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Our list stems from the emotions wines transmitted to us during trips, tastings, and meetings with producers. We think that grapes and wines should represent the territory they come from. The producers’ ethics, often small producers, must resonate with our own ethics and values. Ideally, we would want our list to be able to satisfy all - or almost all - tastes and pockets, while never disregarding quality. We think it’s definitely possible to drink well while spending less. Thanks to these wines, we would love to take you on a journey through the places they are produced in, as to share with you the mastery and the history behind each and every one of them. You will find a focus on wines coming from the region of Apulia. That’s because they tell the story at the foundation of our Restaurant’s cuisine and so we think it’s worth giving them the space they deserve. Mario Soldati, unforgettable writer and pioneer of Italian eno-gastronomic journalism, used to say: WINE IS EARTH'S POETRY We couldn’t agree more with him. Hoping that this will be a journey full of emotions for you as well, let’s toast. ALLA SALUTE, EVVIVA!

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Page 1: WINE IS EARTH'S POETRY - Cardoncello Divino › uploads › menu › Cardoncello-WineList.pdf305 Bonea Falanghina del Sannio DOP 2017, Masseria Frattasi $55. bottle. - -

Our list stems from the emotions wines transmitted to us during trips,

tastings, and meetings with producers.

We think that grapes and wines should represent the territory they come from. The producers’ ethics, often small producers,

must resonate with our own ethics and values.

Ideally, we would want our list to be able to satisfy all - or almost all - tastes and pockets, while never disregarding quality.

We think it’s definitely possible to drink well while spending less.

Thanks to these wines, we would love to take you on a journey through the places they are produced in, as to share with you the mastery

and the history behind each and every one of them.

You will find a focus on wines coming from the region of Apulia. That’s because they tell the story at the foundation of our Restaurant’s cuisine and so we think it’s worth giving them the space they deserve.

Mario Soldati, unforgettable writer and pioneer

of Italian eno-gastronomic journalism, used to say:

WINE IS EARTH'S POETRY

We couldn’t agree more with him. Hoping that this will be a journey full of emotions

for you as well, let’s toast.

ALLA SALUTE, EVVIVA!

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Summary GEMS 3 GRANDI FORMATI - Big Bottles 4 BOLLICINE - Sparkling 5 BIANCHI - Whites 7 ORANGE WINES 10 VINI ROSATI - Rosè wines 10 ROSSI - Reds 11 VINI DA DESSERT - Dessert Wines 18

Organic Grapes are grown without fertilizers, herbicides or fungicides. This is a wine made with certified organically grown grapes using a small amount (100 ppm) of added sulfites as a preservative.

Biodynamic Biodynamic farming uses a holistic approach to agriculture which focuses on supporting the health of the entire ecosystem of the vineyards considering the soil beneath them a living organism. Crops are often planted, pruned and harvested according to lunar cycles. Certified biodynamic wines may contain sulfites up to 100 ppm.

Sustainable Winemakers may use all or some organic farming practices, but do not adhere to a specific philosophy certification. Winemakers may, because of extreme weather or other environmental factors, use non-organic treatment to help a particularly difficult vintage. At minimum, winemakers using sustainable farming practices, hold the idea of respecting the environment at the forefront of their process.

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BOLLICINE - SPARKLING WINES FRANCIACORTA 120 Animante Brut, Franciacorta DOCG, Barone Pizzini - LOMBARDIA $70 78% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Nero, 4% Pinot Bianco. Notes of flowers, citrus, acacia honey, apricot and dried fruits. 30 Months in bottle on selected yeast.

CHAMPAGNE 130 Michel Arnould Brut Tradition Grand Cru NV - Récoltant Manipulant $90 100% Pinot Noir, from reserve wines. Strong nose, round and fruity; aromas of soft fruits; gentle attack, beautiful sensation of softness and sweetness; milk caramel and long-lasting taste on the palate.

140 Michel Arnould Extra Brut Grand Cru NV, Récoltant Manipulant $98 100% Pinot Noir - No liqueur being added, mature aromas, direct taste on the palate, robust structure with a good volume.

145 Canard Duchêne Charles VII Blanc de Blanc - Canard Duchêne N.M. $105 100% Chardonnay - Traditional Style, Champagne for connoisseurs. Attractive pale gold. Pure white fruit aromas of pear or lychee which give way in the glass to pastry cream notes. Creamy and silky.

150 Cuvée Alain Thiénot Grand Cru Brut Vintage 2002, Thiénot, Aged for 13 years $220 60% Chardonnay from Côtes des Blancs 40% P. Noir from Montagne de Reims - Modern style, only crafted in outstanding years this is an exceptional champagne of great complexity and perfect harmony.

155 Champagne Canard Duchêne Brut Leonie Rosè - Canard Duchêne N.M. $88 45% Chardonnay, 35% P. Noir, 20% P. Meunier. If one word alone could describe this wine, it would be elegance. Driven by red fruits, freshness and great finesse. 36 months in bottle on yeast. VINI SPUMANTI/ SPARKLING WINES 185 Lunalba Natural Sparkling Chardonnay IGT Salento 2018, Miali - PUGLIA $45 100% Chardonnay, dry and fruity it shows bright citrus and exotic fruits with softness at the palate. 105 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut DOCG -Drusian, VENETO $50 100% Glera. Hints of green apple, notes of pears, eldelflower, citrus notes that makes it more appealing 115 Sicilia Brut Metodo Classico 2014, Murgo - SICILIA $58 100% Nerello Mascalese, black soil and a family with more than 100 yrs of winemaking. 24 months in bottle on selected yeast.

125 Ferrari Brut - TRENTO $68 100% Chardonnay. 24 months in bottle with selected yeast. Fine and persistent perlage. Fresh and intense, with a broad fruity notes of apples and wild flowers, underpinned by a delicate bread crust flavor

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BOLLICINE ROSÈ / ROSÈ SPARKLING WINE 160 Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Amabile Centenario 2017, Cleto Chiarli $50

100% Lambrusco Grasparossa. Ruby-red froth, very fruity, its smoothness makes it a pleasant choice. Captivating. 165 "Trentasei" Lambrusco di Modena DOC, Brut Metodo Classico 2012, Cantine della Volta - EMILIA ROMAGNA $65 6 months in steel tanks, 36 months in bottle on selected yeasts. Red ruby color, with notes of sour cherry, raspberry and rose. Unique texture. Modernity and past merge in this Gem while you'll fall in love with it.

170 Sicilia Brut Metodo Classico Rosé 2016, Murgo - SICILIA $58 100% Nerello Mascalese. 22 months in bottle on selected yeast. Pomegranate, rose and mineral. Noble as the producer.

175 For England Brut Rosé 2011, Contratto - PIEMONTE $79 100% Pinot Noir. 32 months on lees in bottle, nicely dry, red fruits and a color that just hits at rosé. Lovely acidity, complexity.

