Thursday, March 13th | 5-8pm
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Italian Islands Tasting
Wines:
- Jankara Vermentino di Gullura Superiore
- Santadi Cannonau di Sardegna
- Zabu Nero d'Avola, Sicily
Price: $21.00
Jankara: Founded in 2006, Jankara is located in the prestigious Vena di San Leonardo area, with vineyards in two of the most sought-after “Grand Crus” in Sardinia: Mamoiada and Gallura. It is owned by the Spanu and Empson families, who recently acquired a stake in the boutique winery. The two families strive for high-quality expressions of the island’s one-of-a-kind terroir, with its rugged terrain, pristine sea and granite formations, working with one of Italy’s most important enologists, Gianni Menotti. At the same time, the two families remain hands on through every step of the production process and beyond. “We are 100% family operated.
Santadi: The Cantina di Santadi Winery is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino. It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion. Thus the Winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.
Vigneti Zabù was founded in 2007 in Sambuca di Sicilia. Its main goal is to showcase Sicily’s native varieties, such as Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola, bringing them international recognition. Sambuca di Sicilia is an uncontaminated corner of Sicily, with ancient vineyards that mirror millennia-old traditions.The unique microclimate, with significant temperature variations even in summer, and a lake, creates ideal conditions for producing exceptional wines.
Wineries: Jankara Sardegna, Cantina di Santadi Sardegna, Vigneti Zabu Sicily
Importer: Breakthru Beverages CA
Rep.: Joan Tom