Pilandro Trebbiano di Lugana
2006 (Lombardia)

A highly aromatic wine made from 100% trebbiano di lugana. The winemaker, Pietro Lavelli, is one of the most respected producers in the area, not only for his amazing wine, but for his fantastic salame! With bright notes of passion fruit and citrus, it has enough flavors to match even Pietro’s salame!

$ 8 / $ 24

Albino Armani Pinot Grigio “io”
2006 (Trentino)

From one of the most historic family wineries in northern Italy, its heritage is traced back to at least 1607. This Pinot Grigio is aromatic, bright and fresh with notes of pear and light citrus, delicious as an aperitif or with a light seafood or pasta dish.

$ 8 / $ 24

Tenuta dell’Abate Inzolia “Lissandrello” 
2006 Sicilia

A great summer white! The Tenuta dell’Abate estate, owned by the Romano family, lies in the town of Caltanissetta in central Sicily. A typically Mediterranean nose with intense aromas of lemon zest. The taste is very fresh and crisp, with well-balanced fruit, minerality and acidity. Great with pasta and shellfish or seafood salad.

$ 10 / $ 30

Monte Tondo Soave Classico “Monte Tondo”
2006 Veneto

2006 is a great year for Italian whites and this Soave is no exception! At 3,000 cases, this Soave from the Magnabosco family is their biggest production wine. The wine is 100 percent Garganega, and is fermented in steel tanks. It has a floral bouquet laced with scents of exotic fruit and mineral aromas with a long finish. Ideal with appetizers, fish and shellfish, and white meat. Makes an excellent aperitif.

$ 10 / $ 30

Gavi di Gavi La Meirana 
2006 Piemonte

This is a single vineyard. La Meirana is one of the oldest and most famous vineyards in Piedmont. Gavi is made exclusively from Cortese grapes. Perfect with grilled fish, sea salt bream and fish soup.

$ 12 / $ 36

Cordero di Montezemolo Arneis delle Langhe
2005 Piemonte

Coming from an area most famous for robust reds (Barolo), the people of the Piedmont drink Arneis in the summer. Interestingly, the name Arneis is derived from a dialect word that refers to an odd person or a child who never listens to its parents. This grape is called Arneis because in the old days, a row or two of this variety would be planted in the middle of red grape vineyards. This lovely white shows a particularly floral bouquet of chamomile, with notes of apricots. On the palate, it is mild and elegant an extremely well balanced

$ 12 / $ 36

Ciavolich Chardonnay "Terre di Chieti"
2006 Abruzzo 

You will not believe this is an unoaked Chardonnay but it is. The Ciavolich Chard from Abruzzo is a rich, refined wine, complex and elegant. It has an intense golden color with hints of toasted nuts. Complex and lasting with bold and persistent fruit. Only 400 cases made. In addition, the label is written in braille.

$ 12 / $ 36

Mazzolino Chardonnay “blanc”
2005 Lombardia

From a tiny producer in Oltrepo Pavese in Lombardia, this chardonnay is rich and complex with notes of hazelnuts, vanilla and citrus. The French winemaker combined French technique with Italian soil to produce this exquisite wine that is delicious with risotto, lobster, and creamy pasta dishes.

$ 14 / $ 39

Monte Tondo Soave Superiore “Foscarin Slavinus”
2003 Veneto

The steep slopes of Monte Foscarino in the town of Soave are of volcanic origin and provide excellent exposure to the sun. The vines are pruned by 40% to obtain the best quality Garganega grapes possible. After fermenting in oak barrels for one month, the wine matures in steel tanks for 2 years. Foscarin Slavinus has a fruity bouquet laced with scents of peach blossom and banana. This full-bodied wine received 92 points in the most recent Wine Spectator—the highest score ever for a Soave!

$ 16 / $ 48

Ca’ Lojera Lugana DOC “Riserva del Lupo”
2005 Veneto

Ca’ Lojera in Lombardia means “House of the Wolves” and hearkens back to when smugglers would occupy lakeside farms to do business. Strangers who came near were sent away by signs warning that wolves prowled the land. This Lugana displays a perfect blend of citrus fruit and minerality. Excellent with seafood.

$ 16 / $ 49

Ciavolich Pecorino Colline Pescaresi “Aries”
2006 Abruzzo

Not the cheese but rather the wine! This certainly is a wine experience. The miniscule 4,000 bottle production of Aries is rich and full bodied with a deep golden yellow color. The taste is velvety and harmonious with a honey flavor. And 14.5% alcohol as well! The Ciavolich family has been cultivating the land between Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo since 1853. Pecorino is excellent with entrees containing rich sauces as well as strong cheeses.

