Archive for February, 2012

Meet Sicilian winemaker Gaspare Vinci

Monday, February 20th, 2012


We’re excited to welcome Sicilian winemaker Gaspare Vinci to New York! An expert on the island’s grape varieties and viticultural traditions, Sicilian winemaker Gaspare Vinci required little extra encouragement to begin bottling wine exclusively for the U.S. under his own eponymous label. Gaspare hails from Marsala, a seaport at the westernmost tip of Sicily. Drawing on his experience of the whole island, Gaspare sourced fruit from vines he’s tended for decades to bring us four native varietal wines representing territories from Agrigento to Trapani. This evening from 5:30pm Gaspare will be on hand to pour the following four wines:

Gaspare Vinci Grillo 2010 (Sicily, Italy) $18
Gaspare Vinci Bianco d’Alcamo 2010 (Sicily, Italy) $18
Gaspare Vinci Nero d’Avola 2009 (Sicily, Italy) $18
Gaspare Vinci Nerello Mascalese 2009 (Sicily, Italy) $18

GASPARE VINCI TASTING
Monday, February 20, 2012
5:30-7:30pm

For more information please call 212-725-6516 or email info@vinosite.com.

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Valentine’s Day Bubbly

Monday, February 6th, 2012


At Vino Valentine’s Day means one thing and one thing only: pink bubbly. And we’ve got plenty of that, starting with our ever-popular Lambrusco Rosé by our favorite new romantics LINI 910. Then, to really get you in the mood, we’re serving up a sexy Crémant de Limoux Rosé Brut. Because nobody does it like the French. Uncork both bottles with your eyes and taste with your lips this Saturday afternoon from 3pm.

VALENTINE’S DAY BUBBLY TASTING
Saturday, February 11
3-6pm

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Italian classics on sale!

Sunday, February 5th, 2012


Taste two of our favorite Italian wines — La Stoppa’s Malvasia Passito “Vigna del Volta” and Chianti Classico “101″ by Dalle Nostre Mani — this Friday. And remember, both wines are on sale right now!!
ITALIAN CLASSICS TASTING
Friday, February 10
5:30-7:30pm

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Norwegian Wood (isn’t it good?)

Saturday, February 4th, 2012


This Thursday we’re tasting Bache Gabrielsen 3 Kors Cognac. A blend of 25% Grande and Petite Champagne and 75% Fins Bois, this cognac has a beautiful amber shade and a round, soft, fruity palate. It became quite popular in Norway, due to its owners’ heritage. Years back, when the prohibition hit Norway, several Norwegian politicians gathered and decided to allow the delicious cognac to be sold in pharmacies due to the 3 crosses on the label, which is also the symbol for a pharmacy – hence the name “3 Kors”. Learn more here.

BACHE GABRIELSEN COGNAC TASTING
Thursday, February 9
5:30-7:30pm

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