Wines From Our Cruvinet
These wines have been hand
selected by Chef-Owner Angelo Elia.
Each exemplifies the highest
quality wine from its region.
CRUVINET WHITE WINES:
|
Glass
|
Bottle
|
Jermann, Capo
Martino,
Fruili
|
20
|
78
|
Matanzas Creek,
Chardonnay, Sonoma
|
13
|
50
|
Cakebread,
Chardonnay, Napa
|
20
|
78
|
Newhaven, Sauvignon
Blanc, New Zealand
|
8
|
32
|
Banfi San Angelo,
Pinot Grigio, Tuscany
|
10
|
36
|
Santa Margherita,
Pinot Grigio, Trentino Alto Adige
|
14
|
48
|
Schloss Vollrads,
Riesling, Rheingau
|
9
|
32
|
CRUVINET RED WINES:
|
|
|
Antinori, Villa
Red, Super
Tuscan
|
15
|
59
|
Castello Banfi,
Brunello
di Montalcino, Tuscanny
|
25
|
100
|
Groth, Cabernet,
Napa
|
24
|
95
|
Paola Sordo,
Barolo,
Piemont
|
17
|
65
|
Silverado, Merlot,
Napa
|
14
|
55
|
Patz & Hall,
Pinot
Noir, Sonoma Coast
|
18
|
70
|
CHAMPAGNE
TETE DE CUVEE
Bin No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 101 |
Louis
Roederer, Cristal 99 |
285 |
| 102 |
Dom
Perignon 98 |
255 |
| 103 |
Laurent
Perrier, Cuvee
Grand Siecle NV
|
160 |
| 104 |
Krug, Grand
Cuvee NV |
225 |
| 105 |
Krug, Clos
di Mesnil 90
|
560 |
| 106 |
Veuve
Clicquot, La Grande Dame 96
|
265 |
107
|
Perrier
Jouet, Fleur de Champagne 99
|
190
|
108
|
Bollinger,
Grande Annee 97
|
175
|
CHAMPAGNE ROSE
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 109 |
Laurent
Perrier, Brut
Rose NV |
115 |
110
|
Montaudon,
Brut Rose NV
|
85
|
| 112 |
Perrier
Jouet, Fleur de Chanpagne Rose
|
NA |
| 113 |
Veuve
Clicquot, La Grande Dame 95
|
350 |
CHAMPAGNE
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 114 |
Laurent
Perrier, Brut NV
|
75 |
| 114a |
Louis
Roederer, Brut, Split
|
15 |
115
|
Louis
Roederer, Brut NV
|
95
|
| 116 |
Moet &
Chandon, Brut
Imperial
|
120
|
| 117 |
Veuve
Clicquot, Yellow
Label NV
|
100 |
| 121 |
Mumm,
Cordon Rouge Brut NV
|
75 |
122
|
Bollinger,
Special Cuvee Brut NV
|
90
|
123
|
Laurent
Perrier, Brut 96
|
90
|
124
|
Laurent
Perrier, Ultra Brut NV
|
90
|
125
|
Michael
Turgy, Mesnil, Blanc de Blanc, Reserve NV
|
100
|
126
|
Larmandier-Bernier,
Vertus, Blanc de Bland NV, "Premier Cru"
|
85
|
THE WINE REGIONS
OF ITALY
Italy
trades back and forth with France as the world’s largest producer of
wine, accounting for around 20% of the world’s total production. Wine
is made in each of twenty regions across the country and its island
regions of Sicily and Sardinia, producing diverse wines of all styles.
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA
The
highest level of quality! Very strict rules govern the maximum yield of
the grapes and aging requirements. The wines must meet the approval of
a special tasting panel before they can achieve D.O.C.G. status.
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
The
next level of quality applies to wines made from specified grape
varieties, specified areas of production and specific aging
requirements. These specifications are not as stringent as those of
D.O.C.G. and do not always guarantee good quality. One of the main
complaints about D.O.C. is that the maximum yields allowed are very
high, which obviously places quantity before quality in terms of
importance.
