Lots of Bubbles for the Holidays, Dec. 29 – Jan 3. 2010

IBERIAN BUBBLES                                                                        $14.00 FLIGHT

MVSA de Vallformosa Brut Cava

NV          Penedés, España

This dry cava was made using the Traditional Method using the Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes.

Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Espumante Reserva Rosé

2008           Bairrada, Portugal

A rosé made from Portugal’s most beloved red grapes: Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.

Companhia das Quintas “Borlido” Espumante Meio-Seco

2008          Bairrada, Portugal

A medium-dry Portuguese sparkling wine made from Cerceal, Malvasia Rei and Rabo de Ovelha grapes.

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PROSECCO vs CHAMPAGNE                                                         $24.50 FLIGHT

Althe’a Prosecco di Valdobbiandene Vino Spumante

NV                  Veneto, Italia

This extra dry sparkling wine has been produced by the Drusian family for 3 generations.

Moutardier “Carte d’Or” Pinot Meunier Brut

NV        Le Brieul, France

This small, family run, quality driven house has been a strictly independent producer since 1921.

Lallier Brut Sélection Blanc, Premier Cru

NV          Aÿ, Champagne, France

The wines are drawn from fruit mostly in the Grand Cru of Aÿ and the Côte des Blancs.

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PIZZA & PASTA REDS v. 2                                                             $13.00 FLIGHT

Lomazzi & Sarli “Giràle” Negroamaro ORGANIC

2008         Puglia, Italia

All organic agriculture and hand harvesting of 30-year-old vines. 100% Negroamaro.

Ippolito “Ciro’” Rosso Classico

2006     Calabria, Italia

100% Gaglioppo. Ciro’ is home to one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world.

Lomazzi & Sarli “Latias” Primitivo ORGANIC

2006         Puglia, Italia

100% Primitivo (Zinfandel) fermented in stainless steel, mellowed in oak for 12 months.

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BOLD & FOOD-FRIENDLY REDS                                                     $23.50 FLIGHT

Attilio Ghisolfi Langhe Rosso “Pinay” Pinot Nero

2007    Piemonte, Italia

100% Pinot Nero from the Langhe.

Picchioni “Rosso d’Asia”

2005     Lombarida, Italia

A huge, rich and velvety blend of Croatina (90%) and Ughetta di Solinga (10%) from old vines.

Ciù Ciù “Oppîdum” Rosso Organic

2002     le Marche, Italia

All organice this 100% Montepulciano is now finding an international audience.