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Lista dei Vini Our goal is to offer a selection of wines highlighting winemakers and producers whose practices, standards, and juice compliment and relate to the true food produced under this roof. In this list are wines representing an array of both Italian and international offerings to intrigue the consumer and pair with the food seamlessly. Some of these wines are from unusual regions or grapes but are sure to be exceptional selections: simply refer to the glossary in the back of this book for a quick bit of information. You may also look to the indications to the right of the wines listed for symbols representing: W= Woman winemaker N= Winemaker utilizing natural/sustainable/organic/biodynamic practices Beyond this, know that all food, wine, and service you experience here come from a place of love and appreciation for the craft that both the staff and our wine producers dedicate lifetimes to. We offer a 20% discount on bottles purchased retail (not consumed on premise), with the exception of those asterisked on the menu which indicates: *Limited allocation, not available retail Original consultant on Giacomo’s wine list & author of format & glossary Samantha Porter, CSW, Certified Sommelier
bollicine:bubbles glass/ ½gl./quartino/ btl Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, Lucchetti Spumante Rosato, Le Marche NV 8 4 10 25 N -Made from an ancient obscure indigenous red varietal, this sparkling rosato is aged on the lees for 9 months. It is bright and vibrant, highly aromatic with white peach, strawberry and floral notes. The palate is clean, crisp, and dry with bright acidity. Lambrusco Salamino di Santacroce, Vigneto Saetti ‘Rosso Viola’, 9 4.5 12 30 N Emilia Romagna 2016 - Savory, yet floral, with flavors of dark fruits and earth and a meaty undertone. Pairs perfectly with prosciutto & cured meats. Moscato d’Asti, La Spinetta , Piemonte 9 4.5 12 30 N -Italy’s first single vineyard Moscato d’Asti. Crisp and delicately sweet with aromas of mango, dried apricots, & honey. Brilliant peach, pear, & citrus flavors with a hint of caramel balanced by clean & refreshing acidity. Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry, La Farra, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Veneto NV 9 4.5 12 30 -Quintessential Italian sparkling wine from the Veneto, made from the Glera grape in the Charmat Method. Crisp granny-smith apple, lemon peel, and acacia flowers make up the delicate bouquet. Prosecco Rosé, Le Vigne di Alice Spumante Brut Rosé ‘Osé’, 10 5 13.5 35 N/W Conegliano Valdobbiadeine, Veneto NV - ‘Osé’ means risqué in Italian & refers to the daring addition of Marzemino to this Prosecco zone spumante. This red grape lends beautiful color and lovely raspberry, wild rose, and geranium aromas, flavors of bright ripe berries with a clean dry savory finish. Franciacorta, Monzio Compagnoni Rosé, Lombardia 2012 11.5 5.75 15 40 -Méthode Champenoise Franciacorta is ultra-refined and unmatched in elegance. This bubbly is only produced in years when the grapes are of exceptional quality. Aromas and flavors of toasty biscuit, honeysuckle, saffron, tart cherry and nuts. (Pinot Nero, Chardonnay) Brut Metodo Classico Rosé, Murgo, Mt. Etna, Sicilia 2015 (Nerello Mascalese) 13 6.5 17.5 45 N - Beautiful salmon color, delicate bubbles, fresh raspberry & strawberry flavors, thirst-quenching acidity, & a crisp bright mineral finish. Champagne, Laurent-Perrier Brut, France NV (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir) 187ml 17 -Fresh & crisp, bright with acidity & fruitiness Glera Vino Frizzante, Bisson Bianco delle Venezia, Valdobiaddene, Veneto 2016 30 N - Not classified as Prosecco DOCG because of its quirky crown cap & the appellation laws require a cork closure. Refreshingly bone-dry, clean, and bright with notes of acacia honey, white flowers, crunchy green apples and tart nectarines atop a subtle mineral underlay. Gamay Demi-Sec, Earl Vucher G. & Fils ‘Cerdon’, Savoie NV 30 N -This off-dry sparkling made in the méthode ancestrale has juicy fruity flavors of strawberries and red currants and zesty acidity to balance the sweetness. Crémant de Bourgogne, Jean-Philippe Marchand ‘Le Traditionnel’, Bourgogne NV 35 N -Lively, fresh, and fruity with notes of pears and