Thursday, October 19th
Le Petit Bijou
We'll be exploring Campania and beyond with NEW arrivals from Emilia Imports!
Tasting 4pm-6pm
Call 256-964-7980 to Reserve!
Italian Wine Tasting
Le Petit Bijou
Thursday, October 19th
4pm - 6pm, $20
With Special Guest, Phil Oreh of Alabama Crown
2021 La Fortezza Taburno Falanghina del Sannio, Campania, Italy $21.99
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Fresh and floral scents, citrus aromas, apple, pear and mineral notes. Round, smooth and juicy with high acidity, yet well balanced with rich flavors.
La Fortezza is located in the heart of the Benevento province, in a commune called Torrecuso. Torrecuso extends on the eastern side of the Taburno-Camposauro massif, where the slopes are a continuous alternation of vineyards, woods and small fields. Its highest peak, Mount Taburno, offers shade only at the end of the day - otherwise the vineyards are sun-drenched, optimizing the sugar content, aroma and acidity of the grapes.
2020 Batasiolo Langhe Chardonnay, Piedmont, Italy $25.99
Removal from stalks, cold maceration for 24-48 hours of pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels. AGING: The wine rests on yeast in French oak barrels for a period of around eight months with periodic bâtonnage.
PAIRINGS: Because of its structure, in addition to classic combinations with antipasto, seafood main courses and recipes with meat and fish, it is an ideal complement for red meat tartare, matured prosciuttos, oysters and shellfish in general.
2021 La Fortezza Greco, Campania, Italy $21.99
Fortezza Greco DOC Sannio is made from 100% Greco - 20 years old
No Oak. Winemaking in white in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Southeastern exposure with an altitude of 250-350 meters above sea level. Manual harvest in small crates end of September.
A gold color; complex aromas of ripe fruits, candied fruit, honey. Soft and well-structured.
Pairs well with fresh cheese, pasta with vegetables, vegetable soups.
2022 Valle Martello Vino Bianco Orange, Italy $25.99
Valle Martello Orange Wine takes origin from a challenge accepted by our wine maker Corrado Masci. It is a white wine that follows a very natural fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts. The prolonged maceration with the skins gives it an amber color, typical of orange wines. It is an intense and full bodied wine, very pleasant on the mouth. It matches very well either with simple dishes or elaborated fish or meat dishes.
Tasting Notes: Amber, typical of orange wines. The nose is initially floral, with an evolution towards notes of ripe yellow fruit. Very soft, it gives the palate a nice feeling of fullness.
2022 Monte Zovo Chiaretto Di Bardolino, Veneto, Italy $19.99
Bardolino Chiaretto rosé is a dry, medium-bodied blend of 60% Corvina with the balance in Corvinone and Rondinella wine grapes. A great value Vento rosé at $15 with ripe stone fruit, red plum, tart cherry, red currant and citrus zest flavours racy on the palate. Well-strucutred and compelx rosé wine. It goes well with elaborate fish dishes, such as baked fish terrine, mackerel with Mediterranean aromas or marinated tuna tartare. Also ideal with summer barbecue. To try with pizza..
2018 La Fortezza Aglianico del Taburno, Campania, Italy $29.99
Grapes are from the Campania region. Aglianico is an amazing varietal than brings big body and big structure.
"Blackberries with figs, flowers and hints of chocolate. Full-bodied with polished and focused tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling (October 2022), 93 pts
No irrigation (it is not allowed).
Harvest by hand. Selection of grapes upon arrivals
Ageing in Barrels for 10 months and aged another 6 months in the bottle before market release.