wine: by the glass
BIANCO
Prosecco, Zardeto Processo, Veneto 11.
One of the finest widely available Prosecco in the marketplace, this fresh, lively wine…exhibits notions of orange rind, brioche, and honeyed grapefruit.
Montepulciano, 2009, Valle Reale Cerasuolo Rose 8.
Intense salmon pink in color, with generous aromas of strawberry jam and subtle herbs. Medium bodied and fresh, with layers of fruit flavors and a lingering finish.
Vermentino, 2009, Argoliolas Costamolino Vermentino, Sardegna 9.
A clean, bright nose of citrus, fresh pear, and hints of herb and spice. In the mouth the same citrusy flavors are experienced, as well as some grassy/herbal, mineral touches. The finish is extremely clean, flavorful, full of fruit and perfectly balanced
Garganega/Treb di Soave, 2009, Suavia Soave Classico, Veneto 9.
The color is pale yellow with green hues. The nose is fresh, intense and continues with hints of fresh flowers and a hint of anise. The taste is dry, fresh, long and medium-bodied.
Chardonnay, 2008, Bramito Chardonnay, Umbria 12.
On the nose is fruity with clean character, good vanilla flavor and toasted finish. On the palate it is soft and well balanced, with excellent structure.
Sauvignon, 2008, Cantina Tramin Sauvignon, Alto Adige 12.
In the mouth it is dry and fresh with notes of tropical fruit. It is shining and alive with complex flavors.
Pinot Grigio, 2009, La Vis DiPinti Pinot Grigio, Dolomiti. 8.
Delicately perfumed with scents of flowers and spice, it features almond, tangerine and apricot fruits. Softly textured and balanced with crisp citrus finish.
Fiano, 2008, Mandrarossa Fiano Sicilia 7.
A medium bodied wine, dry with elegant balance. The fruit and citrus aromas on the nose evolve on the palate in an array of fruit flavors.
ROSSO
Montepulciano, 2009, Quattro Mani Montepulciano, Abruzzo 8.
It has enticing aromas and bright flavors of fresh fruit, including tart black cherry.
Sang/Cab Sauv/Mer, 2008, Umberto Cesari Moma Rubicone, Emilia Romagna 10.
An Intense ruby red color, soft and velvety with a bouquet of fruits and hints of raspberries. This is a perfect wine for the whole meal.
Primitivo, 2008, Castello Monaci Primitivo Piluna, Puglia 8.
The wine has broad, ripe black fruit and spice aromas, with notes of pepper, toasty vanilla and Mediterranean scrub. On the palate, the wine has a robust, concentrated character, a firm structure, and small black fruit and licorice notes on the aftertaste.
Sangiovese, 2007, Bramosia Chianti Classico, Toscana 9.
A medium to full bodied wine, deep ruby red in color with a clean nose and aromas of red fruits and woody hints. Good structure with soft tannins, flavors of raspberry, strawberry vanilla and licorice.
Cab Sauv/Mer/Cab Franc, 2006, Tolaini Valdisanti, Toscana 13.
On the palate, Valdisanti is full-bodied with deep but reserved fruit flavors framed by rich oak. The excellent balance of fruit intensity with fine tannins indicates a cellar worthy wine.
Nebbiolo, 2006, Fontanafredda Barolo 'Volumi Bollati', Serralunga D'Alba 15.
Red garnet in color, this Barolo from the famed Fontanafredda estate in Serralunga shows an intense nose of vanilla, spice, dried cherries, and rose. On the palate this wine is dry and full, with velvety tannins and a long finish.