Le Fraghe Vigneron

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Winery: Le Fraghe Vigneron: Matilde Poggi Varietal: 80% Corvina/ 20% Rondinella Age of Vines: 12+ years Region: Bardolino DOC - eastern side of Lake Garda near Valpolicella Name of Wine: Rodon Soil: glacial, stony and limestone Vineyard/ Winemaking Info: organically grown harvest by hand picked & vinified separately cool-temperature, 6-8 hour maceration native yeast only traditional saignee (bled from the red grapes) fermentation at a cool-temperature (17°C / 62°F) maturation on the fine lees in stainless-steel until the following spring bottled under screwcap to maintain freshness Tasting Notes: redcurrant, wild roses & strawberries with hints of peach & ruby red grapefruit - some wild herbs dance along the edges, great minerality and savory notes that support the balanced tannin and acidity....a long finish complements! ------------------------ drinkOKwines.com @drinkokwines A little more about Matilde and Le Fraghe: Nestled between the eastern shores of Lake Garda, the hills of Valpolicella, and the ancient city of Verona, the Bardolino area is where we find Matilde Poggi's vineyards. Her winery is outside of the town of Affi. She grows Corvina and Rondinella (both indigenous varietals organically and makes her wine naturally (no additives, native yeast, no enzymes). Chiaretto means the “little light one” and refers to the pleasing color and lighter body of the rose' wines from these area's (Bardolino and Veneto mostly) compared to the serious reds such as Valpolicella and Amarone Matilde took over the family vines in 1984. She stopped selling the grapes and began to make her own wines. Experimenting with the blends, she now makes Bardolino her way - more Corvina than Rondinella which is the opposite of the usual blend. She finds it works for the natural way of her vines. From Matilde: "I love this earth, every square metre of it somehow different, brought here by the glaciers that carved out, in remotest times, the the bed of the lake and the valley of the Adige river. Everything that I do in the vineyard is aimed at respecting and preserving those unique and literally incomparable qualities that I find only in my wines." ------------------------------- drinkOKwines.com @drinkokwines.

Copy Link

Recommended publications

View Wine List
WINES BY THE GLASS SPARKLING & SAKE BOCELLI-PROSECCO, Veneto, Italy $8.50 LUCIEN ALBRECHT, CREMANT-SPARKLING ROSE, Alsace, France $9.00 HEIDSIECK & CO., CHAMPAGNE-MONOPOLE-BRUT, Champagne, France $16.00 ROSE & WHITE COMMANDERIE DE LA BARGEMONE-ROSE, Provance, France $8.50 ANNE AMIE-ESTATE RIESLING, Yamhill-Carlton, Oregon $8.50 BADENHORST FAMILY WINES-SECATEURS-CHENIN BLANC, South Africa $8.50 SARTORI-PINOT GRIGIO, Verenza, Italy $8.50 LA CANA-ALBARINO, Rias Baixas, Spain $8.50 SHOOTING STAR-SAUVIGNON BLANC, Lake County, California $8.50 ALLRAM-GRUNER VELTLINER STRASSERTA, Kamptal, Germany $8.50 ELIO PERRONE-MOSCATO D ASTI, Piedmont, Italy $8.50 BOUCHARD AINE & FILS-POUILLY FUISSE, Charnay-Les-Macon, France (Chardonnay) $9.00 STEELE WINES CHARDONNAY, Mendocino, California $9.00 DUCKHORN CHARDONNAY, Carneros, California $11.00 ROCHIOLI-CHARDONNAY, Russian River Valley, California $20.00 RED SHOOTING STAR-SYRAH, Lake County, California $8.50 LA STORIA-MERLOT, Alexander Valley, California $9.00 DOMAINE LA MANARINE-COTES DU RHONE, Rhone Valley, France $9.00 LLAMA MALBEC, Mendoza, Argentina $9.00 JUAN GIL, Jumila, Spain $9.00 WRITER’S BLOCK-CABERNET FRANC, Lake County, California $9.00 ANCIENT PEAKS-ZINFANDEL, Paso Robles, California $9.00 AMAVI-CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Walla Walla, Washington $10.00 STOLLER-PINOT NOIR, Willamette Valley, Oregon $10.00 FATTORIA DEL CERRO-VIN NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO, $10.00 Montepulciano, Italy (Sangiovese) DOMAINE DE L’ARNEWQUE-Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley, France $16.00 HEITZ CELLARS, Napa Valley, California $22.00 WINE FEATURES WHITE COMMANDERIE DE LA BARGEMONE ROSE 2016 Provance, France The French are both credited for pioneering and perfecting the world’s best rose and this wine from Provance is among them.