155 Champagne Canard Duchêne Brut Leonie Rosè, CHAMPAGNE $88 45% Chardonnay, 35% P. Noir, 20% P.Meunier. If one word alone could describe this wine, it would be elegance. Driven by red fruits, freshness and great finesse. 36 months in bottle on yeast.e

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VINI BIANCHI / WHITE WINE VALLE D’AOSTA 205 Petite Arvine 2016 Valle d’Aosta DOP - Les Crêtes $60 100% Petite Arvine. Delicate, floral nose with a hints of citrus, passion fruit and sage. Rich texture with grapefruit and piercing minerality. Lingering with sea salt and mineral overtones.

206 Petite Arvine Fleur “de vin ros “ vineyard 2016 Valle d’Aosta DOP - Les Crêtes $105 Citrus and floral nose, white flowers and orange blossoms. Full, fresh and flavoursome. Fleshy and lingers.

SUD TIROLO - ALTO ADIGE 200 Muller Thurgau GRAUN 2014 Sud Tirolo Alto Adige - Cantina Kurtatsch $58 100% Muller Thurgau. It is both spicy and lively. Acidity is harmoniously interwoven with fruitiness, yellow peaches, honey.

308 Pinot Grigio Unterebner 2017 - Cantina Tramin $70 100% Pinot Grigio, 15 months of maturation, wood, steel and bottle. Notes of pear and hay, toasted bread and melted butter. Rounded and dense taste, vanilla, mineral and long -asting finish.

202 Manna 2015 – Franz Haas, SUD TIROLO A.A. $84 Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Sauvignon. Stainless steel aged for 10 months and further 6 months in bottle. Notes of eldelflower, pistachios and rose petals. Complex , elegant with mineral structure.

211 Gewürztraminer Brenntal Riserva DOC 2014 - Kellerei Kurtatsch $95 318 Gewürztraminer Brenntal Riserva DOC 2015 - Kellerei Kurtatsch $90 100% Gewürtztraminer. A complex interplay of minerals that emerges as a hearty, juicy finish with the increasing maturity of the wine. Maturation on fine less for 12 months in stainless steel and for 6 months in large oak casks

TRENTINO 212 Riesling Renano Praecipuus 2017 DOC – Roeno, TRENTINO $59

Riesling 100% Typical peach and petrol notes on the nose. The perfect balance of acidity and mineral flavors combined with the softness of sugar make this wine unique. Harmonious and elegant.

215 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT – Alta Luna $52 Sage, eldelflower on the nose, lime, green apple, passion fruit peach on the palate, vibrant and lively.

FRIULI 219 Ribolla Gialla 2018 - Primosic $52 Ribolla 100%dry, slight citrus, pleasant acidity, and gently mineral. Young Ribolla Gialla is reminiscent of freshly cut hay, Golden Delicious apples, and developing to acacia flowers. 220 Friulano 2016 Prepotto area Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC - Colli di Poianis $56 100% Friulano. White flower and golden apple. The mouth is velvety with a light almond finish. Round and balanced.

221 Pinot Grigio 2015 Collio DOC – Castello di Spessa $56 100% Pinot Grigio. Warm, complex and concentrated nose, with hints of ripe pears and crusty bread.

225 Klin Riserva 2011 Collio - Primosic $90 Sauvignon blanc, Friulano, Chardonnay, Ribolla gialla, 24 months wood aging, then bottled without sterile filtration. The wine is aged in bottle for a further 12 months. Golden yellow, complex and elegant on the nose, exotic fruits and spices. Full bodied with balanced acidity and in harmony with refined and toasted undertones. Pair with happiness.

VENETO 240 Soave Classico 2017 DOC - Suavia $52 100% Garganega. Fresh aromas of apple, pear and almond balance clean minerality. Crisp and refreshing.

245 Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato DOC 2014 - Zenato $72 100% Trebbiano di Lugana. Fermented and aged in barrels and 12 months in bottle before being put on the market. The color is clear gold, elegant hints of flowers, citrus and exotic fruit, good depth and balance, with persistent aromatic sensations.

LIGURIA 250 Pigato 2017 - Durin $55 100% Pigato. Elegant nose with delicate aromatic herbs such as camomile, crisp, fresh and balanced.

255 Fosso di Corsano Vermentino Superiore dei Colli di Luni 2017 - Terenzuola $58 100% Vermentino, fresh and intense with hints of spearmint and exotic fruits, well balanced, powerful with long finish.

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PIEMONTE 260 Gavi La Rocca DOCG 2017 - Coppo $54 100% Cortese. Fresh and fruity with evident mineral notes and hints of almond. Light delicate and saline flavor. 265 Roero Arneis DOC Bric Varomaldo 2017 - Generaj $52 100% Arneis, it starts crisp and intense hints of peaches, mint and anise. Mineral mouth and persistend almond finish.

TOSCANA 270 Terre di Tufi 2017, Teruzzi & Puthod $54 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, intense white wine at once full bodied and velvety. 277 Montecarlo Bianco 2017 – Fattoria del Teso $50 Trebbiano, Vermentino, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon. Intense on the nose, fresh and floral, with tropical fruits. Crispy, fruity, with persistent mineral finish. Concrete vats.

LAZIO 280 Ferentano Lazio IGT 2015 - Falesco $55 281 Ferentano Lazio IGT 2014 – Falesco $60

100% Roscetto, ancient indigenous grapes. The nose is rich of aromatic sensations ranging from banana to pineapple, aromas which range from the herbaceous to vanilla. The flavors are rich, soft and full with a superior, long and lingering finish. 3 months ageing in barriques

MARCHE 285 Pecorino Villa Angela 2018 Offida DOCG, Velenosi $52 100% Pecorino, straw yellow, lots of exotic fruits on the nose, pineapple, passion fruit, mango and white peach, saline.

290 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOCG 2017, Pievalta $54 100% Verdicchio. Made with grapes grown in clay and limestone-rich soils. This Verdicchio is fresh, with citrus notes and a rich finish.

292 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva San Paolo DOCG 2004, Pievalta $98

100% Verdicchio, beautiful amber color with maceration in stainless steel. Ageing for more than 24 months in stainless steel. Candied fruits and herbs, subtle saffron notes, mineral and fresh notes still alive. A real gem.

UMBRIA 296 Tellus 2017 Umbria IGP Chardonnay – Falesco $50 100% Chardonnay, Complex and rich, notes of cedar and apple. Dry, fully-flavored, fresh, tasty and persistent

300 Bramìto Umbria IGT 2018 - Castello della Sala $60 100% Chardonnay. Matures in barrique and stainless steel. A clean and fruity nose, with notes of white peach, fresh almond. Lively on the palate, excellent acidity that counterbalances its weight. Long finish.

CAMPANIA

305 Bonea Falanghina del Sannio DOP 2017, Masseria Frattasi $55

100% Falanghina, high altitude and volcanic soil give a full-bodied wine with exotic fruit on the nose and mineral, salty and long finish. Bonea is the Sannio’s most ancient Cru vineyard, below which the oldest Samnites Necropolis was discovered.

310 Greco di Tufo ORO 2015 DOCG, De Conciliis $59

100% Greco, aromas of citrus and pine nuts, medium-bodied on the palate. Complex great finish.

315 Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2018, Villa Raiano $58

100% Fiano di Avellino, straw yellow, on the nose hints of pears, pineapple, acacia, citrus and hawthorn, good acidity but soft. Long dry fruit finish.