INDICAZIONE GEOGRAFICA TIPICA
This
level was added by the revisions of 1992 to cover table wines from
specific geographical areas using varieties that were excluded in the
original laws. This allows these wines to have the region of origin and
the varietal on the label.
FRANCIACORTA
Franciacorta
is Italy’s answer to Champagne. This area which is located in the
region of Lombardia in Northern Italy has truly come to the forefront
of the production of Sparkling wine. Here you will find the same soils
and grape varieties as in Champagne, with the same method of
production. The leader of the pack in terms of style and quality is
Bellavista, which has received rave reviews from most international
wine critics who have consistently rated the sparkling Franciacorta 90
points and above.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 130 |
Bellavista,
“Cuvee Brut”
DOCG NV
|
65 |
131
|
Bellavista,
"Gran Cuvee Brut" DOCG 02
|
105
|
132
|
Bellavista,
Gran Cuvee "Saten" DOCG NV
|
105
|
133
|
Bellavista,
Gran Cuvee "Pas Opere" DOCG 99
|
115
|
135
|
Bellavista,
Gran Cuvee Rose DOCG NV
|
105
|
134
|
Ca’del
Bosco, Brut DOCG NV - 75% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Bianco, 10% Pinot Nero |
75 |
SPUMANTE
& PROSECCO
In
addition to the grapes grown in the fabulous hills of Franciacorta,
Italy also produces other great sparkling wines. In the hills of
Veneto, under the Dolomite Alps, Prosecco is produced. It is a light,
refreshing, slightly citrus sparkling wine, great as an aperitif or
just to sip on its own.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 141 |
Dom de
Bertiol, Prosecco di Conegliano DOC
NV
|
35 |
| 143 |
Santa
Margherita, Prosecco Di Valdobbiadene NV
|
40 |
VINI BIANCHI
VENETO
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 201 |
Pieropan,
DOC 04 -
Garganega-Trebbiano di Soave” |
35 |
| 202 |
Anselmi,
San Vincenzo DOC
05 “Garganega-Chardonnay-Trebbiano di Soave" |
28 |
204
|
Pieropan,
DOC 03 "La Rocca Soave"
|
75
|
PIEDMONT
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 205 |
La Scolca,
Black Label
DOCG 06
“Cortese”
|
80 |
| 206 |
La
Giustiniana, Gavi DOCG 04 “Cortese” |
40 |
| 207 |
Bruno
Giacosa DOC 06
“Arneis” |
50 |
| 208 |
Gaja, Gaia
& Rey DOC
04 “Langhe Chardonnay” |
230 |
TRENTINO-ALTO
ADIGE
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 211 |
Santa
Margherita DOC 06
“Pinot
Grigio”
|
48 |
| 212 |
Tiefenbrunner
IGT 06
“Pinot Grigio” |
35 |
| 213 |
Maso Poli
DOC 05 “Pinot
Grigio” |
35 |
| 214 |
Terlano DOC
05 “Pinot
Grigio" |
40 |
FRIULI
VENEZIA GIULIA
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
219
|
Volpe
Pasini, Zuc Di Volpe 05 "Sauvignon"
|
40
|
| 220 |
Jermann,
Pinot Grigio IGT
06 “Pinot Grigio” |
55 |
| 221 |
Jermann,
Vinnae IGT 05
“Ribolla Gialla” |
55 |
| 222 |
Jermann,
Pinot Bianco IGT
05 “Pinot Bianco” |
55 |
| 223 |
Jermann,
Chardonnay IGT
05 “Chardonnay” |
