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Chianti, Brunello, Tuscans & Super Tuscans , Piedmont, Sicily, Umbria, Abruzzo, The Veneto, Friuli Red, Trentino Red                                     Italian Whites

Chianti

2006   La Sala Chianti Classico 375 ml.   $11.99

2005

Fontodi Chianti Classico
A reference point for Chianti Classico, year after year Fontodi can be relied upon to produce a gorgeous wine with exemplary grace. Pretty and floral on the nose with violets and rose petals, this has fantastic concentration on the palate with deep red cherry, savory herbs, dried fruits and perfect weight and balance. As pure an expression of the Conca d’Oro (the south flacing slopes south of Panzano) as you’ll find, this is not to be missed!

$29.99

1999

Fontodi  Vigna del Sorbo
Tasted this recently and thought it was amazing!  Holding up as well as the flagship Flaccianello and showing even darker fruit. This fantastic Chianti Classico is from a 20 acre plot of estate vineyards in the famed Conca d’Oro slopes of Panzano.  Made by Franco Bernabei and Giovanni Manetti, Sorbo was one of the first Tuscan reds to blend Sangiovese and Cabernet.

$74.99

Brunello di Montalcino

2001

 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
An excellent example of Brunello produced exclusively from vineyards lying north of Montalcino town (many producers blend north and south).  Concentrated and rich to please any red wine lover, but with the elegance and length on the finish to charm the most serious collectors. One of our favorite properties. 

Wine Spectator - 91 points
"Lots of blackberry, tar and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a long finish. Chewy. Best after 2010."

$89.99

2001

Tenuta Friggiali Brunello di Montalcino
A Wine Street favorite, for sure!  Olga Peluso Centolani has a deft touch and makes a Brunello that is balanced, floral, layered and supple… restrained, you might say, compared to some of today’s “powerhouse” wines of high alcohol and high extract. 
This wine is all about nuance and class.  Beautiful by the glass and absolutely fantastic with foods from roast chicken to carpaccio to Tuscan salumi.

$69.99

 2006

Valdicava Rosso

It says Rosso on the label, but the entry level wine from Valdicava outclasses many a Brunello. Beautifully fragrant on the nose, this practically leaps from the glass. Sour cherry and bright red fruits on the palate, followed by loamy mineral and firm yet well-integrated tannin through the long, long finish. A wine of gorgeous balance and texture. From a small 10 acre plot in the coldest area of Montalcino, providing the wine with structure & concentration.

  $39.99

Super Tuscans & Other Reds

2005

Tuscany Red, Le Bocce, Panzano, Italy
Full, round, tasty and imminently drinkable little red showing abundant black plum, savory spice and well-integrated tannins on the finish.  Sangiovese blended with 15% Merlot from the very highly regarded “Conca d’Oro” (Golden Shell) slopes of the Tuscan village of Panzano about an hour’s bike ride south of Florence.  Exceptional juice for under $15!

$11.99

 

2006

Castello Romitorio Morellino di Scansano
Wild berries, spice and plum abound in this tasty version of Morellino, the local name for a particular strain of Sangiovese grown on the slopes of southwest Tuscany, just inland from the Tyrennhian Sea.  Sandro Chia is the owner of Romitorio, one of the Top producers of Brunello.  He is now sourcing fruit from Scansano.

$19.99

  2004   Dromos Maremma Toscana   $59.99
2005   Poggio alle Querce "Sor Guido" from Bolgheri   $29.99

2003

Icario Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
100% Prugnolo Gentile, a clone of Sangiovese) from southeast Tuscany. Leather, earth, dried red cherry and chickory aromas and flavors mingle with smoke and caramelized nuts.  Clean and polished, with pure Sangiovese flavors and minimal influence of Hungarian oak, this is more modern than traditional and a good example of what is happening today in Montepulciano.

