WINES
“My only regret in life is that I did not drink more wine.” -ERNEST HEMINGWAY
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing.� -ERNEST HEMINGWAY
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VINO Sparkling 10 Moscato, Astoria | 10 Fresh fruit flavors of peach, melon, and pear balanced with gentle notes of white petals. The finish is balanced and well rounded. 11 Prosecco, Dal Bello .200ml | 10 Floral aromas, herb-and almond-scented with a forest-floor undercurrent. 12 Prosecco, Dal Bello .750ml | 38 13 Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Brut...France | 110 Complex aromas of ripe apple and light cream.
Sparkling Rose 14 Rosa della Regina Dal Bello...Veneto | 10/38 A pleasing fruity bouquet with hints of strawberry and raspberry. 15 Champagne Rose Moet & Chandon | 135 Aromas dominated by the scent of wild strawberries. With fruity hints of orange and pomegranate.
ROSE 16 Stella Rosato, II Palazzo…Italy | 8/30 Hints of strawberry, raspberry and cherry that follow through the palate. 17 Whispering Angel Rose, Caves D’Esclans…France | 12/44 Crisp vibrant with citrus acidity, hints of raspberry. 18 Cloud Chaser Rose, Mont D’Azur…France | 15/57 Dry and refreshing with coral notes.
BIANCO ITALY 100 Vino di Casa | 7/30 caraf 101 Pinot Grigio Dal Bello | 9/34 Intense fruity aroma, Reminiscent of straw and toasted almonds. 102 Pinot Grigio Bortoluzzi…Friulli | 12/42 Intense and persistent , notes of fresh fruit and spring flowers. 103 Pinot Grigio Livio Felluga…Friulli | 65 Elegant hints of dry apricot, pear, and raspberry. 104 Orvieto, La Pazzaglia…Lazio | 8/30 Intense aromas of Mediterranean flowers, citrus fruits and fresh green apples. 105 Vernaccia di San Gimignano…La Lastra | 38 Dry crisp with a floral bouquet. 106 Arneis, Rocco Vergini, Teo Costa…Piemonte | 10/38 Floral Intense scents of wildflowers with a herbaceous after taste. 107 Soave, Pieropan…Veneto | 12/45 Delicate bouquet of vine blossoms, cherry blossoms and elderberry. 108 Muller Thurgau, Pacher Hof…Alto Adige | 58 Vibrant and aromatic with dominant flavors of peach and lemon. 109 Falanghina La Badessa...Campania | 9/34 Light to medium-bodied. Aromatic, delicate, dry. Tropical fruit and citrus notes. 110 Grechetto, La Pazzaglia…Lazio | 11/42 Intense aromas of broom flowers, apricots, peach and almonds. 111 Chardonnay, Dal Bello...Veneto | 9/34 Flavors of apple, banana, pineapple and honey. A full and rich flavor. No oak.
BIANCO USA 201 Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano…Sonoma County | 10/38 Acidic fresh crisp, notes of mango lemon and pear. 202 Chardonnay, Hess…Monterey | 9/34 Un-oaked, crisp lemon and lime notes with a hint of apple. 203 Chardonnay, Overlook, Landmark Vineyards…Sonoma County | 13/60 Complex aromas of lemongrass freshly peeled grapefruits and honeydew melons. 204 Chardonnay (unfiltered), Newton…Napa Valley | 18/70 Hints of honeysuckle, tropical fruit and marmalade.
Rest of the world 205 Vinho Verde, Aveleda Alvarinho…Portugal | 9/34 Fresh notes of orange peel and grapefruit. 206 Albarino, Pazo Torrado…Spain | 9/34 Fresh acidity with hints of lime, green apple and citrus fruits. 207 Riesling, Cave de Turkheim...Alsace, France | 41 Elegant fruit with earth and mineral aromas. 208 Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet…France | 60 Elegant and powerful with lemon and pepper notes. 209 Sauvignon Blanc, Infamous Goose...New Zealand | 10/38 Vibrant aromas of gooseberry and green tea. 210 Sauvignon Blanc, Dog Point...New Zealand | 50 Aromas of melon and lemongrass with underlying and minerality. 211 Assyrtiko, Domaine Sigalas...Santorini, Greece | 54 Aromatic with citrus and flower blossom. 212 Pouilly-Fuisse, Louis Latour...France | 62 Notes of white flowers with hints of butter and minerals.
213 Riesling, Shine….Germany | 8/38 Slightly sweet, with bright, crisp flavors of green apple, pear and peach.
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” - E R N E S T H E M I N G W A Y, ‘ A M O V E A B L E F E A S T ‘
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ROSSO ITALY 300 Vino R osso della Casa…Italy | 7/30 Caraf 301 Chianti , II Palazzo…Italy | 7/30 Caraf Floral and fruity fragrance. Dry and fresh, slightly tannic and well balanced. 303 Chianti Classico Riserva, Casamonti…Toscana | 54 Notes of plums, raisins, and figs, with hints of dark berries. 304 Chianti Classico, Beradenga...Felsina | 45 Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and spices. ½ bottle .375 | 23 305 Lucilla Super Tuscan Castello di Farnetella | 10/38 Vibrant aromas of blackberry, sandalwood, blueberry and liquorice. 306 Elogio, Super Tuscan Casamonti…Toscana | 66 Fruit aromas of blackberry and dark red fruits. 307 Le Sughere, Super Tuscan, Rocca Di Frassinello…Toscana | 70 Notes of Blackberry, raw raspberry and aniseed. 308 Fontalloro, Super Tuscan, Felsina | 117 Notes of tobacco, black currant and licorice. ½ Bottle .375 | 64 309 Tignanello Super Tuscan Antinori…Toscana | 190 Hints of cherry, mint and licorice. 310 Rosso di Montalcino, Azienda Lisini… Toscana | 48 Earthy aroma,with hints of dark cherries.
