Italian wine tasting

By Wes Kollar

As you can imagine, I was really anticipating this tasting, yes for the wines but more because I would get to reconnect with many of the wine makers I met in Italy last summer. And, I would be tasting some of the best of the best from all around Italy in one spot on one day. Here are some of the wines that topped my list: Collosorbo 2004 Brunello di Montaclcino, Tenuta Vitanza 2004 Brunello di Montalcino, and Vignalota 2005 Rosso Riserva from Colli Euganei. I know, it’s a mouth full but just give it a try or a taste, if you get a chance. Prosciutto and burrata (fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream) were served as well and were delicious companions. I was pleasantly surprised to see a few wines from Austria, a Zweigelt, Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir), and my very favorite of the day, a Blau Frankisch. I could have had these wines all day long. One day….I just might!