Stephen James (Uva Importers), a rising star in the wine world will be here to introduce 6 great wines (see below for details). We will also offer our classic charcuterie plate and lots of great conversation with livey folks. Come on and taste ‘the sweet life”.

Wines scheduled to appear:

Zinagara Prosecco

Region: Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)

Grape: 100% Glera

Taste: “Zingara Prosecco is such a joy, easy drinking, fruity, and great for mixing in cocktails or juice. The Zingara prosecco is marked by lush, clean fruit and floral notes of golden apple, ripe peach, and orange blossom. The bubbles are creamy and full of freshness with a dry, gentle finish. The quality of the grapes farmed in the vineyard are what make the difference, all estate-fruit from our friends and partner in Pordenone, Friuli.”

Mercato Pesce White

Region: Italy (Verona)

Grapes: Garganega 50%, Chardonnay 35%, Incrocio Manzoni 15%

Taste: “A lush and expressive wine with notes of apple, pear, and lemon. A dry wine with med/full body and a balanced finish that is both refreshing and firm. Pesce is Italian for ‘fish’ and this wine pairs well with seafood.”

Bove Marso Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo

Region: Italy ( Abruzzo)

Grape: 100% Montepulciano

Taste: “Aged at the winery to full maturity, the color is dense ruby red with purple hues. Powerful aromatics with ripe blackberry, cassis, spice, and balsamic. The palate is lush and full with great structure and power.”

Brancatelli Valle delle Stelle

Region: Italy (Tuscany)

Grapes: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Carbernet Franc

Taste: “This estate bottling proudly represents the organic vineyards with value and exceptional quality. Less than one mile from the Mediterranean, the ocean air keeps the alcohol in check with an energetic and vibrant style. This Cabernet is full of dark fruits and black cherry, complemented by black pepper spice and savory undertones of grilled herbs, earth, and smoke. A small percentage of Cabernet Franc highlights these spice notes.”

Demarie Nebbiolo Langhe

Region: Italy (Piedmont – Langhe)

Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

Taste: “This is a fun and youthful expression of the most noble and powerful grape of the Piedmont region. The flavors lead with dark berry fruits, hints of earth, chocolate, and flowers. The wine is unoaked, leaving the fruit to take center stage, a medium-bodied wine with a short but vibrant finish.”

Corte Volponi Ripasso

Region: Italy (Venetto)

Grapes: 70% Corvinone and Corvina, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Croatina

Taste: “100% authentically Italian, the Ripasso style is very popular here in America because of its lush fruity character, layers of spice, and compelling herbal notes. Bright red fruits and spice give way to more wild, dried flavors of plum and herbs on the palate and through the finish. A med/full bodied wine with approachable tannins and a refreshing vibrant finish.”