55 |
| 224 |
Jermann,
Vintage Tunina
IGT 04 “Chardonnay-Sauvignon-Malvasia-Picolit” |
115 |
| 225 |
Jermann,
Were Dreams IGT
05 “Chardonnay” |
120 |
| 227 |
Villa
Russiz DOC 04
“Sauvignon” |
50 |
228
|
Bortoluzzi
05, "Pinot Grigio"
|
38
|
229
|
Jermann,
Capo Martino 03, "Otcai-Pinot Bianco-Picolit"
|
78
|
230
|
Colle dei
Bardellini, Pigato Riviera di Ponente DOC 05 "Pigato"
|
40
|
TUSCANY
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 231 |
Cabreo, La
Pietra IGT 04
“Chardonnay” |
55 |
| 232 |
Teruzzi
& Puthod,
Terre di Tufi IGT 05 “Vernaccia” |
45 |
| 233 |
Castello
Banfi, San
Angelo IGT 06 “Pinot Grigio” |
36 |
234
|
Antinori,
Tenuta Guado al Tasso DOC 05
"Vermentino"
|
45
|
MARCHE
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 238 |
Bucci,
Verdicchio
Classico dei Castelli di Jesi DOC 05
“Verdicchio”
|
35 |
UMBRIA
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 240 |
Antinori,
Castello della
Sala IGT 05 “Chardonnay” |
45 |
| 241 |
Antinori,
Castello della
Sala “Cervaro” IGT 04 “Chardonnay-Greccheto” |
85 |
CAMPANIA
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 245 |
Feudi di
San Gregorio,
Greco di Tufo DOGC 05 “Greco” |
45 |
| 246 |
Feudi di
San Gregorio,
Fiano di Avellino DOGC 05
“Fiano”
|
45 |
247
|
Feudi di San
Gregorio, Falanghina DOC 05 "Falanghina"
|
40
|
248
|
Feudi di San
Gregorio, Serro Cielo DOC 03 "Falanghina"
|
50
|
SICILY
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 250 |
Planeta IGT
05 “Chardonnay” |
75 |
| 251 |
Tasca
D’Almerita,
Regaleali Bianco IGT 05 “Sauvignon-Tasca-Inzolia-Cataratto” |
30 |
SARDINIA
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 260 |
Santadi,
Villa Solais DOC 05 “Vermentino” |
35 |
261
|
Santadi, Tre
Torri Rose 06
|
30
|
262
|
Capichera,
Vendemmia Tardiva IGT 04
|
95
|
243
|
Azienda
Agricola Valentini, Cerasuolo DOC
00
|
75
|
CALIFORNIA
CHARDONNAY
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 302 |
Pahlmeyer,
Sonoma 02 |
125 |
| 303 |
Patz Hall,
Napa 05 |
60 |
| 304 |
Far Niente,
Napa 05 |
95 |
| 305 |
Kistler,
Les Noisetiers, Sonoma Coast
06
|
110 |
| 306 |
Cakebread,
Napa 05 |
78 |
| 308 |
Ramey,
Hudson Vineyard,
Napa 02 |
100 |
| 309 |
Chalk Hill
Winery, Sonoma
03 |
70 |
| 310 |
Ferrari-Carano,
Sonoma 05 |
60 |
| 311 |
Arrowood,
Sonoma
|
NA |
| 312
|
Matanzas
Creek, Sonoma 05 |
50 |
| 313
|
Jordan,
Sonoma 05 |
55 |
| 314 |
Landmark
Overlook, Sonoma 05 |
60 |
| 315
|
Steele,
Carneros 05 |
40 |
| 316 |
Sonoma-Cutrer,
Russian River Ranches 05 |
50 |
| 317
|
Mer
Soleil, Central Coast 04 |
85 |
| 319
|
Byron
Estates, Santa Maria Valley 03 |
45 |
| 320
|
Hanzell,
Sonoma 03 |
105 |
| 321
|
Hess
Su'Skol Vineyard, Napa 05 |
40 |
322
|
Chalk Hill,
Estate Vineyard Selection 02
|
125
|
346
|
Ancien,
Carneros 03
|
65
|
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 330 |
Markham,
Napa 05 |
28 |
| 332 |
Groth, Napa
06 |
35 |
333
|
Chateau St.
