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Discover history in a glass Nestled among Northern Italy s ancient churches, crumbling castles and hilltop villages are slopes and valleys laden with vines reflecting the region s rich history and landscape. About an hour and a half north of Venice in the region of Veneto, you will find vineyards yielding the delicious peachy sparkler, Prosecco Italy s pride. To the west lies Lombardy, the Valle d-aosta, Liguria and Piedmont, all lush areas and the latter perhaps Italy s most significant wine region. Vines planted on the steep hills of Piedmont yield the fresh and dry reds Barolo and Barbaresco. The region s classic Nebbiolo grape makes lightly coloured brick-red wines with aromas of tar and roses. Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia are sunny north-eastern regions producing some notable whites, including Pinot Grigio. Discover history in a glass when you sip a northern Italian wine. All of the selections featured here illustrate the incredible diversity, quality and history of Italy s lush and bountiful north. 3
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio Friuli 2010 Friuli Venezia Giulia $19.99 125658 This Pinot Grigio is straw yellow in colour with hints of pears, bananas, apples, apricots and acacia. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity leads to a good structure and rich flavours of apples, pears, quince and almonds. Batasiolo Langhe Rosso 2009 Piemonte $19.99 163162 A blend of three grapes Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo; the ripe fruit from the Dolcetto, acidity from the Barbera and silky tannic structure from the Nebbiolo are married together to create a silky, fruit-driven wine. This wine is medium-bodied, well balanced with a silky palate of berry and plum notes. A great food companion wine with a variety of dishes. 4 5
Cantina Breganze Rosa di Sera Veneto $21.99 370809 Made with 85 percent Prosecco and 15 percent Marzemino, this wine is a lovely, powdery pink colour. Pretty aromas of berries and cream, peach, citrus and rose petals are on the nose. A juicy wine with a kiss of sweetness and a nice creamy edge featuring bright pink grapefruit, tart berries and orchard fruits on the finish. Perfectly refreshing! 90 points winescores.ca. Ricossa Barbaresco 2007 DOCG Piemonte $21.99 929406 The Nebbiolo grape creates a wine with intense garnet red and brick hues. A complex bouquet with enticing hints of red fruit lead to a full-bodied, well-balanced wine with a persistent finish. Perfect with meat or mushroom dishes and mature cheeses. 6 7
Santa Margherita Prosecco VaLDoBBiadene DOCG Veneto $20.99 618546 This Prosecco is delicate and dry with longlasting, concentrated bubbles and fresh aromas of peach and apples. Up-front floral flavours are followed by a mixture of lychee and lemon citrus. Fresh and lively, with a well balanced acidity. This is a perfect wine to sip as an aperitif with cheese or as an accompaniment to delicate fish dishes. Serve at 10 C (50 F). 91 points Wine & Spirits Magazine 08/09. Judge s Choice Winner 2011 Wine Access International Value Wine Awards. ToMMasi Arele Appassimento 2009 Veneto $24.99 203539 Made of Corvina, Oseleta and Rondinella, this wine is very fruity with a rich, spicy, black pepper nose. Full-bodied and very intense with spicy, smooth flavours, this wine is produced with the traditional indigenous grapes of the Valpolicella Classico area, in the traditional Appassimento method. 8 9
La collina dei Rei Barolo 2007 Piemonte $29.99 144642 A Nebbiolo with oak spice, dried berry and cranberry on the nose. This wine is tasty with a poised, tart, dried red fruit and red berry palate with grip. It is approachable now, but will be very nice with 2 3 years aging. Masi Agricola Brolo CaMPofiorin Oro 2008 Veneto $29.99 583369 Made of Corvina and Rondinella grapes, this wine is soft and full-bodied, combining weight with elegance. It has excellent acidity and round smooth tannins. Baked fruit and sweet spices with hints of coffee and chocolate flavours lead to a very long finish. 10 11
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