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SPECIAL TUESDAY SIPS

with SPECIAL GUEST, CHIANTI PRODUCER EXTRAORDINAIRE, MARCO RICASOLI, OWNER - ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI

There is no more succinct way to put it: Marco Ricasoli is one of Tuscany and Chianti’s superheroes. Karen and I have been long-time fans of these outstanding Chianti wines and also have known Marco for almost a decade after doing a big wine dinner with him some years ago so we are over-the-moon thrilled to have him here today October 30 for a Special Tuesday Sips and to present his wines.

Drop by from 4:00 – 6:30 to meet and taste with Marco!!


The following wines (plus a surprise or two) will be featured:


2009 ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI CHIANTI CLASSICO
$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE

We can go on and on about just how stupendous of a value that this hearty red wine is, but honestly, words do it an injustice, just get your butts in here to taste for yourselves!!

There is an exciting perfume and level of depth that is present that entices from the fist moment that it is poured. Magical cherry-pit, sage, sotto bosco, graphite and sweet spices gleam from the glass. Sumptuous, layered and very packed structure, the Gaiole in Chianti area steeliness overlooks this wine like a mother bear. Driving, penetrating, layered and with plenty of structure…no doubt that this wine will age impeccably. Saturated and lifting, it is Chianti that performs way, way above its price level! Not undrinkable now, but will be at its apex from 2013 – 2020.



2010 ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI CHIANTI CLASSICO

$21.99 BTL./$263.88 CASE

If you think that the 2009 is awesome, 2010 is going to be even better. Such a thrill to show you all two vintages side b y side and 2010 seems to be the next important vintage for the Chianti Classico region. Early offerings that we’ve seen combine the aromatics and structure of 2004 with the stylish fruit of something like 2001 or 2007. Marco’s Classico really sets it all off from the moment its poured into the glass. Elusive and agile with wonderful morello cherry scents along with mineral, violet and kisses of tobacco and wild spice. Harmonious, ample concentration without ever going outside of its borders to become burdensome. Virtually no hairs out of place, this debonair Chianti will develop and provide pleasure for 10-12 years.



2007 ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI CHIANTI CLASSICO "SAN MARCELLINO"
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE
18 bottles available now, more available in Italy

San Marcellino is a very special vineyard site within Gaiole in Chianti and in many ways is Marco's top wine. We have been selling this (and his regular Chianti) now for many vintages and whenever san Marcellino is produced, it never disappoints...it also ages immensely, too! 2007 is a five-star Tuscan vintage. Uplifting yet deep aromas of wild cherry and perfumo di Toscana fill the room once this beauty opens up. Ripe red cherry echoes on the palate and is joined by flavors of creamy strawberry, balsamico, violet, cedar, anisette and roasted earth. San Marcellino is always significantly marked by an old-vine vinous note and in a deep vintage such as 2007, that quality is highlighted and adds a meaty depth to the complex flavors in the mouth. This needs another 3 years to fully integrate and then will continue to give you copious amounts of pleasure through 2022+. If you are a lover of great Italian wines, this is a must in your cellar.




2007 ROCCA DI MONTEGROSSI “GEREMIA” ROSSO
$39.99 BTL./$479.88 CASE-SPECIAL PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER…THE 2007 GEREMIA ROSSO IS STILL IN TUSCANY AND ORDERS WILL ARRIVE ON THE NEXT CONTAINER!!

Geremia is Rocca di Montegrossi’s “super-Tuscan” offering. About a decade ago, Marco Ricasoli switched his philosophy on this wine by eliminating the Sangiovese in the blend and proceeding only with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Safe to say it has worked extremely well. The 2007 Geremia is a mind-bomb!!! “Layers of blue and black fruit, leather, spices and licorice are some of the nuances that flow across the palate in this voluptuous, striking wine. All of the elements come together seamlessly in the glass. This is another superb showing from Rocca di Montegrossi…Anticipated maturity: 2014-2027. – 94 POINTS, THE WINE ADVOCATE




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