Thanksgiving is 12 days out, and between now and then we are going to be pouring some wines (both traditional and unexpected) that are fit for the feast. We are starting this weekend with a few wines from Italy. Stop in and check them out.

Saturday

2018 Nino Negri Cellars ‘Quadrio’ Valtellina Superiore $20
90% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo), 10% Merlot
Lombardy
This wine shows distinctive, fine aromas of small fruits, raspberry preserves, roses and violets, with an herbal note. In the mouth, the wine has full, lively tart fruit flavors, elegant tannins and a lingering aftertaste, with traces of prunes and toasty oak.
Sustainable
Sunday

2021 Casale del Giglio Bellone Bianco $12
Lazio
Bellone is a grape variety cited by Pliny the Elder and has been present in the Latium region since Roman times. The wine evokes ripe tropical fruit such as mango and papaya. It is rich, ample and lingering on the palate with light floral, spicy notes, a pronounced acidity and zesty tang.