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[Botafogo]

Anything from Spain, Italy or southern France... This is from our last newsletter:

Uh...He said Pink.....that is so cooool!
So, last weekend we were watching a revival of that great art film classic, Beavis and Butthead Do America, on cable and were just dumbfounded to see that somehow all the commercials were for arthritis ointments, adjustable beds, Depends Adult Diapers, Ensure Senior Nutritional Supplement and more of that sort of thing thus completely ignoring the fact that the audience for this film is more likely to be 25 or even 15 than to be a member of the Gray Panthers. This of course immediately brought to mind the countless times we’ve been asked to recommend a big oaky Chardonnay or a 15 percent alcohol Syrah / Zin / Motor Oil blend for a picnic, brunch, Saturday Afternoon Fish Fry or an evening at the Hollywood Bowl, again completely ignoring the context at hand. But, as countless WINE EXPO-isti who have thrown their prejudices in the spit bucket and gotten religion after sipping the Pink Stuff will tell you, NOTHING is such a perfect wine and food match as a crisp, full flavored, DRY Rose served ice cold with platters of prosciutto, zesty shrimp cocktail, cold fried chicken, boiled crawfish, anchovies and olives or even a good old Ballpark Style Hot Dog. Enjoy!

Leverano Rosato 2000, Puglia
Regaleali Rosato Siciliano 1998
These are meatier, earthier, sort of like Pinot Noir Lite.....

Sumarroca Vino Rosado 2000, Penedes Espana
M. Calo Alezio Rosato Mjere ‘98, Puglia
C.U.N.E. Rioja Rosado ‘01, Espana
Brighter fruit, spicier aromas, these are on the prowl for some grilled sausages and aioli.

Cataldi Madonna Cerasuolo Montepulciano d Abruzzo Pie delle Vigne 1998
Valentini Cerasuolo Montepulciano d Abruzzo 1996
You COULD serve these at cellar temp and people would think they were serious reds but why miss out on the refreshment and extra zinging acidity that a medium chill will provide?


Think Pink, it's goooooooooood!

Roberto




[This message has been edited by Botafogo (edited 07-17-2002).]