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Is Europe's best beer from Italy?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 02:26:00 +0000

What is the best craft beer in the world? There are countless "Best Beer this" and "Greatest Beer that" awards and lists, but the best always is subjective. What someone likes is the best, and that depends on their own experience, personal style and taste. Period.

When Enzo Ferrari set out to make the Italian luxurious sport car he obviously wasn't trying to manufacture a normal car. He set out to make a superior car and did. Ferrari remains one of the worlds greatest sports cars. Is it the best? Lamborghini, Bugatti, Aston-Martin, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls Royce like to believe they are. All are superior automobiles. When asked what can one do to improve something, make it better and the answer is "I don't know" or "nothing" then its safe to label something superior.

Tenute Collesi was established in 1870 but the Collesi family had been farming on the lands for three centuries. It was decades later when Giuseppe Collesi decided he would begin brewing beer on the family Estate.

Like Enzo Ferrari, Collesi too was not out to produce yet another ordinary beer. He set out to create something superior. He did, and these are some of the reasons why we believe this.

Location:

Why is a scenic little mountain town of approximately 2000 inhabitants in the region of Marche labeled Italy's City of Beer?

Nestled in the Apennine/Mount Nerone foothills is Apecchio a village that is leading the Italian craft beer scene and is called "La Citta della Birra" which is Italian for City of Beer. This is the location of Collesi's extremely traditional yet ultra modern brewery.


Apecchio, the City of Beer


Citta della Birra

Apecchio, Italy: The City of Beer

Water and Ingredients

Collesi pulls the water it uses for brewing from a well that is located on the family's Estate. Its source, the nearby Mt Nerone, whose exceptional limestone rich water is considered among the best in the world for brewing. The spring water is so pristine it needs no treatment - no filtering, no modification, no reversed osmosis, This is pure, virgin artisan water. Next time you're at your favorite brewpub, ask for a glass of water. It's the same water they use for brewing. Chances are the water is not that good or average at best.

The barley is grown in the Collesi family’s own fields and processed at a nearby mill that is part-owned by the Collesi family.

Brew Masters call this type of beer a "zero-kilometer craft beer" because from the moment the ingredients are planted, beers brewed, bottled and sold - it does not leave the estate.

Collesi controls the entire production chain, from raw materials to finished product: Even the bottling and labels are done at the brewery.

A true local beer!

Snow capped Mt. Nerone

Pristine water of Mt Nerone

Zero-KM beer

Brewer

Giuseppe Collesi's love and respect for the Trappist breweries of Belgium and his quest to ultimate perfection led him to Marc Knops. Marc brews and oversees production for some of the best breweries including Achel, De Halves Maan, Delirium Tremens and Malheur, spending a few days each month at each brewery.

Mr Knops spends two weeks of the month at Tenute Collesi Brewery.

All Collesi beers are brewed in very small-batches using an ancient monks recipe. All Collesi beers are top fermented and are bottled raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered and naturally re-fermented in the bottle.

Instead of an expiration date on the bottle, Collesi have the date they were born.

Marc Knops, Collesi Brewmaster

Collesi

Awards

The accumulation of prestigious awards continues. Collesi this year has won prestigious medals in every major beer competition in the world.

World's Best Triple

WORLD BEER AWARDS 2014

Gold Medal: Birra IPA

Gold Medal: Triplo Malto

INTERNATIONAL BEER CHALLENGE 2014 – LONDON (UK)

Silver Medal: Triplo Malto
Bronze Medal: Birra Nera

WORLD BEER CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014 – CHICAGO (USA)

Gold Medal: Birra Rossa
Silver Medal: Birra IPA

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL BEER AWARD 2014

Silver Medal:
Birra Nera

Europe's Best Beer

EUROPEAN BEER STAR 2013 – GERMANY

Gold Medal:Birra Nera

INTERNATIONAL BEER CHALLENGE 2013 – LONDON (UK)

Gold Medal: Birra Nera

The Collesi brewery is a “zero emission” plant, complete with a 32 kW photovoltaic installation, a steam generator and an energy production system fueled with wood pellets, with the total absence of hydrocarbons and LPG

So, is this Europe's best beer? You decide.

