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WINE SELECTION CHANGED FOR SPIT ROASTED PIG 2001 TERRALSOLE RISERVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO    AND A......   NEW SUPERTUSCAN DISCOVERY VALUE!

Dear Wine Friend,   EUREKA!!  This was my first choice!!  I have found another small cache of the fabulous 2001 Terralsole Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.  So to update, this wine be featured and paired with the spit roasted pig to be served for the Italian Wine Dinner at Folsom Bistro next Thursday, June 26th.  If you can't attend, but wish to order, I will extend the same 15% discount for a six bottle purchase.  FYI >  www.thewineconsultant.com/wine/1286   Finding quality Brunello from a great vintage such as 2001, let alone ANY vintage,  is going to become increasingly more difficult and expensive in the near future.   You may be unaware of  the hub bub and controversary regarding the wine scandal in Montalcino?  Basically, it began in early spring, and revolves around a local judge who was investigating allegations of illegal vineyard plantings, and that some of the producers in Montalcino were not complying with the strict regulation that only 100 percent Sangiovese be used to make their Brunello.  What basically started as a local political witch hunt, has now evolved to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau (TTB) restricting all attempts to import Brunello beginning June 23rd.  Yes, all Brunello di Montalacino will be banned from the US market unless the Brunello importers can provide proof by laboratory chemical analysis that the wine is made from 100% pure Sangiovese grape, or provide certification of authenticity by the Italian government.    NOW!  If you say, who cares!!??  I like a "SuperTuscans" that combine Sangiovese with Bordeaux varietals.  Then I have a great new discovery for you!!     San Polo is a beautiful estate located in the southern eastern part of Montalcino, overlooking the Sant'Antimo valley and Mount Armiata. It consists of 52 acres, of which 40 are planted to vines, and is the new joint venture between Marilisa Allegrini and Leonardo LoCascio (owner of the prestigious and highly respected import company Winebow).   The vineyards at San Polo were planted between 1990 and 2000 and the first wines were produced in 1997. All vineyards have been planted at a high density with Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. In an effort to employ environmentally sound and sustainable agriculture, natural compost and nitrogen-rich plants have replaced the chemical treatments in the vineyards.   One of Italy's leading winemakers, Carlo Ferrini has been hired to oversee the vineyard and the cellar.   The 2004 San Polo Mezzopane (meaning half a loaf of bread) is a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Sangiovese. The 20 days maceration with the skins, followed by fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel containers and frequent pumpovers, allow for extra richness and a greater color extraction. The 18 months aging in small Allier barriques provides great finesse and complexity. Deep ruby red in color with garnet hues, Mezzopane offers juicy aromas or ripe currants and cherries. Fine grained tannins and a balanced acidty frame the long and fruit finish. Mezzopane is the perfect accompaniment to wild game, roast beef, grilled meats and medium aged Pecorino cheeses.   "Ripe plum and vanilla aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. Lots going on here. Merlot and Sangiovese. - 91 points" - Wine Spectator (Aug 07)     A bargain at $44.95.  NOW ONLY $39.95.....OR PURCHASE 6 BOTTLES FOR $35.96   2004 San Polo Mezzopane, Sant'Animo Valley-Montalcino, IGT Rosso, Tuscano   SUPER TUSCAN VALUE!! Our Price: $39.95 List Price: $44.95   PURCHASE 6+ BOTTLES FOR ONLY $35.96  "Ripe plum and vanilla aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. Lots going on here. Merlot and Sangiovese. - 91 points" - Wine Spectator (Aug 07)           Italian Wine Dinner at Folsom Bistro June 26th, - 7pm   Homemade Grilled Flatbread with Assorted Tapenades; roasted pepper, artichoke, roasted garlic cloves.     NV Bortolomiol Prosecco Prior Brut - Valdobbiadene, Veneto ($19)  Insalata Caprese: Fresh Burrata with a variety of local heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt.     2006 Clelia Romano Colli di Lapio Fiano di Avellino, Campania  ($28)   Sauteed Calamari, Fresh Water Prawns and PEI Mussels served on a spring mix & shaved radicchio with a salsa verde.   2007 Venica & Venica Sauvignon Rocco delle Mele , Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia-Giulia ($36)     Spit Roasted Woodland Bledsoe Pig. Served with broccoli rabe, and carmelized onion-fig Gorgonzola polenta.     2001 Terralsole Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscano ($100) www.thewineconsultant.com/wine/1286   Raspberry Panecotta with candied lemon zest.    2007 Braida Moscato d' Asti, Piemonte ($22)      2006 Donnafugata Passito di Pantelleria Ben Rye, Sicilia ($42 - 375 ml)     Wine selections presented by Eric Stumpf of The Wine Consultant       $99 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).   RESERVE NOW!  DUE TO A RECENT CANCELLATION THERE ARE 4 MORE GUEST SPOTS AVAILABLE!    Telephone the Folsom Bistro at (916) 990 0630       Thank you!!  Eric Stumpf Renee Kroeger  The Wine Consultant   8039 Greenback Lane Citrus Heights, CA  95610 (916) 721-WINE  (9463) www.thewineconsultant.com   HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE TASTING BAR THIS SATURDAY FROM NOON TO 4PM. www.thewineconsultant.com/tastingbar

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