Tuscan Wine Tasting at Cafe Maxx

These tastings at the Cafe Maxx for $35 are the best value of any event that we do. You get to try 6 different wines at the same time, pre-poured so they have a chance to open up and so you can go back through the line-up to get a second and third look at everything. This is how you learn about wine and with master chef Oliver Saucy sending out a few small courses to accompany the wines, you get a taste of Cafe Maxx and an education in wine all at the same time- a great way to spend happy hour.

Tonight we will feature the wines of Italy's most famous wine region where the Sangiovese is the star.  Join us as we experience some of the best wines made from this varietal including: Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the newest DOCG in Tuscany Morellino di Scansano.  This is a pre-poured sit down tasting and is limited to 25 tasters, the fee for this tasting is $35 + Gratuity + tax for reservations call 954-523-9463.

Tuscan Wine Tasting at Cafe Maxx
Wednesday May 27th
7pm

2013 Capannelle Rosato Toscana
Price: $28.75       Sale $25.30          Case $294

Only 300 bottles sent to the US, they use the same vineyard as the Chianti Classico and this is 100% Sangiovese, pretty strawberry fruit on the nose and has a bit of a earthy/mushroom like note along with wild herbs and flowers. Raspberry and strawberry fruit, a sweet tart note to fruit with light earthy and floral notes through the bone dry finish. Finish 30+ Very Good

2010 Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico
Price: $24.50       Sale $21.56          CaSe $250

Assistant of Carlo Ferrini vineyards for Chianti located in Castelnuovo Berardenga , a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% other local varieties aged in big Slavonian Oak. Lovely perfumed bouquet with lots of pretty floral notes lavender with black soy and exotic floral nuance black cherry and black raspberry like fruit. Bright black raspberry fruit very rich and concentrated with layers of spice and floral nuance, licorice spice. Finish 45 Excellent

2012 Poggio Trevvalle Morellino di Scansano
Price: $27.00       Sale $23.76          Case $276

Morellino di Scansano DOCG is an Italian red wine made in the hilly environs of the village of Scansano in the Maremma region of coastal Tuscany, which has an ancient but obscure tradition of winemaking. Morellino is the local name for the Sangiovese grape variety. Many people think that the name Morellino comes from morello (brown), the colour of the region's horses. The name may also come from the morello cherry, a dark red cherry with great tartness and acidity. The wine, which was granted DOC status in 1978, then upgraded to DOCG status beginning with the 2007 vintage, is made from at least 85% Sangiovese, which is also the basis of the Tuscan wines Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The remaining 15% can comprise any non-aromatic black grape varieties included in a list made and periodically updated by Tuscan wine authorities.

2008 Villa Le Prata Brunello di Montalcino
Price: $58.00       Sale $51.04          Case $592

(88 Points) The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino has a good sense of immediacy and energy. Dark red cherries, raspberries, spices and mint are some of the notes that flow through to the finish. Firm tannins become more apparent on the mid-palate and finish. The 2008 could use another year to soften. Today it comes across as a bit rustic, but with potential. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2018. eRobertParker.com #207, Jun 2013

2011 Carpineta Fontalpino Do ut des Tuscany
Price: $38.00       Sale $33.44          Case $388

2011 Carpineta Fontalpino Do ut des Tuscany is a blend of the estates best Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. A regular on the Wine Watch Highly Suggested Super Tuscan list.

2012 Podere Sapaio Volpolo Bolgheri
Price: $36.50       Sale $32.12          Case $373

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Petite Verdot aged for 14 months in barrique, they make 80,000 bottles on average. Started the winery in 1999 from Venice and thus Massimo had to start his own legacy as the family was not in the wine business. This area is the Bordeaux of Italy and this wine is reminiscent of Bordeaux with lots of dark currant and cassis berry fruit, notes of cigar box spice and fresh dark earth, nice complexity on the nose some black peppery spice coming out on the second day. A big and chewy wine on the tongue with layers of dark earth, tobacco spice and a good amount of dark berry fruit, a bit tannic right now but has great balance and depth of fruit. Finish 45+ Excellent +