A TOUR OF SPANISH BLANCOS $10.00 FLIGHT
Gallegas “Destino” Blanco
NV Galicia, España
A productive and thick-skinned varietal, Albariño takes well to both moderate and warm climates.
Finca la Estacada “Laman” Blanco
NV La Mancha, España
Hailing from La Mancha which is Spain’s largest wine-growing region, comes this 100% Airén. Found almost exclusively in Spain, the first recorded mention of Airén was in 1615.
Gallegas “Monte Lourido” Blanco
NV Ribiero, España
Monte Lourido is a delicious blend of Treixadura and Torrontés, two native grape varieties from the northwestern corner of Spain.
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A POINT ABOUT PINOT $17.50 FLIGHT
Borgo delle Oche “Alefurlan” Pinot Grigio
2008 Fruili, Italia
Produced from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes grown on a small vineyard in the northern Italian Alps.
Martilde “Nina” Pinot Nero
2006 Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia, Italia
100% organically grown Pinot Nero grapes that spend only a few months in oak to capture a brighter flavor.
McIntyre Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir
2006 Santa Rosa, California
100% Pinot Noir aged 9 months in French oak and 8 months in the bottle. Sustainably grown in the heart of the coveted Santa Lucia Highlands appellation.
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A LESSON IN LINGUISTICS $19.50 FLIGHT
Durin “Pornassio” Ormeasco
2006 Liguria, Italia
Ormeasco is the dialect name for Dolcetto in Liguria, we’ll leave the origins of Pornassio to the imagination…
Jacùss “Fuc e Flamis” Schioppettino
2005 Friuli, Italia
The Friulani named this grape after the sound of a shotgun: Schioppettino means “ricochet” or “buckshot” in the local dialect!
Jacùss Tazzelenghe
2003 Friuli, Italia
Authentically Friulian. This bold and acidic wine loves the rich fare of Northern Italy. In the local Friulian dialect, “Tazzelenghe” means “tongue stinging.”
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PERFECT WITH PIZZA & PASTA $12.50 FLIGHT
Tenuta di Sticciano “Casa la Fornace” Chianti
2008 Toscana, Italia
A classic red from Chianti: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo aged in oak for 4 to 8 months. The Sticciano Estate is set in a historic 17th century farm.
Maggio Vini “Pithoi” Nero d’Avola
2006 Sicilia, Italia
100% Nero d’Avola from Sicily. In ancient times “Pithoi” were anforas used for the fermentation of quality wines, they gave the wine special taste and scent.
Tor Del Colle Brindisi Rosso Riserva
2005 Puglia, Italia
Wines classified as Brindisi Rosso Riserva must have a minimum alcohol content of 12.5% ABV and have been aged for at least 24 months. Made from the Negroamaro grape.
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