Wine Selection : Quality wine at reasonable prices.
We are strongly committed to quality wine at reasonable prices.
It has been our experience that once a varietal or growing region is "discovered" the value disappears. We encourage you to try wines from grapes or regions that you are unfamiliar with. The wines are listed by their primary grape(s) followed by the producer's name, "proprietary name" if any, and then place of production. Roughly arranged from lightest to most full-bodied.
Whites
SPARKLING, PROSECCO VENETO, DOMENICO DE BERTIOL 8/30
dry, crisp, "appley tart," with scents of ripe apples and tropical fruits
GAVI DOCG VIGNETO MASERA, STEFANO MASSONE 2009 8/30
dry, light, crisp, lovely aromas of white peach and nectarine
ALTO-ADIGE PINOT GRIGIO "SAN PIETRO" VITICOLTORI ALTO ADIGE 2009 9/34
dry, light, mineral-laden aromas of flowers and roasted nuts
UMBRIA IGT "DUBINI BIANCO," PALAZZONE 2008 7/20
dry, medium body, ripe apples, and stone fruits
SICILIA IGT CHARDONNAY-GRILLO, FUEDO SARTANNA 2008 10/38
dry, rich medium body with supporting crispiness; very fresh aromas of pure ripe pear, green apple, citrus and minerals; full and vibrant
SOAVE CLASSICO, GINI 2008 40
dry, light-medium body; lifted, mineral-infused soft citrus and orchard fruits; juicy
COLLIO PINOT GRIGIO, VENCIA 2009 36
light golden/apricot-hued color; dry, medium body; aromas of chalky minerals, ripe pears, peach and golden delicious apples
TABURNO DOC FALANGHINA, CANTINA DEL TABURNO 2008 26
dry, rich medium body; ripe pear, nougat and roasted almonds
ORVIETO CLASSICO SUPERIORE "TERRE VINEATE" PALAZZONE 2009 28
dry, light; stone dust minerals and citrus, grapefruit and lime zest
PIEMONTE CHARDONNAY "L'ALTRO," PIO CAESAR 2007 32
aromas of ripe pears and apples with hints of vanilla and butter; dry, fairly rich on the palate with balancing acidity
Reds
ROSE D'ARBUZZO IGT, MASCIARELLI 2009 8/30
dry, medium body; aromas of ripe raspberries and mulberries; juicy, spice palate flavors of ripe red cherries; refreshing patio wine, very versatile with food
SUDTIROLER VERNATSCH ALTO ADIGE SCHIAVA "GALEA" CANTINA NALLES 2008 8/30
dry, medium body; red fruits and blackberries; soft tannins
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO, PIANE DI MAGGIO 2009 6/23
dry, medium body; spicy dark fruits, blackberries, plums
TOSCANA IGT "CANCELLI," COLTIBUONO 2008 7/26
dry, medium body; slightly earthy red fruits
TOSCANA IGT, CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D'ARAGONA 2008 8/30
dry, full bodied and rich; ripe red and black cherries, leather and oak
DOLCETTO D'ALBA, FRATELLI ALESSANDRIA 2009 31
dry, medium body; spicy black fruits and pit fruits with some tart red skin notes
LANGHE ROSSO, G.D. VAJRA 2008 26
dry, crisp, light-medium body; fresh red and black fruits on food-friendly frame of acid and light tannins; food-versatile
CHIANTI COLLI FLORENTINI, FATTORIA LUCIGNANO 2008 28
dry, medium-light body; juicy, tasty flavors of red and black fruits interlaces with new saddle leather aromas
MAREMMA TOSCADO IGT "SASSOREGALE," TENIMENTI PILE E LAMOLE 2007 25
dry, moderate tannins, medium body; dried red fruits, balanced oak
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO, MASCIARELLI 2007 29
dry, medium-full body; ripe rich with balanced oak, tannins and acidity
IRPINIA DOC AGLIANICO "TARI," CANTINE ANTONIO CAGGIANO 2007 35
dry, medium-full body, some supple tannins; spicy oak, earthy, rich, black fruits
TOSCANA IGT "TRE," BRANCAIA 2008 35
dry, full body; rich aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, scorched earth
SICILIA IGT NERO D'AVOLA "APALES," TERRE DI SOLE 2005 31
dry, medium-full body; scents of brambly, wild forest berries with balanced oak
Vintages and availability are subject to change.