Montalcino, Italy
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WE SHIP WINE: 510-769-9463
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ITALIAN WINES
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We are very excited to feature a wide selection of outstanding Italian wines from all 20 regions of Italy. Many of the wines are the best in their category, while others represent excellent quality and value. The Italian wines of today are clearly world class and we proudly showcase many of the fascinating indigenous grape varieties that Italy has to offer. Enjoy!
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REGIONS ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
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-ABRUZZI-
-WHITE WINE-
1998 EDOARDO VALENTINI, TREBBIANO D'ABRUZZO $85.00
Perfectly aged 10 year old Trebbiano for the dedicated Valentini fans! I bet that has never been said.
-RED WINE-
2007 VALLE REALE, MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO, "VIGNE NUOVE" $13.99
The Valle Reale Winery specializes in red wines made with 100% Montepulciano grapes from the region of Abruzzi. A fruity, dry red wine and a wonderful match for burgers and chicken hot off the grill. You can even serve this wine a splash on the cool side. A crowd pleaser every time! Only $12.59 per bottle by the case.
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-APULIA-
-RED WINE-
2005 BOTROMAGNO, PRIMITIVO $16.99
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-BASILICATA-
-RED WINE-
2003 CANTINA DI VENOSA, AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE, "VIGNALI" $18.99 -SOLD OUT-
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-CALABRIA-
-RED WINE-
2004 LIBRANDI, "GRAVELLO" $36.99
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-CAMPANIA-
-RED WINE-
2005 MONTEVETRANO, "MONTEVETRANO" $115.00
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-EMILIA-ROMAGNA-
-RED WINE-
2005 DREI DONA (TENUTA LA PALAZZA), "ROSENERE", SANGIOVESE DI ROMAGNA SUPERIORE $13.99
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-FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA-
-WHITE WINE-
2006 SIRCH, SAUVIGNON, COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI $17.99
The Sirch winery makes delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Northeast Italy's cool climate. Pungent and crisp!
2006 SIRCH, RIBOLLA GIALLA, COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI $17.99
- RED WINE -
2006 SIRCH, SCHIOPPETTINO, COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI $22.99
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-LATIUM-
-WHITE WINE-
2007 FALESCO, EST! EST! EST! $11.99
Made from 60% Trebbiano, 30% Malvasia & 10% Roscetto grapes grown in various estate vineyards in Montefiascone.
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-LIGURIA-
-WHITE WINE-
2006 DURIN, VERMENTINO $22.99-SOLD OUT-
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-LOMBARDY-
-RED WINE-
2006 RAINOLDI, NEBBIOLO, IGT $14.99
100% Nebbiolo grapes.
2006 VERCESI DEL CASTELLAZZO, "PEZZALUNGA", OLTREPÒ PAVESE $17.99
35% Barbera, 35% Bonarda (Croatina), 15% Uva Rara, 10% Pinot Nero & 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. I bet you knew that. Pasta, Pasta & Pasta!
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-MARCHE-
-WHITE WINE-
2006 BUCCI, VERDICCHIO DEI CASTELLI DI JESI $21.99
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-MOLISE-
-RED WINE-
2004 DI MAJO NORANTE, "RAMITELLO" $19.99
85% Prugnolo & 15% Aglianico grapes.
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-PIEDMONT-
- WHITE WINE -
2007 GIANNI GAGLIARDO, "FALLEGRO" $16.99
100% Favorita, a rare Piemontese white grape. Lightly sparkling, flavors of melon and citrus, very light and easy to drink.
-RED WINE-
2005 WALTER MASSA (MATTEI), BARBERA, PIEMONTE $14.99
2006 CASCINA MORASSINO, DOLCETTO D'ALBA $17.99
Young, fresh 100% pure Dolcetto, delicious. This is a true crowd pleaser, juicy and easy to drink with a plummy character.
2006 IOPPA, UVA RARA, COLLINE NOVARESI $15.99
A dry red wine made from 100% Uva Rara grapes, also known as the Bonarda grape. Very delicious and unique, fresh and juicy with a black-pepper quality, surprise your guests with something unusual and really tasty.
2005 IOPPA, NEBBIOLO, COLLINE NOVARESI $17.99
2003 BOASSO, BAROLO, "SERRALUNGA" $49.99
2004 ANGELO GAJA, BARBARESCO $195.00
-SPARKLING WINE-
2007 ELIO PERRONE, MOSCATO D'ASTI "SOURGAL" $19.99-SOLD OUT-
This fresh, lightly sweet, lightly sparkling, low alcohol (5%) wine makes a wonderful apéritif or a great finish to a long meal. The Elio Perrone winery is located in Piedmont, Italy and makes very high quality Moscato D'Asti.
2007 ELIO PERRONE, "BIGARO" $19.99-SOLD OUT-
50% Brachetto & 50% Moscato grapes, 5% alcohol.
-DESSERT WINE-
NV GIULIO COCCHI, APERITVO AMERICANO $18.99
NV GIULIO COCCHI, BAROLO CHINATO, 500ML $39.99
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-SARDINIA-
-WHITE WINE-
2007 ARGIOLAS, VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA, "COSTAMOLINO" $15.99
100% Vermentino grapes.
2006 ARGIOLAS, "S'ELEGAS", NURAGAS DI CAGLIARI $15.99
100% Nuragus grapes.
