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Page 1: WINES & CHEESES from ITALY Sat, 08.22.09. -57 millions inhabitants -20 regions -103 provinces ITALY.

WINES & CHEESESfrom ITALYSat, 08.22.09

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- 57 millions inhabitants- 20 regions- 103 provinces

ITALY

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VINEYARD SIZE & WINE PRODUCTION

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- today, in a world of ever more uniform tastes, Italians retain their customary loyalty to distinctive local foods and wines

- (only) in the 60s and 70s, more than 300 wine appellations (316) were identified and protected by DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and DOCG (the G for garantita)

- Another category exists for “Vino da Tavola” and “Indicazione Geografica Tipica” (IGT).. like Vin de Pays in France!.. i.e. Super-tuscans

WINE IN ITALY

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DOC and DOCG appellations dictate rules in the vineyards (viticulture)• Type of grapes that can be used,• Area of production,• Maximum yield in the vineyard (still

very generous compared to France)..

.. and at the winery (vinification /wine-making process)• Minimum alcohol, total acidity..• Ageing of the wine in wood (or not)

as well as in the bottle (as in Spain)

APPELLATION SYSTEM

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The Italian DOCG wines are distributed in 13 different regions as follows..

1. Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brachetto d'Aqui, Asti, Ghemme, Roero, Dolcetto di Doglianico, Gattinara, Gavi2. Lombardia: Franciacorta, Sforzato della Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore, Oltrepo' Metodo Classico3. Veneto: Recioto di Soave, Soave Superiore, Bardolino Superiore4. Friuli Venezia Giulia: Ramandolo, Picolit5. Emilia Romagna: Albana di Romagna6. Tuscany: Brunello, Chianti Classico, Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Morellino Scansano, Carmignano7. Campania: Fiano, Taurasi, Greco8. Abruzzo: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo9. Umbria: Sagrantino di Montefalco, Torgiano Rosso Riserva10. Marche: Rosso Conero Riserva, Vernaccia di Serra Petrone11. Sicily: Cerasuolo di Vittoria12. Sardegna: Vermentino di Gallura

DOCG.. WHERE?

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"The coexistence of a superficially formal attempt at rigor with a laissez-faire (“let go”) approach to actual practice was a product of a national political culture whose improvisatory style to a certain extent reflected centuries of foreign domination".

Daniel Thomases, American wine writer based in Florence as quoted in "The Oxford Companion to Wine. OUP, 1994.

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WINE REGIONS

in TODAY’S TASTING

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1. ‘08 “San Fermo” BellendaProsecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOC - Veneto

grape: 100% Prosecco

Paired with

BURRATA Mozzarella,California (!)

buffle

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1. ‘08 “San Fermo” BellendaProsecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOC

Venetogrape: 100% Prosecco

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• VINEYARDS.. Sandy and rich in calcium

• SUGAR content..– Brut Natural or Brut Zéro

(less than 3 grams of sugar per liter)

– Extra Brut(less than 6 grams of sugar per liter)

– Brut(less than 15 grams of sugar per liter)

– Extra Sec or Extra Dry(12 to 20 grams of sugar per liter)

– Sec(17 to 35 grams of sugar per liter)

– Demi-Sec(33 to 50 grams of sugar per liter)

– Doux(more than 50 grams of sugar per liter)

1. ‘08 “San Fermo” BellendaProsecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOC - Veneto

grape: 100% Prosecco

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1. ‘08 “San Fermo” BellendaProsecco di Conegliano

Valdobbiadene DOC - Venetogrape: 100% Prosecco

TRADITIONAL METHOD

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1. ‘08 “San Fermo” BellendaProsecco di Conegliano

Valdobbiadene DOC - Venetogrape: 100% Prosecco

CHARMAT/TANK METHOD

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• PROSECCO GRAPE– used to make still dry white wines (great with seafood)..– .. and to make sparkling wine (“spumante” ou “frizzante”)– Tasting notes: easy-drinking, apple aromas..– Food pairings: everything!.. Like Champagne