[Show full text]
Understanding Amarone
UNDERSTANDING AMARONE At 3000 years old, the ancient appassimento winemaking method is the epitome of tried and true. This technique of drying fully ripe grapes on mats or slated crates, for a considerable period of time before fermentation, reaches its apotheosis in the great Italian wines, Amarone and Ripasso. This method helps accentuate the sugars, energize the acids and integrate the tannins resulting in deeper coloured and fuller-flavoured wines. It’s fairly simple. Each producer determines the drying time of their grapes. Ideally, the grapes should raisinate in a temperature and humidity controlled environment to prevent rot. The dehydrated grapes are pressed and fermented dry. Since over 50% of each grape’s liquid (mostly water) is lost to the dehydration process, the flavours of the final wine are intensely concentrated and the alcohol level is anywhere from 2-5% higher than a typical table wine. The secret of this wine’s resurgence is directly related to the popularity of intense, fruit-forward New World wines. Amarones share some of the flavour profile of California Zinfandel or Australian Shiraz, but with a more refined balance between the complex aromas and flavours Amarone is produced in the region of Veneto by estates that make Valpolicella, one of the most popular wines of this area in Northeastern Italy. Amarone della Valpolicella, usually known as Amarone, is a typically rich Italian dry red wine made from the partially dried grapes of the Corvina (40.0% – 70.0%), Rondinella (20.0% – 40.0%) and Molinara (5.0% – 25.0%) varieties. The wine was awarded Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status in December 1990.
[Show full text]
Masi Sell Sheet 2021
Terroir With more than two hundred years of caring labor in the region, the Boscaini family has selected the best vineyard sites in the foothills and hilly areas of Valpolicella. Particular attention has The venetian art been paid to enhancing individual sites (cru vineyards) that express the terroir's excellence and produce wines with unique personalities. of winemaking Valpolicella Classica is a valley subdivided into three constituent valleys: Negrar, Marano, and Fumane. is territory, mainly hilly, extends north of Verona to the foothills of the Veronese Prealps. Lake Garda is its western border, and the Lessini Mountains protect to the east and north. Venezia With roots in Valpolicella Classica, Masi produces and distributes Amarone and other premium wines inspired by the Venetian territories' values. e Masi story began in 1772 when the Boscaini family acquired prestigious Indigenous grapes vineyards in the small valley called e Veneto region in general, and Verona in particular, pose a rich "Vaio dei Masi," which is the origin of heritage of grape varieties. Over time, however, only three of these: the company's name. Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, have played an essential role in producing Valpolicella's most typical wines. Corvina – the most important variety in the region – provides body, delicate aromas, reddish-purple color, and characteristic hints of ripe cherries. Rondinella – provides tannic structure, color, and a rened Piums Adige bouquet. Lago Di Garda Molinara – gives the wine freshness, acidity, and intense spiciness. Bardolino Classico Valpolicella Classica Valpolicella DOC Soave Bardolino DOC DOC Verona Soave Classico Appassimento masiwines Appassimento is the process of natural partial dehydration of MasiWineExpirience grapes to produce a greater concentration of colors, aromas, and avors in the wine.