ME Fine Wines is proud to exclusively work in the US with

Collesi, a truly superior craft beer

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Our World-Class Beer now available in the USA. From an ancient precious Monks recipe @CollesiUSA is truly a #SuperiorCraftBeer
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Zagat’s #1 steakhouse in Los Angeles - Chianina Steak is now serving Collesi Beer

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Collesi NYC Launch @Birrerria, Eataly, NYC 3-3-15

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Our Fine Wines and Craft Beers

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WINE

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Friuli

Azienda Agricola Scarbolo, Grave

A personal friend for the past 15 years. Valter loves Las Vegas! A frequent visitor to the USA

often hosting tastings and dinners in Las Vegas, NYC, San Fran and in LA.

Valter inherited the “love of the land” from his father Gino who ran a modest farm in Lauzacco a small town located in the heart of the Friulian plains. Today, Valter cultivates over 25 hectars of vineyards on that same land. Azienda Agricola Scarbolo is a family-operated winery located on the right bank of the Torre River and 5 km south of the Colli Orientali.

The terrain is of alluvial origins and is composed of clay and gravel deposited during the Quaternaria era. The vineyards are located in close proximity to the cellar and are cultivated according to the Guyot training system.

Pinot Grigio

Serious Pinot Grigio! 60% whole clusters are soft pressed immediately after harvesting. The remaining is destemmed, and left on the skins for 24 hours of cold maceration before pressing. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, then aged on the lees in stainless steel for 6 months with frequent batonnages. This is the real deal. Benchmark Friulian Pinot Grigio at its best

Sauvignon

In Friuli, the climate and soil are ideal for the Sauvignon, a grape which responds greatly to soil and climate conditions. On the nose, aromas of peaches, mango, bell peppers and sage. On the palate, a structured body delivers an evolution of flavors that harmonize with its intense bouquet. Enjoy as an aperitif or pair with light fish dishes, Prosciutto and melon.

Friulano

These grapes come the part of the vineyard located on a river bank on very rich dark red clay soils. 60% whole clusters soft pressed immediately after harvesting. The other 30% undergoes a brief cold maceration before pressing. 10% is slightly allowed to dry before soft pressing. Spectacular!

"My Time"

Chardonnay 40%, Sauvignon 30%, Friulano 30%

Half aged in stainless steel and the remaining 1/2in French oak barrels for 24 months or more on the noble lees.

Bottled when it’s “time” and aged in the bottle for at least a year.

92 Points AntonioGalloni - The Wine Advocate

Pinot Grigio Ramato XL

Hand selected in three separate harvests. Valter starts by carefully selecting fruit from the oldest vineyard site.

50% of the fruit is destemmed, and then left with the skins for 4 daysand during this, gets its luminous copper color.

After separating juice from skins, half completes its fermentation in 500 Lt oak barrels and the remaining half in stainless steel tanks. Then part of the juice undergoes a brief cold maceration and is transferred in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. This is NOT a Rose. Its most definitely not Blush! It is Ramato style Pinot Grigio. An authentic Friuliantradition

91 Points Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate

Refosco

100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

This native Friulian varietal dates back to the Roman Empire. The color is an intense and deep ruby red with violet reflections. Notes of white pepper unfold to reveal aromas of sweet plum jam and earthy spice. On the palate, it reveals a strong personality and robust structure.

91 Points Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate

Merlot

After de-stemming, fermentation occurs in small 225L French barriques. During fermentation, the wine undergoes several manual punchdowns of the cap, 3-4 per day – this is done to obtain a maximum extraction of color and sweet tannins. After fermentation the wine is placed in small French barriques for 10 months and bottle aged for an additional 8 months before release.

Campo Del Viotto

100% Merlot

25 year old vines made only in select years with the finest fruit from the harvest. The first whole clusters harvested are dried out in crates for about 20 days.

They are then destemmed and transferred to small oak barrels for fermentation. The whole clusters from the late harvest are immediately destemmed and also placed in small oak barrels. During fermentation, they conduct frequent manual punch downs of the cap, allowing for maximum color and tannin extraction from the skins and the mature fruit.