1. ‘08 “San Fermo” BellendaProsecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOC - Veneto

grape: 100% Prosecco

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2. ‘08 ColleStefanoVerdicchio di Matelica DOC

Marchesgrape: 100% Verdicchio

paired with

PARMIGIANO REGGIANOEmilia-Romagna

Cow

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2. ‘08 ColleStefanoVerdicchio di Matelica DOC

Marchegrape: 100% Verdicchio

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• VINEYARDS..- Located in a hilly landscape, 420 m above sea-level, watered by the Esino river and bounded on the east

and on the west by the mountain range of the Appennini Umbro-Marchigiani (1479 m above sea-level). - Not being affected by the mitigating influence of the Adriatic Sea, the region is characterized by a cold,

dry microclimate with high temperature ranges. - Organic farming

2. ‘08 ColleStefanoVerdicchio di Matelica DOC

Marchesgrape: 100% Verdicchio

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• VERDICCHIO GRAPE– has been grown in this district since ancient times– ripens from the second half of October– Tasting notes: no malo-lactic fermentation keeps this wine fresh, acid and bright. Herbal and apple aromas ,

food friendly! This grape has the same herbal aromas and flavors as Sauvignon Blanc!– Food pairings: great aperitif, with olives and toasted almonds, with all seafood dishes!..

2. ‘08 ColleStefanoVerdicchio di Matelica DOC

Marchesgrape: 100% Verdicchio

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paired with

PECCORINO ROMANOLatium

sheep

3. ‘07 Elena WalchAlto Adige DOC

grape: Pinot Bianco

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3. ‘07 Elena WalchAlto Adige DOC

grape: Pinot Bianco

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• VINEYARDS- Alto-Adige = South Tyrol- Alpine climate favors grapes for perfumed white

wine (reds still accounts for 50% of the production)

3. ‘07 Elena WalchAlto Adige DOC

grape: Pinot Bianco

• PINOT BIANCO GRAPE- also called “Pinot Blanc”, mostly found in Italy (7,000 ha)- also cultivated in France (1,400 ha.. Burgundy, Alsace for

Cremants), Germany, Austria, California..

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3. ‘07 Elena WalchAlto Adige DOC

grape: Pinot Bianco

• PINOT BIANCO GRAPE- maturation in stainless steel here, can also be vinified like Chardonnay

and be oaked- Tasting notes: fruit aromas on the nose, nice acidity, minerality.. Apple-

like fruit and tangy acidity on the finish.. Melon aromas ? Should not be kept long! Drink it NOW!

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paired with

UBRIACO DEL PIAVEVeneto

cow

4. ‘07 MontezovoValpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto

grape: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

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4. ‘07 MontezovoValpolicella Ripasso DOC

Venetogrape: 70% Corvina, 20%

Rondinella, 10% Molinara

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VALPOLICELLA VINEYARDS.. by the city of Verona

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4. ‘07 MontezovoValpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto

grape: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

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4. ‘07 MontezovoValpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto

grape: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

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• VINEYARDS– Sand– Limestone– Marl..

4. ‘07 MontezovoValpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto

grape: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

• THE BLEND- Corvina: brings acidity and color, sour cherry and herb notes, silky tannins- Rondinella: high yields, resistant, neutral flavors- Molinara: brings acidity as well, light and delicate aromas

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4. ‘07 MontezovoValpolicella Ripasso DOC, Veneto

grape: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

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paired with

TALEGGIOEmilia-Romagna/Lombardy

Cow

5. ‘03 FerreroBrunello di Montalcino DOCG

Tuscanygrape: 100% Sangiovese

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5. ‘03 FerreroBrunello di Montalcino DOCG

Tuscanygrape: 100% Sangiovese

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• VINEYARDS- property is in Montalcino's southwest- Their wines reflect the warmth and soft hills of this micro

region- Clay and sandy soils

• SANGIOVESE GRAPE- full of luxuriant textures, chocolaty, plummy flavors that fill your mouth- this vintage has more of a California-like lushness, both powerful and rich- Full bodied wine for long ageing

5. ‘03 FerreroBrunello di Montalcino DOCG

Tuscanygrape: 100% Sangiovese

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