Antonio Mauriello is the guest wine expert for our Podcast about Italian Wines.  Here are his selections related to the podcast: 

Nebbiolo from Lombardy: TRIACCA ‘SASSELLA’ VALTELLINA SUPERIORE 2002  VINTAGES 721878 750 mL bottle  $18.95
Antonio’s notes: The only other Italian region producing Nebbiolo other than Piemonte and Val d’Aosta. Nebbiolos here are of a pale ruby colour, but with acidity and tannins to wake up the deads….

Nebbiolo from Piemonte: GAJA SITO MORESCO 2003 VINTAGES 998575 375 mL bottle $25.95
Antonio’s notes: A new world Nebbiolo blended with 35% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. From the father of modern nebbiolo, Angelo Gaja. The perfect 375ml bottle, companion to a romantic dinner…

Nebbiolo 100%: DOCG Barolo BAROLO SERRALUNGA 2000 VINTAGES 596072 750 mL bottle $55.95
Antonio’s notes: Austere, macho, big and complex. A great quality/price sample of Barolo from the splendid jewel town of Serralunga d’Alba in the Piemonte’s subregion of Langhe.

Falanghina: FATTORIA LA RIVOLTA FALANGHINA 2004 VINTAGES 4895 750 mL bottle $16.95
Antonio’s notes: Juicy, delicate, fine. A sexy wine from a ’signora’ grape!

Nero d’Avola: CASTELMONTE ‘CENT’ARE’ VINTAGES 546192 750 mL bottle $12.95
Antonio’s notes: 100% Nero d’Avola Spicy, tangy. Drink it in a Fall evening on the patio.

DONNAFUGATA TANCREDI 2003 VINTAGES 990424 750 mL bottle $26.95
Antonio’s notes: GREAT ’super Sicilian’ (Antonio’s term!) Nero d’Avola blended with Cab sauv.

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