Thursday, March 9th at Le Petit Bijou
We've rounded up a gorgeous selection of Alpine Wines that are sure to inspire you!
Tasting 4-6pm, $20
with Special Guest, Allaina Lawrence
Call 256-964-7980 to Reserve
By virtue of their high altitude and cooler climate, the small wine regions that run through the Alps seem to have more in common with each other than they do, perhaps, with other wine regions in their respective countries, with plenty of overlap with indigenous grapes and winemaking styles.
Alpine wines are pitch-perfect for year-round drinking. - Jennifer Fiedler
NV Colliano "Peneca Rebula" Sparkling, Slovenia $17.99
100% Ribolla Gialla. Peneca Rebula is a medium bodied quality sparkling wine. The characteristic bouquet is reminiscent of green apple, citrus and cider enriched with a pleasant bread crust aroma. The sparkling wine has a fresh, crispy taste and pleasant mouth feel. The gently sparkling wine, with its fine perlage and creamy mouth feel, this wine is ideal for festive occasions or as aperitif.
2019 Krasno Belo White, Goriska Brda, Slovenia $17.99
Over the centuries, heroic winegrowers have tenaciolusly terraced the steep marly slopes below the little village of Krasno to plant their vines. This unique land produces distinctly mineral authentic wines, with a character only found in Slovenia’s Goriška Brda region.
Grapes variety: 40% rebula, 30% chardonnay, 30% sauvignonasse
2021 Abbazia Novicella Pinot Grigio, Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy $21.99
White orchard fruit, Alpine herb and spring blossom aromas waft out of the glass along with a hint of banana. The rounded, medium-bodied palate offers honeydew melon and ripe pear before closing on a hint of hazelnut.
2019 Kiralyudvar Tokaji Furmint Sec, Hungary $22.99
Furmint – the signature wine of Hungary – is unique and distinctive with a flavor profile unlike any other. Traditionally sweet, this particular bottle is dry, complex and can age gracefully for several years.
Orange peel, honey, wet stone, honey, white pepper.
2018 Colliano Ribolla Gialla, Goriska Brda, Slovenia $15.99
This one of a kind varietal is known to as the "wine of kings", this unusual varietal dances across the palate with flavors of Pinot Grigio, the soft acidity of Sauvignon Blanc and complimented with the slight fruit of a dry Riesling. The wine is full and lively on the palate with notes of lemon, peach, cedar and grapefruit, the finish is full and lively with a gentle aroma of acacia and vanilla. Best served with fish, shellfish, refreshing salads and light meat dishes. This is a year round white wine for all occasions.
2020 Krasno "RDECE" Red, Goriska Brda, Slovenia $17.99
40% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot planted to terraced vineyards at 80-200 meters elevation. 100% hand-harvested. Fermentation in stainless steel, and aged for 12 months in 60 hl wooden casks.
2020 Paitin Nebbiolo Langhe "Starda", Piedmont, Italy $25.99
Vinous The 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo Starda is effusive in its aromatics and nervy in feel. Sweet tobacco, cedar, blood sausage, mint, and dried red cherry are all beautifully lifted.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2020 Paitin Langhe Starda Nebbiolo is tight-knit and beautifully balanced. TASTING NOTES: This wine excels with aromas and flavors of dried earth, red fruit, and spice. Try it with grilled lamb shanks. (Tasted: April 24, 2022, Yountville, CA)