316 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco 2017 DOC – Sorrentino $80 80% Caprettone, 20% Falanghina. Stainless steel aged for 8 months sur lies. From old vines, intense on the nose, complex yet elegant with almond, white peach and pear notes with a touch of minerality with a lingering finish

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PUGLIA 185 Lunalba Natural Sparkling Chardonnay IGT Salento 2018, Miali $44

100% Chardonnay, dry and fruity it shows bright citrus and exotic fruits with softness at the palate.

325 Dolcimèlo 2018 Martina DOC, Miali $54 Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano e Minutolo, straw yellow with yellow peach and honey on the nose, fresh clean and balanced.

330 Minutolo 2018 IGP, Polvanera $52

100% Fiano Minutolo, Straw-yellow. Aromatic herbs and exotic fruits on the nose, clean, smooth mouth, long lasting.

336 Chardonnay Teresa Manara 2018 Salento DOC, Cantele $68

Intense, flora and local and exotic ripe fruits, like pears, citrus, hazelnut and apple. Silk in the mouth, velvety with freshness and sweet spices.

345 Poggio al Bosco Gravina Bianco DOP ORGANIC 2015 - Botromagno $60

Greco Mascolino, Greco, Malvasia, a distinctive cru wine produced from the grapes of a single vineyard, located in an ecologically pristine area. Deep yellow, aromas of apple, peach and melon; aromatic well balanced with acidity. Steel.

SARDEGNA 350 Branu, Vermentino di Gallura 2018 DOCG – Vigne Surrau $58 100% Vermentino, Straw yellow, thyme, some tropical fruits notes, citrus and hints of almond on the nose, fresh on the palate. Mineral and typical freshness SICILIA 363 Carjcanti 2014 DOC - Gulfi $68 Carricante. From Campo Vineyard in Canzeria Valley, Alberello vines means late ripening. Late maturation is the key to producing important whites. Structured with longevity, predominated by aromas of apple, orange blossom and anise. Sicily at his best. One year in big oak barrels, stainless steel, several months in bottle. 365 Eruzione 1614 Etna 2016 DOC, Planeta $79 90% Carricante, 10% Riesling, the 1614 volcanic eruption lasted for more than 10 years and stopped just next to the vineyard Feudo di Mezzo where this wine is produced. Elegant nose of orange flowers and lime zest with a light mineral touch. In the mouth is crisp, good fresh acidity and briny. Elegant and long finish. Stainless steel.

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ORANGE WINES

405 Ramí Bianco 2015 - COS SICILIA $80

50% Grecanico, 50% Insolia. Spontaneous long fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aged in concrete tanks and bottle.

3001 Ribolla Gialla di Oslavia Riserva 2011, Primosic – FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA $240 3002 Ribolla Gialla di Oslavia Riserva 2013, Primosic – FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA $ 220 100% Ribolla Gialla, Golden Color. The aging on fine lees lasts 8 months in toasted oak tonneau, during which the wine almost completes malolactic fermentation. Further aging in bottle continues after bottling, without sterile filtration, over 12 months. Intense golden-yellow color. Characteristic and dry, the fragrance evokes undertones of bitter orange rind with pervasive mineral sensation. The finish is reminiscent of apricot stone and chestnut pulp. Fresh figs, Mediterranean herbs, orange tree flowers, plum, apricot and white chocolate. The palate is fresh and long lasting.

410 Ribolla di Oslavia Riserva 2015 Collio, Primosic - FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA $110 100% Ribolla Gialla, Golden Color. The aging on fine lees lasts 8 months in toasted oak tonneau, during which the wine almost completes malolactic fermentation. Further aging in bottle continues after bottling, without sterile filtration, over 12 months. Intense golden-yellow color. Characteristic and dry, the fragrance evokes undertones of bitter orange rind with pervasive mineral sensation. The finish is reminiscent of apricot stone and chestnut pulp. Fresh figs, Mediterranean herbs, orange tree flowers, plum, apricot and white chocolate. The palate is fresh and long lasting. 225 Klin Riserva 2011 Collio - Primosic $90 Sauvignon blanc, Friulano, Chardonnay, Ribolla gialla, 24 months wood aging, then bottled without sterile filtration. The wine is aged in bottle for a further 12 months. Golden yellow, complex and elegant on the nose, exotic fruits and spices. Full bodied with balanced acidity and in harmony with refined and toasted undertones. Pair with happiness.

VINI ROSATI / ROSÈ WINES

502 Purato 2018 Organic Rosé Terre Siciliane IGT, Feudo Santa Tresa - SICILIA $48 100% Nero d’Avola. Extremely pleasant, fresh and smooth sip. Lively, vibrant and crisp palate.

503 Rosato di Toscana 2019 IGT – Fattoria Sardi, TOSCANA $48

Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo. Wild roses, raspberry and melon Refreshing, crisp with fresh fruit on the finish

504 Calafuria Puglia Rosato 2018 – Tormaresca, PUGLIA $48

Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo. Wild roses, raspberry and melon Refreshing, crisp with fresh fruit on the finish

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VINI ROSSI / RED WINES SUD TIROLO / ALTO ADIGE 600 Sonntaler 2018 Schiava Süd Tirol- Alto Adige DOC, Cantine Kurtatsch $65 100% Schiava. From old vineyars (the oldest planted in 1933). These old vines produce low yield and high quality grapes. Cherries, wild strawberries and red currants notes. It’s elegant, lean body and gripping on the palate ,with fine tannins that lead to a long, hearty and smooth fruity finish. Large oak Slavonian barrels.

611 Pinot Noir 2015 Sud Tirol A.A. – Franz Haas $96

A selection of 100% Pinot Noir. The bouquet opens with notes of black cherries and raspberries, marzipan and plum jam, cloves and cinnamon. In the mouth the wine is fresh and lively, bolstered by elegant tannins which makes it harmonious and round, promising pleasant sip. 12 months barriques and 5 months bottle.

TRENTINO 602 Enantio 2015 Valdadige Terradeiforti DOC – Roeno $65 Enantio 100%. The rare Enantio grape was first described in 77 AD. Indigenous of the Terra dei Forti valley in Trentino. Unique notes of ripe dark berries and balsamic notes with, spicy with incense and tobacco. 15 months barriques, 5 months bottle.

619 Terre 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère – San Leonardo $56 Fruit rich aromas, ripe plum fruit layered over faintly grassy notes. Dry soft and well balanced on the palate with a pleasant bitterish twist on the finish. 18 m. in big oak casks, 6 m. in barriques and 6 m. in bottle

616 San Leonardo 1999 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt – San Leonardo $390 617 San Leonardo 2000 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt – San Leonardo $270 618 San Leonardo 2003 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt – San Leonardo $210 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère, 10% Merlot. 24 Months in french Barriques 24 months in bottle. Noble and full of history, made only in best vintages, every sip tells you that wine, really is earth’s poetry.

LOMBARDIA

630 Efesto Valtellina Superiore Inferno 2013 DOCG, Pietro Nera $64

100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca), bright ruby red color that becomes garnet with the aging. Intense scent of spices with a taste of violet. Armonic, sapid, elegant and persistent flavor. 24 months aging; 12 months in oak barrels, then in stainless steel tanks and in concrete tanks.

