Beth and Bill welcome back Kersee Framjee, owner of La Torretta Ristorante, to the Grapevine. Kersee brings Beth’s good friend, Executive Chef John Sandoval, and new to the Grapevine is Robert (Bob) Tews, Arizona Import District Manager for Winebow. We will pair three crisp, robust and flavorful Italian wines, from, ITALY!!


Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Made from 80% Corvina, 10% Rondinella and 10% Sangiovese. First vintage bottled in 1971, 250,000 bottles produced annually, in the region of Veneto. Owned by The Zenato family. Alcohol Content: 12.8 % alc. by volume

Ruby-red in color tending toward garnet as the wine matures. Dry and robust on the palate with an excellent, velvety texture, this wine offers fleshy aromas of wild berries, currant, black cherry and spice, framed by intriguing hints of chocolate.

San Benedetto Lugana DOC
Made from 100% Trebbiano di Lugana. First vintage bottled in 1975, 150,000 bottles produced annually, in the region of Veneto. Owned by The Zenato Family. Alcohol Content: 13 % alc. by volume.

Straw yellow in color with greenish hues, it offers elegant and appealing aromas of peach, citrus, banana and herbs, beautifully sustained by a crisp, minerally and supple body. The balanced acidity and a slight and pleasantly bitter finish allow for a wide choice of food pairings.

Nero d'Avola IGT Sicilia
Made from 100% Nero d'Avola.
First vintage bottled in 1998, 180,000 bottles produced annually, in the region of Sicily. Owned by The Morgante Family. Alcohol Content: 14 % alc. by volume.

Intensely ruby-red in color with supple aromas of ripe black cherry and blackberry, followed by spicy notes of charcoal, vanilla and black pepper. On the palate, bursting flavors of ripe fruit and exotic spice are balanced by pleasant acidity and silky tannins. Delicious with roasted meats, eggplant parmigiana, pasta, grilled pork chops and veal casseroles.