90 Points - Wine Spectator

Bastianich

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Piemonte

Brandini

Moscato d'Asti

Barolo

La Mozza

Morellino di Scansano

Aragone

Canada

Konzelmann, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Konzelmann is Niagara's "exclusive lakefront winery" founded by Herbert Konzelmann, a 4th generation winemaker from Stuttgart, Germany. Friedrich Konzelmann had a winery and restaurant in Uhlbach, near Stuttgart in 1893. He was a noted gourmet, and considered by many to be quite knowledgeable about food and wine. Herbert, his great grandson, decided to go to Canada to be in the business because land was too scarce for new vineyards in Germany, as well as too expensive. His ideal location turned out to be on the shores of Lake Ontario due to the meso-climate that he likened to Alsace. He found a good balance of sun, soil, airflow, and moisture for growing grapes. On a clear day, one can see Toronto.
We present two wines from his portfolio, a Riesling, which he makes into a drier "Alsace" style, and a Vidal Icewine. Those of you who have not been to Canada or the North East of the United States may not be familiar with this variety. Vidal is a hybrid of Seibel 4986 and Ugni blanc (the Cognac grape) better known as the most planted white grape in Italy - Trebbiano. With its thick skins, it can withstand the Canadian weather and maintains good acids. There are notes of dried apricot and honey in the Canadian Icewines, with a bigger richness than one finds in German Eiswein. To make Icewine, Canadian law states that the temperature must be -8 degrees Celsius / 17 degrees Fahrenheit. The sugars must be no less than 35 degrees Brix which is a higher picking number than Germany. German Eiswein must be of Beerenauslese levels of 110-128 degrees Oechsle, while Canadian Icewines must be 153.5 degrees Oechsle.

While Canada produces more Icewines than any other country (remember this is the land of ice hockey), only Konzelmann received a ranking in The Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines for 2008 for the Vidal Icewine - the ONLY Canadian winery to receive that honor. In the 43rd Vinitaly and International Wine & Spirit Competition, Konzelmann got the Grand Gold Award. They also picked up a Grand Gold Award in the U.K. International Wine & Spirits Competition. Konzelmann wines are a striking testimony to the efforts of Canadian winemakers to show the world that our Northern neighbor has also arrived on the stage as a small, but promising player, when you are choosing fine wines for your establishments.

Pinot Blanc

Pinot Noir

Vidal Ice Wine .375ml

95 Points WS

Highest rated Canadian wine to date and the only Canadian wine to make the wine spectators top 100

Chateau Des Charmes, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Seven generations of the Bosc family have been born into this way of life.

You might say it’s in their blood. In fact, they even live on the farm.

Château des Charmes was founded in 1978 by Paul Bosc, a fifth generation French winegrower.

Paul and his young family arrived in Niagara with the idea that growing our own grapes was the best way to

make fine wine. More than ever, we believe in this Estate Winery model and we make our wine only from grapes we’ve grown ourselves. When Paul arrived in Niagara he just knew this place was special. The glacial soils, warm days and cool nights and the lush countryside reminded him of Burgundy where he studied oenology and viticulture at the University of Burgundy at Dijon. Today we farm four vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake, located in two distinct sub-appellations – St. David’s Bench and Four Mile Creek.

Riesling

Cabernet Franc

BEER

Italy

Collesi, Arpecchio, Marche, Italy

The brewery is located at 700 meters above sea level in the village of Arpecchio, named "La Citta della birra" The City of beer in the mountainous area in le Marche called Monte Nerone. The brewery is called La Fabbrica Della Birra Tenute Collesi which translates to "The Collesi Beer Factory".

The prized spring water from Monte Nerone provides the water for their fine brewed offerings.

All the Collesi beers - unpasturized, unfiltered, and naturally refermented in the bottle - are brewed in small batches with the traditional top fermenting method, with a moderate hop bitterness profile.

Bionda

Chiara Rossa

Nera

Triple

ME Fine Wines To represent Pali Wine Co

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:10:00 +0000

ME Fine Wines is proud to announce that we have begun representing small lot artisan Pinot Noir masters Pali Wine Co

"It is great to work once again with such a spectacular line of vineyard designated pinot noirs" said Paul R Ellis of ME Fine Wines. No strangers to fine wine and no strangers to Pali, its was Paul and his business partner Joe Muscaglione who back in 2008 first to bring Pali out of California - to a very successful Las Vegas launch.

The goal at Pali is "To make wines that speak well of their origin and their varietal, and to bring those wines to the consumer at the best price possible without compromising quality. While Pinot Noir remains the first love and a significant part of the production, they also produce a few other varietals when they have the opportunity to make a wine we think is worthy of sharing"

The Wines:

Pali’s appellation Cuvée Program wines offer the opportunity to affordably explore premium, appellation-specific Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and select other varietals. Each of these wines is named for neighborhoods in our hometown of Pacific Palisades, CA.

Our vineyard-designate wines allow for the exploration of top vineyard sites on the West Coast. These wines are strictly allocated and are from carefully-farmed, distinct and recognized vineyards and are handcrafted using small-lot, minimally-invasive winemaking at our winery in Lompoc, CA.

