Welcome to the Classic Club July 2024
Read more below to learn about our featured wines this month!
Villa Saletta Aslan' Chianti Toscana 2015
Italy
Chianti
Red
The 2015 Villa Saletta "Aslan" Chianti Toscana is a well-crafted wine that exemplifies the elegance and complexity of Chianti. Its combination of fruit, earth, and spice flavors, along with its structured palate, makes it a versatile choice for both everyday enjoyment and pairing with a variety of hearty dishes.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Tommasi Fiorato Superiore 2018
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Italy
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Red
A deep, bright ruby red in color, it is rich and intensely spicy on the nose, with notes of cherry jam, tobacco and black pepper. On the palate it is full-bodied yet elegant, with gentle, silky tannins and a very long finish.
Pairings: Herb Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Cedar Plank Salmon
Bottega Acino d'Oro Chianti Classico 2020
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Italy
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Chianti
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Red
Crafted with precision and passion, this vintage showcases a brilliant ruby red hue, inviting the senses with aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and a subtle hint of spice. The palate unfolds with a harmonious balance of fruit-forward notes, including plum and raspberry, seamlessly integrated with well-defined tannins. Aged in oak barrels, it imparts a touch of vanilla and oak, adding depth to the wine's complexity. This Chianti Classico embodies the essence of the Sangiovese grape, delivering a vibrant acidity and a lingering finish. Pairings: Veal, Pasta, Cured Meat
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Viña Tarapaca Gran Reserva Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2020
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Chile
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Red
Deep ruby in color with aromas of blackberry, cassis, chocolate, and herbal notes of dill, bay leaf and excellent persistence.
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Domaine Maestracci Corse Calvi 'E Prove' Corsica 2018
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Italy
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Red
Nose of red berries supported by spices and toasted notes. Ample on the palate, with silky tannins which first reveal forest fruits (currant, blueberry) then notes of spices develop with a fresh finish. Pairings: Duck, Goose, Game
Pairings: Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs, Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Texas-Style Beef Brisket