brioche. (Chardonnay, Aligoté) Lambrusco di Sorbara Brut Rosso, Cantina della Volta, Emilia Romagna 2016 35 N - This producer was the first to champion the Méthode Champenoise in the production of Lambrusco. From 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara grapes, this unique & delightful sparkler has a beautiful bright ruby color, fragrances of raspberries, juicy wild strawberries and citrus notes, rich fruity flavors, and a clean refreshing finish with balanced acidity. Cortese di Gavi, Spumante Brut Metodo Classico Blanc de Blancs, Villa Sparina, Piemonte NV 35 -Full flavored, aromatic, crisp and refreshing with zesty acidity, clean minerality, and notes of peach and citrus. 1
bollicine:bubbles Marzemino, Le Vigne di Alice ‘M Fondo’, Veneto NV 35 N/W -Original method of making prosecco, bottle fermented on its lees. The yeasty residue leaves a fine sediment on the bottom, “Il Fondo” in Italian, which imparts complexity & intense flavors. This sparkling wine has light bubbles and is slightly cloudy with a metal cap closure. Aromas of rose petal, raspberries and wild strawberries, savory tart and refreshing palate. Cruasé, Travaglino ‘MonteCérésino’ Brut, Oltrepo Pavese 2012 (Pinot Noir) 40 - This classic method wine has a rich fragrance with notes of wild berries, cassis, currants, & raspberries on a background of red jam. Priè Blanc, Cave Mont Blanc Extrème Metodo Classico 1187, Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle, 45 N -Wonderfully nuanced and balanced between delicate and powerful, with bracing minerality, yet elegant and smooth. Aromas of mandarin, pear, white flowers, flavors of apples, apricot, peach with a long dry finish. Valle d’Aoste 2014 Petillant Originel, Rocher des Violettes, Loire 2015 (Chenin Blanc) 50 N -Made in bottle with native yeast and without any sugar additions. At disgorgement the bottles are topped off with the same wine and corked. Soft and welcoming with gentle bubbles, floral and orange blossom notes, chalky minerality and a full cream soda plushness. Champagne, A. R. Lenoble Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, France NV 75 N -From 100% Chardonnay. Crisp and mineral textured. Bright acidity and lemon zest flavors give this wine its lively and full-bodied character. Champagne, Marie-Courtin ‘Résonance’ Extra Brut, France NV (Pinot Noir) 105 N/W* -Ardently artisanal biodynamic champagne producer Dominique Moreau has been reaping accolades for her amazing champagnes. The yields are low, fermentation with native yeasts and her champagne is bottled with no dosage. Beautifully textured & generous, offering terrific depth. Dried pear, spice, mint, & licorice flow through to the effortless creamy finish. Champagne, Val Frison ‘Lalore’ Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, France (Chardonnay) 115 N/W - As in the vineyards, the winemaking is decidedly non-interventionist. Aromas of Meyer lemon and white flowers. The palate is broad and mouth-filling with ginger, lemon peel, and lemon curd notes giving way to a stony minerality on a medium long finish. 1b 2.12.2002
Rosé glass/ ½ glass/quartino/bottle Lagrein/Corvina Veronese/Rondinella, Ottella ‘Roses Roses’, Veneto 2018 8 4 10 25 -Lush and aromatic with hints of white peach and blood orange. Flavors of red berries, delicate minerality and pleasant acidity. Niellucciu/Sciaccarellu/Grenache, Domaine Petroni, Corse 2018 9 4.5 12 30 N -Notes of nectarine, peach, white flowers. Succulent with refreshing acidity. Nerello Mascalese, Graci Etna Rosato 2017 10 5 13.5 35 N -Pale apricot and elegant, this extremely small production rosato from Italy’s “it” appellation is full of volcanic minerality and flavors of berries, wild herbs, citrus and a hint of fennel. Côtes de Provence, La Mascaronne ‘Quat’saisons’, France 2018 10 5 13.5 35 N -Fragrant scent of rose petals & an explosion of citrus, tropical fruit and raspberry flavors. (Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah) Tibouren/Grenache, Clos Cibonne Cru Classé, Provence, France 2018 11.5 5.75 15 40 N -Tibouren grapes from 80 year old vines are pressed to a gentle tint, then aged on the lees for 1 year in century old oak barrels which brings complexity and texture to this vibrant rosé with savory, saline, chalky mineral and spicy notes. Pinot Gris, Domaine de Reuilly, Loire, France 