Printed & Pressed Wine Selections

PRINTED & PRESSED WINE SELECTIONS by Bianca Jimenez Rivera Cirelli, ‘Anarchy Rosato’, Montepulciano, Pescara, Abruzzo NV Agricola Cirelli is surrounded by 23 hectares of land. All of its production is designed to respect the natural cycles of the olive trees, vineyards, horticultural crops and the animal breeding. Crop rotation, natural fertilization, and free range animal grazing are Agricola Cirelli’s “techniques” of production. Francesco’s Wines of Anarchy project is made with purchased grapes from a friend and neighbor whose vineyards are certified Biologico [organic]. ‘Anarchy’ is a nod to Guzzista Motorcycles and Sons of Anarchy, two things he loves. The wine is intended to be fun and as Francesco says, to “bring a little bit of anarchy into the day”. This wine is bone dry, with ripe raspberries, cranberries, and the bubbles are a vibrnant mouthful. Terenzuola, ‘Vigna Basse’, Vermentino, Colli di Luna, Toscana 2018 The Colli di Luni DOC straddles Liguria and Tuscany on the picturesque Italian Riviera. The estate vineyards range from 50 to 450 meters above sea level. At the base of the hill, the Tuscan soils consist of loam and clay dominates. Towards the top, the sand of Liguria - iron-rich soils. You’ll find tasting notes of peach, grapefruit, earth and wild herb aromas and flavors. Harmonious, with the acidity corralling the mineral-infused aftertaste. Fasoli Gino, ‘Lume’, Turbiana, Lugana Bianco, Veneto 2018 The Fasoli Gino Winery’s story is of a family that has deep roots in Verona. Since 1925 they have been producing wine using the knowledge that has been passed from generation to generation, spanning four generations. About the name Lume: “At dusk, a light breeze creates ripples on the surface of the lake. A light, or better a Lume, in the dis- tance is a secret promise of comfort and refreshment. The traveller can already anticipate the pleasant freshness of his favourite wine and strides on towards the dependable refuge.” Tasting notes: Aromas of chestnut honey, hay and wildflowers. On the palate, yellow apple, mango, wildflowers and flinty min- erality. Tight fizz with green tea tannins. Iovine, Lacrima Christi del Vesuvio, Campania 2015 Piedirosso/Aglianico Iovine have been making wine on the Sorrentine Peninsula for four generations dating back to the 1890s—they own approx- imately 15 hectares between Gragnano, Lettere, Irpinia and the Beneventano. Their vineyards there were planted in 1963 on original rootstocks—they are all ungrafted Vitis Vinifera Europea, phylloxera cannot survive in these soils. The vineyards are steep and terraced into volcanic soil at elevations from 200 to 450 meters above sea level. 60% Piedirosso, 30% Aglianico & 10% Sciascinoso. You’ll find that this wine is beautifully balanced with a velvety finish. Red fruit like plums, cherries, and spicy finish of black pepper. Janvier, ‘Cuvee du Rosier’, Pineau d’Aunis, Coteaux du Loire, France 2018 Pascal Janvier never planned on becoming a vigneron. Though his parents had vineyard land of their own, they did not make their own wine. Instead, he went to school to learn butchery. However, Pascal made a sudden about-face at the age of thirty and decided to study winegrowing in Amboise. His decision was anything but a whim. Starting slowly, he has mastered his craft with a focus and passion that is contributing towards the revival of the small appellation of Jasnières, in the department of the Sarthe in the Val du Loir. Pascal, with the help of his wife Dominique, is doing his part to remind everyone what Jasnières is capable of. This is a fun red wine! Bright, juicy texture. You’ll find white pepper, roses, and strawberry fields with a subtle palate and a slight spritz on the finish. C. Morelli, ‘Suffragium’, Vernaccia Rossa, Marche Rosso, Pescaro, Marche 2015 Claudio Morelli is a wine-grower in the little coast town of Fano, in the Marche. The Suffragium is made of the .Aleatico grape, or in this region referred to as Vernaccia Rossa, is a semi-aromatic red wine variety. This example is from a single vineyard near the coast, at around 100 meters above sea level. The soil is tuff (limestone) and sand, the vines were planted in the 1970s (older vines give deeper flavor), and the site is very well ventilated by a variety of different breezes including some that come directly off the Adriatic. On the palate, you’ll taste hints of blackcurrant, cherry, sour cherry, floral notes such as violet, withered red rose and even myrtle, with a final spicy tone. On the finish it is fresh with delicate tannins blending together and giving full-bodied balance. SPQRSF.COM.

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