The prettiest wine for Valentine's Day is this Rosato? di Toscana Italian Rosé?. Around R36 from good bottle stores nationwide or direct from Melgab International (melgab.co.za).
This month's get it reader panel each received a bottle of Lamberti Pinot Grigio Santepietre. This floral?, dry? white, with honeyed hints of citrus?, is best enjoyed with starters and delicate first courses.
This month's get it reader panel received a bottle of Fontana Candida Frascati Superiore? Elite wine. A fresh dry white with notes of hawthorn and golden apples. Serve with fish and cold white meats.
This month's get it reader panel received a bottle of Lamberti Valpolicella Classico? Santepietre wine. A dry, medium-bodied red that pairs well with poultry, white meats and mature cheese.
Prosecco is probably the best known of the Italian sparkling wines? and being low in alcohol?, it is the perfect drink for the ladies! Known for its lively foam, its fine and tightly formed beads and its bright? pale straw colour. On the nose? it reveals a well defined bouquet? of candied fruits and sweet-smelling flowers. The taste? is clean? and very gentle with natural residual? sugar? and a clean aromatic? aftertaste?. Pairs well with hors d'oevres, delicate first courses, seafood and cold white meats such as turkey?.
An excellent apertif for any time of the day.
Available from Melgab International or from leading wine boutiques. Visit www.melgab.co.za for more information or to order.
This month's get it reader panel finalists each received a bottle of Prosecco Brut? VSQ Italian sparkling wine? from Conti d'Arco to add a fruity? zest to summer sundowners. Sign up for next month's panel by e-mailing robynd[at]ctp-mail.co.za. It will only take an hour of your time and is a great way to get to meet the team and other readers in a relaxed and friendly environment and to help us make get it even better.