[Show full text]
Wine—Chesterton & Crown Point
i ti – t BUBBLES Moscato D’Asti, Villa Rosa 2019 (Piemonte, Italy DOCG) 32 Prosecco, Torresella NV (Veneto, Italy DOC) 34 Brut Prestige, Mumm Napa, Split NV (Napa, California) – chardonnay, pinot noir 17 Brut “La Francaise,” Tattinger NV (Reims, France) - chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot meunier 78 ITALIAN WHITE Orvieto, Argillae 2018 (Umbria, Italy DOC) 38 Pinot Grigio, Bottega Vinaia 2018 (Trentino, Italy DOC) 38 Pinot Grigio, Terlano 2018 (Trentino. Italy DOC) 42 Pinot Grigio, Livio Felluga 2017 (Friuli, Italy DOC) 55 Vermentino, Pala Crabilis 2018 (Sardinia, Italy DOC) 38 Gavi, Araldica 2018 (Piemonte, Italy DOCG) - cortese 36 OTHER WHITES Riesling “Spätlese”, St. Gabriel 2018 (Mosel Saar Ruwer, Germany) 34 Vouvray, Michael Picard 2018 (Loire, France) – chenin blanc 34 Chardonnay, Columbia Winery 2018 (Columbia Valley, Washington) 34 Chardonnay, Au Contraire 2017 (Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California) 40 Chardonnay, Cakebread 2017 (Columbia Valley, Washington) 75 Sauvignon Blanc, Sileni 2019 (Marlborough, New Zealand) 32 Sauvignon Blanc, Cade 2018 (Napa Valley, California) 56 Albariño, Martin Códax 2018 (Rias Baixas, Spain) 34 ROSÉ Rosato, Masciarelli 2019, (Abruzzo, Italy) – montepulciano 34 White Zinfandel, Coastal Vintner’s 2018 (California) 30 Rosé, Jean-Luc Colombo “Cape Bleue” 2018 (Provence, France) 36 Wine & Vintage subject to availability. Please drink responsibly. 07/2020 i ti – t ITALIAN RED Chianti, La Ginestra 2017 (Toscana, Italy DOCG) – sangiovese 30 Chianti Classico, Bibbiano 2018 (Toscana, Italy DOCG) - sangiovese
[Show full text]
Wine Spirits
WINE SPIRITS “il vino fa buon san gue ” literal: good wine makes good blood English equiv: an apple a day keeps the doctor away Vini Frizzanti e Spumanti Ferrari Trento DOC Brut NV 55 VAL D’ AOSTA Chardonnay Grosjean Vigne Rovettaz ‘16 62 Franciacorta 1701 Brut NV (Biodynamic, Organic) 60 Petite Arvine Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Lombardia Chateau Feuillet Traminer ‘17 60 Gianluca Viberti Casina Bric 460 Gewurztraminer Sparkling Rose Brut 52 Nebbiolo, Piemonte PIEMONTE Contratto Millesimato Extra Brut ‘12 68 La Scolca Gavi Black Label ‘15 92 Pinot Nero, Chardonnay (Bottle Fermented, Cortese Natural Fermentation), Piedmont Vigneti Massa “Petit Derthona” ‘17 48 La Staffa “Mai Sentito!” (Frizzante) ’17 39 Timorasso Verdicchio (Certified Organic, Pet’Nat, Bottle Fermented) Marche VENETO Palinieri “Sant’Agata” Lambrusco Sorbara ’18 32 Suavia “Massifitti” ‘16 55 Lambrusco Sorbara Trebbiano di Soave Quaresimo Lambrusco (Frizzante) NV 36 Pieropan Soave Classico “Calvarino” ‘16 58 Lambrusco (Biodynamically farmed in Garganega Emilia Romagna!) EMILIA ROMAGNA Ancarani “Perlagioia” ‘16 42 Vini Spumanti Dolci (Sweet) Albana Ancarani “Famoso” ‘16 42 Spinetta Moscato d’Asti (.375) 2017 23 Famoso di Cesena Moscato Ca Dei Quattro Archi “Mezzelune” (Orange) 50 Marenco Brachetto d’Acqui (.375) 2017 23 Albana Brachetto MARCHE Vini Bianchi San Lorenzo “di Gino” Superiore ‘17 42 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi ALTO ALDIGE CAMPANIA Abazzia Novacella ‘17 42 Benito Ferarra Terra d’Uva ‘17 45 Gruner Veltliner Ribolla Gialla Abazzia Novacella ‘17 42 Ciro Picariello BruEmm ‘17 45 Kerner Falanghina Terlano Terlaner ‘17 60 San Giovanni “Tresinus” ‘15 45 Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay Fiano Terlano Vorberg Riserva ‘17 90 Pinot Bianco SICILIA Terlano Rarity 2005 250 Planeta “Eruzione” ‘16 68 Pinot Bianco Carricante, Riesling Tieffenbrunner “Feldmarschall” ‘15 75 CORSICA Müller Thurgau Dom.
