We arrived Thursday Morning. We were only missing one person and the rental car pick up went smoothly- for the most part. We were off from Rome to Carmignano to visit Enrico Pierazzuoli just outside of Florence in one of Italy’s smallest DOCs- Carmignano. Go ahead try to name more than 3 Carmignano producers.

Enrico only uses Sangiovese and Cabernet (traditional since the 18th Century) in his Carmignano wines– though other grapes like syrah and merlot are permitted. Most don’t know that Carmignano overlaps with another growing zone – Chianti Montalbano. For these wines Enrico makes fruity and well balanced wines soley from Sangiovese. It was the high quality in these wines that led us to Pierazzuoli in the first place. In Italy the winery is known as Cantegallo. For fear of legal action from an unnamed American winery– take a wild guess — they use their family name in the US -Pierazzuoli. The estate name for the Carmignano is Le Farnete.

We took a quick look at the vineyards, tasted with Enrico and had a light lunch at their osteria. Then it was time to hit the pool and take a short nap while we waited for Paul from Sofia’s to catch up to us via train.

Enrico and Dario Pierazzuoli

Once we collected Paul we were headed to the home of Luca d’Attoma and Elena Celli owners of Duemani, just outside of the town of Lucca. Here we tasted through their current releases.
2010 CiFra (100% cabernet franc), 2009 Altrovino (50% Cab Fran 50% Merlot), 2008 Duemani Duemani (100% cab franc and one of the best wines I’ve tasted from Luca), 2008 Suisassi (100% Syrah).

May 19th and 20th – Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York

Bringing you great Italian wines Brooklyn!

• San Giovanni Chiaretto
• San Giovanni Lugana
• Bolzano Pinot Grigio

5/3 Vino Fino (1252 Amsterdam Ave) 5-8pm

• Morelli Bianchello
• Pierazzuoli Chianti
• Ciolli Cesanese

5/25 Borisal Liquor and Wine (468 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215) 5:30-7:30pm

Iconic's new Rose

We love Rose.

(suggested retail pricing)

Lorenza $20(Lodi)

Iconic Secret Identity Trousseau Gris $25 (Sonoma, CA)

Scala Ciró $14  (Calabria, IT)

San Giovanni Chiaretto $15 (Lombardia, IT)

Schola Sarmenti Negro Amaro $15  (Puglia, IT)

Vivier Pinot Noir (Sonoma, CA)  $25

Onward Pinot Noir (Redwood Valley, CA) $23

Knipser Claret Rose (Pfalz, Germany) $25 May arrival

Philippe Pichard Chinon $20 (Loire, FR) May arrival…

1355 2nd Avenue

Friday 4/20 at Morrell’s from 3:30-6:30, Francis will be pouring La Parrina Bianco, Bolzano Pinot Grigio, and Lambrusco Secco.

Saturday 4/21 at 67 Wine from 4-7pm, Francis will be pouring Dr. Wehrheim Weissburgunder Muschelkalk, Monteraponi Chianti Classico, and Lambrusco Amabile.

179 Columbus Ave

presents

“Acid Inc. ~ Wines with an Edge”

 Come Grasshopper…Find Some Balance. 

Put down that oaky chardonnay & that flabby merlot.

try some esoteric, food friendly Italian wines from small family producers.

Brought to you by the wine ninjas at A.I. Selections.

Wednesday, March 21

7:00 Reception ~ 7:30 Dinner

Six Course Dinner with Paired Wines

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Wild Mushroom Crisp

Chiocciola Profiterole

Cranberry Robiola Crostini

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore NV, Althea, Veneto

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Chilled Seafood Salad

Bianchello ‘Terrazze’ 2010, Claudio Morelli, Marche

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Grilled Beefsteak Tomato & Arugula Prosciutto Bouquet

Il Chiaretto Rosé  (Groppello, Barbera, & Sangiovese) 2010, San Giovanni, Lombardy

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Braised Short Rib Ravioli topped with Horseradish Cream

Il Gropello (Groppello 90%, Marzemino 10%) 2010, San Giovanni, Lombardy

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Veal Scallopini with Wild Mushrooms

 Terrano 2009, Benjamin Zidarich, Friuli

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Poached Pear Tart & Almond Cream

  Recioto della Valpolicella ‘Peagne’ 2009, Vaona Odino, Veneto

$60 per person including wine

Tax and Gratuity Additional

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]]> http://www.aiselections.com/news/?feed=rss2&p=342 0 http://www.aiselections.com/news/?p=336 http://www.aiselections.com/news/?p=336#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:25:43 +0000 admin http://www.aiselections.com/news/?p=336 Athénaïs Béru is coming to the states! This week she will be here in New York.. Next Tuesday 3/13 she heads to San Francisco with Jay.

Learn more about CHÂTEAU BÉRU here:

(located at 1802 Broadway)

Saturday 3/3 ABC Wine Co 6-9pm POURING Mas Laval, Pillot Bourgogne Blanc, Bianchi Luminae, Dacapo Ruche

(located at 100 Ave C)

Join Francis at SD26 for a special dinner which will incorporate Podere Forte’s very own oil, honey, wheat, and of course, their wines. To reserve your seats for this unique opportunity, please contact Roslyn Perez @ SD-26 directly at (212) 265-5959. The Podere Forte Dinner is $175 per person all inclusive including tax & gratuity.

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Ricevimento- Reception

Hors D’oeuvres

Menaica  Anchovy on Roasted whole wheat Bread with  Herb-Cured Lardo - Branzino Tartare with Lemon Oil and Spiced Sardine – Porcini MushroomCappuccino- Saffron Arancini - Soft Quail Egg Raviolo with Truffled Butter – Fassone Farm Beef Carpaccio with Foie Gras & Raspberriy Vinegar

2007 Podere Forte ”Petruccino” Orcia DOC

Animelle di Vitello arrostite, Rape Glassate a/ Forno,  Zabaglione con Senape e olio al sapore di Caffe’

Pan-seared Veal Sweetbreads, Glazed Turnips, Mustard Zabaglione & Coffee Infused Olive Oil

2007 Podere Forte ”Petrucci” , Orcia DOC

Pappardelle alla Lepre

Homemade Pappardelle with wild Rabbit Sauce

2006 Podere Forte ”Petrucci”, Orcia

Piccione Arrostito con Lenticchie di Castelluccio Brasate, Cipolline in Agrodolce e Salvia Fritta

Roasted Squab, Braised Castelluccio Lentils, Baby Onions in a Sweet and Sour Sauce topped with Fried

Sage Leaves

2006 Podere Forte ”Guardiavigna”,Toscana IGT

Quartetto di Formaggi: Pecorino: (Manciano, Fossa Castagna, Fossa Ubriaco & Pantaleo)

A Tasting of Four Types of Imported Italian Goat Cheeses: (Tuscany, Marche,Tuscany  & Sardinia)

2007 Podere Forte ”Guardiavigna”,Toscana IGT

Spuma di Cioccolato Araguany, soffiato di Cocco e  Sorbetto a/ Frutto della Passione

Mousse of Araguany Chocolate, Cocoanut Foam and Passion Fruit Sorbet

Piccola Pasticceria e Caffe’

Petits Fours and Coffee