$ 16 / $ 52

Colosi Rosso nero d’avola
2005 Sicilia

This small winery began producing in 1992. They have medium-texture alluvial soils characterized by a mix of pebbles and stones. Average age of the vines is 20 years. The hand-picked harvest generally takes place in the second week of October. Maceration and fermentation last for a minimum of 25 days with wine ages for 20 months in 20 hectoliter oak casks and is cellared for another 6 months after bottling before its released.

$ 8 / $ 24

Garofoli Rosso Conero “Piancarda”
2004 Marche

From the oldest winery in the Marche Region, five generations of Garofoli have produced wine like this rustic red from the chalky Marche soil. This Rosso Conero is a full-bodied red with structure, produced solely from Montepulciano grapes. It is matured in traditional oak casks for at least one year before release. It combines the typical aromas of cherries of Rosso Cònero with an imposing but pleasantly soft structure

$ 8 / $ 24

Albino Armani teroldego “io”
2006 Trentino

The traditional wine of Trentino Italy (made from the teroldego grape) this wine comes from Albino Armani, who specializes in rare indigenous grapes from the region. This wine has dark aromas of blackberries and black pepper that dance on the palate, a fantastic match for rabbit, duck and game as well as hearty risotto.

$ 9 / $ 27

Scurati Nero D’Avola 
2006 Sicilia

Scurati is the name of a beautiful Sicilian cave located near the winery. Nero D’Avola is the native grape to Sicily and this wine is aged in restored cement vats for 7 months and then continues to age 3 more months in the bottle. Only 75,000 bottle production. Full bodied Nero D’Avola w/silky tannins and a long finnish.

$ 10 / $ 30

Castello di Modanella Chianti
2005 Toscana

Outside of Siena, Castello di Modanella can be reached only by dirt road. The vineyards surround the 12th century Modanella castle that now produces 100% organic wines. This Chianti was produced the old fashioned way—in cement vats!! This allows the wine to develop with no outside influence. This wine is delicious with pork and meat dishes.

$ 10 / $ 30

Mazzolino Bonarda
2001 Lombardia

Smooth and luscious with notes of blackberries, cinnamon and almond, Bonarda is a grape varietal that has been grown in Oltrepo Pavese for ages. The winemaker is Jean Francois Cocqard, who brings his experience from Burgundy to Italy to produce a wine with soft fruit and earth. It is a perfect match for meat filled ravioli and hot antipasti.

$ 11 / $ 32

Antonelli Montefalco Rosso
2003 Umbria

A classic blend from Montefalco, Umbria, this wine is made from 65% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot. Antonelli is one of the top producers of wines in this region, producing this full-bodied wine with ample flavors of berries, leather and earth. This delicious wine pairs well with rare red meat, tagliatelle with ragu and aged cheeses.

$ 14 / $ 42

Raboso Piave “Barbarigo”
2002 Veneto

The Tessere estate in northern Veneto was founded in 1979 by Ilario Bincoletto, an entrepreneur with a passion for wine. In the beginning most wine was sold to other important wineries. Ilario’s daughters, Emanuela and Loretta, inherited their father’s passion and increased the quality of the vineyard. This is a highly tannic and highly acidic wine aged for 2 years. Deep ruby red in color with a wild cherry nose. Enjoy with game, grilled meat and seasoned cheese.

$ 15 / $ 45

Rive Barbera D’Asti 
2004 Piemonte

The grapes for the Rive are handpicked, de-stemmed and crushed and then inoculated with selected yeasts. The “must” is then terminated in temperature controlled stainless steel vats with pumping over four times a day. Pressed just before dryness and then racked to a mixture of new (2/3) AND one year (1/3) French oak barriques where it undergoes fermentation.

$15 / $ 45

Alberto Longo Primitivo
2006 Puglia

The newest wine from Alberto Longo, the Primitivo is the most recognizable of Puglia’s varietals. Even if you’ve never heard of it, you’ve likely met the wine as Zinfandel, proven to be its genetic equivalent. However, the cousins are not identical: The Italian often comes off more rustic and much less intense than its American counterpart. Longo’s Primitivo offers great acidity with a fruitier nose, lighter body, and rounder tannic structure. This is a great summer red, perfect with meats, cheeses and pastas.

$ 15 / $ 45

Alberto Longo Negroamaro “Capoposto”
2005 Puglia

The six circles on the label represent the winery, taken from the numerous archaeological finds of the area. Deep ruby red with purple highlights an intense and persistent bouquet, rich in wild berry and smoky notes. The palate is full bodied and well rounded with soft tannins.
Serve it with duck, lamb and veal.