Jean, Fume Blanc "Petite Etoile"
04
|
33
|
OTHER
VARIETIES
335 |
Conundrum,
Napa 05 |
50 |
336
|
Rosenblum,
Viognier "Kathy's Cuvee" 05
|
30
|
337
|
Castle Rock,
Viognier 05
|
28
|
PIEDMONT
The
largest region by size in Italy, Piedmonte means, “Foot of the
Mountain”, accurately describing its location at the base of the Alps.
Piemonte is seventh in terms of wine volume among Italy’s regions,
producing some of the best wines in Italy. Piemonte has close to 50 of
Italy’s D.O.C./D.O.C.G. zones, more than any other region. This region
is primarily a red wine region, and is best known for its two noble
wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, both made from the Nebbiolo varietal.
Nebbiolo is named for the fog {Nebbia} that often blankets the
vineyards of the Langhe and Monferrato hills area, where 90% of
Piemonte’s wines come from. These wines are robust and full-bodied, and
for Barolo and Barbaresco in particular, long-lived. The most widely
cultivated grapes in Piemonte, however are Barbera and Dolcetto, from
which prominent red wines of the same name are made. Both Barbera and
Dolcetto are dry wines, but not as tannic and full-bodied as Barolo and
Barbaresco. They are softer and intended for earlier consumption.
BARBARESCO - DOCG
One of the best wines in Italy, Barbaresco is made from the red grape
Nebbiolo around the village of Barbaresco in the Langhe Hills. The
wines are dry, robust and tannic in their youth and develop beautifully
in the bottle. Barbaresco must be aged in wood for two years before it
is released, three years for Riserva. This aging helps soften the
tannins and acid in the wine.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
401a
|
Gaja
Barbaresco 00
|
375
|
| 401b |
Gaja,
Barbaresco 01
|
375 |
| 401c |
Gaja,
Barbaresco 03
|
375 |
| 401d |
Gaja,
Barbaresco 04
|
395 |
| 402a |
Gaja, Sori
Tildin 88 |
530 |
| 402b |
Gaja, Sori
Tildin 93 |
480 |
| 402c |
Gaja, Sori
Tildin 95 |
975 |
| 403a |
Gaja, Costa
Russi 95 |
975 |
| 405 |
Bruno
Giacosa, Asili Riserva
00
|
385 |
| 406 |
Bruno
Giacosa 99
|
155 |
406b
|
Bruno
Giacosa, Santo Stefano 01
|
235
|
| 408a |
Ca’Rome,
Maria di Brun 04
|
135 |
| 409 |
Produttori
del
Barbaresco, Torre 03
|
68 |
| 413 |
Ceretto,
Asij 04
|
75 |
| 414 |
La
Spinetta, Vigneto
Gallina Vursu 99 |
205 |
414a
|
La Spinetta,
Vigneto Gallina Vursu 03
|
195
|
414b
|
La Spinetta,
Vigneto Gallino Versu 04
|
185
|
| 415 |
La
Spinetta, Vigneto
Starderi Vursu 99 |
205 |
415a
|
La Spinetta,
Vigneto Starderi Vursu 03
|
195
|
415b
|
La Spinetta,
Vigneto Starderi Vursu 04
|
185
|
| 416 |
La
Spinetta, Vigneto
Valeirano Vursu 99 |
205 |
416a
|
La Spinetta,
Vigneto Valeirano Vursu 03
|
195
|
416b
|
La Spinetta,
Vigneto Valeirano Vursu 04
|
185
|
420
|
La Spinetta
02
|
95
|
| 417 |
Batasiolo 03
|
60 |
418
|
Mauro Bussi
99
|
75
|
419
|
Az. Agr.
F.lli Cigliuti, Serraboella 99
|
85
|
421
|
Bruno Rocca
01
|
145
|
422
|
Poderi
Elia, Serracapelli 01
|
90
|
BAROLO - DOCG
Barolo is Barbaresco’s more illustrious neighbor in the Langhe Hills.
