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Posted on December 12, 2019 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
Sporkful: Where All the Chefs are Grandmas
Here is the latest exposé about Jody and the Grandmas from Sporkful (Audio Only):
The full transcript is here on Sporkful
Posted on November 2, 2019 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
From Prosecco to Passito
VIN FRIZZANTI
PROSECCO $12/36
The bouquet is fruity, intense and elegant. Clear scents of golden apples come through a floral background: Extremely long finish, unlike champagne.
BRACHETTO D’Acqui “Pinetto” (Strevi) 2013 $16/50
This unique wine represents one of the best offerings of Acqui viticulture. Aromas of rose, soft fruit and spice are followed by balanced sweetness and soft acidity. Creamy effervescence on the finish increases the drinkable pleasure. Fabulous when paired with fruit tarts, biscotti, and pastry … or, simply enjoyed by itself.
VIN ROSÉ
Pace Rosanebbia (Canale) 2017 $13/39
Made from 100% Nebbiollo grapes, the nose of the Rosanebbia denotes spicy hints of rose petals, with a fresh mineral palate. Joe says, “This is an elegant wine with a good persistence and a bright dry finish!”
VINI DOLCI
MOSCATO Passito di Pantelleria (Sicilia) $16/50
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) $16/50
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.
Posted on November 2, 2019 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
Revel In Our Reds
VINI ROSSI
COLOSI Rosso Nero d’Avola (Sicilia) 2016 $12/36
This small winery began producing in 1992. The average age of the vines is 20 years. The hand-picked harvest generally takes place in the second week of October. Maceration and fermentation last for a minimum of 25 days with wine ageing for 20 months in 20 hectoliter oak casks. It is then cellared for another 6 months after bottling before its release.
GRANDPA CHACHA Homestyle Wine (Puglia) 2016 $12/36
Grandpa ChaCha’s is made with a combination of Primitivo grapes and Negromaro grapes, both from the Puglia region of Southern Italy. (The Primitivo grape, from Italy, is the sister grape to the California red zinfandel.) The combined taste of these elegant grapes is the closest thing to the “old country”.
Nuno Campela Grancave Alentejo (Portugal) 2015 $12/36
A small family winery located in the Minho Valley surrounded by the streams of the river Lima in northern Portugual. Traditional varietals of this elegant and intense blend include 40% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Touriga Nacional, 20 % Aragonez and 10% Tricandeira. Dark berry and prune fruit with a hint of spice and black licorice. Aged 4 months in French oak to provide tannins. Perfect with meat, sausage and cheese.
Cantina di Mogoro CANNONAU NERO SARDO (Sardegna) 2015 $14/42
Cannonau is an indigenous varietal of Sardegna, and is often thought to be the same varietal as Grenache. This wine is full bodied with aromatic notes of cherries, blackberries, leather and spice. On the palate, it has soft tannins of notes of black cherries and chocolate.
Luna Argenta NEGROAMARO PRIMITIVO (Puglia) 2016 $14/42
Full, luscious blend of Negramaro and Primitivo grapes,a portion are dried Amarone style which concentrates aroma compounds, giving extra body and power to the wine. Smell and taste are intense shades of prunes, ripe blackberries, cherries, milk chocolate and ‘warm’ spices in the direction of cinnamon. Pairs well with dishes that require power and fullness of wine as well as hard cheeses like Parmigiano or Pecorino Sardo.
Mazzolino BONARDA (Lombardia) 2016 $14/42
Smooth and luscious with notes of blackberries, cinnamon and almond, Bonarda is a grape varietal that has been grown in Oltrepo Pavese for ages. Vintner Jean Francois Cocqard, brings his experience from Burgundy to Italy, to produce a wine with soft fruit and earth. It is a perfect match for meat filled ravioli and hot antipasti.
Itynera Nero d’Avola CABERNET SAUVIGNON (Sicilia) 2015 $15/45
Made up of a blend of 60% Nero D’Avola grapes and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Aged in oak barrels for six months that add complexity and length to the wine. Scented with spicy notes of cherry, white pepper, and violet accents. With flavors of plum and blackberry, this wine would stand well with pasta and beef dishes.
Antonelli San Marco BAIOCCO ROSSO (Umbria) 2015 $15/45
Made up of a blend of 90% Sangiovese grapes and 10% Merlot grapes. Aged in stainless steel vats for 5 months then bottle aged for at least 3 months. Has a brilliant ruby red color with purple hues and leaves an array of fruit and flowers on the nose. Lively and balanced, it tastes of cherries and red berries. Can be enjoyed with all courses, especially starters, light first courses, white meats and fresh cheeses.
