Report from ... Primitivo Lunch - June 27, 2013

The line up of wines ...

and the menu for lunch at Biagio Ristorante

First wine was the 2012 "Sereno" Salento Bianco ($13.95):
nice lemony nose with grapefruit pith backing it up on the palate
with a slight bitterness on the finish. (*** 1/2)

Served with Swordfish Carpaccio

Wine number two is the 2012 "Amoroso" Salento Rosato Primitivo ($13.95):
a basic rose that's pretty with notes of floral and cherry (*** 1/2)

Served with Vitello Tonnato

Onto the main event, the 2007 "Lirica" Primitivo di Manduria ($17.95):
juicy, plummy and smooth - fruit driven with black cherry dominating,
also has nice acidity and hints of licorice (****)

On the plate, Medallions of Beef

Dessert was a "Bavarese con Frutti di Bosco"

And a glass of Sophia's Lemoncella ($19.95)
a beauty of an after dinner drink: lemony, creamy
with delightful vanilla nuances and a great lemon finish

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