VINI ROSSI
TOSCANA
Sangiovese is the noble red variety of central Italy’s Tuscany region – solely or in blends – the Wines of Chianti, Rosso & Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso & Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Morellino di Scansano,Carmignano and many of the so-called ‘Super Tuscans’.French varietals such as Cabernet,Merlot and Syrah have also found a small niche here with excellent results.
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CHIANTI Predominantly Sangiovese (90% minimum in Classico) is the varietal for the wines.. Also included here
are the various ‘Super Tuscans’ and proprietary reds that originate within the Chianti zones.
2006 Terrabianca, Chianti Classico “Scassino” 44
2005 Terrabianca, Chianti Riserva “Croce” 48
2006 Riecine, Chianti Classico 48
2006 Vignamaggio, Riserva Monalisa 55
2006 Castello Paneretta, Chianti Classico (Barberino) 30
2005 Savignola Paolina, Chianti Riserva 38
2009 Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina 29
2007 San Felice “Il Grigio” Chianti Classico Riserva 37
2007 San Felice “Vigorello” (Super Tuscan) 65
2005 Fattoria di Petroio Chianti Classico Riserva 65
2009 Felsina, Chianti Classico 38
1995 Felsina, Chianti Classico, Rancia (Berardenga)125
2007 Felsina, Chianti Classico, Rancia 85
2006 Felsina, Fontalloro 100
2007 Il Molino di Grace, Chianti Classico 33
2001 Fonterutoli “Siepi” (Castellina) 90
MONTALCINO e MONTEPULCIANO These two hilltop towns south of the Chianti district create powerful, long lived wines. Brunello is the local clone of Sangiovese in Montalcino,
in Montepulciano, Sangioveseis is referred to as Prugnolo Gentile.
2009 Fattoria dei Barbi, Rosso di Montalcino 38
2009 S. Felice Campogiovanni, Rosso di Montalcino 36
2007 Ruffino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 33
2005 Mocali, Brunello di Montalcino 70
2003 Caprili, Brunello di Montalcino 60
2009 Caprili, Rosso di Montalcino 32
2003 La Fiorita, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva 70
2005 La Fiorita, Laurus (Super Tuscan) 39
2006 Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino 85
2007 S. Felice Campogiovanni, Brunello di Montalcino75
2006 Altesino, Brunello di Montalcino 90
PIEDMONTE
Nebbiolo is the aristocratic grape of this Northern region where some of Italy’s greatest and rarest wines have long been produced. Winemaking is centered around the villages of Alba and Asti in the southwest Langhe and Monferatto hills. Nebbiolo reaches its pinnacle around the villages of Barolo and Barbaresco – which are located on opposite sides of Alba.The Barbera and Dolcetto grapes are planted where the finicky Nebbiolo won’t ripen and are much more widespread.
DOLCETTO and BARBERA The everyday wines of Piedmont though these too can vary wildly in quality and price.
2009 Marchesi di Gresy, Dolcetto 28
2009 Filippo Gallino, Barbera D’Alba, 36
2009 Vietti, Barbera D’Asti “Tre Vigne” 32
2008 Olim Bauda, Barbera D’Asti 46
2008 Marchesi di Gresy Barbera D’Asti 29
2003 Braida, Barbera d’Asti, “Monte Bruna”(Rocchetta) 79
2004 Coppo Barbera d’Asti Pomorosso 98
2008 Conterno “Cascina Francia,” Barbera d’Alba 89
BARBARESCO
Comprised of the villages of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso with a mere 1500 acres planted to Nebbiolo.
2007 Ca del Baio, Barbaresco “Asili” 75
2004 Montaribaldi, Sori Barbaresco 44
2006 Montaribaldi “Sori” 60
2007 Produttori Barbaresco 45
2005 Produttori Barbaresco “Ovello” 78
2006 Ugo Lequio, Barbaresco, “Gallina,” 59
2008 Cerretto, Barbaresco, Asij 62
2006 Cascina Bruciata, Barbaresco 79
BAROLO
Styles vary with the terrior of the five parishes (Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falleto, Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba) with the first two being somewhat more elegant and the latter being more powerful.