[Show full text]
Valpolicella, Italy
PETER DRY Valpolicella, Italy PETER DRY Vineyards of the World Pergola veronese. ALPOLICELLA is part of the Veneto Region of north vineyards are mainly located in the Classico and Valpantena east Italy. Perhaps more than 100 years ago, this zones. The Classico zone (12 km × 8 km) takes up the western V may have been a picturesque region. Today, portion of Valpolicella, close to Lake Garda, whereas unfortunately, the panoramic view of the vineyards, from the Valpantena is in the east. The Classico zone is made up of foothills of the Lesini Mountains to the north, is spoilt in three main valleys: from west to east, Fumane, Marano and many places by a patchwork of unattractive industrial Negrar. All are open to the north and thus cool winds funnel development. Valpollicella literally means ‘valley of many down from the mountains. Fumane is the most open valley cellars’. This part of Italy is best known for production of and produces the ripest fruit. Marano is the most narrow, with large volumes of relatively cheap wine, both dry red wine fewer desirable southerly aspects. Negrar has some of the best (known as Valpollicella) or dry white (known as Soave). sites, but this positive aspect is offset by the higher proportion However, as a quality region, the reputation of Valpolicella of the lesser quality Molinara variety. Sant’Ambrogio is a rests on its famous wines made from dried grapes, i.e. semi-valley, open to the west and most influenced by the Recioto and Amarone. moderating effects of Lake Garda, just a few kilometres away.
[Show full text]
Amarone Della Valpolicella 2016
Amarone della Valpolicella Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita CLASSICO 2016 Produced in the classic Valpolicella area. The drying on racks of the Corvina, Rondinella, Rossignola and Negrara grapes until mid January and the ageing in large oak barrels and barriques, together with the long period of rest in bottles, allow us to enjoy this great wine. 2016 Climatic trend Winter temperatures were higher than average and particularly dry apart from a little snow. The following months saw temperatures fluctuate, with lower than average values, particularly in July and August. Rainfall remained high, with some days of continuous rain. There were typical summer storms, but no more than normal. The weather was decidedly good with the arrival of September when, despite considera- bly intense rainfall, high temperatures and breezes kept humidity low, enabling the vines to reach maturity. Autumn drew to an end with mild temperatures lasting through until early December. At the beginning of April, early bud break took place in almost all of the vineyards, followed by rapid leaf production. Flowering took place as per normal, towards the end of May. Growth then slowed down and veraison was shown towards the end of July/early August, as has been the norm in the past for the various varieties and environments. Ripening was complete about a month later and harvesting of the grapes destined for storage in the fruttaio began in line with historical averages. Production Grape varieties made up of 70-75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 5% Rossignola e Negrara. The grapes to be used in the Amarone production are har- vested 1-2 weeks earlier than those for the Valpolicella wine.
