Bellenda San Fermo Prosecco Brut

Form the Valdobbiadene region of Veneto. Prosecco, rich and creamy with green apples and a hint of pineapple. The finish is lime leaf and biscuits. Good.

Angelini Pinot Noir 2007

100% pinot noir from Veneto. Black cherry scent from this garnet hued wine. Also smells of lavender and cassis. Light style and what Paul would call 'thin'. I wonder if they should stick to the white wines??

Angelini Pinot Grigio 2008

Very pale with honey hue, tart with grassy minerals and light. I think this is decent, but I've had better for the price.

Masi Campofiorin 2005

Nice tobacco and cherry nose that is tart and medium-bodied. A hint of fresh thyme and ripe cherry.

From Masi's website:
A red wine made from local Veronese grapes vinified fresh from the
harvest and then re-fermented with a small percentage of semi-dried grapes of the
same varieties. The wine splendidly encompasses the qualities of the Verona area:
the excellence of the zone, the highly individual style of the indigenous Veronese
grape varieties, and the originality of the techniques of "appassimento" (semi-drying)
and Masi double fermentation. It combines simplicity and grace with power and
majesty. Rich, full-bodied, round and velvety, with an ageing potential of 10 to 15
years.

Corte alla Flora Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005

Deep ruby with rich tobacco and blackberry scent. Medium bodied with a nice fruited finish. There is good acidity and has a light touch.

Good Chianti 2007

Also by Casa Liliana. Mostly sangiovese with 10% canailolo. All stainless steel light-bodied, very dry with bright cherry and dark chocolate flavors, it is medium bodied. Dark ruby red. The scent is a little like lavender or thyme with lemon peel. Look for it in the store. Only $9.99!

Ruffino Chianti Superiore 2007

75% Sangiovese remainder, canailo nero, caberet sauvignon in merlot. 7 mos in stainless. Bright-cherry and a uncomplicated style. Good for the bbq, but not Italian enough for me.