Hosted an Italian night for a friends birthday and had some great wines.

NV Ettore Germano Brut Rosé “Rosanna” - Any time you can enjoy Nebbiolo just do it right. This color was so gorgeous and it was a bright and refreshing way to start the night strawberry, red cherry, rose petal, and citrus zest with fine bubbles, bright acidity, and a dry, elegant finish.

2023 Kofererhof Kerner - So peachy like peach rings candy! Fresh citrus, alpine herbs, and floral lift with crisp acidity and a clean mineral finish.

2021 Amorotti Trebbiano d’Abruzzo- This was so layered and complex with a waxy mouth feel. Ripe pear, lemon zest, chamomile, and wet stone with subtle texture and savory depth.

2024 Terre Nere Etna Bianco - Lime, green apple, sea salt, and smoky volcanic minerality with vibrant acidity and tension.

Okay so I am usually a white wine guy but the reds stole the show tonight. They were all stunning…

2020 Produttori del Barbaresco Rio Sordo - Obviously this is way too young but was decanted for a whole. Sour cherry, rose petal, dried herbs, leather and smoke and spice with firm tannins and a long, elegant finish. This single vineyard def felt silkier in texture

2018 Mastroberardino “Radici” Taurasi - this Aglianico was my favorite of the night . It exploded out of the glass Black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and earth with powerful structure and savory complexity. Dr Pepper and cola was a word thrown around too in regards to the nose

2015 Fidora 2015 Amarone della Valpolicella

At 16% not for the faint of heart but it was so delicate and soft and didn’t feel aggressive. I have really been liking amarone a lot lately. Such an under appreciated wine. Dried fig, black cherry, cocoa, baking spice, and balsamic notes with rich texture and warming length.

Overall my fav was the Radici but all were amazing!