2018 35 N -The color is a lovely pale onion skin, the aromas are floral and pretty with gooseberry, peach, dried apricot and citrus peel. Light berry, peach, green tea and stone flavors on the palate are dense and creamy but framed in firm acidity. Ciliegiolo, Bisson Goldo del Tigullio, Liguria 2017 40 N -A traditional red grape variety that is rarely seen. The Bisson is vinified dry, tastes of red cherry and wild berries and its brilliant cherry color is a particular joy to behold. Only 400 cases are imported for the US market annually. Pinot Noir, Domaine Lucien Crochet, Sancerre, Loire 2018 50 N -With all the breed of the noble Pinot Noir, this rosé combines pure flavors of strawberries and raspberries with a light mineral core, adding just a touch of spice on a lingering, long food-friendly finish. Deeply delicious and fresh, this classic rosé will please any serious wine-lover. Mourvèdre/Cinsault, Château de Pibarnon, Bandol, Provence 2017 55 N -This fresh, vibrant and complex rosé reveals succulent red berries, melon, citrus and spice. The ripe fruits are balanced by bright acidity and clean minerality. 2 12.07.2019
Bianco -lighthearted & refreshing- glass/ ½ glass/ quartino/bottle Albana di Romagna, Trerè ‘Arlus’, Emilia-Romagna 2018 8 4 10 25 W -This varietal was first recorded in 1305 & the first promoted to DOCG status in Italy. Light dry wine with refreshing acidity, notes of peach, almonds, and wild flowers. Friulano, Visintini, Colli Orientali, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2017 10 5 13.5 35 N/W -Crisp and refreshing with notes of almond, pear, apple, and meadow flowers. Hint of spice and minerals on the finish. Pinot Grigio, Livon ‘Braide Grande’, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2017 11.5 5.75 15 40 N – 30% of the grapes are fermented in Allier barriques, and left to mature for about 8 months after fermentation, giving this wine richer body and flavor. Aromas of white flowers and orchard fruit; lively palate of crisp apple, nectarine, toasted almond and minerality alongside bracing acidity. Not your typical Pinot Grigio! -fragrant & vibrant- glass/ ½ glass/ quartino/bottle Gewürztraminer, Antonutti ‘Traminer Aromatico’, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2017 8 4 10 25 N -Aromas of roses, lavender, tropical fruit. Palate is clean & refreshing with a mineral edge, citrus, tropical fruits, & spicy overtones. Manzoni Bianco/Riesling Renano, Cascina Belmonte ‘Serése’, Lombardia 2018 9 4.5 12 30 N – Manzoni Bianco is a rare grape variety that was created in the 1930’s by Professor Manzoni by crossing Riesling and Pinot Bianco. Cascina Belmonte adds 15% Riesling, creating a thirst quenching refreshing wine with lively aromas of citrus fruit, flowers and minerals and a salty savory palate. Loin de l’Oeil, Domaine Rotier ‘Les Gravels’, Gaillac, France 2017 9 4.5 12 30 N -80% Loin de l’Oeil, a rare indigenous variety and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is salty and mineral with fresh crisp notes of honeydew melon and pomelo, hint of anise. Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Franck Millet, Sancerre, Loire 2018 10 5 13.5 35 N -Clean & herbal, aromas of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and pear. Electric acidity on the palate, juicy fruit and distinct minerality. Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi, Marotti Campi ‘Salmariano’ Classico Riserva, 11.5 5.75 15 40 N Marche 2015 – Aromas of broom and elderflower, hint of vanilla, full bodied with good acidity to balance the fruitiness. Sapid, mineral with hint of bitter almonds on the long finish. Arneis, Guidobono, Roero Arneis, Langhe, Piemonte 2017 25 N Carricante/Moscato, Tenuta di Castellaro ‘Bianco Porticello’, Lipari, Sicilia 2017 30 N Mauzac, Château Rives-Blanques Cuvée Occitania, Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon 2015 30 N Riesling Renano Superiore, Travaglino ‘Campo della Fojada’, 30 N Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia 2016 –dry terroir-driven Riesling with rich fruity & mineral aromas & flavors. Muscadet Sèvre & Maine, Domaine de l’Ecu ‘Orthogneiss, Loire 2015 (Melon de Bourgogne) 35 N Famoso di Cesena, Villa Venti ‘Serenaro’, Emilia Romagna 2016 35 N Chardonnay, Éléonore Moreau, Chablis, Burgundy 2017 45 N/W Vermentino, Bisson ‘Vignaerta Portofino’, Liguria, 2017 45 N -A more elegant expression of Vermentino, lean, but with great complexity, showing bright acidity, brilliant length and strong minerality leavened by notes of citrus, almond, and licorice. Grüner Veltliner, Manni Nössing, Südtirol Eisacktaler, Alto Adige 2017 45 N Riesling, Bruno Verdi ‘Vigna Costa’, Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia 2013 40 Riesling, Albert Mann ‘Cuvée Albert’, Alsace 2015 55 N Erbaluce di Caluso, Ferrando ‘La Torrazza’, Piemonte 2015 40 N Etna Bianco, Graci, Sicilia 2016 (Carricante, Catarratto) 40 N Vitovska, Edi Kante, Carso, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2012 45 N Priè Blanc, Pavese, Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle, Valle d’Aosta 2016 50 N* Vouvray Sec (Dry), Domaine du Clos Naudin, Loire 2013 (Chenin Blanc) 60 N Friulano, Schiopetto ‘M’, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2016 130 N* Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo 2014 200 N* Pecorino, Emidio Pepe, Colli Aprutini, Abruzzo 2014 300 N* 2.22.2020 3
bianco: lavish & rich glass/ ½ glass/ quartino/bottle Chardonnay, Domaine Thevenet & Fils ‘Clos de l’Ermitage’, Saint Veran, Burgundy 2017 10 5 13.5 35 N -The grapes come from five select parcels of old vine chardonnay. Aromas of jasmine, lemon and spice, well polished flavors of ripe pears, spiced apple, and fennel fill the palate with balance and finesse. No oak aging, but long contact with fine lees imparts rich flavor and highlights the essence of pure chardonnay. Falanghina del Sannio, Fattoria La Rivolta ‘Taburno’, Campania 2017 10 5 13.5 35 N -One of the three white varietals native to Campania, Falanghina has ancient roots in the southern part of Italy. A wine of incredible balance with aromas of orange blossoms, orchard fruit, & nuts. The savory palate doles out layers of juicy nectarine, lime zest, ripe pear and apple alongside a note of candied ginger. Viognier, Domaine de Grangeon, Coteaux de l’Ardèche, Rhone 2018 25 N -Full-bodied, rich in texture yet fresh with a salty minerality. Aromas & flavors of honey suckle, kiwi, lemon zest, white peach, and a hint of mint. Soave Classico, Prà ‘Monte Grande’, Veneto 2015 (Garganega, Trebbiano di Soave) 43 N Viognier, Yves Cuilleron ‘Les Vignes d’à Côté’ , Rhone 2017 40 N Pinot Grigio, Vie di Romans ‘Dessimis’, Friuli Isonzo 2015 50 N Timorasso, Vigneti Massa ‘Derthona’, Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte 2017 55 N -Walter Massa brought this ancient indigenous varietal (and favorite of Leonardo da Vinci) back from near extinction in the early 1980’s. This is a complex structured wine with well integrated acidity and honeyed minerality capable of aging. Alluring floral scents, creamy apricot and apple flavors are complimented by bright acidity. Chardonnay, Jean-Philippe Marchand ‘Sous Le Chateau’, Saint-Romain, Burgundy 2018 73 N ambro: macerated & orange -An ancient technique for producing wine dating back to 3000 BC, white grapes are left in contact with their skins for an extended period of time resulting in a fuller, more tannic, & pleasantly unusual wine with an amber hue. While this wine, modernly known as ‘orange wine’, took on great popularity in the Friuli region of Italy where producers such as Josko Gravner and Radikon embraced the historic style, it has now spread throughout the world’s wine producing regions. Catarratto, Il Censo, Praruar Terre Siciliane Bianco, Sicilia 2016 13 6.5 17 45 N -Legendary Giampiero Bea collaborated with the Gargano family to produce this outstanding natural wine. Aromas and flavors of baked apricot, orange peel, herbal and salty notes, some nuttiness and refreshing acidity. Albanello/Zibibbo, Occhipinti ‘SP68 Bianco’, Sicilia 2018 45 N/W* -From the talented young natural wine maker Arianna Occhipinti, this golden wine is intensely aromatic and complex with a mix of wild flower, macerated peach, & aromatic herbs. Mineral driven palate, noteworthy tannins and savory flavors of dried apricot, preserved citrus and sage. Trebbiano/Malvasia/Verdicchio, Monastero Suore Cistercensi ‘Coenobium Bianco’, Lazio 2017 50 N/W* -This organic vineyard north of Rome is lovingly tended by a small group of Cistercian nuns. With the assistance of noted ‘natural’ winemaker Giampiero Bea, they produce this unique