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When it comes to turkey, including an elegant red wine is a Thanksgiving staple, and if you are looking for a lighter option to pair with a diverse group of dishes, don’t forget a quality white wine. We have a few option at an ideal price point (under $15.00) for enjoying at a large dinner table. Plus, they give your dinner a little Italian flare, and what meal couldn’t use a bit of flare?
Antinori’s 2011 Tormaresca Neprica
Grape(s): 40% Negroamaro, 30% Primitivo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Puglia, Italy
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of cherries, red currants, and floral earth rises up from a glass. A sip reveals flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and plum that open up into suggestions of dried rose petals, spice, and earth. Bright fruit and a friendly acidity make it a fine choice to enjoy with your turkey.
Rating: 88
Santa Cristina 2014 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto and Friuli, Italy
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of tropical and citrus fruits greet the senses. On the palate, flavors of honeydew, passion fruit, and tangerine are accented by whispers of minerals. Crisp and clean, it’s perfect for a salad or veggie course before your main dishes.
Rating: 87
Fabio Viviani No. 4 Signature White
Grape(s): 55% Pinot Grigio & 45% Chardonnay
Region: California
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of peach, apricot, and tropical fruit mingle with honeyed hints on the nose. With a sip, flavors of mango, apricot, and guava blend with traces of honey on the palate. Round and fruit driven with a small touch of sweetness, pair it with a side like sweet potatoes.
Rating: 86
Fabio Viviani No. 3 Signature Red
Grape(s): 40% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot,17.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Petite Sirah, & 5% Syrah
Region: California
Price: 10-15
Tasting Notes:
Blackberry, plum, and cherry aromas meld with allusions of clove and cedar. Black cherries, plums, and blackberries emerge on the palate, alongside highlights of smoky, sweet spice. With ample dark fruit and supple tannins, it will compliment a variety of hearty side dishes.
Rating: 87
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