Wines from Festa Piedmontese by Sabrina Moss, In-House Wine Educator
Bonjourno! This was the wine drinkers’ cry this past Wednesday as we greeted some wonderful winemakers from the Piedmont region of Italy at the Festa Piedmontese! With close to 200 wine and food enthusiasts, the fete was a summertime success. Piedmont is a striking Northern region of Italy that is surrounded by the Alps. This leads to rolling hills, long summer days, and refreshing nights. Can’t you just picture yourself there? Noshing on some salty, cured meats, pungent cheese, and sipping dry mineral-tastic wines….
There were wonderful nibbles and many fine wine producers everywhere in the two rooms at the Palace Ballroom. But a few winemakers definitely tugged at my heart strings. The Barolo Brothers of 2004 from Fratelli Alessandria balanced a tannin structure and golden raisin palate that made my mouth water for some prosicutto crudo.
The Roero Arneis from Filippo Gallino is made from a quirky, small white wine grape that is so unusual, so little known or grown, that it made me cry! The crisp, limestone and fresh grass nose with a hint of pineapple on the palate helped me sing the praises of the rabbit terrine.
But, of course, the showstopper in my mind was Podere Ruggeri Corsini’s Barbera d’Alba. with its dusty herbaceous quality and strong fruit palate of fresh cherries this had me storming over other patrons to grab a glass as I saw the pig parade coming through the door (editor’s note: whole roasted pig for tastes).
Lastly, as a way to ring in my 5th anniversary working for Tom, I toasted off with a perfectly sweet, effervescent Moscato d’Asti from Cascina Santuario.
Pike and Western did a fantastic job of procuring these for purchase and I hope all of you were able to purchase your favorites as well as a few of mine. What a treat it was to see everyone there. Have a healthy glass on me! Cheers!
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