-RED WINE-
2006 ARGIOLAS, "PERDERA", ISOLA DEI NURAGHI $18.99
2006 ARGIOLAS, "COSTERA", ISOLA DEI NURAGHI $19.99
2002 ARGIOLAS, TURRIGA $75.00
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-SICILY-
-RED WINE-
2006 REGALEALI (TASCA D'ALMERITA), NERO D'AVOLA $15.99
-SWEET DESSERT WINE-
2006 PELLEGRINO, PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA, 750ML $34.99
Semidried Zibibbo grapes, 15% alcohol.
-MARSALA-
MELILLO, MARSALA, FINE I.P., DRY, 500ML $9.99
MELILLO, MARSALA, FINE I.P., SWEET, 500ML $9.99
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-TRENTINO-ALTO-ADIGE-
-SPARKLING WINE (TALENTO) -
NV FERRARI, BRUT, 375ML $14.99
-ROSATO (ROSÉ)-
2007 CESCONI, LAGREIN ROSATO, TRENTINO $14.99
Family archives reveal that the Cesconi family's ancestors began planting vines in 1751. The four Cesconi brothers, Alessandro, Franco, Roberto and Lorenzo make this dry Rosé from 100% Lagrein grapes from Northern Italy. Red cherry flavors make this an easy and affordable rosé to enjoy by itself all summer long.
-WHITE WINE-
2007 CANTINA TRAMIN, PINOT GRIGIO, $14.99
The picture perfect town of Tramin is noted for dry white wines. This is a classic, fresh, crisp, dry Pinot Grigio that will please at any party. $13.49 per bottle by the case.
2006 GRAZIANO FONTANA, MÜLLER THURGAU DI FAEDO, TRENTINO-ALTO-ADIGE $17.99
The Müller Thurgau grape originates in Germany and grows exceptionally well in the higher altitudes of Northern Italy. Aromatic with a spicy character and flavors of dried apricots and herbs. This dry white wine will pair wonderfully with various ham dishes.
2007 TIEFENBRUNNER, MÜLLER THURGAU, FELDMARSCHALL, VON FENNER ZU FENNBERG $39.99
-RED WINE-
2005 CESCONI, "MORATÈL", VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI ROSSO $16.99
60% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Teroldego & 10% Syrah grapes.
2005 SANTA MADDALENA, PINOT NERO RISERVA $17.99 -SOLD OUT-
2005 SANTA MADDALENA, LAGREIN, "PERL" $22.99
2007 CANTINA SANTA MAGDALENA, ST. MAGDALENER, (SCHIAVA GRAPES) "HUCK AM BACH", CLASSICO, SÜDTIROL $14.99-SOLD OUT-
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-TUSCANY-
-RED WINE-
2005 CASTELLO DI FARNETELLA, CHIANTI COLLI SENESI $14.99
2006 SELVAPIANA, CHIANTI RUFINA $21.99
2004 SELVAPIANA, "VIGNETO BUCERCHIALE", CHIANTI RUFINA RISERVA $39.99
2005 ERIK BANTI, MORELLINO DI SCANSANO $16.99
90% Sangiovese with 10% Grenache, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
2005 VECCHIE TERRE DI MONTEFILI, "MONTEFILI ROSSO", TUSCANY $17.99
This property's vineyards date back to the year 1200, and the Acuti family started making wine here about 30 years ago. This delicious dry red wine is made with 50% Sangiovese & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and tastes much more expensive than it is. Enjoy with well seasoned pork or red meats. Highly recommended!
2006 FÈLSINA, CHIANTI CLASSICO $24.99
2003 FÈLSINA, "FONTALLORO" $45.00
100% Sangiovese grapes.
2003 LE CHIUSE, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO $63.00
-VIN SANTO-
1999 FÈLSINA, VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO, 500ML $38.99
One of Tuscany's sweet treasures! Serve chilled after a great dinner to great friends. Wonderfully complex and sweet.
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-UMBRIA-
-WHITE WINE-
2007 LA CARRAIA, ORVIETO CLASSICO $11.99
-RED WINE-
2005 ADANTI, "NÍSPERO", ROSSO DELL'UMBRIA $15.99
A Sangiovese & Merlot blend. Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!
2005 ADANTI, MONTEFALCO ROSSO, "ARQUATA" $22.99
Oh So Delicious! A blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino & 5% Merlot grapes.
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-VALLE D'AOSTA-
-RED WINE-
2003 GROSJEAN FRÈRES, TORRETTE $21.99-SOLD OUT-
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-VENETO-
-SPARKLING WINE-
NV VETTORI, PROSECCO DI CONEGLIANO, EXTRA DRY $16.99
Well made Prosecco on the dry side and a smart way to start the meal.
-RED WINE-
2007 LE FRAGHE, BARDOLINO, VENETO, $15.99
Yes Bardolino, Remember back in the day? Well those days are gone and Italy is making delicious Bardolino. This a fruity dry red wine that can even be served on the cool side, perfect for turkey. Straw baskets not included, just kidding.
2005 MUSELLA, VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE, "VIGNE NUOVE" $15.99
The Musella winery makes small quantities of excellent red wines just outside of Verona, Italy. Made primarily from Corvina grapes, this dry red wine has a light peppery quality and will partner nicely with ham and clove or fish dishes. An excellent value and only $14.39 per bottle by the case.
2005 ZENATO, "RIPASSA", VALPOLICELLA $29.99
2003 MUSELLA, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA $45.00
2004 ALLEGRINI, AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA $100.00
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