Barolo is a larger production zone than Barbaresco. This wine is also
made from the Nebbiolo grape. It is similar to Barbaresco, but is
generally bigger, more tannic and requires longer aging: 3 years, of
which 2 are in wood. The Riserva is aged 5 years.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
429
|
La Spinetta,
Campe 03
|
225
|
| 430 |
Aldo
Conterno, Cicala 96 |
165 |
431
|
Batasiolo,
Riserva 97
|
100
|
| 432 |
Gaja,
Sperss 95 |
425 |
| 433 |
Poderi
Colla, Dardi Le
Rose 00
|
90 |
| 434 |
Prunotto 01
|
100 |
| 436a |
Bruno
Giacosa, Falletto
di Serralunga 98 |
220 |
| 436b |
Bruno
Giacosa, Falletto
di Serralunga 99 |
245 |
| 436c |
Bruno
Giacosa, Falletto
di Serralunga
00
|
245 |
| 438 |
Marchesi di
Barolo,
Cannubi 03
|
110 |
| 440a |
Conterno
Fantino, Sori
Ginestra 01
|
155 |
| 441a |
Conterno
Fantino, Vigna
del Gris 01
|
165 |
| 442 |
Poderi
Luigi Einaudi 03
|
105 |
| 443 |
Poderi
Luigi Einaudi,
Nei Cannubi 00
|
165 |
443a
|
Poderi Luigi
Einaudi, Nei Cannubi 01
|
160
|
444
|
Poderi Luigi
Einaudi, Costa Grimaldi 00
|
165
|
| 446a |
Marcarini,
Brunate 99 |
95 |
| 448 |
Pira
Luigi, Vigneto
Marenca 00
|
120 |
448a
|
Pira Luigi,
Vigneto Marenca 01
|
120
|
| 449 |
Paolo
Scavino 01
|
140 |
| 451a |
Paolo
Scavino, Bric del Fiasc 01
|
185 |
| 453b |
Paolo
Scavino, Rocche
della Annunziata Riserva 00
|
350 |
| 457 |
Damilano 02
|
70 |
| 458 |
Clerico,
Percristina 99
|
210 |
| 458a |
Clerico,
Percristina 00
|
230 |
| 459 |
Giacomo
Conterno, Monfortina 97
|
550 |
| 460a |
Mascarello,
St. Stefano Di Perno 99
|
120 |
461a
|
Pio Cesare 01
|
90
|
462
|
Pio Cesare,
Ornaaato 01
|
185
|
463
|
Mascarello,
Monprivato "Ca d'Morissio" Riserva 97
|
425
|
464
|
Mascarello,
Monprivato 99
|
145
|
465
|
Rocche
Castamagna "Rocche Del'Annunziatta" 00
|
100
|
466
|
Contratto
"Cerequio" 00
|
165
|
467
|
Paola Sordo
00
|
65
|
LANGHE
ROSSO - IGT
When finally it was recognized by the disciplinary that vintners were
able to produce wines of great structure and complexity from a blend of
different varietals within their D.O.C. controlled vineyards, in 1995
“Langhe Rosso” replaced the former Vino da Tavola. Not only does this
recognition enable wine makers to produce consistent top quality wines,
but it generally gives rounder, more forward wines that are ready for
the international palate sooner than their big brothers, Barbaresco and
Barolo.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 480 |
Conterno
Fantino, Monpra
99 “Nebbiolo-Barbera-Cabernet Sauvignon” |
90 |
| 481 |
Aldo
Conterno, Il
Quartetto 98 “Nebbiolo-Barbera-Cabernet-Merlot
|
100 |
| 482 |
Aldo
Conterno, Il Favot
98 “Nebbiolo” |
100 |
| 483 |
Elvio
Cogno, Montegrilli
98 “Nebbiolo-Barbera” |
75 |
| 484b |
Gaja,
Conteisa 98
“Nebbiolo-Barbera” |
250 |
484c
|
Gaja,
Conteisa 01
|
300
|
| 485 |
Gaja,
Darmagi 98
“Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc” |
315 |
| 486b |
Gaja,
Sperss 00
“Nebbiolo-Barbera” |
450 |
487
|
Gaja, Costa
Russi 00 "Nebbiolo-Barbera"
|
575
|
487a
|
Gaja,
Costa Russi 01 "Nebbiolo-Barbera"
|
|
575
|
488
|
Gaja, Sori
San Lorenzo 98 "Nebbiolo-Barbera" |
550
|
488a
|
| Gaja,
Sori San Lorenzo 00 "Nebbiolo-Barbera" |
|
575
|
489
|
Gaja, Sori
Tildin 98 "Nebbiolo-Barbera" |
550
|
489a
|
Gaja, Sori
Tildin 00 "Nebbiolo-Barbera" |
