PRIDE OF PIEMONTE $16.00 FLIGHT
Cà Nova “Rugiada” Erbaluce 2005 Piemonte, Italia
Erbaluce is often compared to France’s Chenin Blanc due to its high natural acidity. The name Erbaluce means “morning dew”. Absolutely no oak on this wine.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $11.00
Riofava Roero Arneis 2007 Piemonte, Italia
Arneis, aka “Barolo Bianco.” Translates to “little rascal.” Roero is the newest DOCG in Piemonte.
Taste: $6.00 Glass: $14.00
Picollo “Rughe” Gavi di Gavi 2004 Piemonte, Italia
Gavi produced from the Cortese grape – a classic from Piemonte. All hand-tended fruit produce this lush version.
Taste: $5.50 Glass: $13.00
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CRM: Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara $ 17.50 FLIGHT
Corte Cariano “Terra Solinas” Corvina 2006 Veneto, Italia
100% Corvina, the ‘noble’ grape of Valpolicella, air-dried before fermentation.
Taste: $4.00 Glass: $8.00
Degani “Cicilio” Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2005 Valpolicella, Italia
Unpressed grape skins from Amarone are added to Valpolicella for extra body, character and richness.
Taste: $5.50 Glass: $13.00
Degani Amarone Valpolicella Classico 2005 Valpolicella, Italia
This concentrated red wine is made by partially drying Corvina, Rondinella & Molinara grape varieties.
Taste: $8.00 Glass: $20.00
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PORTUGAL BY THE GRAPE $14.50 FLIGHT
Conde “Quinta Vista” Alicante Bouschet 2003 Estremadura, Portugal
A unique red-fleshed grape! Found in Spain, North Africa and southern France. The Portuguese love it!
Taste: $4.50 Glass: $10.00
Conde “Quinta Vista” Touriga Franca 2005 Estremadura, Portugal
A major component in Port this wine grape gives a tip of the hat to French varieties. Rarely vinified solo.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $12.00
Conde “Quinta Vista” Touriga Nacional 2004 Estremadura, Portugal
Considered by many to be Portugal’s finest. Often found in the blends of both port and Portuguese dry wines.
Taste: $5.00 Glass: $12.00
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CANTINE DISCOVERY CIPRESSI $17.00 FLIGHT
Cipresse “Venas” Trebbiano 2006 Molise, Italia
These hand harvested & soft pressed white grapes are fermented at a constant temperature until Spring bottling.
Taste: $4.50 Glass: $10.00
Cipressi “Venas” Rosato 2006 Molise, Italia
Montepulciano pulled off the skins with just a blush of color but tons of fruit, lively acidity and flavor to refresh.
Taste: $4.50 Glass: $10.00
Cipresse “Macchiarossa” Tintilia 2005 Molise, Italia
100% Tintilia from older vines and very small berries. Hand harvested in the September early morning hours.
Taste: $8.00 Glass: $20.00
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