WINES OF THE WEEK
Featuring the three red wines that will be served at our Wine Dinner November 9th at 6:30 at Gerardi's Cafe - call 508-394-3111 for reservations.
THIRD COURSE: MASCIARELLI VILLA GEMMA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO RISERVA A mouthful, but so is the wine. Montepulciano d' Abruzzo is the name of the grape. The wine is full-bodied and savory, with gentle tannins, with aromas and flavors of blackberry, plum, and hints of chocolate. A perfect accompaniment to the lamb and mushroom ragu.
FOURTH COURSE: MASCIARELLI MARINA CVETIC MERLOT My favorite Italian wine producers are Piero Antinori and Marina Cvetic. This Merlot is unlike any other Merlot that you have ever tasted. Full-bodied, rich, complex. Similar - I may be bold to say - to the Merlots from Washington State. Pairs perfectly with the grilled fillet Mignon.
FIFTH COURSE: BEPPE MARINO BRACHETTO BRAMUSA Brachetto is an Italian red wine grape. The wine is usually served as an aperitif or as a dessert wine. It is light-bodied, lightly sparkling, slightly sweet, and highly aromatic, the predominant aromas and tastes are strawberry, raspberry, and rose petal. It will be served with dessert: chef's surprise.