It seems like we might dry out this weekend and get a peek at the other side of Spring here in Madrona.  Take a break from mowing the moss and stop by the shop where we’ll be tasting Italian wines all weekend.

Saturday we have organic wines from Umbria that are fresh, tasty and are great value wines.
2015 Terre Margaritelli,  Pietramala $12
85% Trebbiano, 15% Pecorino
2015 Terre Margaritelli,  Costellato  $17
Trebbiano, Fiano, Chardonnay, and Viognier
2016 Terre Margaritelli, Venturosa Rosato di Torgiano $10 
Sangiovese
2015 Cantina Altarocca, Librato Umbria Rosso  $16
70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Canaiolo
2015 Terre Margaritelli,  Mirantico $20
Sangiovese, Malbec, Canajolo

Sunday we continue our Italian weekend with a Trebiano from Abruzzo and a Nebbiolo from the Langhe. Stop in and give them a swirl!
2017 Talamonti Trebiano d’Abruzzo $11
A clean and crisp Trebiano with fresh apple and citrus notes and a bright finish.
2016 Ca’  Gialla Langhe Nebbiolo $13
A lighter Nebbiolo with rose and tobacco aromas, soft fruit and a dry finish.

Madrona Wine Merchants offers free wine tastings featuring 4-5 selections on a theme every Saturday from 2pm until the bottles run out and on Sunday we offer a mini-tasting of two wines all day from 11-5pm.