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WINES OF THE MONTH: AUGUST 2008
Santa Martina
Rosso di Toscana

Santa Martina is sophisticated, stylish and bold. This gutsy Tuscan red is made by a family with centuries of winemaking tradition, but its spice and taste is distinctively modern Italian. Father and son, Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari are celebrated for producing classic Tuscan wines such as Chianti Classico Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Santa Martina is named after Ambrogio's granddaughter, Martina and showcases the innovation and originality of this highly respected family to the next generation of selective wine drinkers. Santa Martina has been designed for the wine drinker looking for something new and fresh but not willing to sacrifice flavor and expertise. Intense ruby red color with hints of violet and aromas of wild berries. A rich, smooth, full-bodied taste, marked by earthiness, fruit, intense structure, a spicy finish, and ripe, rounded tannins.


Caposaldao
Pinot Grigio

Caposaldo is named in memory of the Roman Empire's most famous racing horse and Gaius, the charioteer who drove him on Rome's celebrated track, the Circus Maximus. Competing for an astounding 24 years and winning 1,500 of his over 4,000 races, Gaius and his devoted horse gained the favor of Emperor Nero, who anointed the horse "Caposaldo" and immortalized him in the form of a brooch for his love, Sabina. This is the image you see today on the Caposaldo wine label. Caposaldo is not just about legends; the term also refers to a stronghold, a benchmark, something to place your trust in. The Caposaldo product line includes a handcrafted Pinot Grigio and Chianti: reference points of Italian wine and values you can count on. Caposaldo, Taste the Legend. Pale, straw yellow. Delicate white fruit and apple aromas. Flavors are offset by notes of acacia blossoms and almonds. The texture is crisp and vibrant with a well-balanced, bright acidity and a clean, fresh finish.


Banfi

Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. Together with its sister estates in Piedmont, Vigne Regali and Principessa Gavi, it has become recognized the world over for its dedication to excellence and sparking a renaissance in the art of Italian winemaking.

La Rime

Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are nurtured to perfection in select hillside vineyards of the Banfi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. The grapes are gently pressed, followed by vinification "in bianco," or "off the skins" at low temperatures in stainless steel resulting in a delightfully harmonious wine. Le Rime, pale straw in color, is an aromatic, fruity white wine with a crisp finish replete with refreshing acidity.

Col-di-Sasso

Col di Sasso, which translates to "Stony Hill," is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes cultivated on the most rocky and impervious slopes of the Banfi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. Col di Sasso is a youthful red to be enjoyed with grilled or roasted meats, poultry, or as an ideal accompaniment to pasta with meat sauce and mildly piquant cheeses.


A-Mano

A-Mano's mission is to produce a GREAT wine that you can still afford to enjoy! A-Mano comes from the heart of the Primitivo area, In the low hills east of Taranto. The region is an old sea bed, full of fossils of dams, oysters and urchins The altitude is approximately 30-60 meters above sea level (100-200 feet). Annual rainfall is 35 centimeters (14 inches The climate is classically Mediterranean as Puglia (the heel of the boot) Is a peninsula between the Adriatic and the lonian seas.

Primitivo

A-Mano Primitivo is a stunning example of a chewy, jam-packed, rich, deep, dark purple wine. There is an incredible concentration of black currant and ripe raspberry scents that go on forever along with a rainbow of plum, blueberry, tar, leather, anise and cedar. The complexity of aromas and the soft, velvety tannins linger on the long, long finish. This is the kind of wine that you will never tire of tasting as it reveals a new treasure with each sip.

Moscato

A-Mano Moscatio is a pale golden color. It has aromas of spicy apricot jam, acacia, and honey. A soft entry leads to a fruity sweet light-to-medium body of ripe peach, apricot, and yellow plum flavors. Finishes with a tangy, sweet apricot juice and yellow apple flavors.