Wine Tasting-Luciana’s Taste of Italy-Tues.-Jan. 19

Event: It was a sold out event as tasters enjoyed Italian winesand food at Luciana’s Taste of Italy Tuesday night. Wine assistance was provided by Toast Wine and Beverage and Georgia Crown.

Where: Luciana’s Taste of Italy
Earth Fare Shoppping Center
362 Fury’s Ferry Road
Augusta, GA, 30907

When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6-8 PM
Cost: $15.

Here are the wines that were presented:

Estancia Monterey Chardonnay 2008
What: From the Pinnacles Ranches Vineyard. This was the only non-Italian wine.
From: Monterey County, California
Winery: Estancia
Year: 2008

Cavit Pinot Grigio 2008
From: delle Venezie, Italy
Winery: Cavit
Year: 2008

Rubizzo Sangiovese 2008
From: Tuscany, Italy
Winery: Roca Delle Macìe
Year: 2008

Straccali Chianti 2008
What: From the hills of Tuscany’s renowned Chianti area, Straccali Chianti is a vivacious, well-balanced red with enticing fruit-filled aromas and flavor. Enjoy with a variety of dishes including grilled meats, pastas and hearty vegetarian entrees. –the bottle label
From: Tuscany, Italy
Winery: Giulio Straccali
Year: 2008

Roca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico 2008
What: The Zingarelli family is proud to present the ‘estated bottled’ Roca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico. This smooth, elegant red is composed of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Canaiolo grapes selected from vineyards within the rolling hills of Castellina in Chianti. The winemaking process includes extended maceration and frequent ‘pumping over’ to extract richer color and fruit flavor. Enjoy at cellar temperature with grilled meat, risotto and cheese.
From: Chianti, Italty
Winery: Roca Delle Macìe
Year: 2008
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot and 5% Canaiolo grapes.Goes with: Grilled meat, risotto and cheese.

Ruvei Barbera d’Alba 2006
What: Marchesi di Barolo, one of the great names in Piedmontese winemaking,is the source of this traditional Barbera d’Alba. Following vinification, Ruvei spends six months in oak barrels to enhance the wine’s naturally rich bouquet and overall harmony. This elegant wine is outstanding with risottos, grilled meat, roasts and hard cheeses.–the bottle label
From: Italy
Winery: Marchesi di Barolo
Year: 2006

Cecchi Spargolo 2004
What: This elegant wine is made with meticulously selected, hand-picked Sangiovese grapes from the Cecchi family’s Spargolo vineyard in Castellina in Chianti. After slow natural fermentation a gentle and soft pressing, the wine is aged 14 months in French oak barriques. After bottling, the wine rests in the Cecchi family’s cool cellars for at least 8 months before release, acquiring further elegance and refinement. –the bottle label
From: Tuscany, Italy
Winery: Cecchi
Year: 2004
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese

–All Wines presented are available by the bottle at Luciana’s Taste of Italy.