MSW Wine Press July 2017 NJ

WHAT ’S NEW in NJ?

Contrade Contrade wines from Puglia are produced in the cellars of Masseria Li Veli with grapes from local farmers. The Falvo Family started this project in 2015 to identify and raise awareness of indigenous grape varietals in this ancient region. The tank fermented white is a blend of 90% Malvasia Bianca and 10% Chardonnay, and the red is 100% Negroamaro, aged for three months in oak. Page 710 Domaine Jean Sipp Domaine Jean Sipp, located in the town of Ribeauville, Alsace, is spread over 50 plots in 5 villages covering a total of 57 acres, including Clos Ribeaupierre, Trottacker, Kirchberg Grand Cru and Osterberg Grand Cru. Known for his meticulous care of his vineyards, Jean-Jacques Sipp, a grower since 1973, now works with his son Jean-Guillaume who assumed winemaking duties in 2013. They produce about 20 wines from the seven Alsatian varietals. Page 700

G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo Clare J.C. 2016 The wine is 100% Nebbiolo, made in the Metodo Ancestrale, meaning fermentation starts in the tank on the skins and finishes in the bottle and is thus a sparkling wine. Slightly off-dry, high in acid, fully red and slightly tannic, this wine is fresh and lively in the mouth but finishes with finesse and length. Page 709 30192994

Nisia Verdejo Old Vines, Rueda 2016 A brilliant straw color, with a nose characterized by ripe fruit, the wine was aged on its lees for eight months, 60% in puncheons and demi-muids and 40% in stainless steel, with battonage. Maximum expression of the Verdejo variety. Page 716 30193449