$ 15 / $ 45

Accordini Valpolicella Ripasso
2005 Veneto 

This amazing red comes from a miniscule producer in the heart of valpolicella. The wine is made in the ripasso style, where the fresh valpolicella wine is passed over the dried amarone grape skins after its pressing to make the wine more luscious. 
Corvina, rondinella, molinara grapes

$ 15 / $ 45

San Giovanni Axee Rosso Piceno Superiore 
2001 Marche

Axee means 'in this way' in local dialect and this is definitely the way to make Rosso Piceno! Axee is an excellent example of a modern, bigger, blacker and plusher Rosso Piceno. 70 % Montepulciano, 30 % Sangiovese. This wine is great with fowl, red meat and aged cheeses.

$ 18 / $ 52

Tenuta Rocca Langhe Rosso “Ornati” DOC
2003 Piemonte

You’ve heard of Super Tuscans; now sample a Super Piemonte. The Ornati wine from the Langhe hills of Alba comes from the blending of 35% Barbera, 35% Nebbiolo and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines age separately in French barriques for two years before blending. This wine has it all – intense garnet red in color, cherry fruit with hints of dark chocolate and tobacco, and suitably tannic. Great with all roasted red meats.

$ 19 / $ 59

Cignozza Peregrinus
2003 Toscana

Cignozza was founded in 1997 when Roberto del Buono, now only 34, took over his father's estate. Truly a small production wine at 3000 bottles, Roberto puts the corks and labels on himself. An intense 100 percent Sangiovese wine. Ideally served with grilled meats, game and aged cheeses.

$ 20 / $ 59

Buio Buio
2004 Sardegna

100% Carignano del Sulcis grape grown in soil which is mixed clay with minerals. It is aged for eight to ten months in French barriques. The color is bright, consistent, dark ruby with crimson reflections. It carries the aroma of fresh fruit with a red berry fruit bouquet, with undertones of spices and new wood. Pairs well with game, wild boar in sweet and sour sauces and seasonal cheeses. 

$ 20 / $ 60

Marion Valpolicella superiore
2003 Veneto

An unusual Valpolicella produced by a small family owned winery, unusual in the sense that this wine is almost treated as if it were an Amarone. ½ of the grapes are left on the plant to become extremely mature before harvest, while the other ½ are dried on mats for an extra month before pressing. The result is a super-luscious red wine with aromas of red berries and violets. 
This wine is best matched with braised meats, hard cheeses and rare steak.

$ 20 / $ 60

Barbera d’Alba DOC Vigna Ròca Neira
2003 Piemonte

This Barbera is a black cherry explosion. Brothers Bruno and Gianni have created a dry, full-bodied wine that is warm and balanced, with well integrated tannins. The color is brilliant ruby with violet reflections. Ideally drunk with the dishes of typical Piedmontese cuisine as well as with both white and red roasted meats.

$ 20 / $ 60

This region has close links to the Aegean people and to the Roman Empire. Alberto Longo's wine cellars are found in an farmhouse built in 1800. Le Cruste is truly a special wine with a persistent bouquet of wild berries with balsamic notes. Very silky tannins.
Great with a widerange of meat and poultry

$ 22 / $ 68

Poggio Al Chiari 
2000 Toscana

$ 24 / $ 70

Mazzolino Pinot Nero “Noir”
2001 Lombardia

From the Noir vineyards of Tenuta Mazzolino, located in Lombardy, Italy, are exclusively in a hilly position with a southern exposure. The vines are specially imported from Burgundy and produce a ruby red, intense and complex wine that shows a bouquet of red fruits, roses, leather and pine. The palate is full, rich and persistent. Only 10,000 bottles produced per year.

$ 24 / $ 70

Falasco Amarone della valpolicella DOCG
2003 Veneto

An amazing and luscious Amarone, the king of wines from the Veneto. The grapes are dried from September until January, losing about 40% of their water weight before pressing. This wine is aged in oak for 2 years before release. An extremely full-bodied (but balanced) wine with ample notes of dried fruit, baking spices and leather. This wine is so full bodied, it is often called a “vino da meditazione” or a wine to sip and contemplate. It is lovely with braised meat dishes as well as cheeses.

$ 25 / $ 74

Terradora Taurasi DOCG
2001 (Roma )

This beautiful dark rich wine from rome is 100% aglianico grapes. The history traces back to before the founding of Rome. It is aged 24 months in French oak. Dense and full of dark fruit flavor. Goes greatg with game, cheeses & grilled meats.

$ 25 / $ 75

Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Monfalleto
2003 Piemonte

$ 26 / $ 80

Monte Tondo Amarone
2002  Veneto 

This 250 case wine is quite unique. It is a young "drink now" Amarone, smooth and captivating with elegant full body and a long finish. 70 % corvina, 30% rondinella. Excellent with all kinds of red meat, game, and aged cheeses.

