Sample Saturdays: Free Wine Tasting with Brandon Thornton of Global Wines

Are you a lover of Italian wines? In addition to our complimentary daily wine tastings, join us every Saturday as we introduce new wines to you from all over Italy. You will taste up to 3 wines that we will choose to offer to "expand your palate" and we will share food pairing ideas too!  AND don't forget to try our new Italian food import tastings as well!

Brandon will be offering:

Terre de la Custodia Grechetto Colli Martani DOC – Color is straw yellow with scents of chamomile and ripe peach, together with a wonderful fresh citrus sensation. On the palate it has a fresh and intense start, with a savory finish. Pair with appetizers, fish and white meats.

Terre de la Custodia Montefalco Rosso DOC - Color is intense and deep ruby red with purple reflections. On the nose it has intense hints of plum, violet and a minty note in the finish. On the palate it is a full-bodied wine with a good roundness, velvety and elegant. Pair with structured first dishes, pork meat and game.

Terre de la Custodia Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG - Color is intense ruby red with garnet reflections. On the nose it is strong and complex, characterized by its hints of jam, sour cherries, sweet tobacco, cocoa, and liquorice. On the palate it is very persistent, a full-bodied and fully-structured wine, warm, soft and with elegant tannins. Pair with succulent dishes, fatty meat, and braised meat.

Vite Colte “La Bella Estate” Piemonte Moscato Passito DOC – Color is deep golden yellow with bouquet that is open and complex, intense and aromatic, with a characteristic musky scent, and notes of honey and candied fruit. On the palate it is pronounced and complex, richly aromatic, exhibiting ripe apple and baked apple. Tre Bicchieri Award Winner.

Which one will you like best? Let us know!

We hope to see you at Simpatico to explore our amazing wines, foods, gifts and more from every region in Italy! Cin Cin!