Today starts a series of postings in which I will share stories about my Top Five favorite glasses of wine. These wine experiences rank at the top of my list based on both the wine and the overall drinking experience.
Starting at #5 is the Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, 2001 Castello di Nipozzano, Riserva. TheWife and I had spent a wonderful day enjoying the beauties of Venice with close friends who were living in Italy. After visiting many of the tourist sites, our hosts took us to a “locals” wine bar that was a fifteen minute walk from the Rialto Bridge. We were warmly greeted (no English spoken here), and served with a plate of stinky cheese, hairy salami and grappa. The rocket-fuel taste of the grappa helped make the wine that followed it all the more enjoyable. Our friend ordered 2001 Castello di Nipozzano Riserva, a wine of one of my favorite importers Marchesi de' Frescobaldi. The wine was deep ruby red in color with a long, complex fruit finish. This wonderful wine capped a fantastic day with friends in a magical setting. Molto bene!
Best, Joe Plonk
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