Posted on January 26, 2009 - by admin

From Prosecco to Passito

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VIN FRIZZANTI

Vallis Mareni OMBRA Prosecco (Veneto) $10/30
The bouquet is fruity, intense and elegant. Clear scents of golden apples come through a floral background: Extremely long finish. The wine is bottled four times a year to maintain absolute maximum freshness!

BRACHETTO D’Acqui “Pinetto” (Strevi) 2008 $15/45
This unique wine represents one of the best offerings of Aqui viticulture. Aromas of rose, soft fruit and spices are followed by a balanced palate between sweetness and soft acidity. A pleasant soft and creamy effervescence increases the drinkable pleasure. Fabulous paired with fruit tarts, biscotti, and pastry, or simply by itself.

VIN ROSÉ

Ciavolich Divus CERASUOLO Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2007 $11/33
Since 1853, the Ciavolich family has continued to cultivate fine wine grapes from vineyards located between Chieti and Pescara in Abruzzo. A medium-bodied cherry red rose, persistent and fruity. Ideal served with seafood soups, fresh cheeses and salami.

Alberto Longo Negroamaro Rosé ‘DONNADELE’ (Toscana) 2007 $13/39
This 500-case production rose is unique for a 100% Negroamaro Rosé in that the color is a lighter salmon or pink onion skin color. However, it still retains the intensity and persistent bouquet with rich fruity and floral notes. Donnadele has a fresh, delicate taste with excellent structure. Hand-picked in October, fermentation is carried out in steel after short contact with must and skins. Excellent with lighter fish dishes cooked in oil, butter or lemon!

VINI DOLCI

RECIOTTO di Soave 2005 (Veneto) $11/50
Third generation winemaker, Gino Magnabosco’s Monte Tondo’s Reciotto is made from 100% Garganega. The grapes are left to dry in rooms called “fruttai” to increase sugar content. Ideal with fresh cheeses, cream desserts and for all festive occasions!

MOSCATO Passito di Pantelleria (Sicilia) $15/55
100% Zibibbo grapes from Sicily make this sweet wine perfect to pair with cheese, with desserts or with chocolates. The harvest takes place from the 15th of August to the 30th of September, then selected bunches are set out to dry in the sun on stones for 30 to 40 days–being turned by hand several times. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and is not completed until summer.

VIN SANTO del Chianti Classico (Toscana) $17/60
The Vin Santo has been produced since the 14th century in Tuscany. It has always been known as the wine of friendship and every household–rich or poor–was never without it. It is served at any time of day, although most prefer it at the end of a meal. Vin Santo is still considered to be a symbol of Italian tradition! The grape varietal is Trebbiano and Malvasia del Chianti. It goes great with cheese, by itself, or served with biscotti.

Tessere Raboso Passito “REBECCA” 2002 $20/90
A perfect dessert wine for dark chocolates! The grapes are air-dried for two months to extract more sugars, and then fermentation occurs in steel tanks. The Passito is finally aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Deep ruby-red in color, “Rebecca” has a nose of blackberry, currant, and hints of coffee and wild cherry.

ITALIAN BEVERAGES

Bellini $8
Bubbly Prosecco with Peach Nectar

Vino e Frutta di Stagione $15
Red wine (one liter) with fresh seasonal fruit

Sodas $2
Chinotto, Aranciata, Limonata

Coffee $3
Cappucino, Americano, Double Espresso, (Single Espresso $2)