Casa Vinicola Zonin Fiano, Prosecco and Vermentino

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Morning temps in North Georgiaare so cool some days it’s hard to believe it really is June. But as afternoontemps rise, humidity sets in and I’m dripping sweat into my sweet tea, it’sclearly summer. Since our sloping wooded land doesn’t allow for a pool I’m leftto seek out swimming holes that don’t require rock climbing skills or leave mefeeling like I’m in a scene from Deliverance. The warm temps also have mesearching for great summer wines. Not just for front porch or air-conditionedliving room sipping but wines that go great with summer foods.

Last weekend we put a few white wines to the test and pairedwith some of our favorite grilled and smoked meats as well as some indoorprepared meals. Masseria Altemura Fiano Salento 2011, Rocca Di MontemassiVermentino and Zonin Prosecco, all samples from Casa Vinicola,Zonin USA.
Masseria AltemuraFiano Salento Dry White Wine 2011A white wine full of tropical aromas of mango, pineapple andpeach. Flavors bursting with creamy peach and bright green apple. Lemon finishprovides for a striking and well balanced acidity. The wine is light, crisp andrefreshing. We paired this wine with Strombolifilled with hard salami, Lebanese bologna, Swiss and provolone cheeses. I knowmany wouldn’t think to pair a white wine with an Italian food but therefreshing acidity helped to lighten up the dish for summer dining.
Varietal – 100% Fiano
Region – Puglia, Italy
Alcohol – 12.5%
SRP - $18

Rocca Di Montemassi CalasoleVermentino 2010Floral and green apple aromas. Flavors of unripened whitepeach, melon, and lime. The Vermentino, a late ripening grape varietal,provides both a crisp and creamy mouthfeel, the best of both white wine worlds.We paired with smoked pork shoulder. The pairing was perfection.
Varietal - 100% Vermentino
Region – Maremma Area, Tuscany Region
Alcohol – 12.5%
SRP - $12.99

Zonin ProseccoCrisp pear and almond flavors. Dry with just a hint of sugarflavors would provide for an excellent aperitif but the flavors lend themselvesto many dishes with finesse.
Varietal – 100% Prosecco
Region - Venetoregion
Alcohol – 11%
SRP - $8.99-$14.99
We paired with smoked beef ribs served with a small amountof spicy BBQ sauce. My big revelation and new guilty pleasure, Prosecco pairedwith salty potato chips. The combo is simply scrumptious.
Watching the fire flies light up the night while swatting atskeeters I welcome summer with open arms. However, I really do wish I couldfigure out how to put an in-ground pool on the property. May have to justsettle for a plastic kiddie pool, maybe one in the shape of a turtle.

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