I did not see as many sparkles fly in 2011 as I had for previous editions when Gambero Rosso brought its favorite producers to the Big Apple.
I hope Tre Bicchieri 2012 U.S tour brings fresh blood when it stops in New York on February 17.
The latest picks of Three Glass (Tre Bicchieri) wines include 52 selections that can be found in your favorite wine shop for less than 15 Euros (around $19).
Amongst them:
Aglianico del Vulture Serra del Prete ’09 Musto Carmelitano Basilicata
Barbera del M.to Sup. Le Cave ’09 Castello di Uviglie Piedmonte
C. B. Pignoletto Cl. V. del Grotto ’09 Orsi – San Vito Emilia Romagna
Cannonau di Sardegna Dule Ris. ’08 Giuseppe Gabbas Sardinia
Carema Et. Bianca ’07 Cantina dei Produttori
Nebbiolo di Carema Piedmont
Cartagho Mandrarossa ’09 Settesoli Sicily
Castel del Monte Rosso V. Pedale Ris. ’08 Torrevento Puglia
Chianti Cl. ’09 Tenuta di Lilliano Tuscany
Clemens ’09 Casale Marchese Lazio
COF Friulano ’10 Ronchi di Manzano Friuli Venezia Giuliana
5 to 10 pleasant surprises will make me happy.