$29.99

2005   Le Serre Nuove (Ornellaia)   $52.99
 2003   Luca Ferraro Merlot   $12.99

2000

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

$189.99

2001

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

$189.99

2003

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – 93 points
The opulent 2003 Ornellaia (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) presents a dramatic contrast to the 2004 in its super-ripe, open nose and jammy dark fruit. Ample and warm on the palate, it is clearly the product of a very hot vintage, yet it shows notable freshness along with much persistence, great overall balance and a lingering note of sweetness on the finish. 93/Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is without question one of Italy’s blue-chip properties.”

$139.99

$119.99

2004

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia

97 Points Wine Spectator

Sorry Sold Out

2004

Podere Sapaio Sapaio  
This is the new kid on the block in Bolgheri.  Neighbor to Ornellaia, Guado al Tasso, Argentiera and other luminaries.   70% Cabernet Sauvignon,
10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot 18 months in barrique and then 10 months in bottle before release. Huge, rich, forward, yet beautifully balanced despite great concentration and complexity.  Great quality for the price.

$79.99

2000

Solaia

$149.99

Piedmont

2007

ICARDI Moscato d’Asti La Rosa Selvatica
Rose petals, honey blossoms and orange peel on the nose.  Delicious apricot and peach in the mouth with just enough bubbles to keep things lively.  “Frizzante”, the Italians say.  Fizzy and fresh with layers of fruit and citrus.  Icardi is one of Piedmont’s star producers with a reputation for vivid, precise fruit in all of their wines.

$16.99

  2004

Gomba Albie Nebbiolo

We’ve loved Gomba for years, and the ’03 Sori Boschetti a few slots down is a stunning Barolo. But honestly, even for us, not every night is a Barolo night. Some nights we just want a very good bottle of wine at a price we don’t have to think twice about. The “Albie” shows all the characteristics we love in Gomba’s nebbiolo wines: beautiful balance, floral notes of roses and violets, hints of tar, and great length. Baby Barolo at a ridiculously low price!

  $14.99

2003

Gomba Barolo Sori Boschetti
Deep clack cherry in the mouth with powder box spice and notes of coffee and cigar on the finish intermingled with notes of mushroom, cedar, forest floor and tar.  There aren’t too many “bargains” in Barolo any more, so we have been thrilled to have this wine for two terrific vintages now -- 2001 and 2003.
Barolo lovers rejoice!   Wine Spectator - 92 points

$39.99

2001

Pelissero Pasquale Barbaresco Cascina Crosa
Chicory aromas and blackberry fruit abound in this delicious, traditional Barbaresco from a fantastic vintage.  Just beginning to hit its stride, this wine packs full Nebbiolo character into a sleek, lush package with notes of savory herbs, truffle and mineral.  Piedmont fans know that Barolos and Barbarescos with character can cost much, much more than this.  Really an very good wine for the money.

$42.99

2003

rinaldi Cannubi S. Lorenzo Barolo
Heady aromatics of rose petals, blackberry liqueur and tarry mineral lead to a medium-full wine with great intensity, terrific structure and a long, layered finish.  It’s sister, Brunate may have the abundant, plush mouthfeel, but this Cannubi has the extraordinary length and power that marks out Cannubi as a fan favorite.

WORLD CLASS Barolo at a great price considering what good Barolo goes for these days. Collectible. Aerate for hours or hold onto for 12-15 years

$89.99

Sicily

Abruzzo

2005

Dama     Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, DOC
This deliciously ripe, rich red comes from the slopes around Pescara, in the Abruzzo region of Italy.  Deep red tones of color with a nose highlighted by black cherry, currants, vanilla and licorice. Plenty of rich body with juicy red fruit, earth, and substantial structure and tannin.

Stainless steel fermented and then one year in barrel.

$14.99

Veneto

2005

 Brigaldara Valpolicella
This delightful Valpo starts off with a fragrant nose of dusty red cherry followed by full black cherry and mineral in the mouth.  Round and full with subtle wood spice and terrific weight in the mouth.  A real surprise at this price.

