This Little Piggy Went to Market

We absolutely ADORE the new line of wines from Scarpetta and we're crazy about their labels. These little piggies have created a big stir amongst wine professionals and we're all smitten.

From the winery:

"You would be hard pressed to find two people more Friuli-obsessed than Bobby Stuckey and Lachlan Patterson. Even within Friuli their true passion for the region elicits some curious head scratching and warm Italian chuckles from the humble winemakers and restaurateurs. Tuscany, sure. Rome, of course. But to be a complete Friuliophile?

Yet that is a title they both wear proudly. After working together at The French Laundry, Bobby as a Master Sommelier and Lachlan as a chef de partie, they moved to Boulder Colorado with the dream of opening a neighborhood restaurant.

One fateful trip to Friuli, complete with carsickness from the winding roads of the Alps, traditional Friulian fare, and lots and lots of amazing local wine was enough to seal their fate. They came back to Boulder and opened Frasca Food and Wine, a restaurant dedicated to the cuisine and culture of Friuli.

Always digging deeper for Friulian inspiration, Bobby and Lachlan travel to the region several times a year, even taking their entire staff along for a week of eating, wine tasting and general Friuli-worship every summer."

Now that's a pretty cool job. Perhaps we should open up Frasca East!

Let's get this party started.

Scarpetta Timido Sixth Edition Vino Spumante Brut Rose NV

Scarpetta works with a vineyard in the Colli Orientali planted to old vine Franconia and Pinot Nero. This Sparkling Rosé is fresh and balanced with rose petals and ripe berries. It's great to have as an aperitivo or with a plate of salumi.

The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and produced in the Charmat method (or as they say in Italy "Metodo Italiano"). It's the same method used in Prosecco production. Crisp and dry with flavors of strawberries and a touch of herb.

These bubbles are delicious, fresh and fun. We've popped more than a few of these corks on the deck this summer and what a time we had!

$19.99/bottle or $191.90/12 pack case ($15.99/bottle) or just $15.99/bottle in a mixed case of wine.

Scarpetta Sauvignon Blanc (DOC) 2014

This Sauvignon Blanc originates from one single vineyard in the Colli di Orientali. This certified organic vineyard allows Scarpetta to show off the hidden strengths of this region for Sauvignon Blanc production. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel after being de-stemmed and raised in stainless steel.

This is a medium-bodied Sauvignon Blanc with a big attack of citrus, lime and candied lemon with stone fruits (apricot and peach). It has a firm spine with medium plus acidity.

If you enjoy a richer, rounder and riper style of Sauvignon Blanc then this bad boy is made just for you.

$24.99/bottle or $239.90/12 pack case ($19.99/bottle) or just $19.99/bottle in a mixed case of wine.

Scarpetta Frico Bianco (IGT) 2014

Historically "field blends" provided the winemaker with an ability to showcase multiple grape varietals thus limiting the risks associated with being tied to a single varietal. This cuvee of "bianco frico" from the Italian hills of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a nod to this celebrated tradition.

This tasty white wine has aromas of fresh cut white flowers with crisp apple. It's crisp and clean. Delicious with grilled fish, green vegetables and salad. A blend of Friulano and Chardonnay.

This is a nice quaffer to celebrate the remaining days of August. Warm weather, golden sunlight and a glass of this tasty white -- such a pretty picture! And what a value!!!

$12.99/bottle or $124.70/12 pack case ($10.39/bottle) or just $10.39/bottle in a mixed case of wine.

Scarpetta Pinot Grigio IGT delle Venezie 2014

Scarpetta works with three of the best vineyards for Pinot Grigio in Friuli. Their grapes are planted in cooler sites resulting in a wine of balanced acidity and alcohol. The wine shows that Pinot Grigio can be light and dry with veins of minerality and floral aromatics.

This white wine has aromas of white flowers, stone fruits such as apricots and peach and hints of minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp and dry with medium high acidity and tastes of stone fruits, lavender, honey, pear, white flowers and minerals.

This Pinot Grigio is perfect on its own as an aperitivo or with Prosciutto San Daniele. It is also wonderful with raw fish, such as sashimi or pesce crudo and is great with chicken, pork and fish dishes.

$17.99/bottle or $172.70/12 pack case ($14.39/bottle) or just $14.39/bottle in a mixed case of wine.

Scarpetta Barbera del Monferrato DOC 2013

Monferrato is the birthplace of Barbera where this grape is celebrated for its balance of fruit, terroir and acidity.

The grapes are fermented in stainless steel and then approximately 60% aged in 1 year old neutral oak, resulting in a wine that shows fruit and earth without being marked by wood.

This super tasty red has aromas of crushed berries and plums with hint of earth and porcini mushrooms. This is a medium-bodied red wine with low tannins and bright acidity, giving it wonderful balance. The high acidity and low tannins let this wine work with everything from a pizza or homemade pasta to a piece of beef or pork.

$18.99/bottle or $182.30/12 pack case ($15.19/bottle) or just $15.19/bottle in a mixed case of wine.

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Location 4550 State Highway North Eastham, MA 02651 (Next to the Royal Thai Restaurant in the Town Center Plaza) Tel: 508 255 3660 Fax: 508 255 6736

Summer Hours Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m Fri-Sat: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 to 8 p.m.   We're open year round. Closed only on Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.