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Posted on August 29, 2018 - by wervil - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
Big Spread in Norwegian Magazine
Now people can read about Enoteca while they’re flying Norwegian
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NORWEGIAN MAGAZINE
Bon Voyage!
Posted on April 27, 2018 - by wervil - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
The nonnas are a hit on Good Morning America
Check out the video!
Posted on March 7, 2018 - by wervil - 1 comment
Enoteca Maria Presents Nonnas of the World!
Our two kitchens at Enoteca Maria will continue to serve regional Italian cuisine from the nonne of Italy, while offering a second menu of a different nonna every night from any and every country in the world. Start following the online book that is being generated at www.nonnasoftheworld.com
Also, please click on the link to the right marked Nonna Calendar for our upcoming international Nonnas. Thank you for supporting our efforts!
Warmly,
Jody Scaravella
These are The Nonnas of the World:
Pauline from Trinidad, West Indies
Lucia from Brazil
Yumi from Tokyo, Japan
Carmen from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mariela from Vargas, Venezuela
Nina from Brest, Belarus
Rosa Maria of Medellin, Colombia
Habiba of Oran, Algeria
Mafuza of Bangladesh
Zena of Kamishly, Syria
Helena from Prague, Czech Republic
Adelina from Casola, Napoli, Italy
Zuleyka from Mao, Dominican Republic
Carmelina from Marcianise, Napoli, Italy
Nadezhda of Mezhdurechensk, Kazakhstan
Rosa from Schio, Vicenza, Italy
Christina from Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy
Marita from Cuenca, Ecuador
Ploumitsa from Chios, Greece
Maria of Torella dei Lombardi, Campania, Italy
Jolanta of Suwalki, Poland
Monique of Chateauroux, France
Luisa from Piacenza, Italy
Rosaria from Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy
Margherita of Casteldaccia, Palermo, Italy
Hulya of Turkey
Adriana of Spoleto, Umbria, Italy
Posted on March 7, 2018 - by wervil - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
Nonna Pauline from Trinidad, West Indies
Pauline often reminisced about the delightful aromas wafting from her mother’s kitchen as she cooked all the Island foods. As a young mother Pauline wondered what could she leave her children? What would be her legacy? She questioned and pondered these thoughts. Her spirit leaped as she recalled how certain food scents were able to evoke wonderful memories that bought her back to the time, place and people involved. Her aha moment! That’s when she began to dabble more in the kitchen by experimentation and duplicating traditional West Indian dished that her mother made for her and her sister. Since then she has had the pleasure of cooking for friends, family and guest who have been enraptured by the taste, and textures of her tantalizing Trinidadian dishes.
Posted on February 15, 2018 - by wervil - 1 comment
Our Beers
Peroni Nastro Azzurro -Pale Lager $8
Flagship IPA – Pale Ale $8
Chimay Grande Reserve -Trappist Dark Ale $10
Kostritzer Schwarzbier Black –_Stout $8
Posted on February 15, 2018 - by wervil - (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 $ 10 / 30
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 $10/30
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!
Angelo GRILLO (Sicilia) 2016 $10/30
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 $10/30
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.
VERMENTINO ARGIOLAS (Sardegna) 2016 $10/30
This is a fruit forward wine with aromas of white flowers, rosemary, apricot and lemon. A crisp white, this Vermentino is a perfect balance between expressive herbaceous fruit and a somewhat restraining core of minerality. Wonderful paired with seafood pastas. Small production.
Heiderer Mayer Grüner Veltliner (Wagram, Austria) 2016 $10/30
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.
Gorgo CHARDONNAY (Veneto) 2016 $12/36
Gorgo is found outside Verona in the Veneto region. The wine is fermented in oak and then aged in steel, leaving it toasty and crisp with notes of tropical fruit and a touch of pear. The mineral notes make the wine smooth and rich with a complex and persistent structure. Pairs wonderfully with shellfish, salmon, and seafood pastas.
Blason FRIULANO DOC (Friulano) 2016 $12/36
Northeastern grape variety related to Sauvignon Blanc. Giocanni Blason and his wife, Valentina, own this 37-acre winery 3 miles from the Slovenian border and 20 miles north of Trieste. The Blason Friulano is rich, complex and spicy with hints of tarragon. It has minerality, body, and an extraordinary balance of fruit, spice, and drinkability and pairs perfectly with your favorite fish dish.
Vicentini Agostino SOAVE TERRE LUNGHE (Veneto) 2016 $12/36
This crisp and fruity white is made up of a blend of eighty percent Garganega grapes and twenty percent Tebbiano di Soave. The Soave Terre Lunghe possesses scents typical of white flowers, dried fruit and hints of acacia. On the palate, it is balanced, persistent, and well structured pairing especially well with fish and grilled white meats as well as appetizers and main dishes.
Georg Müller RIESLING (Rheingau, Germany) 2016 $12/36
The Rheingau region of Germany is known for its prestigious Riesling production. Georg Müller crafts his classic 2014 Erbach Riesling with a bright and balanced sweetness, accentuated by a deep and well-integrated acidity. This fragrant white is perfect as an aperitif or pared with spicy flavors.
Durin Riviera Ligure di Ponente PIGATO (Liguria) 2014 $14/42
Originally from Greece, Pigato made its way to Liguria in the 1600s and is believed to be a cousin of Vermentino. Today it is almost exclusively tied to the Ligurian Riviera, where vines curl and dig into amazingly steep, terraced hillsides. Medium-bodied and very fresh, with a bitter almond touch and plenty of citrus energy, Pigato goes best with grilled seafood but its flavorful concentration can easily stand up to coconut milk curries and especially garlic-rich sauces–fresh basil pesto being the Genoese favorite.
Cordero di Montezemolo ARNEIS delle Langhe (Piemonte) 2016 $15/45
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!”
Tasto di SETA “Malvasia” (Emilia Romagna) 2015 $15/45
This Seta is bright and straw yellow in color with an intensely aromatic floral nose of acacia, cypress and mint. It is balanced and soft on the palate with excellent length. This vineyard is located in a region known for its good food as well as its good wines. Great as either an aperitivo or as a dinner wine: it is perfect when paired with fresh pasta dishes, vegetable dishes, salami and white meats. Seta is also exceptional with fat-fleshed fish and seafood stews.
Pascal Gitton SANCERRE “En Creux” (Loire Valley, France) 2015 $17/51
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) 2016 $18/54
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 February 15, 2018 - by wervil - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
From Prosecco to Passito
VIN FRIZZANTI
PROSECCO $11/33
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 $16/48
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) 2016 $12/36
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) $13/49
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) $15/58
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.
ITALIAN BEVERAGES
Bellini $12
Bubbly Prosecco with Peach Nectar
Sodas $3
Chinotto, Aranciata, Limonata
Coffee $3
Cappucino, Americano, Single Espresso
Double Espresso $5