635 Sfursat di Valtellina Classico 2015 DOCG, Aldo Rainoldi $95

100% Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) Its main feature comes from the peculiar way it is produced. It is the result of the vinification of grapes left to dry in stackable plastic boxes until December-January so that it develops a high concentration in sugar and a peculiar aroma. It is a full, round wine with a pronounced, complex aroma. 20 months in big barrels and 12 months in bottle.

VENETO

640 Grotta del Ninfeo Valpolicella 2017 DOC - Domenico Fraccaroli $52 70% Corvina, Corvinone, 20% Rondinella, 10 Molinara. On the nose red fruit scent; on the palate it is fine and elegant, with a slightly acidulous and dry mouthfeel. 6 months steel tank.

645 Secco Bertani Original Vintage Verona IGT 2015 - Bertani $79

80% Corvina, 20% Sangiovese, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, intense ruby red, clean and woody on the nose with hints of black cherry and tobacco. Elegant and youthful taste, good tannins, juicy and very persistent. 12 months in chestnut and cherry big barrels.

652 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012 DOCG – Nicolis $100

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella. Powerful and aristocratic nose of ripe fruit, jam, sensations of cocoa, walnut, tobacco and leather. Elegant and powerful wine with a distinct spicy bouquet and with unique flavours. It shows an impressive balance between volume and smoothness, warmth and crispness, austerity and richness. 30 Months in medium size Slavonian Oak barrels and 8 month in bottle

650 Monte Ca’ Bianca Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2013 DOCG - Begali $190

40% Corvina, 35% Corvinone 20% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta, garnet red, on the nose is intense, ethereal and spicy; soft, warm, solid and robust on the palate. Grapes are dried for 4/5 months in well ventilated fruithouses. 48 months in barriques and large casks, 8 months in bottle.

655 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 DOCG (Bottled in Dec. 2012), Bertani $250

80% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, red color with garnet nuances, this Amarone is surprisingly intense on the nose; notes of dried fruits and plum, intense aromas of berries fruit compote, liquorice and chocolate; full in the mouth with velvety and round tannins which are enhanced by the sapidity and the acidity. Grapes are dried for 4 months in well ventilated fruithouses. 72 months in big barrels and 12 months in bottle.

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PIEMONTE

Dolcetto

661 Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 2017, Prunotto $52

100% Dolcetto, ruby red, youthful and grapey on the nose, fruity. Reminds ripe fruits with a nice dry finish. 6 months stainless steel tank 4 month bottle.

Roero 662 Lüsiota 2014 Langhe DOC, Generaj $68 Nebbiolo 50%, Barbera 30%, Croatina 20%. Complex and fruity with delicate notes of cherry and blackberry. Well structured, robust, slightly tannic. 12 Month in cement tanks. Barbera 673 Camp du Rouss Barbera d’Asti 2017 DOCG - Coppo $56 100% Barbera. A wine with plums and nectarines on the nose and palate. Good intensity, dry, medium body. 8 Months stainless steel 2 months bottle

675 Pairolero Barbera d’Alba Superiore 2017, Sottimano $60

100% Barbera, dark, inky red; with loads of red fruits, minerals and a touch of graphite on the nose with a long, rich taste in which the fruity components and the spicy notes are well balanced by a good acidity. 16 months in barriques, 2 months in bottle.

Barbaresco

678 Barbaresco 2015 DOCG - Cantina del Nebbiolo $75 100% Nebbiolo. Complex nose of ripe red fruit and spicy overtones, and a warm, mouth-filling flavor with soft tannins, great elegance and an excellent finish. 24 months in french oak casks and stainless steel.

680 Barbaresco Pajoré 2014 DOCG, Sottimano $150 681 Barbaresco Pajoré 2015 DOCG, Sottimano $145 100% Nebbiolo, The Pajorè vineyard is located in Treiso, between Barbaresco and Alba, a few miles away from our other crus. The main characteristic of this wine is the velvety and elegant tannins combined with a spicy and floral aroma. 24 months in barriques, 4 months in bottle.

685 Barbaresco Fausoni 2014 DOCG,Sottimano $150 686 Barbaresco Fausoni 2015 DOCG Sottimano $145 100% Nebbiolo; As it is clearly evident in any map of Barbaresco region, Fausoni is just located outside the town of Neive; consequently, the wine is a fine balance of elegance, bouquet and concentration, typical characteristics of this area. 24 months in barriques, 4 months in bottle.

690 Barbaresco Albesani Vigna Santo Stefano 2009 DOCG, Castello di Neive $180

100% Nebbiolo, garnet red color. Intense and complex bouquet with notes reminiscent of violet, licorice and raspberry. Full flavor and robust with tannic texture. Wine of great personality. 18 months in large casks.

Barolo

702 Barolo 2015 DOCG (La Morra), Mauro Molino $95

100% Nebbiolo, comes from the best plots of seven crus, unifying these diversities. Intense bouquet with hints of ripe fruit and rose petals. Persistent in taste, thanks to his fine and enveloping tannins that give an elegant finish to this Barolo. 18 months in French oak barrels, 6 months bottle.

710 Barolo Monvigliero 2014 (Verduno), Paolo Scavino $140 Floral and fresh with lots of roses and spices with hints of ripe fruit. Love the nose! Full and chewy with polished tannins and a balanced finish. Caressing and beautiful on the palate. 12 months barriques, 12 months large casks.

740 Barolo del comune di Serralunga d’Alba 2014 (Serralunga d’Alba), Fontanafredda $138 100% Nebbiolo, in the heart of the Langhe, a world of hills dating back to ancient times and a winery that can boast 155 years of history, made up of work, passion, respect for the land and culture of taste; bought in 1858 by Vittorio Emanuele II King of Italy who fell in love with the Barolo crafted in a new way by Gen. Staglieno. 12 months in barriques, 24 months in large casks, 12 months in bottle.

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717 Barolo Arborina 2013 DOCG (La Morra), Elio Altare $240 From vines planted in 1948 by grandpa Giovanni and vines planted in 1989 by his son Elio. Fresh nose, rose petals, flowers, ethereal, light, sweet. Warm and elegant in the palate, with smooth but intense tannins. 24 months in french barriques.

720 Barolo Sarmassa Riserva 2010, Bergadano (Barolo) $260

100% Nebbiolo. Barolo area is great because, among well-known and big names, you can find tiny producers like Bergadano (only 4,9 acres) who delivers an authentic gem. From the celebrated Sarmassa cru; It shows incredible density and elegance with bright aromas of wild berries, white truffle and licorice. Firm tannins.

730 Barolo Pajana 2012 Ginestra Cru (Monforte d’Alba) - Domenico Clerico $180

100% Nebbiolo. Domenico is a lead player in the Barolo scene. When he was young he was one of the leaders of the so-called “innovators”. His wines are crafted with personality typical of the grand cru of Monforte d’Alba. 30 months in barriques.

