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In-Store Tasting:
Valeria Radici Odero
owner of Tre Biccheri Award Winning Winery Frecciarossa

Saturday, February 29 1-4pm

 

Frecciarossa is located on the 45th parallel and in fact their signature wine is Pinot Nero(Pinot Noir). They are known for their 4500 rose bushes interspersed throughout the vineyards to help detect any environmental problems prior to their affecting the vines. Treatments are sparse, fully in accordance with EU regulations for sustainable agriculture and only applied when absolutely necessary using the smallest possible effective dose.

 

Oltrepò Pavese Riesling DOC Gli Orti 2017

Gli Orti ages for 12 months in stainless steel vats and a minimum of additional 9 months in bottle. The wine is bright straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose is intense and fruity, with pleasant notes of apricot and tropical fruit. The palate is rich and velvety, with an optimal balance between fruit and minerality. Elegant aftertaste with hints of apricot and almond.

 

Sale $19.99   |   SKU 82651

 

Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Nero Bianco Sillery 2018

Sillery ages for 5 months in stainless steel vats. The wine has a pale straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose is intense, with pleasant white flowers and citrus aromas and balsamic overtones. The palate is rich, velvety and well-balanced. Medium body.

 

Sale $19.99   |   SKU 80285

 

Provincia di Pavia IGT Uva Rara 2016

Uva Rara ages for 9 months in stainless steel vats and at least additional 6 months in bottle. The wine has a bright ruby red colour. The nose is ample, with fruity notes of Marasca cherry and wild berries and spicy hints of black pepper. On the palate is well-balanced and fruity, with good tannins and a signature spicy aftertaste.

 

Sale $19.99   |   SKU 82654

 

Pinot Nero dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC Carillo 2017

Carillo ages for 9 months in stainless steel vats and at least additional 4 months in bottle. The wine has brilliant ruby red colour. On the nose is intense, with aromas of wild berries and spicy notes.
The palate fresh, fruity, fragrant and well-balanced. Fully reflective of the grape variety.

 

Sale $19.99   |   SKU 82655

 

Pinot Nero Riserva dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC Giorgio Odero 2011

Giorgio Odero ages 12 months in 25 hl barrels, 6 months in stainless steel vats and additional 12 months in bottle. The wine is ruby red in colour with garnet highlights. On the nose is intense, with notes of spices, ripe berries, peculiar balsamic overtones (pine and sage) and a closing note of Seville orange. The palate is fruity, fresh, fragrant and well-balanced. Fully reflective of the grape variety. Very elegant and balsamic, with an acidity which makes it very promising for ageing.

 

Sale $43.99   |   SKU 79231

 

 

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