$12.99

Friuli

2004

Palmadina Refosco Friuli, Isonzo

This delicious red wine from northern Italy is shot through with black color yet has the most interesting nose of fragrant wild herbs.  It actually smells like a walk through a high valley field of wild flowers!  Plush in the mouth with black cherry and mouthfilling tannins.  Very Itralian and a very good value for the money!

$15.99

Trentino

Italian White Wines

2006

Barberani Castagnolo Orvieto Classico Superiore Secco 
This delicious, traditional white wine from the most historic limestone slopes inside the Orvieto DOC is made up of procanico, verdello, grechetto, malvasia and drupeggio grapes.  Fresh and fruity in the mouth with an intense citrus and herbal note.  Pairs beautifully with antipasti and fish dishes.  Here in So Cal, maybe ceviche as a match for this tasty white?

$13.99

  2007   Marco Scolaris Pinot Grigio   $14.99

2005

Monchiero Carbone Roero Arneis "Recit"
No malolactic fermentation or wood-aging is used in making this deliciously stony, nutty Roero. The wine has a fragrant nose and well-balanced, lasting sharpness supported by its full body and structure. Its fresh flavors and vibrant acidity make it a perfect match for appetizers and fish dishes. 
100% Arneis from Canale, Italy – just south and west of Asti in Piedmont

$17.99

2006   Mormoraia Vernaccia   $12.99

2005

Icardi Moscato 375 ml.

  $10.99

 2005

L'Antico Ceppo

Very fragrant nose of honeydew and jasmine with hints of mangosteen. Excellent concentration and very elegantly structured. Pairs well with lighter fish and seafood dishes, and fresh summer fare.

  $11.99

NV

Le Coulture Sylvoz Prosecco

  $14.99

2006

Manincor Moscato Giallo
Bright straw yellow.  delicate hints of nutmeg, cedar and grapefruit with crisp, tangy, succulent tropical fruit on the palate. Perfect for Asian dishes, with mature cheeses or as an aperitif.  made from 100% Moscato Giallo, or yellow muscat -- one of the many clones of Muscat producing fragrant white wines in Northern Italy' Alto-Adige region.

$19.99

2006   Tenuta Mormoraia Vernaccia di San Gimignano   $12.99

2007

PEOPLE Frascati (Poggio le Volpe)
Simply the best version of Frascati Superiore we have ever tried.  In Rome, Frascati is a traditionally simple bistro wine.  Poggio le Volpe has turned that tradition on its head with this lovely, floral, plump and racy white wine.  Melon and apple, orange blossoms and almond skin. Delicious and terrific with food. Outstanding!

$16.99

2006

Pra Soave Classico

100% Garganega grape showing apricot, pineapple, ripe peach and honey in a medium-bodied package with a velvety smooth feel and just a whisper of paraffin and almond skin on the finish.  The Prà Brothers, Sergio and Graziano, run one of the top estates of Soave and make some of the very best versions of the Garganega grape.

  $13.99
2007

Pra Staforte Soave

Singular and stunning. A nose of white flowers and stone fruit, followed by an intense nuttiness on the palate. Incredibly lovely texture, silky in the mouth then a streak of very firm mineral that lasts and lasts. Incredible depth without being heavy. This is done entirely in stainless steel and spends 6 months on the lees with frequent batonnage (lees stirring), showing off the stellar quality of the fruit and the terroir.

  $24.99

2005

primosic Gmajne Sauvignon Blanc
Amazing Sauvignon Blanc. Rich and deep and full of stone fruit and fragrant herbs.  Absolutely NO cat’s pee.  This one is all about depth and layering and length on the finish.  The texture might remind you of a top Bordeaux Blanc, but there is a wild herb/floral component that keeps it uniquely Italian.  Fantastic!

$27.99

 

  2007   Villa Folini Pinot Grigio   $9.99