Tasting the new Campo Catturesi with Cipriano and Antonio Barsanti

Macea . . .

Az. Agr. Macea in the Lucchese Hills, Tuscany

Dropped by Cipriano and Antonio's little property to taste the new wines. The quality of the 2007's are unbelievable.

The woman in the first photo is Antonella, Cipriano's and Antonio's Mom. She was raised in Glasgow, Scotland and lived there for 25 years before moving back to Italy. She speaks English with the most beguiling (and thick) Scottish accent. Just delightful.

Cipriano is making a name for himself at Cosimo Maria Mazzini winery, San Gimingnano, as the enologist. Lots of press coming on those wines, but his little wines from his small family estate are his true love.

Such lovely and true people. I enjoy them immensely.

Severo Novello of Ronco Severo

Going down a very steep hill in Sinnio, right outside of Barolo

Listen for my wife at the end, always the realist.

Vajra Elvino Tasting, Venice, CA

Wine Tasting with Giuseppe Vajra of G.D. Vajra ~ Barolo

photo of Giuseppe Vajra courtesy of David McDuff
McDuff's Food & Wine Trail

http://mcduffwine.blogspot.com

Date:	Thursday, March 12, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:	Elvino Wines
Street:	1142 Abbot Kinney Blvd
City/Town:	Venice, CA

Phone:

3103969705

Description

Next Thursday, March 12th, Elvino Wines in Venice, CA will have the pleasure of welcoming Giuseppe Vajra, scion of the famous G.D. Vajra winery of Piemonte, Italy,
into Elvino.

Giuseppe will be pouring a special tasting of G.D. Vajra wines alongside me, your good friend, importer and sommelier Justin Gallen of Rinascimento Wine Company.

Join us for this special event, Thursday, March 12th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

We will taste the five wines below with fresh baked bread provided by Three Square Café & Bakery and cheeses from Market Gourmet.

$20.00 per person (an incredible value!)

2007 Langhe Bianco DOC (Riesling) $45.00 (Retail)
2007 Dolcetto D’Alba DOC $23.00 (Retail)
2006 Barbera D’Alba DOC $30.00 (Retail)
2005 Langhe Kyè DOC (Freisa) $45.00 (Retail)
2004 Barolo, Brico delle Viole DOCG $75.00 (Retail)


“I try to make wines that give people joy. In the past wine was a food, it was necessary for sustenance. Today that is not the case; we choose to drink for pleasure. I want to make wines that bring people happiness.” ~ Aldo Vajra