735 Barolo Cicala 2012 Bussia Cru (Monforte d’Alba), Aldo Conterno $325 Michet and Lampia Nebbiolo varieties. Aldo Conterno was an intelligent and courageous man alway open to new ideas. Five generations of people who devoted their lives to wine have instilled in their souls a deep respect for the identity of the territory and a firm characterization of their products. 28 months large casks.

706 Barolo le Rocche del Falletto 2009 – Bruno Giacosa $420 100% Nebbiolo. Complex nose of rose petal, ripe fruit, orange peel, tobacco and spice lead to a palate that is generous and full-bodied, but still precise and elegant. Bruno Giacosa was one of the legend of Italian wine.

745 Barolo Cerretta 2007 Vigne Bricco DOCG (Serralunga d’Alba), Elio Altare $320 747 Barolo Cerretta 2008 Vigne Bricco DOCG (Serralunga d’Alba), Elio Altare $295 100% Nebbiolo, He makes extraordinary wines that break with the tradition. Time has proved him right and today everyone recognizes Elio as a true Maestro. Very intense ruby red with garnet reflections, fresh to the nose with mature fruits; spicy, and liquorice, in the mouth is warm and elegant, with mint and spicy notes. 24 months in barriques, 12 months in stainless steel and bottle.

TOSCANA

755 Morellino di Scansano Spiaggiole 2018 Az. Agricola Poggio Maestrino, Spiaggiole $58 100% Sangiovese. The aroma reminds of ripe cherries. Elegant taste, with vibrant tannins, well-balanced with a long finish, expression of long ripeness and sunshine. Fresh aftertaste. Steel tank and 6 months in bottle

756 Montecarlo Rosso DOC 2016 – Fattoria del Teso $50 Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot. Fruity with hints of wild berries, and spicy overtones, dry rounded, fruity 6 months in concrete vats and 3 months in bottle.

815 Poggio Badiola 2017 Toscana IGT – Mazzei $52 65% Sangiovese 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot. Juicy red fruits on the nose velvety, aromatic and supple. Persistent, full bodied and warm. Comfort wine. 10 months in small American oak barriques

Cortona

Leuta was officially founded in 1999 by Denis, with Enzo joining forces shortly after. In 2000 they purchased 25 hectares (approximately 62 acres) of land in Tuscany, near Cortona, not far from Trasimeno Lake and

Montepulciano. This land is now the Leuta Estate. They are our friends with a simple mission: make great wines.

760 Tau 2014 Rosso Toscana IGT, Leuta $68

60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Syrah, ruby red color; sweet and powerful on the nose with blue and red berries with a pleasant balsamic hints and tobacco. 10 months barriques, 2 months in steel and 6 months in bottle.

766 Syrah 0,618 2016 Cortona DOC, Leuta $72 100% Syrah, ruby red; on the nose pepper spice and coffee, mineral and blueberries flavor closing with thyme; fresh and dry in the mouth. Good balance between acidity and berries flavor. 12 months barriques, 2 months steel and 9 months in bottle.

770 Merlot 1,618 2014 Cortona DOC, Leuta $78

100% Merlot, dark purplish red; notes of black berries with an aroma of plain chocolate and tobacco mixed with mineral sensations; round and smooth on the palate with red fruit jam balanced with sour sensations. Mature tannins. 12 months in barriques, 2 months in steel and 9 months in bottle.

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775 Cabernet Franc 2,618 2015 IGT, Leuta $80

100% Cabernet Franc, bright color; on the nose has prevailing notes of sage and chocolate combined with spicy sensations such as dried figs and tobacco; full mouth with good balance between tannins and fruit. Long lasting finish. 12 months barriques, 2 months in steel and 9 months in bottle.

780 Nautilus 2013 Single Barrel Select - Rosso Toscana IGT, Leuta $170 781 Nautilus 2014 Single Barrel Select - Rosso Toscana IGT, Leuta $150

33% Sangiovese, 33% Syrah, 33% Merlot. It is the outcome of a very careful selection of the best barrel of every variety blended. On the nose, prevailing notes of black berries and cherries, with delicate notes of sweet oak combined with sensations of tobacco, full bodied, balancing from fruit to minerality, excellent the sapidity, ending with a clear note of toasted almond and smooth tannins. 12 mo barriques, 12 mo bottle.

Chianti 790 Chianti Rufina 2017 DOCG - Fattoria Selvapiana $56 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, Canaiolo and Malvasia Nera, fresh and clean wine with dried berry, light chocolate and mineral aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, crisp finish. Big oak casks, barriques steel.

795 Chianti Classico L’Aura 2017 DOCG Castellina in Chianti, Querceto in Castellina $64 100% Sangiovese, lively ruby, red fruits and sour cherries on the nose; lively and saline flavor; good supple and delicate fruit. 14 months in big barrels.

800 Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo 2016 DOCG, Marchesi Mazzei $86 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, with this outstanding Chianti Classico, the Mazzei, proprietors of Castello di Fonterutoli celebrate their notable ancestor Ser Lapo, author of the first official document mentioning “Chianti wine” (December 16th, 1398). Aromas of berries, strong structure, intense taste. 12 months barriques.

806 Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 DOCG - Badia a Coltibuono $90 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino. Badia a Coltibuono is known for its nuanced and elegant wines, they tend to be thinner in color and consistency, winemaking simple, straightforward. Elegant as the owner Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti. 24 mo in large casks.

803 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Prunaio 2013 DOCG– Viticcio $130 100% Sangiovese. Aromas of ripe plum and iris. Concentrate flavor, coth full-bodies and elegant. Excellent nose-to-palate harmony and very long finish. 24 Months in big and small barrels and further 6 month in bottle.

Supertuscan 818 Il Bruciato 2017 Bolgheri DOC – Guado al Tasso TOSCANA $79 Cabernet S., Merlot, Syrah. On the nose the aromas of ripe red berries, sweet spices and light fresh minty notes. Well structured, persistent, pleasurable in his fruity finish. 8 months small oak barrels, 4 months bottle.

802 I Sodi di S. Niccolò 2014 Toscana IGT – Castellare di Castellina $225 Sangioveto 85%, Malvasia Nera 15 % from I Sodi di San Niccolò vineyard. The fruit quality is exceptional and each individual aroma can be distinguished, from the cherry to the spices. Good sweet tannins. 30 months in barriques and 12 months in bottle.

816 Baffonero 2015 Maremma Toscana DOC, Rocca di Frassinello $ 390 100% Merlot. One of the best Merlot I ever tasted. Alessandro Cellai really put an extra effort.

Fruity aromas or blackberries, blueberries and vanilla. Tabacco, chocolate and a hint of coffee, full bodied and robust but with a freshness that allow an elegant sip 14 Months in new barriques and 12 months in bottle. 814 Redigaffi 2014 – Tua Rita $ 490 100% Merlot. Redigaffi is an Icon and Stefano Frascolla a real Maestro. The wine is characterized by the fruity attack in the mouth leaving then room to tobacco and licorice notes. Great concentration given by the pre-harvesting activity, three passages and perfect maturation reached by the grapes. Outstanding complexity. Floral notes are intense and persistent. The elegance of tannins is enhanced by the great structure and balance. Good acidity. Refined in oak barrels for 20 months.

