WINE LIST

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ITALIAN RED WINES
Bin No.
24    Gavi Di Gavi, Villa Rosa (Piemonte) $24.00
An aroma that hints of nuttiness and fruit. the flavor is crisp and delicate with the  fruit opening to an apricot, berry-like complexity.
25    Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina by Antinori (Sicily) $25.00
A perfect balance of fruit and acidity, a crisp, full and flavorful taste with lingering finish.
26    Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita (Alto Adige) $38.00
A dry wine with a refreshing crispness and a fine balance of fruit and acidity, which enlightens the palate and the nose with its delicate penetrating bouquet.  
DOMESTIC RED WINES
Bin No.
30    Zinfandel, Dellar No. 8 (North Coast) $20.00
Characteristics of blackberries, cherries and plum make this wine both complex and robust.
31    Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi (Napa Valley) $40.00
This classically styled wine has developed into one of our favorite estate bottled Cabernets. Rich currant fruit flavors are balanced by barrel aging.
 
32    Cabernet Sauvignon, Souverain (Alexander Valley) $34.00
 A very drinkable style, free of any late harvest character or high alcohol intensity. A perfect match to spicy foods, roasted meats and a wide variety of cheeses.
 
33    Cabernet Sauvignon, Villa Mt. Eden (Napa Valley) $24.00
Produced from 100% varietal cabernet grapes, this wine displays fine charm in a medium-bodied, drinkable style.
34    Merlot, Beringer, (Napa Valley) $35.00
Softer, more subtle and delicate than Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich fragrance and full body with a deep aroma of black cherries.      
35    Merlot, McManis Family Vineyards (River Junction) $24.00
Juicy, lush and smooth. Exhibiting strong cassis and black cherry flavors, it is balanced by accents of vanilla cedar and finishes silky and long.
 
36    Merlot, Blackstone $22.00
Medium-bodied, brilliant ruby-red color, berry-like aromas, with distinctive flavors.
37    Merlot, Red Diamond (Washington State) $24.00
This Washington State Merlot features hints of jam and berries. Francesco’s Favorite!
38    Pinot Noir, Harlow Ridge $20.00
Special vineyard practices and classic red wine technique are all combined to make a Pinot Noir of true varietal aroma and flavor. Sweet cherry flavors mix with a light smokiness from small French oak aging.
39    Pinot Noir, Greg Norman (California) $25.00
World-class Pinot Noir from Oregon. Classy and mellow with soft tannins.
46    Petite Syrah, Guenoc (California) $20.00
Medium-bodied red wine with light, lingering finish reminiscent of ripe plums and blackberries.
DOMESTIC WHITE WINES
Bin No.
40    Chardonnay, Robert Mondavi, (Napa Valley) $30.00
Markedly aromatic wine with pronounced varietal character.  Light-golden in color, medium-bodied, this wine is noticeably fruity, yet it has a very crisp, clean finish.
41    Chardonnay, Columbia Crest Grand Estates, (Washington State) $22.00
Chardonnay is universally acclaimed as one of the greatest white wine grapes.  This wine has a lovely bouquest, great gold color and is an excellent food wine.
42    Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson $24.00
The fruity aromas and flavors are obvious in this fine varietal.  Medium-bodied, this wine shows an excellent balance of fruit and acidity.
43    Sauvignon Blanc, Souverain, (Alexander Valley) $22.00
Light floral notes with bright, crisp acidity make this wine enjoyable any time.
43    Riesling, Chateau Ste. Michelle, (Columbia Valley) $21.00
This wine exhibits hints of apricot with a light sweetness. Great any time.
BLUSH WINE
Bin No.
44    White Zinfandel, Beringer (California) $15.00
This wine is enjoyable as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light fare.
SPARKLING WINES
45    Asti Spumante, Martini & Rossi (Piemonte) $21.00
47    Imperial, Moët & Chandon (Champagne) $80.00
HOUSE WINES
By the Glass 
Pinot Grigio      $6.00
Chardonnay $6.00
Riesling $6.00
White Zinfandel $6.00
Merlot $6.00
Cabernet Sauvignon $6.00
Chianti $7.00
Pinot Noir $7.00
ITALIAN RED WINES
Bin No.
10    Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Colimoro (Abruzzo) $19.00
 A dry table wine of medium red color, medium tartness, fruit and full-bodied.  It is moderately aged and well-balanced.
11    Chianti Classico, Luiano (Tuscany) $22.00
A light-bodied red wine with a young, fruity flavor and aroma.
12    Chianti Classico Riserva “Black Label”, Castello Di Gabbiano (Tuscany) $38.00
100% Sangiovese, grown and bottled in the famouse medieval Castello di Gabbiano in the heart of Tuscany.
15    Dogajolo, Carpineto, Super Tuscan (Tuscany) $23.00
Garnet-red in color, soft and fruity with an intense yet delicate bouquet.  Its fullness of flavor is a result of aging in oak casks prior to bottling. A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet.
17    Gattinara, Travaglini (Piemonte) $45.00
This is a full, dry wine with a distinctive character.  We recommend serving this wine with red meats, pasta, and full-flavored cheeses.  
18    Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, Cesari (Veneto) $68.00
 A rich, robust wine of great depth. Produced from the sun-enriched grapes to achieve its unsurpassed complexity and body.   
20     Nero D’Avola/Merlot, Don (Sicily) $23.00
A fine red wine, medium-bodied with a full, fruity flavor and appealing bouquet, grown in Francesco’s family vineyards. 
21    Etna Rosso, Rampante (Sicily) $23.00
Full-bodied, robust, grapes grown on volcanic soil. Excellent with hearty pasta and game.
22    Syrah, Don (Sicily) $23.00
Hints of fruit and vanilla with cocoa, well-balanced, with a long, lingering finish.
RESERVE AND SPECIALTY WINE
Bin No.
13    Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Gold, Ruffino (Tuscany) $61.00
A magnificent wine with a softness and fragrance unmatched. Full-bodied, superb aroma and bouquet. The Aristocrat of Italian Wines.
16    Barolo, Viberti DOCG (Piemonte) $79.00
A magnificent wine with a softness and fragrance unmatched. Full-bodied, superb aroma and bouquet.  The Aristocrat of Italian Wines.
14    Brunello Di Montalcino, Il Poggione (Tuscany) $85.00
Among the most robust and sturdy of the word’s red wines, deep in color, long-lived.
19    Amarone, Bertani (Veneto) $145.00
Perhaps the best red wine in Italy—very full-bodied, slow maturing and powerful.

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