With the exception of our Proprietors’ Reserve wine and large format bottles, all Pali Wine Co. wines are enclosed with screwcaps. We came to the wine business first as wine lovers and collectors, and we felt it important that our investment, and that of our customers, be both protected and accessible for maximum enjoyment.

Italian varietals: Ruché

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:30:00 +0000

Used mainly in making Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato, a small production red Varietal wine from Italy's north-western region of Piemonte (Piedmont)

Although there are several debates of its origins, logic leads us to believe it is an indigenous varietal.
Currently, the DOC recognized area of production for the wine, covers only about 100 acres of vines around the villages of Castagnole Monferrato, Refrancore, Grana, Montemagno, Viarigi, Scurzolengo and Portacomaro. Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato is, therefore, one of the lowest production varietal wines in Italy.

Light in color, as its more famous paesano Nebbiolo with great acid and tannins.

The appellation was elevated to DOCG status in 2011

First Friday Featured Importer: Montcalm Wine Importers

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:05:00 +0000

About Montcalm

Montcalm Wine Importers Ltd. was founded in 2010 with a vision of importing into the United States the wines of Le Tenute di Genagricola, its parent company, as well as other high quality independent wineries from Italy and from around the world. Generali Assicurazioni, one of the world’s most important insurance groups, was founded in 1831 and in 1851 they acquired their first agricultural property. With the vision of acquiring quality vineyards, many other purchases followed. On March 4, 1974, Genagricola SpA was created as the agricultural branch of Assicurazioni Generali. Genagricola currently owns 28 farms in Italy and Romania, of which eight are wineries, with more than 1000 hectares of vineyards. In 2004 Le Tenute di Genagricola was created to exclusively run the wineries, with wines sold in more than 30 countries around the world. The goal of Genagricola was to improve their presence in the United States, so they began to explore the opportunities on this market. The opportunity came to life in 2010 with the creation of Montcalm Wine Importers Ltd. in New York. Over the past few years Montcalm has grown its portfolio to include many high-rated wineries and has assembled an experienced sales staff who have begun to bring the wines into the marketplace.

ME Fine Wine is proud to represent Montcalm Wine Importers in Nevada

Featured Winery: Angelo Sassetti

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 13:53:00 +0000

While the name Sassetti and Pertimali are both esteemed names and known to Italian wine lovers, that is mostly do to Livio Sassetti. Little is known about his brother Angelo who owns half of the Pertimali Estates. Below you will see video footage of his sensational CRU vineyards, meet his family (no one speaks English!) Angelo and his family have owned, work and live on this estate. The Sassetti family has worked these lands for many, many generations

In Tuscany, on the northern flank of the hilltop town of Montalcino, lies the Pertimali estate. The terrain is Eocenic origin with marl and clay alternating with limestone, situated on slopes with sufficient inclination for water to drain off rapidly and well. Angelo Sassetti began producing wine over 30 years ago in a small winery built into the farmhouse, From his acres of hand manicured vineyards and rigorous control over crop level, Angelo’s small lot and unfiltered winemaking. The most important factor in the excellence achieved by Angelo Sassetti with his Rosso & Brunello di Montalcino is his total dedication to every stage of his wines from his hand care of his vineyards, to his total involvement in each of the procedures in his cellars. That is why his vineyards think of him as Angelo “the angel” Sassetti.

Very, very small production (hundreds, not 1000's of cases) of this
rare gem are made. This Brunello is all Pre-Sold and is available only at the best
restaurants and select retailers in the USA

imported by Tricana Imports

Spectacular footage of one of the great Grand CRU Vineyards of Europe

The tractor in this video is not one of many. It is the only tractor the Angelo Sassetti has. They use for Grape, Olive and other agriculture use. The barrel room, fermentation tanks room is not one of many or part of one big room. It is the only barrels and tanks you see.

ME Fine Wines is proud to represent this gem in Las Vegas

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Featured Winery: Scarbolo

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:03:00 +0000

Azienda Agricola Scarbolo, Friuli, Italy

Valter Scarbolo inherited a passion for the vine from his father’s interest in viticulture and from helping out with the family farm. After a few years of a desk job where he felt " come un pesce fuori dall'acqua" (like a fish out of water), Valter realized that he had to pursue his dream. Today he cultivates over 20 hectars of vine on the land where he grew up.

Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon

Friulano

Chardonnay 40%, Sauvignon 30%, Friulano 30%

Half aged in stainless steel and the remaining 1/2in French oak barrels for 24 months or more on the noble lees.