812 Corbaia 2012 – Toscana IGT, Castello di Bossi $160 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet. Jammy fruit sensations well integrated with tobacco and coffee notes. Powerful mouth, strong yet elegant tannins. Long finish with excellent backtaste. 24 month barriques, 12 months bottle.

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Montepulciano 820 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016 DOCG, Caterina Dei $72 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo nero, bright ruby red color and a rich texture; refined aromas of cherry and plum follow through a full-bodied palate with soft and round tannins. 24 months in big barrels Bolgheri 825 Grattamacco 2013 Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC, Grattamacco $230

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, intense and well outlined nose, very refined and complex wine. The story of Bolgheri together with Tenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia. 18 months in barriques, 12 months in bottle.

830 Grattamacco 2009 Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC, Grattamacco $250

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese, intense and well outlined nose, very refined and complex wine. The story of Bolgheri together with Tenuta San Guido’s Sassicaia. 18 months in barriques, 12 months in bottle.

Montalcino Paradisone is a dream came true for a friend and beloved producer called Attilio Locati. Three hectares in

the northern area of Montalcino that makes a true, honest expression of Brunello, just how we like it. Someone says he called each vine by name.

845 Brunello di Montalcino 2012 DOCG, Paradisone $210 100% Sangiovese Grosso. The aromas of dried leaves and dark berries are impressive. Full body, a dense center palate and lots of fruit and spices. Clear and vivid character. J.Suckling 40 months in big Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, 7 months bottle. 846 Brunello di Montalcino 2013 DOCG, Paradisone $195 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Very fresh and aromatic with flower and dark berry character. Some lemon rind, too. Full body, silky tannins and a flavorful finish. This is tight and muscular. 40 months in big Slavonian Allier oak barrels, 7 months bottle. 842 Brunello di Montalcino 2012 40th Harvest DOCG, Altesino $198 100% Sangiovese Grosso. Hand harvested from estate vineyards. Intense aromas of violet flower, tobacco, chocolate and earthy and vanilla notes. Well-balanced, full body with elegant tannins.

855 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Fontelontano 2007 DOCG, Collemattoni $260

100% Sangiovese Grosso. All Sangiovese used for this Riserva comes from the single vineyard of Fontelontano, the name is linked to the water source where in the old times people used to get their water for their homes. 36 months in big oak cask, 18 months in bottle.

EMILIA ROMAGNA 160 Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Amabile Centenario 2017, Cleto Chiarli $50

100% Lambrusco Grasparossa. Ruby-red froth, very fruity, its smoothness makes it a pleasant choice. Captivating.

857 Vignamorello Gutturnio DOC Superiore 2015, La Tosa $90

60% Barbera, 40% Bonarda grapes. A full-bodied red from the Morello vineyard. The perfect conditions of the vineyard plus a low yield per hectare and late harvest give structure, maturity and depth to this gem. 6 month in barrique 4 months in bottle.

UMBRIA 880 Sagrantino di Montefalco Campo alla Cerqua 2011 DOCG, Tabarrini $115 881 Sagrantino di Montefalco Campo alla Cerqua 2012 DOCG, Tabarrini $98 100% Sagrantino, deep red, blackberry jam, clove, vanilla, balsamic notes, spices and very aromatic complexity. Tobacco, 1800 bottles produced. 36 months in 500 liters oak barrels, 12 months in bottle.

LAZIO 885 Cesanese di Olevano Romano Silene 2018 DOC, Ciolli $54 100% Cesanese di Affile, ruby red; flowery with mineral and spices; fresh and lively on the palate, tobacco, clove, blueberries. 12 months in concrete vats.

886 Sodale 2015 Merlot Lazio IGT – Famiglia Cotarella, LAZIO $62 Inky black fruit, sweet spice and mineral. Juicy on the palate, structured with abundant polished and supple tannins. A well-balanced finish. 9 months French barrels and few months bottle

MARCHE 895 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba 2018 DOC, Lucchetti $48

100% Lacrima. Fruity sensations balanced by sweet tannins. Good structure yet easy to drink. 3 months stainless steel, 3 months bottle.

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ABRUZZO 910 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva SPELT 2016 DOC, La Valentina $68

Intense red; attractive ripe fruit, sage, lavender; full bodied, round, velvety tannins, blended and bottled without filtration. 18 months large casks and barriques, 12 months in bottle.

BASILICATA

920 Aglianico del Vulture Terra di Vulcano 2017, Bisceglia $54 100% Aglianico, wonderful notes of chocolate, cherries and plenty of spice on this Southern Italian beauty. Minerality from volcano soil. 12 month in stainless steel.

CAMPANIA 921 Lacrima Nero 2017 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOP – Cantine Olivella $50 50% Piedirosso, 30% Olivella, Aglianico 20%. Coming from volcanic soil means minerality and freshness but also concentration of perfumes and flavors. 6 month “sur lies” stainless steel.

926 Terra di Lavoro 2012 Campania IGT – Galardi $190 80% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso The potential of the volcanic terrain descending towards the sea in southern Italy, brought to the birth, in 1993, of a product that aroused an incredible amount of excitement. Galardi “Terra di Lavoro” is a wine with excellent structure and prestige produced from a calibrated blend of the Aglianico and Piedirosso, refined in new oak barriques for twelve months.

930 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2002 DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio $190 932 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2007 DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio $160 934 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2009 DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio $140

100% Aglianico. From a vineyard that is symbolic of Feudi di San Gregorio – Piano di Montevergine – where the vines are joined by hazelnut and olive trees. Ruby red color; on the nose, sensations of blackberry, plum and sour black cherry; a balsamic note, spices. The taste is soft, captivating, mineral and balanced with elegant tannins and a persistent finish. 24 months big casks and 24 months in bottle.

PUGLIA 935 Susumaniello 2017 Askos IGP, Masseria Li Veli $68

100% Susumaniello. Alberello bush vines. Berries with licorice and rhubarb. A rare wine named after Ancient Greek feasts. 9 months in big casks and barriques.

936 Il Falcone Riserva 2001 Castel del Monte DOC, Rivera, $130 937 Il Falcone Riserva 2004 Castel del Monte DOC, Rivera $120 938 Il Falcone Riserva 2007 Castel del Monte DOC Rivera $110

940 Il Falcone Riserva 2008 Castel del Monte DOC,Rivera $100 941 Il Falcone Riserva 2009 Castel del Monte DOC, Rivera $ 90 942 Il Falcone Riserva 2012 Castel del Monte DOC, Rivera $85

70% Nero di Troia, 30% Montepulciano, dense garnet-red color; multi-layered bouquet of ripe wild red berry fruit, leather, tobacco and spice; rich palate, austere, very lengthy and well-balanced.14 months in big casks and barriques, 12 months in bottle.

947 Puer Apuliae Castel del Monte Nero di Troia DOCG 2009, Rivera $110 943 Puer Apuliae Castel del Monte Nero di Troia DOCG 2011, Rivera $98

Puer Apuliae (Apulia's son), gets its name from being the child of the most representative indigenous black grape variety in central Apulia: "Nero di Troia". Obtained from an almost-forgotten small-berried clone of Nero di Troia selected in Rivera’s oldest vineyards, Tafuri. Violets and star anise, are strongly present, supported by a really full-bodied palate.24 months in new French oak barriques, 12 months bottle.

