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The usual Bad Boys are present

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

And thats a good thing.  

95% Gargenega and 5% Trebbiano di Soave.  Often small amounts of Chardonnay or Pinot Bianco massage the flavours.

Big Names.  Bolla (owned by the largest wine producer in Italy) has been producing wines since 1883. Banfi is a massive distribution partner. Soave means “soft” in Italian. And it’s said that Frank Sinatra wouldn’t sit in a restaurant that didn’t have Soave Bolla on the menu. Soava represents both the region (North Eastern Italy) and the style of wine.

It’s not often that one finds a wine that will stand up to being on it’s own, served with lighter fare like grilled seafood, chicken, fish-based pastas and entrée salads, or as an appertif.  This one works with whatever/however you serve it.  

Notes of melon, pear and ripe apple abound, followed by a long and lingering finish. 

Great Value and a really nice wine for all seasons.

SOAVE CLASSICO – BOLLA

$12.99 regularly $14.99

12% Alcohol

UPC: 08008960684461

Bolla Gargenega mystery case Soave Trebbiano di Soave

Wakey Wakey

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

This will rattle your tastebuds, give you a good shake and ask:

“How Do you like me so far?”

Well, Darling, We like you just fine.

First up, Volpolicella is THE wine of Italy’s Veneto region, made with Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes.

Ripasso adds great complexity – it means “go over again”. After pressing the dried grapes for Amarone, there were plenty of grape skins leftover. Rather than chuck away so much tannic treasure, winemakers began using the skins in a second fermentation of Valpolicella,

That adds the Yummy bit with the added tannins and flavour.

Perfect for a relaxed evening of unhurried company with close friends.

Bolla Valpolicella Ripasso

Bolla Ripasso Volpolicella

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