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The old world Italian wines have passed on
to a new generation which is making wine with the class and
character of the best in France or California. Gone are the days
of wicker-clad Chianti bottles. The era of Super Tuscan wines
began about 20 years ago. |
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Italian Whites |
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BOLLINI, 2004, Pinot Grigio (WHITE)
Drier than the Santa Margerita. |
24.95 |
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PINOT GRIGIO, 2004, SANTA MARGERITA (WHITE)
Excellent as an aperitif or very suitable
to seafood dishes, particularly deep fried shrimp or our fried
cape scallops. |
28.95 |
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VERNACCIA, 2002 (WHITE)
A crisp Italian white. |
19.95 |
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Chianti
The better Chiantis come from south of
Florence where 585 producers roll out 1.9 million cases annually.
While 1997 was an exceptional vintage, 1998, 1999 and 2002 were
also very good years. |
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ROCCA DELLE MACIE, 2002, Chianti Classico |
19.95 |
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Other Italian Reds |
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AMARONE SPERI, 2000
The grapes are dried in the sun resulting
in a dense rich wine from Valpolicella. An outstanding year from
one of the best producers. |
73.95 |
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MONTE ANTICO, 2001
A very popular label and rightly so. This
Tuscan Sangiovese is smooth and pleasent. |
18.95 |
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ROSSO DE MONTALCINO, PERTIMALI, 2002
Good year and good value. |
29.00 |
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Super Tuscans |
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BANFI-SUMMUS, 1999 Reserva
Exceptionally well made with a contineous
finish. |
92.00 |
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Barolo / Barbaresco
Although the 1997 Brunello di Montalino got
such great press it appears the 1998 Barolos could be the best
of recent years and the 2000 is rated 100 by WINE SPECTATOR,
however the 2000 need time. They show more fragrance with sweet
tannins. Try a true Italian Barolo and enjoy the talents of the
wines from the Piedmont. We purchased these wines at pre-order
prices and have added a lesser mark-up to make them attractive
to those who may not be familiar with Barolo. |
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BARBARESCO, 2000, Gallina La Spinella
Sweet plum and blackberry fruit with a
luscious texture. Full body with a dark ruby color. Parker “90”. |
159.00 |
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BAROLO CAVALLOTTO, 2000, Bricco Boschis
100% Nebbiolo grape |
63.00 |
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BAROLO CORINO, 2000, Vigna Giachini
Aroma of crushed berries, flowers and
fresh leather. Amazing fruit and depth. WINE SPECTATOR “95”. |
79.00 |
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BAROLO LA SPINETTA, 2000, VIGNETO CAMPE
Full body with strawberry, toasted oak
and cedar flavors. WINE SPECTATOR “98”. |
225.00 |
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BAROLO LISTINI, 1998, Poderi Luigni Eidaudi
Raspberry flavors with soft oak in the
finish. |
73.95 |
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BAROLO MANZONE, 2000, Le Gramolere
Floral and plum characteristics with a
full body and silky finish. WINE SPECTATOR “94”. |
63.00 |
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BAROLO MARCARINI, 1998
Red fruits with finish nicely at the end. |
64.95 |
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BAROLO PAOLO SCAVINO, 2000, CANNUBI
Perfumed with rich soft super velvety
tannins and loads of coffee, berry and plum flavors. Long
finish. WINE SPECTATOR “95”. |
99.00 |
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BAROLO, 2001, Brunate Marcarini |
79.95 |
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BAROLO, 2001, Dardi Le Rose |
79.00 |
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BAROLO, 2001, Luigi Ginaudi Poderi |
99.95 |
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Brunello di Montalcino
This is the wine made from the Sagiovese
grape which is being talked a lot about today. The 1997 vintage
rated a 99/100 by WINE SPECTATOR. It is a vintage to lay down and
perhaps enjoy occasionally now. |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 1998, Castel Giocondo |
65.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 1999, Castel Giocondo |
69.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 1999, Palazzina Le
Macioche |
58.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 2000, Ciacci Piccolomini
d'Aragona |
82.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 2000 Palazzina Le Macioche |
58.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 2000 Poggio Antico |
85.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 2000 Sassetti Pertimali |
82.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 2000 Scopetone |
82.00 |
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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, 2000 Uccellicua |
82.00 |