575
|
490
|
Domenico
Clerico, Arte 00
|
55
|
490a
|
Domenico
Clerico, Arte 01
|
55
|
491
|
Cerretto,
Monsordo 01
|
65
|
495
|
Bruno
Giacosa, Nebbiolo D'Alba 04
|
50
|
BARBERA - DOC
Barbera is one of the most planted varietals in all of Italy, but it
truly reaches its greatest potential in the areas of Alba, Asti and
Monferrato within the region of Piemonte. In these areas, Barbera is
thought of as “the poor man’s Barolo”. When this varietal falls in the
hands of a great producer, however, it can become one of the world’s
finest wines.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
503
|
Giacomo
Borgogno & Figli 05
|
32
|
504
|
Cascino
Chicco "Granera Alta" 05
|
40
|
| 505 |
Coppo,
Camp du Rouss 03 |
35 |
| 506 |
Conterno
Fantino, “La
Vignotta” – Barbera d’Asti 05
|
55 |
| 507 |
Braida,
“Bricco
dell’Uccellone”-Barbera d’Asti
99
|
120 |
| 507a |
Braida,
“Bricco
dell’Uccellone”-Barbera d’Asti 00
|
125 |
| 507b |
Braida,
“Bricco
dell’Uccellone”-Barbera d’Asti 03
|
125 |
| 508 |
Prunotto,
Fiulot 04 |
34 |
| 509 |
Hastae,
“Quorum” –
Barbera d’Asti 01
|
150 |
| 511a |
Giacomo
Bologna, “Ai
Suma” – Barbera d’Asti 00
|
155 |
| 511b |
Giacomo
Bologna, “Ai
Suma” – Barbera d’Asti 03 |
155 |
512
|
Cascina La
Barbatella, "La Vigna Dell'Angelo" 97
|
100
|
512a
|
Cascina La
Barbatella, "La Vigna Dell'Angelo" 98 |
100
|
512b
|
Cascina La
Barbatella, "La Vigna Dell'Angelo" 99 |
100
|
512c
|
Cascina La
Barbatella, "La Vigna Dell'Angelo" 00
|
100
|
513
|
La Spinetta,
Ca'Di Pian - Barbera d'Asti 04
|
45
|
514
|
La Spinetta,
Gallina - Barbera d'Alba 03
|
77
|
516
|
Deltetto,
Barbera D'Alba "Rocca Delle Marasche" 04
|
70
|
DOLCETTO - DOC
Dolcetto has been grown for centuries in Piemonte and has recently been
recognized as one of the region’s most unique and fantastic wines,
basically these wines are “fruit bombs”.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 521 |
Pecchenino,
"Siri D'Jermu" Dolcetto di Dogliani 04 |
66 |
524
|
Clerico
"Visado" - Dolcetto Langhe 04
|
34
|
526
|
Fratelli
Revello - Dolcetto d'Alba
04
|
35
|
528
|
Castello Di
Neive, "Basarin" - Dolcetto d'Alba 05
|
36
|
525
|
Cascina La
Barbatella, Sonvico 98
|
140
|
525a
|
Cascina La
Barbatella, Sonvico 99 |
140
|
527
|
Cascina
Orsolina, Sole 00
|
45
|
LOMBARDY
Lombardy stretches from Switzerland, down through the stunning lakes
and on to the flatter plains of the river Po. Mostly known for its
Franciacorta’s, they also produce some excellent reds from Valtellina
in the north.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 532 |
Conti
Sertoli Salis, "Canua" Sforzato di Valtellina DOGC
01
|
90 |
| 533 |
Ca'Del
bosco, Maurisio Zanella IGT 98
|
120 |
| 533a |
Ca ‘del
Bosco, Pinero IGT 00
|
150 |
TRENTINO-ALTO
ADIGE
Italy’s northernmost wine region is actually two regions that are quite
different from one another. Alto Adige, named for the Adige river that
runs through the valley of Alto Adige, was part of Austria until the
end of World War 1, and the inhabitants to this day still follow the
customs of their Germanic background, very similar to the populace of
Alsace in France. They prefer to call their region Sud-Tyrol, its
traditional name. Trentino, further south, has historically belonged to