wine. The Bianco is complex with an oxidative quality that blankets layers of minerals, nuttiness and acidity & a dry palate with flavors of apple pie, toasted pecans, honey, and citrus. Zibibbo, Cantine Barbera ‘Ammàno’, Sicilia 2015 60 N/W* -Intense bouquet of orange blossoms plays with apricot notes and all savory spectrum of the Mediterranean shrub: thyme, marjoram, oregano and a hint of incense. Dry and full on the palate with a saline finish. Grecanico Dorato, COS ‘Pithos Bianco’, Sicilia 2014/2015 60 N* -Mineral-laden, fresh, and layered, this wine explodes with juicy orchard & citrus fruits, complemented by exotic saffron, green tea, wildflowers, & fresh cut herbs. This mono-varietal Grecanico ferments with natural yeasts and ages in amphorae for about 7 months before bottling, resulting in a complex, nutty, powerful wine that is food friendly & fascinating. Chenin Blanc, Nicolas Joly, Les Vieux Clos, Savennières, Loire 2013 75 N* -From the legendary pioneer of the biodynamic wine movement, this unconventional wine is deep golden with nutty aromas, a peppery minerality & flavors of baked apple & spice. A bright acidity balances the rich texture. Decant this wine. Umbria Bianco, Paolo Bea ‘Santa Chiara’, Umbria 2015 (Grechetto/Malvasia/Chardonnay/Sauvignon/Garganega 75 N* -Rainier cherries, white stone fruits, and melon waft with savory minerals, toffee, licorice and white flower petals in this indescribable, opulent and spicy orange wine from Giampiero Bea, the master himself. Trebbiano Spoletino, Paolo Bea ‘Arboreus’, Umbria 2010 85 N* -This wine is weighty, lush, complex, full-bodied and utterly delicious. Ripe golden apricots, dried orange peel, a touch of honey & exotic spices, a sprinkling of dried flowers and a dash of warm baking spices. Trebbiano Spoletino, Paolo Bea ‘Lapideus’, Umbria 2016 100 N* -Arising from a cooler microclimate than the ‘Arboreus’, ‘Lapideus’ spent 35 days on its skins, followed by 210 days on the gross lees. Edgy and lively, exhibiting exotic and savory nuance, notes of apricots, cloves, and candied ginger. Ribolla Gialla, Gravner, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2007 130 N* -From Josko Gravner, the visionary maverick “King of Friulian Wines”, this wine is probably on every wine geek’s bucket list. The grapes are fermented in Georgian amphorae buried underground for long maceration with wild yeasts and no temperature control. After fermentation the wine rests in amphorae for five more months and then it is aged in large oak barrels for an additional six years and bottled without fining or filtering. Delivers dried apricot, orange zest, salinity, anise, dried herbs, nuts, and a blast of smoky minerality. Complex and tannic. 3.11.2020 4
Rosso -delicate but lively- glass/ ½ glass/ quartino/bottle Pinot Noir, Jean-Philippe Marchand, Burgundy 2018 11.5 5.75 15 40 N – Aromas of cranberries, red raspberries, chalky earth & rose petals. The palate alternates notes of sour cherries and tangy raspberries framed by soft tannins. Bright minerals, balancing acidity & savory herbs carry the wine to its long finish. Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Cappuccio, I Custodi ‘Pistus’, 11.5 5.75 15 40 N Mt. Etna, Sicilia 2016 -Fruit for ‘Pistus’ comes from sandy, volcanic soils, is macerated, whole-cluster fermented, and aged in concrete. Savory and spicy, dark fruit flavors and violet undertones. Nerello Mascalese, Graci Etna Rosso, Sicilia 2016 13 6.5 17 45 N -A finely meshed red with round and creamy tannins woven with a subtle streak of smoky mineral. Offers flavors of dried cherry and raspberry fruit, a touch of cured tobacco and accents of ground white pepper and citrus. Canonau/Carignano/Alicante Bouschet, Ampeleia ‘Unlitro’, Toscana 2018 (1 litre) 30 N/W Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese, Vicara, Piemonte 2017 35 N -Deceptively light in color, but with tons of flavor, this delightful red made from 100 % indigenous Grignolino, has excellent fruit and is pleasantly tannic. Served chilled - a perfect summer wine that pairs well with everything. Verduno Pelaverga, Cascina Massara, Piemonte 2015 40 N Barbera d’Alba Superiore, Palladino ‘Bricco delle Olive’, Piemonte 2014 43 N Schiava, Ferruccio Carlotto, Vignetti delle Dolomiti, Alto Adige 2017 45 