Wines with Negroamaro grapes

945 Negroamaro Passamante 2018 Salento IGT, Masseria Li Veli $56

100% Negroamaro from Alberello bush vines. It is immediately intense on the nose with marked aromas of ripe and fleshy red fruits, cherries and spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg; 6 months in barriques.

951 Negroamaro Teresa Manara 2015 Salento IGT, Cantele $86

100% Negroamaro. The fruit and floral notes on the nose are just the beginning. The palate is a symphony of notes of blackcurrant, licorice, black pepper. Full body and long finish. 12 months in barriques.

950 Negroamaro Masseria Maìme 2013 Salento IGP, Tormaresca $92

Negroamaro, fresh fruity notes and spices. Full bodied wine from the historical winery who drove the new Apulia Renaissance. 12 months in barrique, 18 months bottle.

955 Le Braci 2007 Salento IGP - Severino Garofano $98

100% Negroamaro, its perfumes of flowers and fruit are attractively evident: mint, plum, very subtle notes of small fruits, licorice, vanilla and spices; the softness of its long taste closes with a pleasant bitterness. 10 months in barriques and 18 months in bottle.

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Wines with Primitivo grapes

961 Primitivo Torcicoda 2018, Tormaresca $60 100% Primitivo. Young but structured, elegant and velvety on the palate, revealing characteristics of dark woodland fruits. Well balanced and ready to drink. 10 Months stainless steel, 3 months in bottle.

962 Primitivo 2017, Botromagno $54 100% Primitivo. Young but structured, elegant and velvety on the palate, revealing characteristics of dark woodland fruits. Well balanced and ready to drink. 10 Months stainless steel, 3 months in bottle.

965 Primitivo 17 Vigneto Montevella 2013 Gioia del Colle DOC, Polvanera $95

100% Primitivo. Old Alberello vines. Think out of the box. The highest hills in Puglia, no oak, philosophy of minimum intervention. Pure! 24 months on stainless steel tanks and 12 months in bottle.

976 Se 2016 Salento Primitivo IGT – Gianfranco Fino $150 100% Primitivo ( Zinfandel ).Cultivated in the maritime area of Manduria to utilize the unique red soil. The grapes come from young Alberello bush vines, harvested by hand at the end of august. Aromas of red fruits, pepper, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic notes. Silky and round on the palate with a long lingering finish. 9 months in Barriques 6 months in bottle.

980 Settarte 2009 Primitivo & Syrah, Miali $80

Primitivo and Syrah that went through a second maceration on the skins of overripe Primitivo grapes. Southern Italy Ripasso. Stainless steel.

MOLISE 986 Don Luigi 2014 Montepulciano del Molise Riserva DOC – Di Majo Norante $90 Montepulciano, deep garnet, this is a rich and intense wine with great harmony and a perfect blend of ripe flavors. Plum, hints of roasted wood and vanilla. 12 months in barriques, 6 months in bottle.

CALABRIA 985 Cirò Duca San Felice Riserva 2015 DOC, Librandi $58

100% Gaglioppo, ruby-red in color, this wine offers rich aromas of figs, sour cherries, and tobacco with hints of chocolate. On the palate, this wine is substantial and well-structured with tannins that hint at age-worthiness and a long spicy finish. 12 months barriques, 6 months in bottle.

SICILIA

990 Frappato 2016 Vittoria DOC, Planeta $58

100% Frappato, ruby red with violet hues; floral with notes of rose, citrus and red fruits; spicy hints, soft and full bodied. Steel.

996 Nero d’Avola Versace 2016 – Feudi del Pisciotto $78 100% Nero d’Avola. Complex and intense notes of red fruits, currants and blueberries, cherries and dark spices. Rich, structured and velvety sip.

1000 Etna Rosso 2010 DOC, Tenuta Monte Ilice $80

80% Nerello Mascalese 20% Nerello Cappuccio. Ruby red that verge to dark red with ageing; the bouquet is intense and persistent with hints of red fruits, violet with some spicy notes, intense palate, with robust tannins and excellent minerality. 9 months Slavonian oak barrique and 12 months bottle.

1005 Pithos Rosso 2015 DOC, COS $78

40% Frappato, 60% Nero d’Avola. Vinified in amphora for about seven months. Ruby-garnet red. Delicate flavors of violet, lavender, wild tumeric and herbs. Fresh and soft taste, long and briny finish. Amphora and bottle.

SARDEGNA

1015 Carignano del Sulcis Vecchie Vigne 2011 (Old Vines) DOC, Giba $84

100% Carignano del Sulcis, from vines from 50 to 120 years old. Dark ruby red; on the nose complex notes of plum and blueberries, sweet spices, tobacco, chocolate and licorice; on the palate is rich warm and mellow, fruity with round tannins. 18 months big casks, 12 months bottle.

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VINI DOLCI - SWEET WINES

4000 Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d’Asti 2017 DOCG 375ml, Vietti - PIEDMONT $28

100% Moscato d’Asti pale yellow color and slight sparkling, intense aromas of peaches, rose petals and ginger. On the palate it is delicately sweet with modest acidity, good balance, good complexity and a finish of fresh apricots.

4005 Firr 2013 Vendemmia Tardiva Puglia IGT 500ml, Miali - APULIA $55

100% Fiano Minutolo, grapes are harvested over riped, left to dry for a month. Deep bright gold color, citrus and orange blossoms bouquet with hints of spice, honey and brine; supple taste, silky, long lasting aromatic finish.

4010 Vin Santo del Chianti 2007 DOCG 375ml, Le Fornacelle - TUSCANY $59

90% Malvasia bianca 10% Sangiovese, amber color chestnut flour and walnut bouquet. On the mouth is sweet with incense hints, balances and long lasting.

4015 Ben Ryè Passito di Pantelleria 2015 DOC 375ml, Donnafugata - SICILY $85

100% Zibibbo (Moscato d’Alessandria). The nose offers a fragrant and complex bouquet, with notes of fresh apricot and orange zest combined with scents of thyme and rosemary. Great freshness and intensity, with a pleasant sweetness balanced by great minerality and lively sapidity.

4020 Sherry Don Guido Pedro Ximénez Solera Especial 20yrs (750 ml) William & Humbert Collection - SPAIN $95 100 % Pedro Ximenez. Dense, mahogany-black and slightly viscous. Characteristic Pedro Ximénez, raisin and fig aromas with round, underlying balsamic notes. Low acidity, almost syrupy sweet and with a long finish that leaves the sweetness and aromas in your mouth and nose for a long time.

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BOTTIGLIE GRANDI - BIG BOTTLES

MAGNUM 1,5 LITERS 3001 Ribolla Gialla di Oslavia Riserva 2011, Primosic – FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA $240 3002 Ribolla Gialla di Oslavia Riserva 2013, Primosic – FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA $220 100% Ribolla Gialla, Golden Color. The aging on fine lees lasts 8 months in toasted oak tonneau, during which the wine almost completes malolactic fermentation. Further aging in bottle continues after bottling, without sterile filtration, over 12 months. Intense golden-yellow color. Characteristic and dry, the fragrance evokes undertones of bitter orange rind with pervasive mineral sensation. The finish is reminiscent of apricot stone and chestnut pulp. Fresh figs, Mediterranean herbs, orange tree flowers, plum, apricot and white chocolate. The palate is fresh and long lasting.

