macie, toscana slightly dry & smooth w/ notes of tangy fruit & light blueberry
35 $
toscana rosso, lecciaia, toscana
a fantastic value that drinks like a brunello. nice weight w/ red berries on the palate & a long finish
36 $
refosco, zellina, fruili
light & juicy w/ black fruit & a touch of spice
35 $
medium body reds
valpolicella classico, “ripasso,” santi, veneto
made in the ripasso technice by refermenting the juice on the fresh skins of pressed amarone grapes, this wine is complex & multilayered. packed w/ fruit, cedar, sage & chocolate w/ a lingering finish
37 $
valpolicella classico, “ripasso,” santi, veneto
made in the ripasso technice by refermenting the juice on the fresh skins of pressed amarone grapes, this wine is complex & multilayered. packed w/ fruit, cedar, sage & chocolate w/ a lingering finish
37 $
super romagnain, cesari, emilia-romagna sangiovese, cabernet
sauvignon & merlot. deep intense fruit w/ a silky richness & balanced acidity
35 $
nero d’avola, regaleali, sicily
this is a pretty wine loaded w/ varietal character. roses, raspberry, spice & black pepper flavors are all evident in this expressive wine
36 $
carignano, santadi, sardinia
sleek & elegant w/ blackcurrant, crushed flowers, leather & licorice all on a mid-weight frame
36 $
ripasso blend, zeni, verona cabernet, merlot and
corvina all blended to produce this velvety & fruit forward wine
36 $
chianti classico, borgo scorpeto, toscana
medium-bodied w/ complex notes of dark cherries, raspberry & sweet violets. smooth, rounded & well balanced
39 $
barbera, fuso, piedmonte
vinified in stainless steel, this wine is light to medium-bodied fresh & fruity w/ flavors of ripe raspberries & cranberries. smooth tannins
35 $
turlo, salviano, umbria
this wine is rich in flavor w/ aromas of jams & mature fruit. 50% sangiovese, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot
39 $
montepulciano, strologo, marche
medium-bodied w/ dark, black fruit, mint, leather & light tannins. perfect for italian food!
39 $
big heavy bodied reds
lucente, luce della vite, toscano, 09
a blend of 75% merlot & 25% sangiovese. a big wine w/ flavors of milk chocolate & strawberries followed by licorice & graphite
49 $
montepulciano d’abruzzo, marina cvetic, 07
big structure w/ layers of red & black fruit. slight flavors of oak & spice on the palate w/ a smooth finish
49 $
vino nobile di montepulciano, braccesca, toscana, 06
a medium bodied wine, aromas & flavors of red berries, black cherry, vanilla & oak. it possesses bright acidity & a long fruit finish
46 $
cabernet saugivnon, manora, 07
piedmont ripe aromas of currants, dark cherries, figs, iron & dark chocolate lends to intense flavors & a chewy full-bodied mouth-feel
45 $
rosso di montalcino, caparzo, toscana 08
this “baby brunello” is rich & fruity w/ lemon peel & plum flavors. medium-bodied & round
45 $
nebbiolo, roagna, 05 piedmonte fantastic
20-year old vines give you the flavor of a great barolo at a fraction of the cost. red berries, spice, smoke & porcini mushroom notes w/ a long, succulent finish
54 $
rocca di frassinello, super tuscan, toscana 07
Layers of minerals, dark red berries, blueberry jam, spice & sweet French oak in an opulent frame. a long finish w/ dry tannins
59 $
chianti classico, fonterutoli, toscana, 08
scents of blackberry & vanilla aromas. well-structured, w/ fine tannins & very smooth, elegant finish
52 $
amarone della valpolicella, righetti, veneto, 08
intense w/ dried dark fruit flavors, spice & a long finish
62 $
appassimento blend, la roncaia, friuli, 08 40%
merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 30% refosco. made in the same style as amarone, this wine is powerful yet velvety w/ blackberry, soft fruit, & excellent balance of wood, acidity & structure
notes of passion fruit, citrus & spice w/ creamy undertones
35 $
friuliano, borgo m., friuli
gorgeous fruit in the form of white apricot, asian pear, & green apple layered w/ components of honeysuckle, marzipan & fresh mint
36 $
ricco, carletto, venezie
a rich blend of pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc & malvasia grapes. bright & flowery fragrances, crisp freshness & nice weight make this blend a delightful anytime wine
34 $
verdicchio, buscareto, marches
a medium-bodied wine w/ aromas & flavors of citrus, wildflowers, sea salt & honey. delicious
36 $
sylvaner, san pietro, alto adige
a delicious white w/ honeysuckle & clove notes, followed by perfume & citrus zest
36 $
vini speciali
fontalloro, felsina, toscana, 2000
made of 100% sangiovese, this wine is really lovely w/ beautiful blackberry & cherry aromas, w/ a hint of vanilla. the palate develops w/ tobacco, kirsh, plums & underbrush. full-bodied w/ fine tannins & a long sweet fruit finish (sell)