N/W* Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore, San Fereolo, Piemonte 2011 58 N/W* Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico, Azienda Agricola COS, Sicilia 2016 (Nero d’Avola, Frappato) 55 N Nero d’Avola/Frappato, Occhipinti SP68, Sicilia 2018 50 N/W* Centesimino, Villa Venti Rubicone Rosso ‘A’, Emilia-Romagna 2017 55 N -Produced from an indigenous grape variety that eluded phylloxera because of its unique isolation in a walled garden, and resurrected in the 1960’s. This wine is vinified and aged in amphora. Dry, clean, crisp and juicy, aromatic with floral notes, berries & spice. Nerello Mascalese, Passopisciaro, Mt. Etna, Sicilia 2016 65 N Ploussard, Domaine Overnoy-Crinquand, Arbois-Pupillin, Jura 2015 50 N* Frappato, Occhipinti ‘Il Frappato’, Sicilia 2016 75 N/W* Schioppettino di Cialla, Ronchi di Cialla, Friuli Colli Orientali 2011 70 N Gamay, Lafarge-Vial ‘Clos Vernay’ Fleurie, Beaujolais 2015 70 N/W Pinot Nero, Travaglino ‘Poggio della Buttinera’, Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardia 2015 50 N Pinot Noir, Grosjean Frères ‘Vigne Tzeriat’, Valle d’Aosta 2015 55 N* Pinot Noir, Domaine Parent ‘Selection Pomone’, Bourgogne 2017 65 N/W Pinot Noir, Domaine Follin-Arbelet ‘Les Vercots’, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru, 125 N Cote d’Or, Bourgogne 2013 PinotNoir, Domaine Parent ‘Les Epenottes’, 1er Cru de Beaune, Bourgogne 2016 140 N/W* 5 3.07.20
rosso: structured & textured glass/ ½ glass/quartino/bottle ‘Super Tuscan’, Montepeloso ‘A Quo’, Maremma, Toscana 2016 10 5 13.5 35 N -Originally created as an ode to classic Bordeaux blends, this ‘Super Tuscan’ is made up of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, Marselan, & Alicante Bouschet. Powerful & deeply layered in the glass, this wine also boasts remarkable nuance. Black cherry, sage, lavender, thyme & mint are some of the many aromas and flavors that give this wine its savory personality. Chianti Colli Senesi, Montenidoli ‘Il Garrulo’, Toscana 2017 10 5 13.5 35 N/W -A savory wine with rich aromas, soft tannins, bright ripe cherries, and a lengthy finish. This Chianti reflects the estate’s mineral rich terroir and follows the traditional Chianti formula developed by Barone Ricasoli in 1872: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Trebbiano Gentile, & Malvasia Bianca. The white grapes impart subtlety that can be lost in “modern” Chianti. Nebbiolo d’Alba, Roagna Igino, Piemonte 2015 13 6.5 17 45 N -A small producer, only available in Texas outside of Italy. A more vibrant example of the same grape used in Barolo & Barbaresco, Nebbiolo is bursting with concentrated dried fruit, savory mushrooms, & a light floral quality. Grenache/Syrah, Domaine Rouge Bleu ‘Mistral’, Côtes du Rhone 2016 35 N/W Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Cantina del Giusto ‘San Claudio II’, Toscana 2016 (Sangiovese) 40 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, Marotti Campi ‘Orgiolo’ Superiore, Marche 2016 40 N Chianti Classico, Monte Bernardi ‘Fiasco’, Toscana 2016 1-litre 45 N Chianti Classico, Castello dei Rampolla, Toscana 2017 (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) 60 N/W ‘Super Tuscan’, Tenuta di Trinoro ‘Le Cupole’, Toscana 2017 (Cab. Franc, Cab. Sauv, Merlot, P. Verdot) 55 N ‘Super Tuscan’ Sangiovese, Riecine ‘La Gioia’ 2013 100 N ‘Super Tuscan’, Fattoria Le Pupille ‘Saffredi’, Maremma, Toscana 2016 150 N/W* (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot) ‘Super Tuscan’ Sangiovese, Montevertine ‘Le Pergole Torte’, Toscana 2014 195 N* Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Bois de Boursan, Rhône 2016 (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) 90 N Chinon, Catherine & Pierre Breton, Saint Louans, Loire 2007 (Cabernet Franc) 90 N* Rosso di Montalcino, Castello di Argiano ’Sesti’, Toscana 2015 (Sangiovese) 48 W Brunello di Montalcino, Renieri, Toscana 2014 (Sangiovese) 65 Brunello di Montalcino, Collosorbo, Toscana 2014 (Sangiovese) 70 N/W Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri, Toscana 2014 (Sangiovese) 100 N* Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Villa Poggio Salvi, Toscana 2010 (Sangiovese) 140 N Brunello di Montalcino, Siro Pacenti ‘Vecchie Vigne’, Toscana 2011 (Sangiovese) 145 N* Freisa, G.D. Vajra ‘Kyè’, Langhe, Piemonte 2014 60 N Sforzato di Valtellina, Sandro Fay ‘Ronco del Picchio’, Lombardia 2013 (Nebbiolo) must be decanted 80 N -Dry ‘passito’ wine made from partially dried grapes resulting in a full bodied, high alcohol wine with rich flavors & complex aromas. Carema, Luigi Ferrando ‘Etichetta Bianca’, Piemonte 2014 (Nebbiolo) 135 N* Valtellina Superiore Sassella, Arpepe ‘Vigna Regina’ Riserva, Lombardia 2007 (Nebbiolo) 150 N* 6 2.29.2020
