di Lenardo Vineyards 2023 Friulano "TOH!", Friuli $14 - Friuli, located in northeastern Italy near the borders of Austria and Slovenia, is a prestigious wine region known for its high-quality white wines, especially from grapes like Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio.
Tenuta Le Velette 2019 Rosso Orvietano "Spicca" Umbria $16 - (100% Sangiovese) Umbria, often called the "green heart of Italy," is a central Italian wine region known for its rolling hills and historic towns. It produces both red and white wines, with standout varieties like Sagrantino from Montefalco and Grechetto from Orvieto.
Ippolito 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore "Liber Pater", Calabria $16 - (100% Gaglioppo) Calabria, located in the toe of Italy's boot, is a warm, sun-drenched wine region known for bold red wines made from native grapes like Gaglioppo. With a winemaking history dating back to ancient times, Calabria's rugged terrain and Mediterranean climate produce robust, rustic wines that reflect the region's heritage and natural beauty.
Fidora 2020 Monte Tabor Valpolicella, Veneto $19 - (Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella) Veneto, in northeastern Italy, is one of the country’s most important and diverse wine regions, known for producing both high-quality reds and whites. It’s famous for Prosecco, Amarone della Valpolicella, and Soave, offering everything from light, sparkling wines to rich, full-bodied reds.
Musto Carmelitano 2020 Aglianico del Vulture "Rosso Maschitano" Basilicata $20 - (100$ Aglianico) Basilicata, a mountainous region in southern Italy, is known for its bold red wines, especially Aglianico del Vulture, grown on the slopes of an ancient volcano. Its high elevations and volcanic soils contribute to wines with depth, structure, and aging potential, making it a hidden gem among Italy’s wine regions.
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Umani Ronchi Pecorino Terre di Chieti Vellodoro 2023, Marche $20 - (100% Pecorino) Marche, located on Italy’s Adriatic coast, is a picturesque wine region known for its crisp white Verdicchio and elegant reds like Rosso Conero. With a mix of coastal and mountainous terrain, Marche produces fresh, food-friendly wines that reflect its diverse landscape and rich winemaking tradition.
I Custodi 2022 Etna Rosso "Pistus", Sicily $27 (90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappuccio) Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is a dynamic wine region known for its diverse climates and volcanic soils, particularly around Mount Etna. It produces a wide range of wines, including bold reds like Nero d’Avola and the elegant, mineral-driven Nerello Mascalese, as well as crisp whites like Grillo and Carricante.
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COS 2021 Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico, Sicily $45 (Frappato di Vittoria 40%, Nero d’Avola 60%) I love Sicilian wines so I couldn't help myself and doubled up here. In 1980, they were the youngest wine producers in Italy. They received an old family winery from Giambattista Cilia’s father Giuseppe Cilia and the nearby vineyard of bush trained vines, a total of 3.60.40 hectares in the famed town of Bastonaca. On October 5, 1980 they harvested their first vintage and made 1,470 bottles. COS began its adventure that would one day lead to the transformation of Cerasuolo di Vittoria. Cerasuolo di Vittoria is Sicily’s only DOCG wine, made primarily from Nero d’Avola and Frappato grapes. It’s known for its vibrant ruby color, juicy red fruit flavors, and balanced structure, combining the richness of Nero d’Avola with the floral freshness of Frappato.
Friday Flight 4 - 8pm $12 for flight of 5 with 3 additional wines for purchase.