[Show full text]
Download Technical Sheet
CAMPOFIORIN ROSSO DEL VERONESE IGT Full bodied, smooth and velvety, but approachable and versatile in its food pairings. Combines simplicity with style, strength and majesty. This is the original Supervenetian created by Masi in 1964 and internationally recognised as a wine of “stupendous body and complexity”, the prototype for a new category of wines from the Veneto inspired by the Amarone production method (Burton Anderson). Its own production method was described by Hugh Johnson as “an ingenious technique”. grape varieties Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. appaxximento Masi’s expertise in grape drying technique. tasting notes Look: intense ruby red. Nose: ripe cherries and sweet spices. Palate: rich, intense cherries and berry fruit; good length and soft tannins. food pairing Exceptionally versatile. Good with pasta dishes dressed with rich sauces (meat or mushrooms); grilled or roast red meat, and game. Ideal with well-aged cheese. serving temperature: 18° C alcoholic content: 13% vol. 375 750 1500 3000 old storage life: 15-20 years ml ml ml ml vintages 1964-2014: FIFTY YEARS OF CAMPOFIORIN The first Campofiorin harvest happened in gentle, Veronese hillside vineyards on 30th September 1964. So this wine, which is now part of Valpolicella’s history, and one of the best-loved classics of the Italian wine tradition in the world, is now fifty years old. WWW.MASI.IT WWW.MASI.IT Brolo Campofiorin Oro rosso del veronese igt Dry, rich, velvety, complex and elegant. Made in the same approachable style as Campofiorin, of which this is a cuvée version, using the original production method inspired by the technique employed for Amarone.
[Show full text]
Wine by Glass Or Carafe Or Bottle
WINE BY GLASS OR CARAFE OR BOTTLE CHAMPAGNE (AND OTHER BUBBLES) Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier, Gonet-Médeville 25 52 100 ‘Tradition’ 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France NV Cabernet Franc/Colombard, Ultraviolet Rosé, Napa Valley, CA NV 17 36 68 Ribolla Gialla, I Clivi ‘RBL’ Brut Nature, Friuli, Italy 2018 17 36 68 PINK WINE Mourvèdre/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Lalalu Rosé, Contra Costa, California 2019 15 32 60 Syrah/Grenache/Cinsault, Château de Roquefort ‘Corail’ Rosé 18 38 72 Côtes de Provence, France 2019 WITH SEAFOOD OR FOWL Kerner, Köfererhof Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Italy 2018 17 35 68 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Château Graville-Lacoste Graves, France 2018 (375ml) 20 40 Macabeu/Syrah, Clot de l’Origine ‘L’Original’ Roussillon, France 2018 16 34 64 Chardonnay, Hendry ‘Barrel Fermented’ Napa Valley, California 2016 19 40 76 WITH MEAT chilled! Cabernet Franc, Lightwell Survey ‘The Weird Ones are Wolves’ 19 40 76 Shenandoah Valley, Virginia 2016 Pinot Noir, Failla Sonoma Coast, California 2018 21 44 84 Sangiovese/Canaiolo, Podere Erica ‘La Ghiandaia’ Toscana IGT, Italy 2015 18 37 70 Syrah/Grenache/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Domaine du Temps ‘Cosmopolite’ 17 35 68 Languedoc, France 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Brea ‘Margarita Vineyard’ Paso Robles, California 2018 20 42 80 WITH DESSERT Moscato, GD Vajra Asti, Piemonte, Italy 2018 (375ml) 10 25 Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Grande Maison ‘Cuvee du Château’ 12 30 Monbazillac 2011 (375ml) Touriga Nacional/Touriga Franca, Niepoort Ruby Port, Portugal NV 10 22 40 Touriga Nacional/Touriga Franca, Niepoort Tawny Port, Portugal NV 12 22 40 5 CHAMPAGNE! (and other bubbles) CHAMPAGNE The Big Houses ~ ** Pinot Noir/Chardonnay/Pinot Meunier, Krug ‘Grande Cuvee’ Brut Champagne, NV (375ml) .