Italy, so names, customs, etc. are Italian. Climatically, Alto Adige is
generally cooler than Trentino, although both can get very hot in the
summer. Wine styles are similar, although the grape varietals used are
somewhat different. One thing both areas have in common is the sheer
beauty of this very popular tourist region.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 535 |
Hoffstatter,
Vigna S.
Urbano Riserva DOC “Pinot Noir” 98
|
110 |
| 536 |
Foradori,
Granato IGT 01
|
120 |
536b
|
Foradori,
Granato IGT 02
|
115
|
| 537 |
Guerrieri
Gonzaga, San
Leonardo IGT “Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot” 97
|
110 |
537a
|
Guerrieri
Gonzaga, San
Leonardo IGT “Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot” 99
|
125
|
537b
|
Guerrieri
Gonzaga, San
Leonardo IGT “Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Merlot” 00
|
125
|
FRIULI
VENEZIA GIULIA
This region that borders Austria and Slovenia was traditionally a part
of the Austrian Empire until 1919, and many of the best known producers
here have Germanic names. The climate here is moderated by the marine
influence of the Adriatic Sea. Friuli has developed the reputation of
being Italy’s finest white wine region. Very good red wines are also
made in this region especially with Merlot and Cabernet.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 542 |
Villa
Russiz, Graf de la Tour DOC “Merlot” 01
|
115 |
| 543 |
Jermann,
Red Abngel on the Moonlight IGT "Pinot Noir"
05
|
55 |
| 544 |
Jermann,
Blau Blau IGT "Franconia-Pinot Nero" 03
|
65 |
EMILIA
ROMAGNA
Romagna lies on the eastern side of Bologna. The plains between Ferrara
and Ravenna known as the Po basin are noted for high yielding vines
that produce fruit for blending wines. The hills in the southern part
of the region are known for Sangiovese, Trebbiano and the native Albana
which holds the distinction of having been Italy’s first white DOCG in
1987. Sangiovese, usually a medium bodied red in this region, remains
the local favorite
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 550 |
San
Patrignano, Avi
Romagna Riserva DOC “Sangiovese” 01
|
90 |
| 551 |
San
Patrignano, Noi
Colli di Rimini Rosso DOC “Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sangiovese” 01
|
75 |
| 552 |
San
Patrignano,
Montepirolo Rubicone IGT “Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet
Franc” 03
|
95 |
VENETO
Veneto is the third largest region in terms of total volume, but first
in total D.O.C. wine volume. Close to 70% of the D.O.C. wine produced
in Veneto comes from the area around the city of Verona in the west,
near Lake Garda. Wines like Soave, Valpolicella and Bardolino are among
the world’s best-known wines.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 560 |
Maculan,
Brentino Rosso
I.G.T. “Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon”
03
|
45 |
| 561 |
Maculan,
Fratta I.G.T. “Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot” 00
|
135 |
AMARONE
DELLA VALPOLICELLA
One of Italy’s truly unique and famous red wines. Amarone is made from
the same grapes as Valpolicella, primarily Corvina, in the same areas,
but Amarone undergoes a process called “passito”, where select bunches
of grapes are dried on racks to concentrate their sugars and flavors.
