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2004 Portia
Bianco delle Venezie - Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Name Story
Portia is derived from the Latin word for "gift" and is the name that Shakespeare gave to his brilliant and beautiful heroine from this splendid region in The Merchant of Venice.
Winemaker
Giorgio Venica
Vineyards | Winemaking
Hillside vineyards planted in rocky marl and sandstone soils bordered by Slovenia to the east and the Adriatic to the south. Temperature-controlled fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation.
Grapes
45% Pinot Grigio, 45% Chardonnay, 10% Tocai Friulano. Picked: September 12–20, 2004
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Seductive floral notes with hints of citrus and a fresh mineral core. Taste: Elegant and crisp with flavors of green apple and pear and a bold finish.
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Type: VERDIHCCIO
Region: ITALY
Vintage: 2004
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Type: GOLD
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2003 Setena Red
Terra Alta, Spain
Name Story
Setena is the Catalan word for one-seventh—the amount of the harvest that farmers in ancient Spain paid landowners for the right to work the land.
Winemaker
Xavier Clua
Vineyards | Winemaking
Old vines on well-draining clay and chalk soils high on the terraced hills southwest of Barcelona. Cold fermentation and extended maceration. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels (70% new).
Grapes
40% Garnacha, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 10% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot. Picked: September 18–October 5, 2003.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Black cherry, raspberry and cranberry with toasty notes. Taste: Raspberry, Morello cherry and plum with sweet tannins and refreshing acidity.
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Type: TEMPRANILL
Region: SPAIN
Vintage: 2003
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Type: GIN
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Type: BARBERA
Region: ITALY
Vintage: 2004/2005
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