Wine & Cheese by TCC’s June 2019 Wine Club
This month we’ve selected wines from two different regions in Italy. The first selection is a Grillo from Feudo Principi di Butera located in the southeastern part of Caltanissetta, about two hours from Palermo. The hot, dry climate of Sicily is perfect for growing Grillo which has the quintessential characteristics of a white Italian table wine: light and easy drinking. The second selection is the Chianti Classico DOCG from Castello di Albola, the highest vineyard in Chianti Classico. Chianti is a vast area in Tuscany that is divided into seven sub-zones. Chianti Classico stretches between Florence and Siena. To be a Chianti Classico, the wine has to be a blend of at least 80% Sangiovese and 20% of other varietals such as Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. This chianti is a DOCG which stands for Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin and is a designation that was created in 1980 to differentiate the top Italian wines. Enjoy!
Feudo Principi di Butera Grillo Type: Grillo Varietal composition: 100% Grillo Vineyard Location: Sicily, Italy Vintage: 2017 Alcohol: 13% Tasting Notes: Pale gold with subtle green hues, aromas and flavors of fresh citrus and pineapple followed by vibrant acidity and a hint of minerality Food Pairings: Pair with our Burrata with Lomo and Basil and topped with Apricot Sauce Cheese Club Pairing: For this month’s cheese club, pair with the Locatelli Saracino Peperoncino. The vibrant acidity of the wine cools the heat of the creamy, red pepper notes in the cheese.
Castello di Albola Chianti Classico DOCG Type: Chianti Varietal composition: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Vineyard Location: Radda, Chianti Classico, Italy Vintage: 2015 Alcohol: 13% Tasting Notes: Ruby red color with aromas of strawberry, cherry and dried herbs that flow into flavors of vibrant cherry and notes of baking spices with polished tannins and a delicate finish. Food Pairings: Pair with our Bacon Wrapped Marcona Almond Stuffed Deglet Noor Dates Cheese Club Pairing: For this month’s cheese club, pair with the Auricchio Pecorino al Tartufo. The subtle earthiness in the wine complements the truffle flavor of the cheese.
Have a great month! The Gang at TCC
24104 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 (815) 436-3449 www.wcbytcc.com FEUDO PRINCIPI DI BUTERA GRILLO Sicilia DOC
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION Made from grapes picked at the height of their aromatic ripening and then given a very soft pressing. The must then undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation (16-18C/60-64F) in stainless steel tanks, remaining on its lees for 4-6 months. Finally, it is aged for few months in the bottle.
COLOR A clear and pale gold with green hues.
BOUQUET Fresh and crisp with notes of citrus, pineapple and subtle hint of mint.
PALATE Rich and well-balanced, with vibrant acidity and hints of minerality.
FOOD COMBINATIONS Perfect with seafood, vegetable-based dishes and light pastas.
PRODUCTS BY FEUDO PRINCIPI DI BUTERA
Deliella DOC Symposio IGT Nero d’Avola DOC Insolia DOC Chardonnay DOC Syrah DOC Cabernet Sauvignon DOC Grillo DOC
APPELLATION ALCOHOL LEVEL Sicilia DOC % 12.5%
AREA SERVING TEMP. Western Sicily 10-12°C/50-54°F
GRAPES BOTTLE SIZE 100% Grillo 750 ml
PRODUCED AND ESTATE-BOTTLED BY: ZONIN USA, INC. FEUDO PRINCIPI DI BUTERA - CONTRADA BUTERA 3363 NE 163RD STREET, SUITE 606 93011 CALTANISSETTA - SICILY - ITALY NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160
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WINE ENTHUSIAST WINEMAKER’S CHALLENGE COMPETITION JAMES SUCKLING GAMBERO ROSSO VINI 90 POINTS - 2012 91 POINTS - 2013 90 POINTS - 2013 D’ITALIA 2018 90 POINTS - 2014 TRE BICCHIERI - 2014 WINE SPECTATOR SUNSET INT’L WINE COMPETITION 2016 90 POINTS - 2011 BEST IN CLASS - 2012
CASTELLO DI ALBOLA CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG Chianti Classico DOCG
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION The grapes are hand-picked and then vinified with great care by using the traditional method of fermentation in the presence of the skins so as to highlight the strong personality conferred by the soils of Radda in Chianti. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months.
COLOR Ruby-red color.
BOUQUET Bursting with strawberry, red berries and notes of sage, spice cake, and subtle earth.
PALATE Vibrant and medium-bodied revealing lively cherry and exotic spices that lead to polished tannins and a delicate finish.
FOOD COMBINATIONS Richly-flavored dishes of the traditional Chianti cuisine like red tomato based sauces, as well as grilled meats and mature cheeses.
PRODUCTS BY CASTELLO DI ALBOLA
Il Solatio Acciaiolo IGT Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Chianti Classico DOCG Poggio alle Fate Chardonnay Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
APPELLATION ALCOHOL LEVEL Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG % 13%
AREA SERVING TEMP. Radda in Chianti, Tuscany 61°F - 64°F
GRAPES BOTTLE SIZE 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo 3 L - 750 ml - 375 ml
PRODUCED AND ESTATE-BOTTLED BY: ZONIN USA, INC. CASTELLO DI ALBOLA - VIA PIAN D’ALBOLA, 31 3363 NE 163RD STREET, SUITE 606 53017 RADDA IN CHIANTI - SIENA - ITALY NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160
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