About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Risata Il Rosso


Risata Il Rosso is a blend of 70% Brachetto and 30% Malvasia Rosso from the provinces of Asti and Alessandria located in Piedmont, Italy. The grapes are harvested in late September to maximize ripeness and bring forth the sweetness of this wine. The grapes are separated from the skins after a brief 48 hours before finishing the fermentation in pressurized steel tanks.  During the fermentation the grapes warm to 65˚ F, capturing all CO2 to give the wine a Frizzante style (soft bubbly).

Risata Il Rosso has a rose and strawberry filled aroma.  The berry flavors of the Brachetto balances well with the floral Malvasia Rosso to fill your mouth with a bubbly giggle. Risata Il Rosso is sweet and balances flavor with acidity well.  As the name Risata implies, this is a great wine to share a few laughs with good friends.

Varietal:  il Rosso-Brachetto and Malvasia Rosso
Producer/Importer:  Risata 
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Vintage: none
Price: $9.99
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): Dark rose’
 Smell (bouquet, aroma): sweet strawberries and roses
Taste (acidity, balance, body): sweet raspberries
Bottle presentation: Black bottle with Risata signature vine in red.
Comparisons: Very similar to Rose’ Regal
Overall rating (1-10): 9
Date consumed: March 14, 2012
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