“In this series I will be reviewing wines shared with friends”
From time to time I am the fortunate recipient of wines sent to me for review. It is especially nice to share these wines with friends. Not only does it make for lively conversation, and often diverse opinions, but it also makes for a very enjoyable occasion. So thanks to my wine loving friends who join me from time to time for a glass of wine.
“The road to a friend’s house is never long.” This is especially true when the purpose of the visit is to discover the secrets of a new wine, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our friends and hosts for the evening. So, along with good food and good company, we enjoyed good wine.
We shared this wine while sitting outside on our friends’ patio. The evening was comfortably warm and relaxing, the perfect setting for this delicate white wine. Paired with a few light snacks, my favourite being my good friend’s specialty – salted cashews with rosemary. Later we would enjoy the Colonna 1557 Roma Rosso DOC, read my review of the Roma Rosso here.
COLONNA 1557 FRASCATI SUPERIORE DOCG
This wine has a straw yellow color, the nose is fruity and fragrant. Fresh and savory, with a slight sour note on a pleasantly bitter background. Colonna 1557 Frascati Superiore DOCG pairs perfectly with appetizers, soups, white meat and fish.
Alc. vol: 12.5%
Trebbiano, Malvasia and Greco
Vinification: White vinification, alcoholic fermentation with temperature control in stainless steel tanks.
Maturation: Stainless steel tanks and then bottled.
Straw yellow color
Fresh and fruity bouquet with notes of pear and banana
Long and balanced flavour
Excellent as an aperitif, seafood appetizers, spicy first courses and white meats.
This was a delicate wine that was served before dinner and paired with snacks and cheese. A pleasant wine that was refreshing with light notes. The perfect prelude to the dinner and Colonna 1557 Roma Rosso DOC 2020 that followed.
A sine to be enjoyed with friends and lively conversation.
Flavours of tree fruits with some tropical notes that made the wine interesting. Light acidity with good body. A very pleasing wine.
This wine can be found at Woodstone Manor
Menicucci Vini d’Italia
Menicucci is carved out of an Italian family tradition, instilled with passion and dedication for 3 generations.
Grown across Italy’s fertile lands of Abruzzo, Puglia, Sicily, Campania and Tuscany, Menicucci proudly produces a fine variety of hand-crafted and sparkling wines that satisfy every palate ranging from unique, fruit-infused wines to traditional white and red varietals.
menicuccivini.it Instagram @menicuccivini
The Region of Lazio*
Lazio comprises a land area of 17,242 km2 (6,657 sq mi) and it has borders with Tuscany, Umbria, and Marche to the north, Abruzzo and Molise to the east, Campania to the south, and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west.
Agriculture, crafts, animal husbandry and fishery are the main traditional sources of income. Agriculture is characterized by the cultivation of wine grapes, fruit, vegetables and olives. Lazio is the main growing region of kiwi in Italy.
Vineyards cover 47,884 hectares (118,320 acres) in Lazio. 90% of wines are white. In production of quality wine Lazio has rank 14 of 20 with 190.557 hl.
With particular regard to the sunshine duration, it should also be noted that, among the regional capital cities in Italy, Rome is the one with the highest number of hours of sunshine and days with clear skies during the year.
Woodstone Manor
Dining & Drinks
Our Restaurant – Woodstone Restaurant proudly serves a fresh menu for both Lunch and Dinner. We offer complimentary transportation to and from BC Ferries or Montague Harbour for patrons wishing to dine with us.
Our Patio – Our patio is the place to be if you want to enjoy a meal (during restaurant hours), share some drinks with friends or just experience the ambiance created by our outdoor fireplace and views. The Patio is open from 8am to 10:30pm.
Our Lounge – This space is for our hotel guests to kick back, read a book, play a game and enjoy some drinks. This room is open for use from 8am to 10:30pm.
For all of our Dining & Drinks areas listed above, there is a $25 corking fee.
Our Food
Experience extraordinary European cuisine inspired menus prepared by our wonderful chef. The Dining Room is a beautiful place to enjoy a meal, wine and desert. For a more relaxed atmosphere, our Patio is a fun place to meet with friends and share an afternoon or evening together. The ambience and view are refreshing and expansive. Our ingredients are always fresh. As fresh as can be. We love to support local farmers and artisans and are proud to prepare meals featuring Galiano and west-coast foods.
Our Lounge
Our beautiful lounge is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and enjoy a game, a book, or a conversation. We have a large variety of books and games for you to explore. Our 24-hour tea and coffee bar is available for your use and you can order alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages up to the lounge until 11pm.
BRUNCH
Thursday through Sunday
11am to 2pm
DINNER
Thursday through Monday
5pm to 8pm
Wine notes and bottle shot courtesy of the winery. My wine notes (in italics). The Region of Lazio* source: Wikipedia. Feature image: MyVanCity. I received complimentary wine to facilitate this feature from findyourwine.ca Instagram @findyourwine. All opinions are my own.
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Wine With Friends | Colonna 1557 Roma Rosso DOC | Menicucci Vini d’Italia