto Adige Riserva Pinot Nero Winespectator review for 2009


“Richly spiced, this elegant version layers notes of crushed cherry,

dried thyme, violet and plum with refined tannins and finely tuned

acidity. Drink now through 2018. 600 cases made.” –AN

5 red 2010 Lanciola Chianti Classico Le Masse De Greve - recent 93 rating from James Suckling, single vineyard classico

6 red 2006 Monteci Amarone – 93 Winespectator review a Huge wine also from a single vineyard with good press

7 Dessert 2010 Carlo Hauner Malvasia di Lapari


Lots of hazelnut flavors with an hint of apricot, elegant and good with

sweet dishes or mild cheeses. … much less alcoholic then vin santo and

less sweet