PARTY STARTERS $12.50 FLIGHT
MVSA de Vallformosa Brut Cava
NV Penedés, España
Spain’s best bubbly, this dry cava was made using the Traditional Method (same as Champagne) using the Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grapes.
Montelliana “Cornaro” Garganega Prosecco
NV Veneto, Italia
Prosecco made from Veneto’s native gem, Garganega, most notably seen in Soave. This bubbly is just a touch off-dry but balanced by acidity and tiny bubbles.
Caves Borlido Meio-Seco Espumante
NV Bairrada, Portugal
This semi-dry bubbly is made from Cerceal, Malvasia and Rabo, from Portugal, with love.
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LOVELY SUMMER SIPPERS $13.50 FLIGHT
Tenuta Matilde Zasso “Falanghina”
2008 Campania, Italia
A light, crisp version of the classic Napolitano variety from the Phlegraen Fields which are subject to seismic and volcanic activity since ancient times.
Lento “Romeo” Bianco
2008 Calabria, Italia
A fresh and fruity blend of Greco with Malvasia and Trebbiano grown on the Romeo estate of the Lento family’s vineyards.
Palamà “Metiusco” Salento Bianco
2008 Puglia, Italia
Meet this full-bodied white made with Malvasia Bianca and Verdeca from the beautiful and warm climate of Salento.
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RELAXING IN RIOJA $13.00 FLIGHT
Solar de Estraunza Tinto Tempranillo
2008 Rioja, España
100% Tempranillo with half of the grapes put through carbonic maceration (whole berry fermentation in a sealed vessel).
Burgo Viejo Tinot Rioja
2008 Rioja, España
A lovely Rioja of Tempranillo and Grenache with a splash of Carignan. Six families of farmers dreamt of winemaking and founded this bodega in 1987.
Palacios Remondo “La Vendimia”
2008 Rioja, España
Winemaker Alvaro Palacios presents this 50/50 blend of Spain’s best red varietals: Tempranillo and Grenache. These grapes were grown in the Yerga Mountains and the name “La Vendimia” signifies “the harvest.”
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DARK REDS OF SOUTHERN ITALY $17.00 FLIGHT
Ippolito Calabrise
2008 Calabria, Italia
This wine was conceived after a period of experimentation on Calabrese, an ancient and indigenous grape from Calabria, known as Nero d’Avola in Silicy.
Palamà “Metiusco” Salento Rosso
2008 Puglia, Italia
A hearty rosso ready to be your new favorite: blend of Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera, Montepulciano and Primitivo.
Palamà “Mavro” Salento Rosso
2007 Puglia, Italia
“Mavro” is Greek for “black” and this is of Malvasia Nera and Nergroamaro is quite dark indeed. The perfect balance of power, tannins and aromatics presents itself in this house favorite.
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