$ 30 / $ 90

Antonelli Sagrantino di Montefalco
2001 Umbria

100% Sagrantino .. This bold and robust red comes from heart of montefalco, umbria. Made by filippo antonelli, the head of the consortium of sagrantino, this wine is made in a classic style. Sagrantino is one of the most structured wines in the world, with abundant notes of dark fruit, leather and earth. It is best paired with strong meat flavors, lasagna and even bbq!

$ 30 / $ 90

Brunelli Brunello Riserva
Montalcino 2001

The small Brunelli farm lies in the midst of the Montalcino hills and is owned by Mauro Brunelli and Anna Savini, both descendants of farming families. As commonly occurred in the 1960’s, a hard time for agriculture, the Brunelli family left farming for the city. In 1964, they returned and with just 3 hectacres of land planned production of wine. Mauro and Anna’s son Luca decided to farm the property after completing stufies. Luca’s cultivation philosophy is to strive for quality over quantity. This Brunello is 100% Sangiovese, aged 4 years in French barrels, and is a full bodied with wonderful wild berries and dark cherry fruit. It is only released 6 years after harvest.

$ 40 / $ 120

Cordero Di Montezemolo
Barolo Enrico VI
2003 Piemonte

From the incredibly historical winery of Cordero di Montezemolo from the Piedmont. The Enrico VI vineyard in Castiglione Falletto produces an exceptional Barolo: rich, full bodied and robust with a complex bouquet. It has notes of cherries, spice and earth. On the palate it is austere with a very well balanced austere and goes perfectly with al types of game, braised meats. The well known wine guide in Italy, Gambero Rosso, has awarded this 2003 vintage with its highest honor, Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses).

$ 50 / $ 150

Ciavolic Divus Cerasuolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2005

Since 1853 the Ciavolich family has continued to cultivate fine wine grapes from vineyards located between Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo. A medium bodied cherry red rose, persistent and fruity. Ideal served with seafood soups, fresh cheeses and salami.

$ 9 / 27

Reciotto di Soave
2002

Third generation winemaker, Gino Magnabosco's Monte Tondo's reciotto is made from 100% garganega. The grapes are left to dry in rooms called "fruttai" to increase sugar content. Ideal with fresh cheeses, cream desserts and for all festive occasions!

$ 10 /42

Moscato Passito di Pantelleria 
Sicily

100% Zibibbo grapes from Sicily makes this sweet wine perfect to pair with cheese, with desserts or with chocolates. The harvest takes place from 15 August to 30 September, then selected bunches are set out to dry in the sun on stones for 30 to 40 days – being turned by hand several times. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and is not completed until summer.

$ 18/55

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 
Tuscany 

The Vin Santo has been produced since the 14th century in Tuscany. It has always been known as the wine of friendship and every household – rich or poor – was ever without it. It is served at any time of day, although most prefer it at the end of a meal. Vin Santo is still considered to be a symbol of Italian tradition! The grape varietal is Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti. It goes great with cheese, by itself or served with biscotti.

$ 20 /60

Tessere Raboso Passito “Rebecca”
 2002

A perfect dessert wine for dark chocolates! The grapes are air-dried for two months to extract more sugars, then fermentation occurs in steel tanks and finally aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep ruby red in color, Rebecca has a nose of blackberry, currant, hints of coffee and wild cherry.

$ 20/60

5.0 ABV / 25 ounces Style: blonde

Light and crisp brew with a touch of sweetness

6.8% ABV / 25 ounces
Style: Ancient Egyptian style spiced beer.

Violet rose and citrus fruit aromas, full bodied with a bitter finish, beer is contrived using an ancient Egyptian recipe uncovered in the Mesopatamia, which is the suspected origin of beer. Great with Fish and spicy meats

$20

SUPER BALADIN
(Piozza, Italy)

8.0% ABV / 25 ounces Style: Belgian strong dark Ale.

Dark amber color, apricots, banana and almond aroma. Great with Salmon steaks, grilled fish, gamy sausage, cheese.

WAYAN
(Piozza, Italy)

5.8% ABV / 25 ounces Style: Saison

Hazy golden color, citrus and spice taste and aroma ...finishes with an extra long lemon-pepper linger. Great with everything.

$20

SCIRES
(Lurago Marinone, Italy)

7.0 ABV / 25 ounces Style: sour cherries beer.

Dark cherry w/little to no head *sweet dark cherries ripened under the warm Italian sun and meet a blend of sour beers, one old and the other young.

$20