Tenuta Statti GAGLIOPPO (Calabria) 2016 $15/45
This 2007 Gaglioppo literally bursts from the glass with super-ripe dark cherries that are beautifully balanced by the wine’s freshness. This truly elegant wine offers remarkable clarity and transparency for a wine from the south. During ancient times, Romans drank this wine before, during and after events at the Coliseum.
Domaine des Pentelines Cotes du Rhone (Rhone Valley) 2016 $16/$48
The Kandler family acquired this amazing place located in the South Rhone Valley between Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape. The organic vineyard produces wines on galets roules (rounded pebbles) which made Chateauneuf wines so famous. The vineyard is well drained thanks to its Pentelines, which means soft slopes in local language. Perfect to pair with ribs, game or grilled meat.
BARBERA D’ALBA SUPERIORE DOC (Piedmont) 2013 $17/51
This is a Barbera with depth and dark cherry fruit. After thinning out in July and August during grape harvest, only the grapes worth being chosen from this small production wine are taken. It then ages one year in barriques Sarnia shows a bright ruby red color with dry and full body and a medium tannic quality.
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO Pietroso (Tuscany) 2015 $18/54
Made from 100% hand-picked Sangiovese grapes grown in the dry, breezy climate of Tuscany, this wine has an intense and persistent perfume with hints of small red fruits and cherries. It
has a lively, ruby red appearance and a warm, slightly tannic dry taste. It goes best served with pastas with meat sauces and is excellent with both red and white meats. Joe says, “You can really taste the earthiness of this wine… fantastic!”
Cascina Carra NEBBIOLA D’ALBA (Piedmont) 2015 $18/54
This nebbiola is a true baby Barolo- powerful, austere, and elegant. The aging lasts 32 months,
24 of which are spent in Slavonian oak casks, 2months in stainless steel and 6 in the bottle. The color is garnet and the nose is fragrant with the sensations of rose, violet and rhubarb. With age, it will evolve with notes of spice, black pepper and truffle. The mouth is very powerful, balanced and has a persistent finish. Goes well with meat dishes, spicy and savory courses.
De Tierra Pinot Noir (Monterey, CA) 2016 $18/54
The perfect blend of fruit and earthiness! De Tierra creates delicious, award-winning, and sustainably harvested wines to share from the unique terroir of Monterey County. Only a few hundred cases are made of the Pinot Noir, which is aged in French oak. The nose offers candied cherry, forest floor and strong minerality. On the palate, the wine offers fresh cranberry and baking spices with a savory finish.
6 Mura CARIGNANO DEL SULCIS (Sardegna) 2011 $24/72
Refined in oak barrels for 12 months, this wine has an intense ruby color and a round and complex palate. It has a nose denoting ripe cherries and truffles with a spicy tobacco under tone and a dry finish.
“Super Tuscan” FATTORIA VALACCHI VALICAIA (Tuscany) 2012 $25/$75
Joe says this is a classic “Super Tuscan” blend that really over-delivers. This little gem gives you the same rich profile of chocolate covered cherries and herbs as the big name Super Tuscans, with a long finish. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and merlot. Aged in French oak for 1 year. Only 850 cases produced.
Accordini Amarone “ACINATICO” (Veneto) 2013 $55/165
Amarone della Valpolicella is the unquestioned king of the wines of Verona. Since the beginning of the 20th century it has been called “Amarone”, from the adjective “amaro” meaning “bitter”, though it is by no means bitter. The unique and unmistakable feature of this wine is its production by original grapes of Valpolicella: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara. Another unique characteristic of this wine is the process of vinification: grapes aredried till February or March. It is a fine example of dry red wine refined in wooden barrels and it is the product of a rare micro-climate, exclusive vines and special wine making techniques. This unique process yields a rich and concentrated bouquet of dried fruit and a touch of vanilla and nuts.
Posted on November 2, 2019 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
A World of Whites
VINI BIANCHI
Albino Armani PINOT GRIGIO “ i o ” (T r e n t i n o ) 2 016 $ 12 /36
From one of the most historic family wineries in northern Italy, its heritage is traced back to the early 1600s. This Pinot Grigio is aromatic, bright and fresh with notes of pear and light citrus, delicious as an aperitvo or with a light seafood or pasta dish.
Pilandro TREBBIANO di Lugana (Lombardia) 2016 $12/36
A highly aromatic wine made from 100% Trebbiano di Lugana. The winemaker, Pietro Lavelli, is one of the most respected producers in the area, not only for his amazing wines, but for his fantastic salame! With bright notes of passion fruit and citrus, this Trebbiano has enough flavors to match even Pietro’s salame!