[Show full text]
See the Brochure
Your notes: 1. Valpolicella DOP "Reverie" Zýmē wine flight 2. Valpolicella Superiore DOC Il Monte Caro Wine Tasting 3. Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore Tommasi Open from 10 am to 11 pm Closed on Wednesdays A journey through Valpolicella 4. Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Calle dei Sbianchesini Zenato San Polo 1131 30125 Venezia +39 041 52 31 184 www.allamarone.com 5. Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Domini Veneti @allamarone A journey through Valpolicella Valpolicella Superiore DOC Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico Veneto Il Monte Caro Zenato Let us take you through a journey of the most important wines of the The Valpolicella DOC Superiore by Il Monte Caro The Amarone by Zenato is a full-bodied and Valpolicella region. is our balanced wine obtained only from slightly intense Amarone that gives us a wide bouquet of surmatured Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella aromas ranging from ripe cherries to coffee and Valpolicella is a series of hills and grapes hand picked in plateaux, pressed and aged cocoa. On the palate it is soft and intriguing, but valleys bordered by Lake Garda to the in steel. Its freshness is well balanced by a pleasant also savory and warm thanks to its 36 month cask west and Verona to the south; the condi- smoothness. This wine is perfect for creative food aging. tions here for winemaking, with the cool matching. breezes from the lake & from the Lessini mountains, are among the most GRAPES GRAPES congenial in Italy. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella Corvina 80%, Rondinella 10% , Oseleta & What you may not believe about this Croatina 10% tasting, is that each wine is made by SCENTS SCENTS the same grapes as each taste so Red cherry, plum, red ﬂowers & herbal notes.
[Show full text]
Wines of Veneto
ITALY Viva Veneto! THE DIVERSE WINE REGION IN NORTHEASTERN ITALY IS WORTH DISCOVERING story and photos by Allison Levine amous for the canals of Venice, renowned for the architecture of Palladio and fabled for star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, the Veneto region, in north- Feastern Italy, is equally celebrated for the fruit of the vine. Five of the region’s seven provinces produce wine: Verona, Vicenza, Padua, Treviso and Venice. With 25 DOCs and 11 DOCGs, the Veneto is responsible for producing 20% of all Italian DOC wines. A recent trip to the region was spent exploring and learning about the provinces and their wines, ranging from familiar names such as Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella and Amarone, to lesser-known wines such as Bardolino, Raboso, Tai Rosso, Lison and many others. There are also many international varietals grown in the region, but below we honor some of the indigenous wines in each province. Verona Some of the region’s most recognized wines come from the province of Verona. The Soave area, which includes Soave DOC and two DOCGs (Soave Recioto and Soave Superiore), holds the largest vineyard expanse in Europe, with 6,500 hectares planted. Made with at least 65% Garganega and up to 30% Trebbiano di Soave, Soave is a fragrant, fresh, medium-bodied wine. Antonio Bonotto and his wife on the family property that dates back at least 600 years in the small village of Tezze, situated on the left bank of the river Piave, south of Conegliano. Amarone: The Mistake that Succeeded The term recioto comes from recia (Venetian dialect for “ear”).
[Show full text]
Wine List Sugar Mill House Wines Carefully Chosen Popular Wines We Serve by Both the Glass and Bottle All Are $35 Per Bottle and $8 Per Glass
Wine List Sugar Mill House Wines Carefully chosen popular wines we serve by both the glass and bottle All are $35 per bottle and $8 per glass White Two Oceans Sauvingon Blanc 2014 - a fruity and tasty medium wine from South Africa. Just to drink by itself or good with fish and chicken. B7 Beringer Chardonnay 2013 – from the Napa Valley of California, a lighter bright Chardonnay with a hint of apple. By itself or blends well with chicken and coconut flavours. B8 Santa Margahrita - The best pino grigio at anything like this price – crisp and refreshing. B9 Muscadet De Sevre et Maine 2013 - from the north west Loire Valley of France . Made from the unique Melon grapes of the region. Dry and crisp and what the everyday French drink with seafood, risotto , crab and lobsters. B10 Red Broquel Pino Noir 2013 – from Argentina. The grapes grown at very high altitude give it a lighter, sharper yet rounded flavour. Very pleasant with duck and pork as well as red meats. B40 Excelsior – 2011 Syrah grapes grown on the De Wet Estate in South Africa's Robertson Valley make this wine the rich medium bodied drinking pleasure it is. And a perfect compliment to our lamb or duck. B41 Merlot – 2012 From Casa Lapostelle in Chile founded by the French Marnier family famous for its liqueur Grand Marnier. Rich full bodied and eminently potable. Great with our steaks. B42 Blackstone Merlot – special purchase of the deep red fruity California Merlot. Smooth and quaffable. While it lasts. Cabernet – 2013 From Beringer. They produce attractive drinkable wines at good prices and this cabernet is no exception.
[Show full text]