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LORRAINE BRACCO INTRODUCES BRACCO WINES
The Sopranos Star and Oenophile Launches
Signature Line of Italian Wines
Actress Lorraine Bracco, star of the HBO drama The Sopranos and films such
as Goodfellas, Medicine Man and Someone to Watch Over Me, now shares her great
passion for quality wine and Italian heritage with the introduction of Bracco
Wines. Having lived in Europe for ten
years, Lorraine was exposed to the craftsmanship and tradition of winemaking
and quickly became enamored with the process. While gaining acclaim for her
acting prowess, she has continued to refine and develop her palette while her
respect for and interest in wine has grown through the years. She has now handpicked eight notable Italian
wines, from Pinot Grigio to Amarone, for release under the Bracco Wines label
to share her passion and provide all levels of wine enthusiasts a trusted voice
for quality.
Born in Brooklyn to a traditional family, Lorraine revels in her memories
of large family gatherings with big meals, fine wine and lots of laughter. Later as a model living in France and
traveling Europe for ten years, she became enamored with European traditions
and culture, particularly the appreciation of quality wines and
gastronomy. Longing to share her
admiration for fine wine and Italian heritage, Lorraine embarked on a journey
through the vineyards of Italy to personally select the wines for the Bracco
Wines label. Each wine, from Pinot
Grigio and Montepulciano to the very rare Brunello di Montalcino, was carefully
selected by Lorraine to showcase the best representation of the region or
varietal.
“The most important thing to me is enjoying time with family and friends,
and being Italian, food and wine have always been part of the fun. Selecting a
wine though, with so many regions, grape varietals, and other choices, can be
very intimidating for people,” shared Lorraine Bracco. “Living in Europe opened my eyes to the
craftsmanship of wine, the different types of grapes, the effect of terroir,
the many steps and varying methods in the process of creating an exceptional
wine. The more I learned, the more fascinated I became. With Bracco Wines, my goal is to share my
love and passion for good wine and provide great wine selections that best
represent the regions of Italy for people to enjoy with their family and friends.”
Lorraine is dedicated to being personally involved in all aspects of the
wine selection process, from tasting vineyard varietals to interacting with the
distributors, retailers, restaurants and fellow wine lovers. Lorraine has chosen the following collection
of wines that make up the quality selection of Bracco.
We have found the wines offer
excellent quality and value and rate A+ on Wine On Line
Wines:
Pinot Grigio: Produced from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes grown in the area of
delle Venezie in the Italian Alps, this is a truly fruit forward wine with a
pale straw color and an intense fruity nose. Pairs well with poultry, fish and
can be enjoyed as an aperitif.
(Approximately $12.99)
Montepulciano: Produced in Abruzzo, home to the best Montepulciano, this
soft and elegant vintage has a deep purple color with intense aromas. It is a
perfect companion for poultry and game.
(Approximately $12.99)
Primitivo: One of Italy’s native grape varieties, Primitivo is best grown
in the area of Puglia. The Bracco Primitivo is produced solely from old vines
trained in the traditional Alberello system. The yield has been reduced to a mere
35 hectoliters per hectare giving this extraordinary wine a tremendous
concentration of fruit and color. The grapes are hand picked and the wine aged
for one year in oak barrels, then aged in bottle for an additional 3 months.
(Approximately $27.99)
Chianti Classico: The Bracco Chianti Classico has its roots in the most
prestigious area of Tuscany. A truly elegant wine with notes of black cherry
and plum. By aging in new Slovenian Oak Barrels for one year the wine is
characterized by a superior structure that allows it to improve with age. Pairs
well with pasta, poultry and all meat dishes.
(Approximately $26.99)
Chianti Classico Riserva: Our Chianti Classico Riserva is an estate bottled
wine from the village of Panzano. It is an intense wine with a deep color and
spicy aromas. On the palate there is a long, smooth finish that fills the
mouth. The wine is aged in new French Oak for twelve months and then another
four months in Slovenian Oak. This extraordinary wine is produced only in very
good years and there are only 10,000 bottles of this wine available in the
United States. Pairs well with beef and dishes with rich sauces. (Approximately $38.99)
Amarone
Classico: This wonderful estate wine is produced from 50% Corvina, 30% Molinara
and 20% Rondinella and Rossinella grape varieties. The vineyard is located in
the towns of Fumane and Pedemonte in Veneto.
The wine is deep red in color with a very rich, slightly sweet finish
that lasts a long time on the palate. The availability of this wine in the
United States is limited to only 10,000 bottles. (Approximately $46.99)
Barolo: Barolo is one of the great red wines of the world and certainly one
of Italy’s treasures. The Bracco Barolo is produced by blending the grapes from
three specially selected vineyards. The resulting wine is aged in barrel for at
least 3 years and once bottled an additional three to five years aging in a
dark cellar is recommended before consumption. One of the outstanding
characteristics of this deep ruby wine is its black cherry flavor. Limited to
7,500 bottles in the United States. Pairs well with red meats. (Approximately $47.99)
Brunello di Montalcino: Most experts agree that Brunello di Montalcino is
the finest red wine of Italy and indeed one of the great red wines of the
world. Montalcino is a small Tuscan hill village south of Sienna where the
great Brunello di Montalcino is produced. The Brunello grape variety is in fact
a clone of the classic grape variety of Tuscany the Sangiovese and is known as
the Sangiovese Grosso. My Brunello di Montalcino is a single vineyard wine aged
in wood for 4 years and then an additional 6 months in bottle. Velvet to the
taste with a deep rich texture, this wonderful wine should be decanted
twenty-four hours before serving. Pairs well with red meat roasts and all
game. (Approximately $64.99)
MAISON JOMERE (Plaistow, NH) is the
exclusive U.S. importer for Bracco Wines and is proud to announce Opici
(Glenrock, NJ) as the exclusive distributor of Bracco Wines in New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut and Florida with plans for additional markets to be
announced shortly. For more information
on the distribution of Bracco Wines, please visit www.maisonjomere.com; for
additional product information, please visit http://www.braccowines.com/.
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