Page 6 - Wine Society 2021 Winter

RED WINES RED WINES

2018 BRIGALDARA, CASE VECIE 2018 GRATAVINUM, 2ΠR, PRIORAT, SPAIN
VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE VENETO, ITALY A blend of Grenache and Carignan with touches of Syrah
The Brigaldara winery is located just outside the town of and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spanish region of Prio-
San Floriano, in the heart of the Valpolicella region, rat. This is a big and warming full bodied wine that
north of Verona. It is at the entrance of the Marano val- somehow has retained its freshness and is lighter on the
ley, one of the four valleys that make up Valpolicella’s palate than one would expect. Ripe fruits like black cher-
classical area. This wine has vibrant aromas of redcur- ry and currant dominate the nose and palate and are
rant, blackberry, and candied violet on the nose. Quite complimented with hints of cocoa and smoke.
juicy on the palate, with red berries, floral notes, and Pairing: Cassoulet, beef roast with mushrooms and
just a touch of spice. This is a quaffable and fresh red braised lamb shoulder.
that should be enjoyed slightly chilled. 750 ml | case of 6 | $240.00
Pairing: Roast chicken and charcuterie. 20 cases available
750 ml | case of 12 | $265.00 Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 3-5 years
20 cases available
Ready to drink now, can cellar for 2-3 years 2019 RENÉ BOUVIER, LE CHAPÎTRE SUIVANT
BOURGOGNE, FRANCE
2017 TASCA D'ALMERITA, REGALEALI CYGNUS ‘Chapître Suivant’ is sourced from wines located in 4
SICILY, ITALY DOC different villages in the Côtes de Nuits: Gevrey-
Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Marsannay, and Fixin.
This wine is a blend of Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon hailing from the island of Sicily. The unique blend The array of villages allows this wine to truly express the
brings a great mix of spiciness and freshness to the wine. essence of the Côtes de Nuits. Bright red fruits with
Ripe plum, black cherry, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and es- touches of spice and purple flowers. The wine has
presso are some of the flavours and notes you’ll find in enough fruit and youth to be enjoyed now and enough
this medium to full bodied Italian red. James Suckling body and strength to lay down in the cellar for a few
himself has even given the wine his stamp of approval years.
with a 91 point rating. Pairing: Braised veal and duck confit.
Pairing: Schnitzel and seafood risotto. 750 ml | case of 12 | $385.00
750 ml | case of 6 | $195.00 20 cases available
12 cases available Ready to drink now, can cellar for 3-5 years
Ready to drink now
2018 DONATELLA COLOMBINI 2017 CHÂTEAU LE PUY, EMILIEN
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, TUSCANY, ITALY DOC CÔTES DE FRANCS, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Rosso di Montalcino also known as Brunello’s little si- A classic right bank Bordeaux blend dominated by Mer-
bling. This wine comes from the same region as Brunello lot. A vibrant ruby red in the glass. The first scents are
in the beautiful Tuscan region of Montalcino and is also dominated by fruit. Blackberries, currants, and raspber-
crafted from the same Sangiovese grape. The biggest ries. In the back we detect typical Bordeaux aromas of
difference here is that it’s a lighter style of wine. It clove, bay leaf, and new leather. The palate offers the
spends less time ageing and fermenting resulting in a same ripe fruits wrapped in a blanket of velvety tannins.
brighter and lighter style. Full of fresh cherries and A fantastic wine for those chilly winter nights both now
strawberries with hints of purple flowers and mocha this and for at least a decade to come.
wine over delivers on many levels. Pairing: Braised veal and duck confit.
Pairing: Risotto, grilled vegetables and cured meats. 750 ml | case of 12 | $460.00
750 ml | case of 6 | $265.00 20 cases available
20 cases available Ready to drink now, can cellar for 10-15 years
Ready to drink now, can be cellared for 3-5 years