BIT O’ THE BUBBLIES DI ITALIA $15.50 FLIGHT
Balgera Chiavanesca Frizzante NV Lombardia, Italia
100% Nebbiolo (the varietal used to make Barolo, Barbaresco and, Nebbiolo Sforzato) vinified WHITE then fizz-a-fied to about the pressure and refreshment factor of a nice Prosecco.
Cá Furlan “Cuvée Beatrice” Spumante Prosecco NV Veneto, Italia
Prosecco just plain rules: It is not about being super dry and toasty and yeasty and all those things we love in great fizz from la Champagne. It is lighter and zestier and more aromatic but never actually sweet with crisp, refreshing acidity.
Cascina Fonda “Bel Piasi” Asti Spumante 2008 Friuli, Italia
The foam formation takes place in pressure tanks with the addition of selected yeasts to reach an excess pressure of 4.5 Atm is followed by stabilization and refrigeration at -4° C. Before bottling the wine undergoes microfiltration, and it is then left to refine in the bottle for several weeks.
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FOBiancos: THE GLOBAL TOUR $10.00 FLIGHT
Quinta de Azevedo “Gazela” Vinho Verde 2009 Gaia, Portugal
Portugal’s Vinho Verde region in northwest Portugal. Its most famous wine is Mateus Rose. Vinho Verde refers to young wine whose grapes only ripen a bit.
Wildhurst Vineyards Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Lake County, Califorina
Stainless steel fermented Sauvignon Blanc with a splash of Semillion creates an intensely fresh and vibrant wine.
Ronchi di Cialla “Ciallabianco” Colli Orientali del Fruili 2000 Friuli, Italia
A wondrous mélange of Rioblla Gialla, Verduzzo, Friulano and exotic Picolit, this aromatic beauty is just coming into its prime at nine years of age.
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CANTINA DISCOVERY: CÍU CÍU $21.00 FLIGHT
Ciù Ciù “Le Merlettaie” Offida Pecorino Organic 2007 le Marche, Italia
“Its nose transports you directly to the wildflower strewn hillsides of Offida, then, down, down, into the very rocks those hills stand on.”
Ciù Ciù “Esperanto” Offida Rosso Organic 2001 le Marche, Italia
Named for the international language, “Esperanto” is a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ciù Ciù “Oppîdum” Rosso Organic 2002 le Marche, Italia
Organic producer taking the best of the Marche – 100% Montepulciano and finding an international audience, especially through their restaurant.
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WINES OF PLACE $14.50 FLIGHT
Giribaldi San Lorenzo Dolcetto d’Alba 2005 Piemonte, Italia
Fresh and fruity, but still old-world this Dolcetto shows its true varietal character with dark fruit and licorice and the finesse and complexity that only the finest single vineyard fruit can provide.
Avide Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2006 Sicilia, Italia
Sicilia’s first DOCG: The Etichetta Nera (black label) is 60/40 Frappato/Nero d’Avola fermented in steel and aged eight months in bottle
Lomazzi & Sarli “Solise” Brindisi Riserva ORGANIC 2005 Puglia, Italia
100% Negroamaro. 15 -16 days of maceration, fermented in steel and then spends a year in French Oak.
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