TRAVERSO'S "ISLANDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN" WINE TASTING & SPECIALS IN-STORE THIS SATURDAY, JULY 31 NOON TIL 3PM
Our very own "Minister of Tourism" Bill Traverso will be on hand to explore the wines produced on these exotic islands in the Mediterranean. He'll have maps and a wealth of information to share. We call this our little "wine cruise" tasting....and you don't even have to go far!
ALL FEATURED WINES 10% OFF SATURDAY ONLY! CAN SHIP OR HOLD! 707-542-2530 info@traversos.com
FEATURED WINES
WHITE WINES
2009 DOMAINE MAESTRACCI "E PROVE" CORSE (CORSICA) CALVI BLANC OUR PRICE $17.95
CORSICA...This is a wonderful crisp, dry wine made from 100% Vermentino. A little tight when you pop the cork, but opens up to have nice fruit and floral notes. A great food wine. “Kermit’s house white. Do you trust his palate? This is another classic off-the- beaten-track discovery—dry, crisp, stony, all Vermentino from Calvi on the island of Corsica, it offers novelty, personality, even attitude. It makes a great apéro but shines equally with briny shellfish (what could be better than fresh- grilled sardines sprinkled with sea salt?).” – Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
2009 ARGIOLAS "COSTAMOLINO" VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA OUR PRICE $14.99
SARDEGNA...Made from 90% Vermentino and 10% of other Sardinian grapes grown in the Costamolino vineyard. Costamolino is lemon-green in color with intense yet delicate aromas of citrus, pineapple, tropical fruits and honey. On the palate, the wine shows a delightfully zesty acidity, which makes it the wine of choice for many dishes, from fish antipasti and pastas to vegetables terrine, salads, white meat casseroles, and risotto. Also delicious with Asian food and sushi.
2009 SIGALAS SANTORINI ASSYRTIKO OUR PRICE $16.99
SANTORINI...Made from 100% Assyrtiko grapes. Straw blonde color with light shades of green and a subtle nose of citrus fruit. Excellent structure with a depth of flavor and an acidity which brings the flavors to the fore and adds freshness, with a lasting after-taste. Has the characteristic mineral taste, typical of the variety, at it’s very best.
RED WINES
2007 BOUTARI "KRETIKOS" RED WINE OF CRETE OUR PRICE $14.99
CRETE...Made from indigenous varieties Kotsifali and Mantilaria. Boutari Kretikos Red was “born and bred” on the island of Crete, an island with a long tradition of viniculture. Its label depicts a fresco from Knossos, the palace of mythological King Minoa, king of Greece’s ancient Minoan civilization. A wine with balanced taste, smooth tannins, distinctive flavor and lingering finish. An ideal accompaniment to pastas, roasted meat dishes and spicy cheeses.
2008 TENUTA DEL NANFRO SICILIA FRAPPATO OUR PRICE $18.99
SICILY...Made from 100% Frappato Organically Grown. Frappato is a light ruby red with a fragrant and fruity bouquet. The taste of cherries and blackberries is envolped by a slight spiciness. It's gentle tannins have a great personality and are well balance making it particularly recommended as a pairing with semi-aged cheeses and grilled fish.
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)
Saturday, August 7 - Bulgarian Wines
Saturday, August 14 - TBA
Saturday, August 21 - Yellow & Blue Box Wines (you will be surprised)
Saturday, August 28 - TBA
Wednesday, September 29 - Four Roses Bourbon DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Sunday, November 7 - Single Malt Whisky DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Cheers,
Bill, Michael & Fred
Traverso's Gourmet Foods
Wines & Spirits Department
2097 Stagecoach Road (corner Fountaingrove Pkwy)
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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