NORTHERN ITALY
Wine produced near the Alps tends to be complex and robust. The cuisine tends to be richer. These wines pair well with meat dishes, creamy polenta, mushrooms, risotto, sage and brown butter.
Valle d’ Aosta Les Crete Tourette- superior 70% Prie Rouge 30% Mayolet grapes. Traditional red wine from this region showing ripe and mature fruits with a warm mouth eel. An excellent wine showcasing the terroir of Valle d’ Aosta. 35
Piedmont
Casetta Barbera- Medium bodied wine with a seductive nose and round, dried plum flavor. 20
Pelissero Dolcetto- Nose is much like port wine, full mouth feel with hints of licorice, figs, and plums. 30
Negro Barbera d’Alba - Smoky with just the right amount of spice. Crimson color with violet highlights. Fresh and pleasant flavor with a bouquet of plums and cherries. 30
Alfieri Sostegno - Blend of Barbera and Pinot Nero grapes. Supple texture, and soft tannins; complex, ripe fruit hints of smoke. 30
Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo Langhe - Rich, Spicy and Elegant. Medium bodied red with a slightly menthol nose, super ripe, fruity raspberry and current overtones, with perfect acidity. 45
Rocche Costagmagna Bricco Francesco Barolo - 93 Points Wine Spectator. Garnet red with deep ruby highlights; A wide, ethereal bouquet, nuancesof eucalyptus, and violets, full-bodied with polished tannins, pleasant aftertaste with notes of licorice. 55
Veneto Colli Urbis Valpolicella - Ripe, dry, light and smooth with perfect body. 20
Lenotti Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC Classico – Produced in extremely limited quantities, only the best years with the best grapes, smooth, velvety, and poetic with ethereal nose. 60
Osvaldo Refosco dal Pedunculo Rosso - Full bodied, zesty; an easy drinking wine deep ruby color, medium tannin levels, and scents of wild blackberries. 25
CENTRAL ITALY
These regions support a diverse microclimate and produce some of Italy’s best wines. Central Italian wines pair well with steaks, bruschetta, Amatriciana sauce, and truffles.
Abruzzo
Capestrano Montepulciano D'Abruzzo - Deep ruby red color, pleasing aromas of black cherry, blueberry, plum, carob and violet. Good balance, agreeable tannins, good body. 25
Le Morge Montepulciano D'Abruzzo – full bodied and well rounded, intense ruby color with violet hues. Remarkable fruity nose, with slight fragrance of berries and dried plums 25
Tuscany Basciano Chianti Rufina DOCG – Balanced, medium bodied, dry with sweet tobacco and earthy flavor with well rounded fruit. 25
Le Vigne Chianti Sienna DOCG – Dry, lots of fruit, plumy with medium body and earthy aroma 25
Fattoria Uccelliera DOCG Pisa Chianti – Deep ruby red color; mellow long taste with medium tannins and light oak 25
San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico – DOCG. Deep ruby red, complex Fragrance of berry fruits, lean edge with crisp Acidity, enriched with a hint of toasted oak 30
Mantellassi Il Canneto Sangiovese – Blend of Sangiovese clones cultivated on the hills of Maremma; floral nose
with ripe berry flavor. 30
Argiano Super Tuscan – Blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah; full bodied with soft
tannins, generous fruit, and a medium finish; Aromas of currents and fresh herbs 35
Poggio Nardone Brunello Di Montalcino - Award winning wine with the aroma of cherries; velvety,
full bodied mouth feel; big and intense flavors. 45
Il Coventino Nobile Di Montepulciano Sassoalto RSV – Complex, spicy and balanced with flavors of fennel,
and tobacco; Organically grown. 40
Marches Valdinerola Rosso Piceno – An elegant blend of Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes; ruby red, supple on the palate with a fresh, fruity finish. 20
SOUTHERN ITALY
Wines produced in the south are rustic, juicy and very tasty. They pair well with spicy dishes, red sauce, eggplant Parmigiana, anchovies and dishes with fresh Mozzarella.
Campania Casa Maschito Aglianico – almost blackish in color with bittersweet chocolate, leather, and tar aromas and flavors. 35
Calabria Crisera Rosso Classico Ciro – Made from 100% Gaglioppo, a medium bodied wine with notes of cinnamon bark and wild strawberries. 20
Apulia Al Bano Carrisi Salice Salentino – Merlot grapes aged in oak; dry, full bodied, slightly woodsy, with a ruby red color and a long and intense finish. 25
Cantele Primitivo - Relative of the Zinfandel grape; delightfully well rounded with tobacco aroma and flavors of dried cherries and black currents 25
Sicily Colossi Rosso Sicilia - Nero D'Avola grapes; dry, full and well balanced 25
Canaletto Nero D’ Avola Merlot - Nero D'Avola and Merlot grapes; well rounded dry, full and well balanced 25
Cavic Nero D'Avola Sicilia - Ruby red color, ripe fruit, full-bodied and fruity 20
REDS, OTHER REGIONS Cortijo Rioja Tinto DOC (Spain) – Typical Spanish spicy red with soft tannins and full bodied, round and fruity flavor with a smooth finish. 20
Fall Line Horse Heaven Hills Cab/Merlot/Cab Franc, WA – Bordeaux-style wine with aromas of truffles, cherries, blueberries, mint, anise and a hint of vanilla. 35
Vinos Sin-Ley M3 Monastrell (Spain) - Dark purple, intense floral aromas, rich and expressive. 20
Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee (CA) - Unique ripe fruit flavor with dusty tannins that can be enjoyed with all food. 35
ROSE Montelvini Regandino – 80% Merlot, 20% Prosecco; slightly effervescent, refreshing, and light; pairs well with appetizers and salads. 20
Riando Prosecco Rose - delicious light pink sparkler with sweet cherry and strawberry flavors. 25
WHITE WINE
Alto Adige (north)
Castel Sallegg Pinot Bianco – Crisp, clean, dry white with notes of green apple and grapefruit. Acid is balanced;
pairs well with seafood dishes. 30
Valle d'Aosta (north) Le Crete Chardonnay - great wine from a women owned winery shows great balance; crisp mouth feel. Dry andfloral nose with mineral undertones. 35
Veneto (north)
Primaterra Della Venezie Chardonnay - A clean pure Chardonnay with pear and apple aromas a hint of sweetness
and a smooth, clean finish 25
Montelvini Pinot Grigio - Slightly sweet with great fruit 25
Piedmont (north)
Caudrina Asti Spumante – Sparkling nectar of the gods. 100% Muscato. Sweet, sparkling wine with a floral, fruity aroma;notes of honey and sun-ripened stone fruit. 30
Cabanon Sauvignon Blanc– Low yields produce high quality wine from the first cuttings of Sauvignon Blanc planted at 1500 ft. in arid, chalky soil. Light straw color with highly developed bouquet, full bodied with intense flavors 30
Friuli (north) Fantinel Prosecco – This sparkling white wine is crisp, dry, and appley. 25
Borgo Maddalena pinot grigio – Dry white with ripe fruit and velvety finish 25
Tuscany (central) La Bastarda Trebbiano Di Toscana - Rich, fat, and luscious 20
Abruzzo (central) Teseo Chardonnay - Deep golden color with ripe fruit; very supple on the palate 25
Sicily (south) Colosi Bianca - Silky, well-balanced, and fruity with floral aroma 25
NOTE: Wine and prices are subject to change.