rosso: structured & textured Barbaresco, Luigi Giordano ‘Cavanna,’ Piemonte 2015 (Nebbiolo) 60 Barbaresco, Ada Nada ‘Valeirano’, Piemonte 2015 (Nebbiolo) 70 N/W* Barbaresco, Cascina delle Rose ‘Tre Stelle,’ Piemonte 2013 (Nebbiolo) 95 N/W Barbaresco, Ada Nada ‘Rombone Elisa’, Piemonte 2015 (Nebbiolo) 95 N/W* Barbaresco, Bruno Rocca ‘Coparossa’, Piemonte 201 (Nebbiolo) 120 N Barolo, Moscone ‘Bussia’, Monforte d’Alba, Piemonte 2012 (Nebbiolo) 75 N Barolo, Gagliardo ‘Gianni Gagliardo’, Piemonte 2012 (Nebbiolo) 78 N Barolo, Paolo Scavino ‘Bric dël Fiasc’, Piemonte 2015 (Nebbiolo) 145 Barolo, Elio Grasso ‘Gavarini Chiniera’, Piemonte 2012 (Nebbiolo) 150* Barolo, Giulia Negri ‘Marassio’, Piemonte 2015 (Nebbiolo) 150 N/W* Barolo, E. Pira, Mosconi, Piemonte 2013 (Nebbiolo) 175 N/W* Barolo, E. Pira, Cannubi, Piemonte 2014 (Nebbiolo) 185 N/W* Barolo, Domenico Clerico ‘Pajana’, Piemonte 2008 (Nebbiolo) 160 N* Barolo, Cappellano ‘Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris’, Piemonte 2014 (Nebbiolo) 200 N* 6b 2.29.2020
rosso -deep & supple- glass/ ½ glass/ quartino/bottle Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Barone Cornacchia ‘Casanova’, Abruzzo 2017 9 4.5 12 30 N -Juicy red, pretty and floral with notes of violets, dried strawberries, & plum, round tannins and bright acidity. Nero d’Avola, Colosi, Sicilia 2018 9 4.5 12 30 N -Aromas of Mediterranean scrub, tilled soil and dark spice. Easy palate of mature dark fruit, vanilla, and orange zest alongside round smooth tannins. Primitivo, Coppi ‘Don Antonio’, Gioia del Colle, Puglia 2014 5 10 13.5 35 N -Rich, full-bodied and well balanced, intense aromas and flavors of ripe red fruit and hint of peppery spice . Syrah, Yann Chave, Croze Hermitage Classique, Rhône 2018 11.5 5.75 15 40 N -Intense aromas of black fruit, a hint of mint; rich and generous on the palate with spicy notes & velvety tannins. Malbec/Merlot/Tannet, Château du Cèdre, Cahors, France 2015 13 6.5 17 45 N --Rich aromas and flavors of plums, cherries, blackberries enriched by lemon zest and spices supported by tangy minerality. 90% Malbec Ripasso, Rubinelli Vajol, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto 2014 13 6.5 17 45 N -Classic notes of Amarone can be found in this wine but with more restraint and freshness. Ripe black fruit with notes of liquorice & clove, a long velvety finish. (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Bichon Cassignols Grande Reserve, Graves, Bordeaux 2015 40 N Alicante/Nocera/Nero d’Avola, Hauner ‘Hierà, Vulcano, Sicilia 2015 40 N -Aromas of violet, tilled earth, mature plum, prune, and black cooking spice. The soft, savory palate delivers ripe black cherry and blackberries, accented by black pepper and nutmeg. It is balanced with velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Freisa/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Rosso, Piemonte 2016 45 N - Plump, round, and delicious. Flavors of juicy red berries and notes of spice, earth, liquorice and vanilla. Alicante, Cantine Barbera ‘Ciàtu’, Menfi, Sicilia 2015 45 N/W Chatus, Domaine du Grangeon, Coteaux de l’Ardèche, Rhone 45 N Cinsault/Grenache/Carignan/Cabernet Sauvignon, Château Musar ‘Hochar’, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 2015 50 N Alicante (Grenache), Ampeleia, Toscana 2017 50 N/W* Nielluccio, Yves Leccia ‘e croce’, Patrimonio, Corse 2016 55 N Refosco, Fantinel Borgo ‘La Roncaia’ Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Colli Orientalli del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2011 60 N Taurasi, Bellaria, Campania 2012 (Aglianico) 65 Mourvèdre/Grenache, Château de Pibarnon, Bandol, Provence 2014 78 N/W Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Carménère, Château Le Puy Emilien, Francs Côtes de Bordeaux 2015 90 N* Sangiovese/Sagrantino/Montepulciano, Paolo Bea ‘San Valentino’, Umbria 2012 80 N* Sagrantino di Montefalco, Paolo Bea ‘Rosso de Veo’, Umbria 2012 