Statti Lamezia Bianco (Calabria) 2017 $12/36
This crisp, clean, fruit-forward wine is an ideal companion to seafood dishes and salads. It is flowery and fruity on the nose with notes of acacia, howthorn, winter melon and plum. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, confirming the aromas perceived on the nose, with a pleasant mineral undertone.
Angelo GRILLO (Sicilia) 2016 $12/36
Grown in Petrosino, part of the southern region of Sicily, on terrain locally known as “sciare”, which consists of pale, reddish brown soil. This Sicilian variety possesses subtle citrus notes counterbalanced with a nice lingering minerality. Youthful and bright, the Grillo is a refreshing companion to salads and bright seafood dishes.
Antica Enotria FALANGHINA (Puglia) 2016 $12/36
The area around Lucera in Puglia is known for its archaeological finds. Typically, the falanghina grape is found in Campania, but in Puglia it has a more intense straw color with green highlights thanks to the climate and soil of the region. The bouquet is persistent and rich with fruity and floral notes.
Valinhas Vinho Verde DOH (Portugal) 2017 $12/36
This always fresh, slightly effervescent Vinho Verde was and is the most popular Portuguese wine. The grape is 100% Loureiro. The aroma is intense with good acidity and subtle aromas of tropical fruit. This wine works well with fish and grilled poultry.
Heiderer Mayer Grüner Veltliner (Wagram, Austria) 2016 $12/36
Located in the small village of Baumgarten am Wagram outside Vienna, the Mayer family have cultivated their 35 hectares for 50 years. The terraces of the famed Wagram region sloping south are ideal for white wine, especially for Grüner Veltliner. The cool nights give their white wines the typical, classic acidity and delicate fruit flavor. Following the last Ice Age, the wind blew layers of loam, sand and lime rich in fossils and mierals contributing to the minerality of the Gruner varietal.
Vignobles Lorgeril L’orangerie CHARDONNAY (Pays d’oc) 2017 $14/42 Since 1620, the Pennautier and Lorgeril families have been the driving force of the Languedoc region, striving to create a “Great Languedoc”. L’orangerie gives us a powerful, fresh nose with aromas of citrus, melon, and white flowers. Well-balanced in the mouth, with a citrus and a slight nutty character.
Spatlese RIESLING (Germany) 2017 $14/42
Riesling is a highly aromatic and fruity grape variety. It has been regarded as the greatest white wine grape for hundreds of years. With its explosion of flavor, this riesling presents moderate-high intensity with a medium finish and hints of lime and apricot.
Cordero di Montezemolo ARNEIS delle Langhe (Piemonte) 2017 $16/48
Coming from an area renowned for its robust reds (Barolo), the people of the Piedmont drink Arneis in the summer. Produced by the Montezemolo family on land they have owned since feudal times, this lovely white shares a floral bouquet of chamomile with soft notes of apricot. On the palate it is mild and elegant with an extremely well balanced finish.
Joe says, “Check out their elegant Barolo, too!”
Pascal Gitton SANCERRE “En Creux” (Loire Valley, France) 2015 $18/54
Established in 1945 by Marcel Gitton with barely one acre, the Gitton Pere & Fils Estates today covers close to 27 hectares situated in the best areas of Sancerre in the Loire Valley. The vineyards are located on various distinct soils including flint, limestone, and chalk. The Gitton family has become known over the years for respect of wine tradition. Each of their vineyards has its own traits and is vinified without the use of artificial yeast or enzymes, and single bottled in most cases. Their Sauvignon Blanc vines average 30 years in age.
La Meirana GAVI di GAVI Broglia (Piemonte) 2017 $19/57
This wine is produced in a single vineyard, La Meirana: one of the oldest and most famous vineyards in Piedmont. Gavi is made exclusively from Cortese grapes and is a pale yellow with green highlights. The perfume is fine and delicate with hints of anise and flowers. Dry on the palate, elegant with a great finish. Perfect with grilled fish, sea salt bream and fish soup.
Posted on November 2, 2019 - by Enoteca - 1 comment
Our Beers
Carlsberg _ Lager $8
Ommegang Nirvana IPA _ Pale Ale $8
Chimay Grande Reserve _ Trappist Dark Ale $10
Kostritzer Schwarzbier Black –_Stout $10
Posted on August 21, 2019 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
WFUV Exclusive Interview
Check out this great interview on WFUV: https://www.wfuv.org/content/nonnas-kitchen
Posted on March 29, 2019 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
Foody Allen from VOA comes to Enoteca Maria