ROSSO ITALY [CONT.]
311 Brunello di Montalcino Azienda Lisini…Toscana | 100 Hints of tobacco, violets and vanilla. 312 Brunello di Montalcino, Ugolaia, Azienda Lisini | 155 Intense aromas of violet, black currant, red fruit, and black licorice. 313 Dolcetto, Trifulot, Teo Costa…Piedmont | 8/30 Light, fresh, and offers bright fruit. 314 Barbera D’Alba, Casellinaldo, Teo Costa…Piemonte | 10/38 Medium to full-bodied, well-structured, silky tannins and spice. 315 Nebbiolo D’Alba, Roero, Chiesa Carlo…Piemonte | 38 The palate is warm with delicate tannins. Taste is red wild berries, cherries and licorice. 316 Barbaresco , Lanacaia, Teo Costa…Piemonte | 68 Dry and silky smooth with notes of cherry, redcurrant, and vanilla. 317 Barolo, Paolo Scavino...Piemonte | 76 Aromas of ripe berries and black truffles. 318 Barolo, Monroj, Teo Costa…Piemonte | 82 Very rich wine, extraordinarily full, generous, and velvety. 319 Barolo, Cannubi, Paolo Scavino...Piemonte | 138 Notes of ripe berry and spices. 321 Palazzo della Torre, Allegrini…Veneto | 13/46 Deep ruby red, notes of dried cherries, and blackberries, with hints of dates. 322 Ripasso Classico...il Roverone | 13/50 "Baby Amarone". Intense ruby color with scents of ripe fruit and spice. 323 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, il Roverone...Veneto | 95 Intense aromas of dark cherries and plums. 324 Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Marina Cvetic, Masciarelli…Abruzzo | 60 Notes of ripe berries, blackberries, violets, vanilla and bitter chocolate. 325 Nero d’Avola, Colossi…Sicilia | 38 Intense fruit with heavy cherry aromas.
“I like on the table, when we're speaking, the light of a bottle of intelligent wine.” -PABLO NERUDA
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ROSSO USA 401 Pinot Noir, William Hill…Central Coast | 11/41 Complex notes of black cherry, toasted oak, spice and lavender. 402 Pinot Noir, A to Z Wineworks…Oregon | 13/46 Floral notes with hints of blood orange and blueberry jam. 403 Pinot Noir, Robert Sinskey Vineyards…Los Carneros Napa Valley | 91 Clean crisp with floral and strawberry notes. 404 Merlot, Los Osos, J.Lohr...Paso Robles | 9/34 Fruity aromas of plum and pomegranate. 405 Merlot, Indian Wells, Chateau Ste. Michelle…Washington State | 45 Ripe berry fruits aromas of jam with a subtle finish. 406 Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver, B.R. Cohn…North Coast | 15/57 Hints of blackcurrant, dried cherry , ripe plum and mint. 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, Obsidian Ridge…North Coast | 70 Aromas of Vanilla and ripe plums hints of black cherry. 408 Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap...Napa Valley | 130 Notes of blackcurrant, cherry and blueberry. 409 Mountain Cuvee, Chappellet…St Helena | 76 Rich ripe aromas layers of plum, cherry and cassis notes of roasted coffee,cedar and spices.
ROSSO USA [CONT.]
410 Magnificat, Franciscan Estate…Napa Valley | 112 Complex nose with dark fruits hints of clove peppercorn and cocoa. 411 Zinfandel, The Zin, Cosentino...Lodi | 10/38 A prominent nose of raspberry and clove. With flavors of cranberry and sweet cedar. 412 Zinfandel, Seghesio...Sonoma County | 65 A prominent nose of clove, caraway and raspberry jam are followed with lively flavors of stewed cranberry and sweet cedar. 413 Old Patch Red, Trentadue (Zinfandel/Petite Sirah)...Sonoma County | 10/38
With aeration nuances of ripe plums, vanilla, maple and cocoa.
Rest of the world 414 Garnacha, La Maldita, Vivanco…Spain | 8/30 Notes of dried red fruits, cherry, blood orange and white pepper. 415 Crianza, Montecillo...Rioja, Spain | 8/30 Spicy notes, vanilla and black fruits mingled with licorice and mint nuances. 416 Cotes Du Rhone, La Manarine…France | 10/38 Notes of tangerine peel and wild strawberry. 417 Crozes of Hermitage. Silene…France | 66 Aromas of blueberry, olive and incense bright and mineral finish. 418 Malbec, Massimo...Mendoza, Argentina | 8/30 Berry and black fruit flavors, with medium acid and moderate tannins. 419 Malbec, Bramare, Paul Hobbs Selections…Mendoza, Argentina | 86 Notes of red fruits red roses with hints of cloves, cocoa and nutmeg. 420 Malbec, Catena Zapata…Mendoza Argentina | 12/48 Flavors of blueberries and blackberries with a touch of sweet spice, and leather.
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” - J . R . R. T O L K I E N