Wine Tasting, Oct. 16, 2021; What grape is that again?

                     What Grape is That Again?


2020 Quinta da Raza
Dom Diogo
On Sale for $10.99

Basto, Vinho Verde/ Portugal
100% Azal
Vinho Verde is typically produced from a field blend of varietals planted in this Northern Portugese outpost. This 100% Azal breaks with traditional composition while maintaining the crisp refreshment for which the region is known.
2017 Muller-Catoir
Scheurebe Trocken
On sale for $24.99
Haardt, Pfalz / Germany
100% Scheurebe
Intense aromas of petrol mingle with white fruit flavors in this Scheurebe, a speciality of the Pfalz region. Reminiscent of Riesling with just a bit less acidity, Scheurebe is a great match to spicy cuisine.
2020 Abbazia Novacella Kerner
On sale for $19.99


2019 Clos Cibonne
Cuvee Vignettes
On sale for $34.99
Valle Isarco, Alto Adige / Italy
100% Kerner
Kerner is packed with tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Novacella is perhaps the most famous producer of the varietal, managing to balance the inherent ripeness of the grape with proper acidity.

Cotes de Provence/ France
100% Tibouren
Tibouren is unlike any other red grape found in Provence. Floral and complex, time spent under “flor” adds even more dimension to this unique Rose.
2018 Tascante
Ghiaia Nera
On sale for $17.99
Etna, Sicilia / Italy
100% Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is compared to Pinot Noir quite often, however, it is clearly its own animal. Elegant and fruity at once, it also adds a fair amount of minerality.
2016 Bussola
Ca’ del Laito Ripasso
On sale for $26.99
Valpolicella, Veneto / Italy
Corvina/Corvione
Passed over the spent lees of Amarone, Ripasso represents a more fresh example of the lightly bitter Corvina varietal. Rich and dense with a savory character.