So, after much harassment and procrastination, followed by even more excuses and avoidance, I have decided it is time to re-boot this project and get going again.
So without any fanfare or ballyhoo, we are officially back in business here at Simple and Sublime headquarters.
Having spent a few weeks touring Tuscany and Piedmont back in May(more on this later), and having smuggled a few bottles back in our luggage, Allie and I have been reminiscing and reliving the memories by opening a prized bottle from our honeymoon at random times, with little or no reason. This allows us to have a quiet night at home, enjoy a bottle of wine and basically pretend that we're still in the land of Cinghale con Pappardalle, daily gelato and people who use more hand gestures than me.
Tonight's memory of Tuscany, the 2008 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino. Produced from 100% Sangiovese Grosso vines planted since 1988, this 2000 case "little brother" to Andrea Cortonesi's absolutely top shelf (and sadly top dollar)Brunellos is a
big, expressive and rich wine in its own right. Showing bright ripe cherry and spice notes on the nose, the palate is also loaded with cola, pepper and smoked meat notes. The texture is rich, opulent and velvety, with a long rich and tannic finish. Served with a homemade salciccia pizza and a simple spinach salad, perfecto!!
91 pts, and a wish to be back in the land of pasta, pesto and perfectly crafted leather footwear.