The resulting wine is strong and rich with a higher alcohol content
than Valpolicella. Amarone means “strongly bitter” in Italian.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
| 565 |
Allegrini,
La Poja I.G.T. “Corvina Veronese” 01
|
150 |
| 566 |
Allegrini, Palazzo della
Torre I.G.T. “Corvina-Rondinella-Sangiovese” 03
|
50 |
| 567 |
Zenato,
Valpolicella
“Ripassa” DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Sangiovese-Molinara” 04
|
46 |
| 568 |
Tommasi,
Valpolicella
“Ripassa” DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Syrah-Sangiovese” 03
|
45 |
588
|
Cesari
Beretta, Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 04
|
40
|
| 569b |
Dal
Forno
Romano,
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 00
|
185 |
569c
|
Dal
Forno
Romano,
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 01
|
195
|
| 570 |
Cecilia
Beretta, amarone della Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinari” 01
|
95 |
| 571 |
Bertani,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 99
|
145 |
| 573 |
Sartori,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 03
|
70 |
| 574 |
Fabiano,
Amarone della
Valpolicella "Fontadori" DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 00
|
90 |
| 575 |
Corte
Majoli, Amarone della Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 02
|
70 |
| 577a |
Trabucchi,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 00
|
115 |
| 578 |
Allegrini,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 01
|
125 |
| 579 |
Zenato,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 03
|
105 |
| 580 |
Tomassi,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 01
|
115 |
| 581b |
Dal Forno,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC 98 |
625 |
| 581c |
Dal Forno,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC 99 |
750 |
| 581d |
Dal Forno,
Amarone della
Valpolicella DOC 00
|
750 |
581e
|
Dal Forno,
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 01
|
795
|
| 582 |
Luigi
Righetti, Amarone
della Valpolicella DOC “Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara” 03
|
65 |
583
|
Speri,
Amarone della Valpolicella "Sant' Urbano" DOC 03
|
110
|
584
|
Sartori,
Amarone della Valpolicella "Corte Bra" DOC 00
|
105
|
585
|
Masi,
Amarone della Valpolicella "Costasera" DOC 03
|
85
|
587
|
Bertani,
Amarone "Villa Arvedi" DOC 02
|
85
|
589
|
Bracco,
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 03
|
85
|
TUSCANY
The most dynamic wine region in Italy. Wine is made throughout the
region, but focused in the interior, among the rolling hills and
fertile valleys around the cities of Florence and Siena. Today most of
the production is focused on quality rather than quantity. Tuscany,
home of the famous Chianti, is also home to the so-called
“Super-Tuscan”, top quality wines. About 75% of the wines produced in
Tuscany are red. This red grape varietal is the native Sangiovese and
its various clones: Sangioveto, Brunello, Prugnolo Gentile, Morellino,
etc. Other red grapes used for blending with Sangiovese are Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino and
Ciliegiolo. White grapes Trebbiano, Vermentino and Malvasia were also
used. The best producers today use little or no white grapes in their
blends, and many of the best Rossos are 100% Sangiovese.
CHIANTI
CLASSICO – DOCG
Chianti is located in the central hills of Tuscany. Classico is the
most famous of the eight zones of the region. Riserva means that the
wine has been aged for at least 2 years in wood. Sangiovese is grown
throughout Italy, however, in order to be named a Chianti, the grape
must have been grown in the region of Chianti.
Bin
No.
|
Vintage |
Btl. |
600
|
Dievole
Noveccento 01
|
85
|
| 601 |
Terrabianca,
Scassino 05 |
38 |
| 602 |
Cecchi,
Villa Cerna Riserva 03 |
38 |
| 603 |
Monsanto
Classico 03 |
50 |
| 604 |
Monsanto
Classico
“IL Poggio” 99
|
90 |
| 605 | |