A Taste of Tuscany and Piedmont

Join us for a taste of some of the top selling premium Italian wines available at BCLIQUOR stores. Neil Punshon, Trialto BC Sales Director and former WSET instructor will guide you in this sit down event featuring wines from the Tuscany and Piedmont regions. Cin Cin Ristorante will be curating the perfect food pairing for the event.

Discover the products featured in the tasting:

1. CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA – SAN FELICE IL GRIGIO 2020 (390898) – 93 Points, James Suckling: “Black cherries with summer black truffles and dark wood on the nose. A medium-to full-bodied red with medium, round tannins and lovely fruit. It firm and flavorful. Drink now, but can age nicely.” (August 2021)
   $34.99
2. TOSCANA – SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2020 (392514) – 94 Points, James Suckling: “Sweet berries, flowers and cedar on the nose. Some leather, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Shows tension and brightness. Excellent structure.” (August, 2021)
   $44.99
3. BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO – TALENTI 2017 (154500) – 96 Points, Luca Gardini: “The Talenti firm project is marking clear qualitative improvements every year. Cleanliness and finesse, with a very delicate nose, touches of red plum, notes of lavender, chinotto and hints of white pepper. Palate with juicy and brackish tannins, nice tension and density, fruity-officinal finish.” (October, 2021)
   $105.99
4. BAROLO – AZELIA 2018 (177717) – 93 Points, Wine Spectator: “Focused and accessible, featuring earth, tar, tobacco, iron and underbrush aromas that introduce flavors of cherry and plum. Ripe and balanced, with a long, fresh and firm finish.” (August 2022)
   $72.99
5. TOSCANA – ARGIANO, SOLENGO 2020 (448621) – 96 Points, James Suckling: Profound nose here with chili chocolate and sandalwood beneath the sweet blackberry background. A hint of violets, too. An opulent and densely packed palate with full body and concentrated blackberries. Very tight tannins rendered in a fine-grained and almost seamless way, with a lingering finish. (December, 2022)
   $116.99
6. TOSCANA – SETTE PONTI ORENO 2019 (604843) – 99 Points, James Suckling: “Wow. Fantastic aromas of blackberries, currants, minerals, violets and graphite. Full-bodied with firm, silky tannins that are incredibly polished and intense, yet ever so refined and integrated in the wine. It goes on for minutes. One of the best modern-day Orenos so far.” (February 2022)
   $115.99

Meet your speaker: NEIL PUNSHON

Trialto BC Sales Director
Former WSET Instructor

Neil Punshon has spent the past 25 years devoted to wine. What started as a summer job after his first year at university has led to a career studying, travelling, and immersing himself in the culture of wine. Today Neil works as the Director of BC Sales & Liquid Art Selections for the Trialto Wine Group. Neil is a passionate educator and has worked as an instructor for both the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and UBC Continuing Education programs. An enthusiastic storyteller, Neil loves nothing more than to share the tales, anecdotes, and legends of our illustrious winery partners!  

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