69 $
fontalloro, felsina, toscana, 2000
made of 100% sangiovese, this wine is really lovely w/ beautiful blackberry & cherry aromas, w/ a hint of vanilla. the palate develops w/ tobacco, kirsh, plums & underbrush. full-bodied w/ fine tannins & a long sweet fruit finish (reg)
89 $
sangrantino di montefalco, colpetrone, umbria 2007
made of 100% sangrantino grapes, this is a huge hulking wine, bursting w/ dark fruit that manages to cover most of the tannins. continues w/ spice, cinnamon & cherry fruit. it shows marvelous balance in a full-throttle opulent style (sell)
69 $
sangrantino di montefalco, colpetrone, umbria 2007
made of 100% sangrantino grapes, this is a huge hulking wine, bursting w/ dark fruit that manages to cover most of the tannins. continues w/ spice, cinnamon & cherry fruit. it shows marvelous balance in a full-throttle opulent style (reg)
89 $
montepulciano/sangiovese, roggio del filare, velenosi, marche 2004
the name refers to a ray of light shining down on the vineyard rows (or “filare”). this wine has beautiful bright concentrated color, a wide elegant fragrance of red berries & a dense yet elegant palate recalling the berry & some oak aging characteristics (sell)
69 $
montepulciano/sangiovese, roggio del filare, velenosi, marche 2004
the name refers to a ray of light shining down on the vineyard rows (or “filare”). this wine has beautiful bright concentrated color, a wide elegant fragrance of red berries & a dense yet elegant palate recalling the berry & some oak aging characteristics (reg)
89 $
granato, foradori, trentino, 2008
made of 100% teroldego grapes, which are genetically related to syrah. the bouquet is a complex mix of sweet black fruit, blood orange, dark chocolate & classic italian overtones of olives, herbs & soil. on the palate it is full-bodied, focused & beautifully balanced (sell)
89 $
granato, foradori, trentino, 2008
made of 100% teroldego grapes, which are genetically related to syrah. the bouquet is a complex mix of sweet black fruit, blood orange, dark chocolate & classic italian overtones of olives, herbs & soil. on the palate it is full-bodied, focused & beautifully balanced (reg)
109 $
brunello di montalcino, gaja, rennina, piedmonte, 2004
gorgeous & medium-bodied, this wine offers up attractive scents of underbrush, red cherries, tobacco, leather & licorice, all framed by silky ripe tannins. a long aftertaste of bright fruit. juicy & delicious on the intense finish. this wine has beautiful intensity. ws 93 (sell)
125 $
brunello di montalcino, gaja, rennina, piedmonte, 2004
gorgeous & medium-bodied, this wine offers up attractive scents of underbrush, red cherries, tobacco, leather & licorice, all framed by silky ripe tannins. a long aftertaste of bright fruit. juicy & delicious on the intense finish. this wine has beautiful intensity. ws 93 (reg)
175 $
barolo, silvio grasso, piedmonte 2007
wild aromas of plum, leather & underbrush. fat & rich in a very ripe, chunky, chocolatey style. finishes dry w/ low acid & evident tannins. nice persistent finish (sell)
49 $
barolo, silvio grasso, piedmonte 2007
wild aromas of plum, leather & underbrush. fat & rich in a very ripe, chunky, chocolatey style. finishes dry w/ low acid & evident tannins. nice persistent finish (reg)
69 $
sister moon, sting, toscano, 2007
rated 93 points by wine spectator, this wine is polished & beautiful, delivering blueberry, light toasty oak & currant character that turns lightly smoky & spicy on the finish. for over 10 years, the internationally known musician sting has been transforming a 16th century tuscan villa & accompanying vineyards into a magnificent restoration resulting in this special wine (sell)
89 $
sister moon, sting, toscano, 2007
rated 93 points by wine spectator, this wine is polished & beautiful, delivering blueberry, light toasty oak & currant character that turns lightly smoky & spicy on the finish. for over 10 years, the internationally known musician sting has been transforming a 16th century tuscan villa & accompanying vineyards into a magnificent restoration resulting in this special wine (reg)
109 $
san leonardo, guerrieri gonzaga, trentino 2003
bordeaux-style blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc & merlot. full, round & aromatic w/ layers of stewed fruits, cedar, vanilla, tar & minerals. tannins are smoothed out & silky. great w/ meats, heavier sauces & cheese (sell)
65 $
san leonardo, guerrieri gonzaga, trentino 2003
bordeaux-style blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc & merlot. full, round & aromatic w/ layers of stewed fruits, cedar, vanilla, tar & minerals. tannins are smoothed out & silky. great w/ meats, heavier sauces & cheese (reg)