120 N* Sangiovese/Montepulciano/Sagrantino, Paolo Bea Rosso Riserva ‘Pipparello’, Umbria 2010 125 N* Sagrantino di Montefalco, Paolo Bea ‘Vigneto Pagliaro’, Umbria 2009 135 N* Sagrantino di Montefalco, Paolo Bea ‘Cerrete’, Umbria 2010 215 N* Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Nicolis, Veneto 2011 (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Croatina) 90 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Tommaso Bussola, Veneto 2012 (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Corvinone) 95 N Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Rubinelli Vajol, Veneto 2012 (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara, Oseleta) 100 N Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva, Palazzo Maffei ‘Conte di Valle’, Veneto 2010 (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella) 110 N Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo 2010 300 N* Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo 2000 600 N* 3.14.20 7
wine-based cocktails/aperitivi Blood Orange Mimosa, Prosecco & imported blood orange juice 9 Cocchi Spritz, Prosecco & Cocchi Americano Rosa 9 Cappelletti Spritz, Prosecco & Cappelletti Rosso 9 Fellini, Prosecco & imported apricot nectar 8½ Lambrusco Sangria, dry Lambrusco, imported blood orange juice, & citrus fruit 9 Negroni “Sbagliato”, Cappelletti Rosso, Dolin Vermouth Rouge, & Prosecco 9 Cappelletti Rosso or Cocchi Americano Rosa on the rocks 5 Pineau des Charentes Franҫois 1er Blanc, Gaston Rivière White Pineau 9 -From one of the oldest producers of Pineau des Charentes. 100% old vine Colombard made into a blend of ¾ fresh grape juice and ¼ young Cognac. Finished product has a nice level of residual sugar balanced by 17% alcohol and great acidity. Semisweet with a grapey nose followed by a palate of pear and apricot. Finishes with minerals, floral notes and a nice bite of young brandy . Pineau des Charentes Franҫois 1er Rouge, Gaston Rivière Red Pineau 9 -Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes macerate for 4 days, then 4 year old Cognac is added. The result is a rich complex liqueur full of aromas: cherries, blackcurrants, prunes, hazelnuts, walnuts, cloves, toffee, & licorice. Franco-Italiano Spritz, Prosecco & red Pineau des Charentes 9 birra Pale Lager – Peroni ‘Nastro Azzurro’, Italy 6 American Dark Lager – Shiner ‘Bock’, Texas 6 American Pale Lager – Shiner ‘Blonde’, Texas 6 Amber Ale – St. Arnold’s ‘Amber’, Houston, Texas 6 German Kölsch – St. Arnold’s ‘Lawnmower’, Houston, Texas 6 American IPA – Lone Pint ‘Yellow Rose’, Magnolia, Texas 9 Non Alcoholic Lager – Kaliber 4.5 Apple Cider – Sidro del Bosco, Italy-Prosecco-style aroma and rich apple flavor, crisp and refreshing. 8 Apple Cider – Manoir du Kinkiz, AOP Cornouaille, Brittany, France 750ml 20 N - -AOP Cornouaille cider is produced according to very strict rules which include the varieties of apples allowed to be used, and the method of production. This organic cider is produced from 24 varieties of apples and aged in huge oak casks. It is very aromatic, off-dry, rich, mildly bitter-sweet, with a tannic finish and intense apple flavor. dolce 2-oz bottle . Brachetto d’Acqui, Marenco ‘Pineto’, Piemonte 2017 375ml 20 W/N -delicate foam/strawberry/raspberry/intense floral aromas Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Lenotti, Veneto 2016 500ml 7.5 45 N -dried dark red fruit & spice - pair with chocolate (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) Vin Santo, Fattoria Bini ’65 Lune’, Toscana 2007 500ml 8 50 (Malvasia, Trebbiano, San Colombano) - caramel/nuts/dates Aleatico Passito dell’Elba, Li Veli Valdana ‘Montecristo’, Toscana 2007 500 ml 16 -dried fruits/chocolate/mocha Malvasia delle Lipari, Carlo Hauner, Sicilia 2012 –apricots/acacia honey/hazelnuts 11 50 N Sagrantino di Montefalco Passito, Cantina Fratelli Pardi, Umbria 2008 375ml 13 60 N -black fruits/raspberry jam/slightly tannic Barolo Chinato, Cocchi, Piemonte (Nebbiolo) 500ml 12 65 -This bittersweet digestivo made from Barolo infused with quinine bark and secret aromatic spices, not only aids the digestion, but pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate. Picolit, La Roncaia, Friuli 2010 -candied fruit/vanilla/honeycomb/wildflowers 375ml 17 80 2.28.20 8
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