Abruzzo, Apulia, , — Since 1928, the Botter family has been producing under environmentally friendly policies and with innovative production techniques and technologies.

Bottled by Casa Vinicola Botter La Fiera Pinot Grigio 2016 La Fiera 2016 Since 1928, the Botter family Venice’s region is Italy’s leader in the production and com- Venice’s region is Italy’s leader in the production and has been producing wines un- merce of classified . Throughout the region the recent commerce of classified wine. Throughout the region the der environmentally friend- emphasis is on white wines and is ideally suited for the recent emphasis is on white wines. Soave is arguably ly policies and with innova- Pinot Grigio , where the particular composition of the most famous white-wine DOC in Italy. Granted tive production techniques the hilly soil, the exposition to sun, the frequent rains and DOC status in 1968, the title covers wines made from and technologies. Today, the the constantly mild temperature between April and Octo- grown on the hillsides east of . company is managed by the ber combine to provide the best conditions. A dry, crisp, fruity , Soave’s naturally re- family’s third generation and This wine has a light straw color with green tints. freshing appeal led it to phenomenal popularity in the specializes in wines of the It has a light floral and fruity bouquet featuring second half of the 20th century. Veneto. They have the fol- apples and pears. The palate is bright, fresh and dry Straw yellow color with green hues. This wine has lowing certifications: VISION showing nice balance and a lingering acidity perfect bright, fresh fruit aromas of pears and apples, with 2000, ISO 14.001, BRC and for a variety of lighter cuisine. floral aromas and mineral complexities, on a bright, IFS. clean palate. UPC # 0 89832 90007 8 UPC # 0 89832 90113 6 La Fiera Artwork The origins of the carou- sel come from medieval rid- ing fairs in the north of Italy. These elaborate “equestrian ballets” took place in royal courts and featured lavishly La Fiera Moscato 2016 decorated horses and highly in dates back several millennia. skilled riders performing syn- With consistently bright sunshine and reliably moderate chronzed formations. Popular- rainfall, its classic Mediterranean climate is ideally ity lead builders to replicate suited to the needs of grape vines. Add to that the island’s them by designing rotat- poor soils and the hilly landscape, and the resulting ing platforms with mounted is almost perfect for growing vines. wooden horses for children to La Fiera Moscato is a soft white wine with flavors of ride. The carousel has been apricot and peach in its fruity bouquet. The palate is the centerpiece of La Fiera, sweet and crisp with a hint of spritz. The Fair, for centuries. UPC # 0 89832 90100 6

La Fiera 2015 Heading due east from Rome lays the region of Abruzzo. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was designated as a DOC in 1968. It covers most of Abruzzo ranging from Molise in the south, the Marche in the north and inland against the Apennines Mountains. The wines are at least 85% Mon- La Fiera Primitivo 2015 tepulciano (with permitted). In parts of the Originating from Croatia, Primitivo was then grown in Abruzzi, most notably in the low hills of the northern Italy for thousands of years. DNA testing has now con- province of Teramo, Montepulciano becomes a red of ir- firmed that Primitivo is the exact same grape as Zinfan- resistible character — full-bodied, even robust, with a ca- pacity to age but with such supple smoothness that it can be del, made popular by Californian . Primitivo eminently drinkable even when young. translates roughly as ‘early one’, the Primitivo name is La Fiera Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a ruby-red thought to be a reference to the variety’s early ripening na- color with violet highlights. It has a pleasant, fruity ture, although it is also possible that it was named in ref- profile loaded with fresh herb-inflected cherry flavors erence to the uneven way Primitivo berries ripen; it is not and soft tannins. It is the perfect summer-time red, unusual to see plump, fully ripened berries clustered along- great for BBQ’s and casual fare - the ultimate pizza, side hard, green ‘grapeshot’. pasta and burger wine! Dark, ruby-red with violet highlights. Intense “Best Buy” and fragrant bouquet, with rich, jammy dark fruits, Wine Enthusiast 02/17 and soft tannins. UPC # 0 89832 90006 1 (750ML) UPC # 0 89832 90114 3 UPC # 0 89832 90006 1 (1.5L)

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