Bottled when it’s “time” and aged in the bottle for at least a year.

92 Points AntonioGalloni - The Wine Advocate

Pinot Grigio Ramato XL

Hand selected in three separate harvests. Valter starts by carefully selecting fruit from the oldest vineyard site.

50% of the fruit is destemmed, and then left with the skins for 4 daysand during this, gets its luminous copper color.

91 Points Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate

Refosco

100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

91 Points Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate

Merlot

Campo Del Viotto

100% Merlot

25 year old vines made only in select years with the finest fruit from the harvest. The first whole clusters harvested are dried out in crates for about 20 days.

90 Points - Wine Spectator

Featured Winery: Cennatotio

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:44:00 +0000

ME Fine Wines proudly represents Cennatoio in Las Vegas

Cennatoio

Cennatoio is a commercial farm run since 1970 by Leandro, Gabriella and, more recently, their son Emiliano Alessi. A certified organic farm, Cennatoio commands a spectacular view of the Chianti countryside with its hills blanketed by vineyards and olive orchards and dotted with churches, castles and scattered stands of oaks. The special character of the soil, which is stony and hard to work, and its exposure to the South, which is ideal for varieties like Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, are important factors in the production of wines that are robust, soft and endowed with the scent of wild fruits.

The premium vineyards at Cennatoio, separated by olive orchards, cover a total of 10 hectares (24.7 acres) and enjoy the South/Southeast exposure on the border between Florence and Siena.

Cennatoio uses a vinification system that respects the local wine making tradition, while at the same time employing the most advanced techniques. Learn more at www.cennatoio.it

Dragons Hollow - the first premium wines Made in China

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 26 May 2014 14:22:00 +0000

Dragon's Hollow #wine ningxia # china @mefinewines @totalwine http://t.co/7mYjf0C9Ds
— Joemuscaglione (@Joemuscaglione) May 26, 2014

Scarbolo Campo Del Viotto featured wine at the 2nd Annual Miss Asian Las Vegas Launch Party

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:13:00 +0000

Italy's best Prosecco

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 13 May 2014 13:50:00 +0000

Prosecco is NOT trying to be Champagne. It's goal, much larger.

ME Fine Wines is proud to work with Montesel, the rarest and considered to be the greatest Prosecco in existence. Only a few bottles come into Las Vegas each year, NOT cases.

Renzo Montesel cultivates and produce Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG from 30 Yr old vines grown on his family's 7 hectare estate, hand harvested, gently pressed.

Fine wine, absolutely. Champagne no. Champagne if from somewhere else!

Meraviglioso!!

Chinese Wine: Best from Helan Mountain and Dragon's Hollow, Jeannie Cho Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 May 2014 14:53:00 +0000

Some interesting whites including 2 Rieslings. Chardonnays were better w the best from Helan Mt & Dragon's Hollow http://t.co/UzLtCbX4K6
— Jeannie Cho Lee (@JeannieChoLee) April 25, 2014

photo from Jeannie Cho Lee, Master of Wine Twitter

ME Fine Wines will Feature Bastianich Vespa Bianco at the Wine Spectator's Grant Tour 20114

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 03 May 2014 21:09:00 +0000

Me Fine Wines will be proudly representing Bastianich Winery at this years Wine Spectator Grand Tour at the Mirage Hotel and casino in Las Vegas

The flagship wine of the Bastianich estate, Vespa Bianco was created to showcase the power and evolution that a great Friulian white can have. Consisting of equal parts Sauvignon and Chardonnay with a measure of Picolit, Vespa becomes more than a sum of its parts, a wine of uncommon complexity and longevity.

Joe Bastianich's dream of making an Italian wine, from Friuli that could rival the best wines of Europe has come true. Some press on Vespa Bianco:

“(2009 Vespa Bianco)… Dried lime, candied pear, apricot and beeswax on the nose… undertone of clover honey. Energetic citrus and almond flavors… minerals and ripe lime. (The finish) features tropical fruit qualities while maintaining focus. A big, rich wine that stays light on its feet. Lovely right now.”
91 Points - Sept/Oct 2011—Ian D'Agata - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

“The 2008 Vespa Bianco impresses for its textural finesse, depth and richness. Light floral honey, juicy apricots, mint and cantaloupe meld together seamlessly...lush yet mid-weight… beautifully precise...”
92 Points - Feb 2011

5 time winner of the acclaimed "Three Glasses" award:

“The Vespa Bianco is Extraordinary… A wine with an immense personality, it will age happily in the cellar for years.”
— Gambero Ross, Vini d'Italia

“(2007 Vespa Bianco is) Rich and very ripe, with tropical fruit and cooked pineapple aromas that follow through to a full body, with loads of spices, from cinnamon to clove and dried apricot. Long and very rich.”
93 Points - Mar 31, 2010
— James Suckling, Wine Spectator magazine

“In the mold of Vintage Tunina or Terre Alte and right up there in terms of quality… pretty floral and herbal elements on the nose… lots of honeysuckle, green apple, tangerine, vanilla and pineapple… Clean acidity keeps it lively and fresh, but… pleasantly creamy.”
94 points
— Ian D’Agata, ECCO Guide to the Best Wines of Italy

“High class, racy and clean… Vespa Bianco is already rivaling the likes of such highly rated Friuli whites as
Vintage Tunina…”
— Wine Spectator magazine (article)

“(2006 Vespa Bianco shows) …attractive layers of succulent peaches…Medium-bodied…
Outstanding harmony and tons of style…”
90 points – Oct 2008
— Antonio Galloni, Robert M. Parker’s The Wine Advocate

“(2005 Vespa Bianco)…offers loads of peach and mango on the nose, following through to a full body, showing notes of pear drops, with a dense mouthfeel and a long, lively finish. Complex and delicious.”
90 Points - March 31, 2008
— James Suckling, Wine Spectator magazine

“With some air (the 2004 Vespa Bianco) reveals wonderfully nuanced layers of fruit supported by a lovely vein of minerality which gives the wine notable continuity on the palate as well as a long, clean finish… put on weight in the glass and clearly has the stuffing to develop further complexity in bottle”
91 Points – Oct 2007
— Antonio Galloni for Robert Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate

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Piraat one of the Top 5 Beers in the World at Desert Hops International Beer Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:27:00 +0000

A quick peek to where we will be and with what:

Booth 16:

Belgium-

Piraat

Petrus Oud Bruin Ale

Petrus Aged Ple Ale

Booth 21:

Italy-

Collesi Bionda

Collesi Rossa

Booth 27:

Vietnam-

Saigon

World Cup Gold Medal PIRAAT- 1 of the Top 5 Beers in the Word, rated 99 PTS booth16 @7vegas #deserthops @joemuscaglione @sommelierellis
— Me Fine Wines @MeFineWines November 9, 2013

Desert Hops: International Beer Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:06:00 +0000

150 unique beers from more than 25 countries all in one place.

ME Fine Wines is proud to be part of this fantastic beer festival.

Saturday Nov 9 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location Boulevard Pool, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Ticket price $45 + taxes/fees

We will have 3 tables there:

Belgian:

Table #16

Piraat 10.5%-

Voted overall Best Amber Beer (Gold medal) in the California Microbrew Beer Festival 3 times.

"Top 5 Beers of the World " The Belgian Guide to Beer"

95 Pts - Rate Beer

Petrus Oud Bruin 5.5% -

Aged 20 months in Burgundy barrels this beer is often called the "Burgundy of Flanders"

A blend of the aged and sour ‘mother beer’ with fresh brewed sweeter beer, this beer produces a sour-sweet balance, set off by the underlying bitterness of the hops

98 Pts Beer Advocate

Petrus Aged Pale Ale

Aged 36 months in Burgundy Barrels. Brewed by the bavik Brewery, established in 1894.

98 Pts Beer Advocate
World Beer Awards: Gold Medal "Best Wood Aged Beer"

Italian:

Collesi

Table #21

Bionda & Rossa

The hard limestone water from Mt Nerone is one of Europes finest for brewing.The Barley is grown of Collesi family property, Fantastic. One of Italy's top craft beers. Family owned for over 150 years.

Vietnamese:

Saigon

Table #27

Saigon Export beer is the only authentic Vietnamese beer brewed in Vietnam and sold in the U.S.. Produced by traditional fermentation methods, the brewer creates a flavor that satisfies consumers looking for a taste of Asia

China Appear in Revised World Atlas

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Now with over 60 wineries making high quality wines - Ningxia, China is added to World Atlas. Dragons' Hollow the first premium wine from China is from the Helan Shan Mountain, Ningxia China and remains the only premium wine from China in the USA.

Hot Wine Spots in Virginia, China Appear in Revised World Atlas - Businessweek

ME Fine Wines is proud to represent Dragon's Hollow wines in the State of Nevada