I am taking a leap: From the daze of wine musings to the full-on daze of reporting for the fantabulous wine Friday night wine tastings at Astoria Wine & Spirits.Please join me in this adventure as I highlight the wines from Fridaze at 34-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY, 11106
Friday, January 29th, 2010
The bitter chill from Old Man Winter did not prevent the brave souls from venturing out to take part in a warm night of wine tasting. Tonight's Feature: ITALY! Form the south to the north, to the south and back up again to land on a high note (of dark cherry) amidst the Barbera D'Asti grape of northern Italy.
Inzolia, Baglio del Sole, 2007
$10.99
A powerful and seductive Sicilian white with aromas of lychee and apricot that yield to a floral bouquet of smooth bliss. Dry on the back palette, a good way to whet the appetite for the evening.
Pairs with seafood, pasta, risotto, and appetizers.
Abbazia Di Novacella, Gewurtzraminer
$29.99
First and foremost, "There is nothing wrong with this wine." -YangWhen I first began working at Astoria Wine & Spirits, I asked Yang if he had a favorite wine in the store. He said "all of them." Until now...This Gewurtraminer has a finesses like no other wine. The gorgeous floral bouquet just "jumps out and onto our palette." With great minerality and smooth flavors of gooseberry, this is the perfect wine to sip and sip...and sip.
Pairs with seafood, white meat, great as an aperitif.
Baglio del Sole, Nero d'Avola, 2006
$10.99
Going back down to Sicily and the South to a wine that is a perfect everyday drinking wine. With bright, red fruits and blueberry notes on the palette, it is a versatile wine that goes beautifully with Italian dishes.With the fruit at the beginning, it leads to an unexpectedly dry finish.
Pairs perfectly with classic Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, and marinara.
Damilano, Barbera D'Asti, 2008
$17.99
Finishing on an note back up in the North, this robust Barbera D'Asti opens with aromas of licorice that quickly yield to notes of raisin and hints of dark cherry flavors. A powerful end to a night of North-South and back again...until the next Fridaze of tasting at Astoria Wine & Spirits.
Well-balanced with a long finish, this is a perfect accompaniment to cold cut appetizers, rich beef roasts, game, and aged cheeses
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