Wine(s) of the Week
The theme of this week’s Italian wines class was regions that have International influence. The following regions in Italy border other countries:
Liguria- France
Piedmont- France/Switzerland
Valle d’Aosta- France/Switzerland
Lombardy- Switzerland
Trentino- Alto Adige- Switzerland/Austria
Veneto- Austria
Friuli-Venezia Giulia- Austria/Slovenia
Wines chosen:
2003 San Michele al Pianoni Profondo di San Michele Riserva Oltrepo Pavese– $30
A beautiful wine with earthy, rusty elements but also great acidity and fresh red fruit flavors. An excellent, aged wine for the money– From Lombardy
2013 Grosjean Gamay Valle d’Aosta – $18
An interesting producer that uses French varietals– where else are you going to find “Beaujolais” in Italy. Very nice cranberry, tea flavors. Good value compared to Cru Beaujolais. Notice the different spelling of the region “Valée d’Aoste.”