Welcome to Wachusett Wine Trader.
We look for the best values in small production, unique, and high quality wines that you won’t find in stacks at the big stores. Many of our wines can’t be found anywhere else in the area, so if you’re looking for a unique wine experience in the Worcester area, come find your new favorite at Wachusett Wine Trader.
Montalcino
Friday, May 18: Micah is back! Vinifera Imports tasting 5-7:30PM.
Micah is one of our favorites. He’s knowledgeable, passionate, down to earth and just loves to talk about wine to newbies and experts alike. Come by and meet him Friday, try some great wine and take advantage of discounts we’ll be offering on all of Micah’s wines including some fancy Valdicava, Castello Romitorio, Canalicchio di Sopra and Fontodi. Not to be missed!
The line-up with retail and tasting price:
2008 Castello Romitorio, Morellino di Scansano (Maremma): $20/$16
Mostly Sangiovese blended with Cabernet and Syrah
Scansano, founded at the time of the Etruscans, developed in the middle ages into an important civic center. It is recognized around the world for its Morellino di Scansano wine, although that name was given rather recently. The area, notable for its unspoiled nature and arid hills, lies 150 meters above sea level only 20 kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
2008 Icardi, Barbera d’Asti, “Taberen” (Piedmont): $15/$13.50
100% Barbera
Perched on the Alba hills in Castiglione Tinella between the famous appellations of Langhe and Monferrrato, sits Azienda Agricola Icardi. The family has worked the land, growing grapes since 1914. Through the work of Pierino Icardi (father of current proprietor Claudio) the family was able to purchase the land and today Claudio and his sister Maria Grazia manage the estate, bottling a range of everyday reds and whites.
2010 Icardi, Cortese, L’Aurora (Piedmont): $15/$13.50
100% Cortese
Red reigns supreme in the Piedmont (think Barolo and Barbaresco) but the rich, juicy wines from the Cortese grape aren’t to be overlooked.
2009 Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino (Tuscany): $45/$36
100% Sangiovese
Rosso di Montalcino (aka “Baby Brunello”) was established in 1984 and can be sold after only one year of ageing, providing producers cash flow while their Brunello di Montalcino ages (48 months minimum) and flexibility during less than stellar vintages. It also provides consumers with a less expensive and more accessible alternative to Brunello.
2007 Pelissero, Barbaresco, “Nubiola” (Piedmont): $48/$38
100% Nebbiolo
Azienda Agricola Pelissero is a family-run estate located in the heart of Barbaresco. Third generation owner and head winemaker, Giorgio, and his family manage all aspects of production from the pruning the vines to marketing to their products. Nubiola may be one of the finest Barbaresco available for the price. Take advantage of the deeper than usual tasting discount.
NV Cantina Colli del Soligo, Col de Mez, Prosecco (Veneto): $18/$16
100% Glera
Prosecco the grape, was officially renamed to Glera in 2009. It is responsible for a popular wine of the same name, the DOC for which is Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Soligo, founded in 1957, is a quality-minded estate producing single vineyard Prosecco from steep vineyard sites.
2009 Cantine Sardus Pater, IS SOLUS, Carignano del Sulcis (Sardenga)
100% Carignano
The Sardus Pater cooperative is located on the historical island of St. Antioco on the west side of the island of Sardenga. Founded in 1949, the first wines were produced in 1955. Sardus Pater specializes in the cultivation and production of the DOC Carignano del Sulcis on low yielding vines, many of which are over eighty years. Each bottle of Sardus Pater wine is the result of wise grape selection, winemaking carried out in accordance with ancient rules and modern winemaking techniques to provide the highest quality wines possible.
2009 Bartali “Ducceto” Chianti (Tuscany): $12/$10.50
Ducceto is one of our most popular wines. The Bartali estate, founded in 1927, is located in the heart of Chianti. Ducceto is a pure expression of Chianti made from 100% Sangiovese and fermented in stainless steel.
May Featured Four Pack: Fizz! Sparkle! It’s the Sprizzle!
$55 for all four (regularly $64). A great gift for Mother’s Day!
German Gilabert, NV Cava Brut Nature Reserva: $15
Grapes: Macabeo, Xarello, Parellada
Region: Penedes, Spain
What to expect: Farmer fizz from Spain! Renowned Spanish wine importer Jose Pastor created this label using the less used part of his name (José German Pastor Gilabert). Organic grapes + natural fermentation + no dosage (small amount of wine added after disgorgement that almost always contains a bit of sugar) = Pure, bone-dry goodness.
Weingut Ewald Gruber, NV Punkt Genau (“On the Dot”): $18
Grape: 100% Grüner Veltliner
Region: Weinviertel, Austria
What to expect: That you’ll want to drink more Austrian wine. We love Austrian wine for its value (love the liters) and ability to pair with so many foods (Serving asparagus? No problem). Punkt Genau is a delicate sparkler that will feel like green apples are dancing on your tongue.
Domaine Augis,NV Sparkling Malbec Rosé: $15
Grape: 100% Malbec (aka Cot)
Region: Loire, Valley
What to expect: That it’s nothing like you expected. Pink, fizzy, and dry with orange zest and raspberry notes. A unique treat made in the Champagne method (second fermentation occurs in the bottle). Make your mom happy and bring this to Mother’s Day brunch.
Lini 910, NV Labrusca Rosso: $16
Grapes: Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco Ancelotta
Region: Emilia Romagna, Italy
What to expect: Proof that Lambrusco is the real deal. Lini 910 has been making wine for over 100 years. Their wines (and real Lambrusco in general) are versatile, delicious, food-friendly and complex. Not the sugary, sweet plonk served ice.
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