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Posted on October 8, 2021 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
Revel In Our Reds
VINI ROSSI
KARAS Organic Estate Wine (Armenia)$12/$36
Excellent blend, fruity aromas and great acidity makes this organic wine elegant and easy to drink
Gouguenheim MALBEC (Argentina) $12/$36
Deep purple color, full body and fruit forward
Peninsula Vinicultores, VINO DE MONTANA Organic (Spain) $12/$36
Fresh fruit forward (strawberries, raspberries, red currants) organic wine from Madrid
Grandpa ChaCha Homestyle Wine (Puglia) $12/$36
A combination of Primitivo grapes and Negromaro grapes, both from the Puglia region of Southern Italy. The combined taste of these elegant grapes is the closest thing to the “old countryâ€.
PECCHENINO, Dogliani San Luigi, Organic (Piedmont, Italy) $13/$39
Fruit forward with notes of currants, raspberries, blackberries and prunes. Well balanced with sweet tannins and good acidity
Cantina di Mogoro CANNONAU NERO SARDO (Sardegna)Â Â $14/$42
Full bodied with aromatic notes of cherries, blackberries, and spice. On the palate, it has soft tannins of notes of black cherries and chocolate.
Mazzolino BONARDAÂ (Lombardia) $14/42
Smooth and luscious with notes of blackberries, cinnamon and almond.
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO Pietroso (Tuscany) $25/75
Made from 100% hand-picked Sangiovese grapes this wine has an intense and persistent perfume with hints of small red fruits and cherries.
Luna Argenta NEGROAMARO PRIMITIVO (Puglia) $14/42
Intense shades of prunes, ripe blackberries, cherries, milk chocolate and ‘warm’ spices in the direction of cinnamon.
Itynera Nero d’Avola CABERNET SAUVIGNON (Sicilia) $15/45
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.
Cascina Carra NEBBIOLA DâALBA (Piedmont) $18/54
Fragrant with the sensations of rose, violet and rhubarb. With age, it will evolve with notes of spice, black pepper and truffle.
Chateau d’Arcole St. Emilion Grand Cru Bottle $125
Chateau d’Arcole was the first Saint-Emilion vineyard farmed as organic beginning in the 1960s. Only natural products are used to protect the vineyards which have been Biodynamic certified since 2012. This wine has a deep purple color, intense aromas of red fruits, warm toasted bread and vanilla notes. 70% Merlot and 30% Cab.
Posted on August 21, 2021 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
A World of Whites
VINI BIANCHI
Santa Tresa GRILLO Organic Vegan Friendly (Ragusa)Â Â Â Â Â $11/$33
Aromas of white flowers, citrus and tropical fruit
Velenosi PECORINO (Marche)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $12/$36
Notes of banana, pineapple, and apples as well as vegetables and notes of fresh-cut grass
Pilandro Trebbiano (Lombardia)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $12/$36
Bright notes of passion fruit and citrus
Pinot Grigio “io†(Trentino)                                       $12/$36
Aromatic, bright and fresh notes of pear and light citrus
Malvasia (Isola di Salina) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $13/$39
Malvasia is a white grape native to Sicily and grown on volcanic soils. Â Aromas of Meyer lemons and sea-salt, bright acidity; a flavorful reflection of sea-inspired terroir.
Riesling, Spatlese (Germany)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $12/$36
Sweet, late harvest Riesling grows on the steep slopes of the Mosel region and rivals the best in the area for their delicacy, minerality and wonderful wildflower flavors.
GEWURZTRAMINER Organic (Alsace, France)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $18/$54
Floral and spicy aromas, notes of lychee notes and rose petals with a refreshing finish
La Meirana GAVI di GAVI Broglia (Piemonte)Â Â Â Â $19/$57
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
Domaine de la Tonnellerie SANCERRE (France)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $19/$57
Light and dry, mineral intense but elegant. Floral wine and high toned in the nose while having a rich, full-bodied middle
Posted on August 18, 2021 - by Enoteca - (Comment * FaceBook It * Send to Friend)
From Prosecco to Passito
VIN FRIZZANTI
PROSECCOÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $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                                 $15/45
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.
Rose’
Purato, Terre Siciliane Rose, Organic (Sicily) 2020Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $12/$36
Lots of summer fruit flavors and a lovely minerality
VINI DOLCI
MOSCATO Passito di Pantelleria (Sicilia)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $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) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $18/50
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 August 18, 2021 - by Enoteca - 1 comment
Our Beers
Kentucky Vanilla Cream Ale– $8
Chimay (Blue) Dark Ale– $10
Nirvana IPA Ommegang– $7
Kostritzer Dark Brew– $10
Posted on October 13, 2020 - by Enoteca - 3 comments so far
The City: Grandmas Keep Beloved Staten Island Restaurant Going, One Jar of Sauce at a Time
Read the Full Article Here!!
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 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
