Saturday, January 31, 2015

Frank Mangio's Wine of the Month

BANFI PIEMONTE ROSE REGALE - Sparking Red - 2013



About the Wine:  A must for the perfect Valentines beverage, It’s colorful, festive and with a beautiful rose on the label.  Hints of raspberry, strawberry and rose petals. Crisp acidity. Great as a seductive aperitif or elegant dessert wine. Pairs well with seafood, cheeses, spicy fare and chocolate. Serve chilled.

About the Winery: A sweet wine from the world renowned Banfi, at its vineyards in Acqui Terme, in Piedmont Italy. Fermentation with brief contact with the skins, filtration and storage at 32 degrees,  Refermentation in stainless steel vats, immediately followed by bottling. The grape is Brachetto d’ Aqui.

The Cost:  Inventory is now at your local Beverages and More store, at $17.99.

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