It seems to be more common for wine distributor/importers to break down their trade tasting events by producing region so as to focus everyone's attention. A method that has now worked for Martin Scott which was showing off their expanding Italian portfolio at Macelleria Restaurant in Manhattan's meat packing district.
In all, I liked this focused event which featured 293 items to sample of which I touched 120, more than usual. It was inspiring to see many new labels and some familiar ones that had been with other importers in the past.
Among the highlights were some clean, refreshing Prosecco's from Adami and Toffoli. A Vermentino di Sardegna from Feudi della Medusa. Grillo is usually an unremarkable neutral grape from Sicily, but their Ajello grillo offered a bright, clean, white that will please the value hunters for everyday white at about $9.99. Selvapiana's Chianti, long a workhorse wine for competing distributor Winebow is now with Martin Scott still offers an excellent Chianti under $20. There were also a number of exceptional reds from Piemonte. I was hoping to find an interesting Lambrusco and while they are aware of its resurgence, none were available.
The front seat of my Ford Fiesta while cruising vineyards in France
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