Rosso del Conte 2002
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Among the finest Nero D'Avolas on the market. Rich aromas of black
cherry, leather, mocha, smoke and toasty oak. Rich mouthfeel, big
chewy tannins and a long tasty finish.
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Tasca Lamuri 2004
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Lovely aromas of raspberry and licorice. Rich fruit, herbs, mint, and
sweet vanilla with soft velvety tannins
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Regaleali Bianco 2006
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A delicate and persistent bouquet of green apples, peach, pear and
citrus. Dry and crisp with excellent structure and a superb fruit finish
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Zardetto Prosecco NV
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One of the finest Proseccos in the marketplace, this fresh, lively
sparkler exhibits notions of orange rind, brioche, and honeyed
grapefruit. Light bodied and effervescent
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Principessa Perlante Gavi
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Principessa Perlante captures the fresh, fruit-forward bouquet and
elegant structure of Gavi with a delicate natural effervescence.
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Michele Castellani Amarone-
Monte Cristi 2003
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Wine Spectator 89pts. Robert Parker wrote: Notes of chocolate and
truffles as well as a powerful, well endowed, long lush personality.
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Feudo D’Elimi Grillo, Sicily
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Dating back some 2500 years, Grillo is a delicate grape variety with
Greek origins. thought to have come to Italy via Apulia . The wine is a
classic pale straw yellow in color, with aromas of apricots and tropical
fruits. Typically dry and mineral, this variety is often confused with
Sauvignon Blanc for its freshness and Chardonnay for its complexity,
as it abounds with tropical fruit, apricot and nectarine characters.
Delicious as an aperitif, and excellent with Pan-Asian cuisine.
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Fontanarossa Achelandro,
Basilicata
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A wonderful blend of 60% Sangiovese & 40% Montipulciano. The
bouquet is a mix of fruit fragrances with blackberry notes and spice.
Color is a deep ruby red wine verging on garnet red. Followed by a
palate that is full-bodied and rich. Two Glasses, (92pts), Gambero
Rosso. A perfect pairing with savory dishes, roasted red meat and
seasoned cheeses.
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Fattoria di Faltognano Chianti
Montalbano, Tuscany
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of his hometown (His surname means “from Vinci”). He may well have
made this statement tasting the wine of Roberto Comparini’s
ancestors, the Comparini Bardzky family, whose ownership of this
estate dates back to around 1,000 AD. For generations all grafting of
plants have occurred within their property, creating singular clones
perfectly adapted to their soil and climate. The vineyards are
harvested one at a time and fermented separately, due to the varying
altitudes and ripening periods and all vineyards face south for
greatest growing and ripening. This is a traditional blend of 95%
Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo & Malvasia Nera. The wine is round and
med-bodied with good aromas of fruit and spice. Tannins are
balanced with crisp clean acidity. Good Chianti makes every meal a
celebration.
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Santa Margherita Prosecco
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fine, fruity fragrance and an elegant long-lived perlage with
prominent peach and apple, pleasantly dry with a well balanced
acidity, fresh and lively!
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Bani Rosa Regali
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delicious slightly sweet and sparkling with wonderful chocolate flavors.
Another Italian delight.
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Lungarotti Dulcis:
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flowers and apricots, soft, round flavor, dry finish (sweet!)
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Ca'Montini Spklg Prosecco
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Prosecco is the name of the grape used in the Veneto region of Italy
to make lightly frizzed(Frizzank) wine. There is crisp pear and peach
with slight citrus and, of course,a little sparkle.
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Falesco Vitiano Bianco 2005
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An 89 score from The Wine Advocate, this blend shows loads of
tropical fruit, good body, & impressive purity. Impeccable balance as
well as length it provides a heck of a glass of dry white for the price.
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Zardetto Prosecco NV
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Made by Prosecco specialists the Wine Advocate calls this one of the
finest. Delicate, light-bodied, & effervescent.
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Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2005
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This great pizza wine is a popular blend of Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, & Sangiovese (the grape used for Chianti). Business
Week has identified it as a terrific bargain and has received an 89
score from both Business Week and The Wine Advocate.
Medium-bodied with black cherry, jam, licorice and tobacco leaf.
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Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003
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Consistent award winning wine from the Veneto region of Italy. The
innovative Allegrini family produces this 'baby Amarone". The Wine
Advocate describes it as intense herb-infused, black cherry fruit
interwoven with notes of white chocolate, mocha- and almonds. Spicy,
rich and dense with no hard edges.
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Museum Real Reserva 2002
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“Ruby-red. Strong vanilla and oak spice aromas atop ripe
blackberry, cherry liqueur and cassis, with a complicating
suggestion of roasted coffee. Thick, velvety and round,
the cherry-vanilla flavor taking a turn toward cola. A
veritable soda fountain of flavors, with finishing notes of
licorice and mocha. Call this a guilty pleasure.”88 points
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Rapitala Casalj 2004
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“The best-kept secret about Sicilian wine is that some of
it is white and some of that is quite good. Rapitala is a
winery on the north side of the island, with north-facing
vineyards that help temper the effects of the blistering
Sicilian sun. Rapitala’s vineyards also are at some altitude
and planted on the slopes, which produces fresher, more
elegant wines in this region. The Casalj is a blend of the
indigenous grape catarratto and chardonnay and thus it
combines rich viscosity with a fresh, crisp edge. This
wine is a wonderful companion to roast pork, chicken and
meatier fish.” 89 points
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VIGNAMAGGIO CHIANTI 2003
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Estate bottled is vinified from grapes harvested by hand
and has been aged for a minimum of two years in oak
cask.
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CAPOSALDO PINOT GRIGIO
VENTO
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Medium bodied wine from the hills northeast of Verona .
Elegant and aromatic with fresh fruit aromas of apple and
pears and a clean and crisp palate.
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Rapitala` Piano Maltese Bianco
2006
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This is a terrific affordable white, crisp enough to have
that light prickle on the tip of the tongue when you first
sip it, then developing zesty citrus flavors and a nice,
light, seashell-minerality. It's from Sicily, a fifty-fifty
blend of the local varieties Grillo and Catarratto.
Summer's waning-start grilling those shrimp now, and
pour some of this to go with them. Soon the days will be
dark, and you'll be stuck eating roast boar and slurping
down 17% alcohol Zinfandels until Spring rolls around
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Santa Maria La Palma Aragosta
Vermentino di
Sardegna 2005
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Pale straw-yellow with soft hints of green.
Balanced aromas, with apple fragrances. Harmonious
taste, dry, crisp, and lively. An ideal accompaniment for
shellfish.
Food Match: oysters, shellfish, sushi.
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Castello Monaci "Pilùna"
Primitivo Salento IGT
2006
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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.
Food Match: roasts, red meat, pasta in meat sauce, Hard
cheeses, grilled meats, beef.
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Castello Monaci "Liante" Salice
Salentino DOC
2006
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with intense, complex aromas of wild
cherry converve, dried plums, cholocate and vanilla, the
wine shows powerful, ripe dark fruit and spices on the
palate, with a pleasant finish. The wine is a great match
with spicy foods like Fra Diavolo sauce.
Food Match: roasts, red meat, pasta in meat sauce, Hard
cheeses, grilled meats, beef.
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A Best Buy says the Wine Advocate. A refreshing, vibrant, clean, &
stylish Pinot Grigio. Great value
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