This Saturday we are featuring some easygoing Italian wines to match the good weather.  Come load up the picnic basket with these great value wines. They are fresh, lively and highly addictive.  Come get hooked.

2017 Terre del Bruno, Albore  $16
80% Vermentino, 20% Trebbiano
Made by Fattoria Pogni a 3rd generation family winery in in Florence, Terre del Bruno is dedicated to the founding grandfather.  This Tuscan white is  fresh, fruity, intense, floral bouquet; lively palate.
 
2015 Alcesti Edesia  $15
Grillo
A family run winery in Sicily Alscesti has 30 hectares of land that lie between Marsala, Mazara and Salemi, with altitudes ranging from 100 to 280 meters, express the typical Sicilian territory of vineyards inherited from their forefathers The Grillo has a strong bouquet of yellow fruits with delicate nuances of citrus fruits and herbs. It has great freshness and is tangy on the palate. a good body & bright citrus fruit flavors.  Organic

2014 Pometti, Toscana Rosso
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
A tasty little Super Tuscan with rich cherry and beery flavors  mixed with some earth and coffee note.
 
2015 Alcesti Admeto $15
Syrah
This Sicilian Syrah has a rich and mellow bouquet and notes of wild berries in perfect harmony with spicy hints of black pepper and balsamic notes. It has a generous flavor, with a pleasant tannic, velvety and persistent sensation.

2014 Talamonti Tre Saggi  $21
Montepluciano
The Talamonti vineyard-estate comprises 32 hectares dedicated to the production of classic Abruzzo grapes, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo & Pecorino, as well as Merlot grapes currently used in a blend for their Kudos wine with the Montepulciano. Their Tre Saggi (“three wise men”) is a plush and rich, oak-driven Montepulciano. Dark chocolate, spice, clove and blackberry are presented in an incredibly soft and integrated fashion.

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