3012 Barbaresco Riserva Albesani Vigna S.Stefano 2011, Castello di Neive PIEMONTE $550 100% Nebbiolo, garnet red color. Intense and complex bouquet with notes reminiscent of violet, licorice and raspberry. Its flavor is full and robust with tannic texture. Wine of great personality. 18 months in large casks.

3020 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 DOC, Bertani - VENETO $505 80% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, red color with garnet nuances, this Amarone is surprisingly intense on the nose; notes of dried fruits and plum, intense aromas of berries fruit compote, liquorice and chocolate; full in the mouth with velvety and round tannins which are enhanced by the sapidity and the acidity. Grapes are dried for 4 months in well ventilated fruit-houses. 72 months in big barrels and 12 months in bottle.

3022 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 DOCG , Fossacolle - TOSCANA $460 100% Sangiovese grosso. South of Montalcino .Intense note of dark cherry, chocolate and spices on the nose. Complex structure and tannins with notes of fruit and coffee, long elegant finish. 24 Month in oak barriques, 12 month in concrete, 18 months in bottle

JEROBOAM 3 LITERS 3015 Brunello di Montalcino 2010 Colle degli Angeli DOCG, Paradisone - TOSCANA $750 100% Sangiovese Grosso. A dense and layered Brunello with beautifully crafted tannins that are soft and polished. Full body, bright acidity and a savory aftertaste. J. Suckling. 40 months in big Slavonian and Allier oak barrels, 7 months bottle.

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GEMS 656 Oratorio San Lorenzo 2013 Carmenere Riserva – Inama $145 Only in special vintages. The area of Oratorio S. Lorenzo is a small valley surrounded by an unspoiled nature, a mystical place where monks lived in the past. The unique microclimate of this area makes a unique Carmenere. Intense and persistent flavor. Deep nose of black berries, cocoa, pepper and other spices. Superb balance with ripe tannins and a round and generous finish. 18 months barriques.

616 San Leonardo 1999 Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt – San Leonardo $390 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Carmenère, 10% Merlot. 24 Months in french Barriques 24 months in bottle. Noble and full of history, made only in best vintages, every sip tells you that wine, really is earth’s poetry.

706 Barolo le Rocche del Falletto 2009 – Bruno Giacosa $420 100% Nebbiolo. Complex nose of rose petal, ripe fruit, orange peel, tobacco and spice lead to a palate that is generous and full-bodied, but still precise and elegant. Bruno Giacosa was one of the legend of Italian wine.

780 Nautilus 2013 Single Barrel Select - Rosso Toscana IGT, Leuta $170 781 Nautilus 2014 Single Barrel Select - Rosso Toscana IGT, Leuta $150 33% Sangiovese, 33% Syrah, 33% Merlot. It is the outcome of a very careful selection of the best barrel of every variety blended. On the nose, prevailing notes of black berries and cherries, with delicate notes of sweet oak combined with sensations of tobacco, full bodied, balancing from fruit to minerality, excellent the sapidity, ending with a clear note of toasted almond and smooth tannins. 12 mo barriques, 12 mo bottle.

802 I Sodi di S. Niccolò 2014 Toscana IGT – Castellare di Castellina $225 Sangioveto 85%, Malvasia Nera 15 % from I Sodi di San Niccolò vineyard. The fruit quality is exceptional and each individual aroma can be distinguished, from the cherry to the spices. Good sweet tannins. 30 months in barriques and 12 months in bottle.

813 La Pineta 2016 Pinot Nero Toscana IGT – Podere Monastero $150 100% Pinot Nero. This ruby red wine offers notes of fresh berries, including raspberries, as well as hints of spice and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced, with red fruit flavors, and a persistent finish. To succeed with this grape in a land known for indigenous varietals, Alessandro Cellai had to approach every operation in the vineyard and the cellar meticulously. 12 months in barriques and 5 months in bottle.

816 Baffonero 2015 Maremma Toscana DOC, Rocca di Frassinello $390 100% Merlot. One of the best Merlot I ever tasted. Alessandro Cellai really put an extra effort. Fruity aromas or blackberries, blueberries and vanilla. Tabacco, chocolate and a hint of coffee, full bodied and robust but with a freshness that allow an elegant sip .14 Months in new barriques and 12 months in bottle.

814 Redigaffi 2014 – Tua Rita $490 100% Merlot. Redigaffi is an Icon and Stefano Frascolla a real Maestro. The wine is characterized by the fruity attack in the mouth leaving then room to tobacco and licorice notes. Great concentration given by the pre-harvesting activity, three passages and perfect maturation reached by the grapes. Outstanding complexity. Floral notes typical of the “ Macchia Mediterranea “ are intense and persistent. The elegance of tannins is enhanced by the great structure and balance. Good acidity. Refined in oak barrels for 20 months.

926 Terra di Lavoro 2012 Campania IGT – Galardi $190 80% Aglianico, 20% Piedirosso. The potential of the volcanic terrain descending towards the sea, together with Riccardo Cotarella, a respected wine maker with a particular interest in reviving and enhancing wines from southern Italy, brought about the birth, in 1993, of a product that aroused an incredible amount of excitement. Galardi “Terra di Lavoro” is a wine with excellent structure and prestige produced from a calibrated blend of the Aglianico and Piedirosso, refined in new oak barriques for twelve months.

930 Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine 2002 DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio $190 100% Aglianico. From a vineyard that is symbolic of Feudi di San Gregorio – Piano di Montevergine – where the vines are joined by hazelnut and olive trees. On the nose, sensations of blackberry, plum and sour black cherry jam, balsamic note, spices. The taste is soft, captivating, mineral and balanced with elegant tannins and a persistent finish. 24 months big casks and 24 months in bottle.

955 Le Braci 2007 Salento IGP - Severino Garofano $98 100% Negroamaro, its perfumes of flowers and fruit are attractively evident: mint, plum, very subtle notes of small fruits, licorice, vanilla and spices; the softness of its long taste closes with a pleasant bitterness. 10 months in barriques and 18 months in bottle. 936 Il Falcone Riserva 2001 Castel del Monte DOC, Rivera, $130 70% Nero di Troia, 30% Montepulciano, dense garnet-red color; multi-layered bouquet of ripe wild red berry fruit, leather, tobacco and spice; rich palate, austere, very lengthy and well-balanced.14 months in big casks and barriques, 12 months in bottle.

976 Se 2016 Salento Primitivo IGT – Gianfranco Fino $150 100% Primitivo ( Zinfandel ).Cultivated in the maritime area of Manduria to utilize the unique red soil. The grapes come from young Alberello bush vines, harvested by hand at the end of august. Aromas of red fruits, pepper, Mediterranean herbs, balsamic notes. Silky and round on the palate with a long lingering finish. 9 months in Barriques 6 months in bottle.