2007 Vietti, Barolo Castiglione 70
2006 Giuseppe Vajra, Barolo “Albe” 55
2007 Ettore Germano, Barolo “Serralunga” 79
2004 Macarini, Barolo Brunate 80
2004 Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo 85
2005 Conterno, Barolo 245
PIEDMONTE/ LOMBARDIA
NEBBIOLO This category includes declassified Barolo and Barbaresco which are entitled to be called Nebbiolo as well as Nebbiolo grown in another districts in the Langhe. In addition, the region of Lombardia, and in particular, the district of the Valtellina which lies at the foot of the Alps produces wines from the Nebbiolo grape that are most distinct.
2006 Gaja, Lange Rosso Sito Moresco 80
2005 Travaglini, Gattinara, (Gattinara, Piemonte) 45
2008 Ugo Lequio, Langhe Nebbiolo 29
2008 Nada Fiorenzo, Langhe Nebbiolo 36
VENETO
Corvina This is the classic red variety of the hillside vineyards near Verona and is the primary grape in the Valpolicella blend (including Amarone which is made from dried grapes).
2008 Inama, Carmenere, 36
2008 Vaona, Valpolicella Superiore, Ripasso 29
2007 Tedeschi, Valpolicella Ripasso, “San Rocco” 39
2008 Tedeschi, Valpolicella “Nicalo”29
2007 Vaona, Amarone 60
2006 Masi, Amarone Classico Costasera 90
2004 Vignalta, Gemola 45
FRIULI ALTO ADIGE TRENTINO
EMILIA-ROMAGNA
Friuli is famous for its white wines; however, the reds have also been slowly garnering attention. The red wines are based on Bordeaux varietals, plus there indigenous red varieties. In Alto Adige, Bordeaux varietals are plentiful, in addition to the local native grapes.
2006 Dorigo “Montsclapade” (Friuli) 65
2005/6 A. Lageder, La Grein (Sudtirol, Alto Adige) 29
2000 Bressan Rosso, “Ego” (Alto Adige) 75
2004 Bressan, Pinot Nero 45
2007 Alois Lageder, Krafuss, Pinot Noir 65
REGIONALE
In the central Adriatic regions of Marche and Abruzzi, Montepulciano and Sangiovese are the predominant varieties. In the southern peninsula regions of Calabria,Basilicata,Umbria and Campagnia as well as the islands of Sicily and Sardinia native varieties abound.
2009 Tasca d’Almerita, Lamuri, Nero d’ Avola 36
2003 Antonelli, Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 75
2007 Arnaldo Caprai, Montefalco Rosso (Umbria) 29
2003 Arnaldo Caprai, “Outsider” 120
2003 Feudi di San Gregorio, Aglianico, Serpico 70
2008 Librandi, Ciro Rosso“Duca San Felice” (Calabria) 29
2009 Firriato, Etna Rosso 29
2007 Ippolito, Ciro Rosso Riserva, Mancuso 32
VINI BIANCHI
TRE VENZIE
The three northeastern regions – Trentino, Alto Adige, Veneto and Friuli produce Italy’s most famous white wines.
2010 Abbazia di Novacella, Sylvaner 35
2010 Inama, Soave Classico 30
2010 Russiz Superiore, Sauvignon, (Collio, Friuli) 35
2009 Alois Lageder, Chardonnay 24
2009 Elena Walch, Chardonnay 35
2010 Marco Felluga “Mongris” Pinot Grigio 32
TOSCANA e PIEMONTE
Italy’s two most famous red wine regions also produce distinctive whites – both from native and international varieties.
2010 Vietti, Roero Arneis 36
2008 Felsini “I Sistri” Chardonnay, 35
REGIONALE
Italy’s diversity of varietals is unequaled by any other wine producing country. Over 450 varietals are grown in Italy. The following whites are produced from native varieties such as Vermentino,Verdicchio and Greco. Orvieto is a blend of 3-4 varieties including trebbiano
2010 Argiolas, “Costamolino” Vermentino 26
2009 Arnaldo Caprai, Grecante Grechetto 29
2010 Fattoria Zerbina, Albana Di Romagna 25
2009 Terredora Di Paolo, Grecco Di Tufo 35
2009 Olim Bauda, Gavi di Gavi, 25
2009 Frecciarossa, “Sillery,” Pinot Nero Bianco 36
2008 Rocca Del Principe, Fiano Di Avellino 28
BUBBLY
Tenuta Col Vendrame, Prosecco 36
Bellavista, Franciacorta Brut NV, (Erbusco, Lombardia) 55
Louis Roederer, Brut Premier NV 60
L. Aubry, Champagne Brut NV 69
Pierre Peters, Cuvee de Reserve Grand Cru Brut NV 85
1995 Krug, Champagne 300