Ciao Tutti!
This weekend at Piazza, we will taste the Bonarda dell Oltrepo Pavese DOC ($15.99, 14% ABV) from the Tenuta Mazzolino in Corvino San Quirico, Pavia, Lombardia. The winery has a long standing tradition of collaborating with artists for eye catching labels; Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon designed this special label in honor of the 15th anniversary of the winery’s signature Pinot Noir.
The Oltrepo Pavese region is well known as a historic wine region, nicknamed “The Land of Pinot Noir” because it is the next largest producer of Pinot Noir after France. The picturesque area is dotted with castles atop its rolling hills, medieval villages and historic sites that makes it a popular destination for hikers.
The Land of Pinot Noir
The name “mazzolino” derives from the Latin “mansiolinum”, or meeting point. Tenuta Mazzolino was founded by Enrico Braggiotti forty years ago is now managed by the third generation of the Braggiotti family, Francesca Seralvo. The vineyards surround the hill on whose summit their villa and the cellar are located.
I am glad to welcome this wine back to Piazza’s shelves. Bonarda is 100% Croatina, the second most planted grape on the estate next to Pinot Noir. Its aromatics of morello cherry and blueberry, moderate acidity and lively tannin makes it an ideal partner for braised meats and the great cured meat of the Oltrepo Pavese area, Salame di Varzi, stuffed pasta, risotto and gorgonzola cheese.
Come join me Friday from noon to 5:45 or Saturday from noon to 4:45 to taste this red wine from the famed Oltrepo Pavese area-
Cin Cin!
Jenn
Contributor Jennifer Martella has pursued dual careers in architecture and real estate since she moved to the Eastern Shore in 2004. She has reestablished her architectural practice for residential and commercial projects and is a real estate agent for Meredith Fine Properties. She especially enjoys using her architectural expertise to help buyers envision how they could modify a potential property. Her Italian heritage led her to Piazza Italian Market, where she hosts wine tastings every Friday and Saturday afternoons.
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