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Acanto
18 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
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Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Libations
Happy Hour
monday–friday, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Wine
fresh, crisp, juicy wines that are screaming to be had in summer weather
Scarpetta 'Frico' Sparkling NV - Friuli
- Glass $8.00
Campanile Pinot Grigio 2015 - Friuli DOC
- Glass $8.00
La Meridiana Rosato di Barbera 2017 - Piemonte
- Glass $8.00
Rallo 'Normanno' Nero d'Avola 2015 - Sicilia IGP
- Glass $8.00
Ruffino Sparkling Rosé NV (187ml) - Veneto
- 6 For $42.00
Draft Beer
Revolution 'Gagelicious' Golden Ale, Chicago, Golden Ale, 5.0% ABV
$5.00
a light refreshing ale - a collaboration with Revolution Brewing to celebrate The Gage's 10 Year Anniversary
Peroni, Rome, Italy, Premium Lager 5.1% ABV
$5.00Snacks
Margherita Pizza
$10.00
tomato, garlic, mozzarella di bufala, parmesan, basil
vegetarian
Sausage Pizza
$10.00
caramelized onion, rapini, giardiniera
Mushroom Pizza
$10.00
truffled ricotta, roasted garlic, parmesan
vegetarian
Bruschetta #1
$4.00
tomato & bufala mozzarella
vegetarian
Bruschetta #2
$4.00
prosciutto & truffled ricotta
Colazione / Breakfast
Trout Lox
$14.00
potato pizzelle, dill, trout roe
Baked Egg*
$12.00
polenta, peperonata, pecorino cheese
vegetarian
gluten-free
Strawberry + Almond Granola
$8.00
sesame, honey, whipped greek yogurt
vegetarian
Potatoes
$10.00
sausage, provolone cheese, green onion
gluten-free
Eggs + Toast*
$14.00
salami gravy, kale, sunnyside up egg
Frittata*
$16.00
baby spinach, mushroom, truffle ricotta
vegetarian
Pranzo / Lunch
Insalata Mista
$10.00
Mixed greens, shaved parmesan, truffle vinaigrette
vegetarian
- Add Chicken
- $8.00
- Add Shrimp (Shellfish)
- $10.00
- Add Pesce (MP)
Beef Carpaccio
$17.00
black truffle aioli, fresh arugula, pickled red onion, carta di musica (sardinian flat bread)
Bruschetta
$12.00
truffled ricotta, prosciutto, balsamic
Margherita Pizza
$16.00
tomato, garlic, basil, mozzarella di bufala
vegetarian
Pizza of the Day
please see chalkboard for chef 's creation of the day
- MP
Cappelletti
$19.00
cacio e pepe, robiola, lemon
vegetarian
Bucatini
$21.00
veal meatballs, roasted san marzano sauce, grana padano
Rigatoni
$20.00
catalpa farms lamb ragù, caciocavalo cheese, bread crumbs
Artisanal Cheeses
a la carte | $7; taste of all four | $20
Pecorino Stravecchio, Sardinia
sheeps milk, aged 24 months
vegetarian
gluten-free
Paglietta, Piemonte
cow / sheep / goat's milk, bloomed rind
vegetarian
gluten-free
Tronchetti, Piemonte
young goat's milk, ash rind
vegetarian
gluten-free
Blue Piemonte, Piemonte
cow's milk, natural blue penicillium
vegetarian
gluten-free
Cured Meats
one meat | $9; one meat and one cheese (Gluten Free) | $13
Finocchiona
Prosciutto di Parma
Spicy Coppa
Soppressata
Wine of the Week
Mandrarossa 'Desertico' Syrah 2015 Sicilia DOC
From the Coast of Southwestern Sicily this spicy Syrah opens with lots of floral and pepper aromatics with pronounced red berry fruit with medium plus body and silky texture
- $15.00
- $58.00
Cocktails
Vesuvius Spritz
$13.00
peychaud's aperitivo, amaro silano, pallini limoncello, bubbles
Girl Next Door
$13.00
beefeater gin, mango brandy, lemon, allspice
Bloody Mary
$11.00Mimosa
$10.00Non-Alcoholic
Espresso
$3.00Cappuccino
$4.00Latte
$4.00American Drip Coffee
$3.00
locally roasted Metric Coffee
Rare Tea Cellars Loose Leaf Tea
$5.00Galvanina Italian Sodas
$5.00
blood orange, pomegranate, red grapefruit, chinotto
*Cooked to order; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Stuzzichini / Snacks
Mixed Olives
$6.00
garlic, orange, rosemary
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sicilian Arancini
$9.00
quattro formaggi, lemon-pomodoro sauce, italian parsley
Spicy Coppa Dates
$13.00
gorgonzola, peperonata, almonds, herbs
gluten-free
Salt Cod Crochettes
$11.00
saffron aioli, preserved lemon
Bruschetta
$12.00
truffled ricotta, prosciutto, balsamic
Artisanal Cheeses
a la carte | $7; taste of all four | $20
Pecorino Stravecchio, Sardinia
sheeps milk, aged 24 months
vegetarian
gluten-free
Paglietta, Piemonte
cow / sheep / goat's milk, bloomed rind
vegetarian
gluten-free
Tronchetti, Piemonte
young goat's milk, ash rind
vegetarian
gluten-free
Blue Piemonte, Piemonte
cow's milk, natural blue penicillium
vegetarian
gluten-free
Cured Meats
one meat | $9; one meat and one cheese (Gluten Free) | $13
Finocchiona
Prosciutto di Parma
Spicy Coppa
Soppressata
Zuppa + Insalate / Soup and Salad
Salad of the Day
- MP
Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)
$10.00
seasonal vegetables, fennel sausage, ciabatta, parmesan
Chicken & Baby Kale
$18.00
crispy capers, hard boiled eggs, ciabatta croutons, lemon-rosemary dressing
Beef Carpaccio
$17.00
black truffle aioli, fresh arugula, pickled red onion, carta di musica (sardinian flat bread)
Insalata Mista
$10.00
Mixed greens, shaved parmesan, truffle vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
- Add Chicken
- $8.00
- Add Shrimp (Shellfish)
- $10.00
- Add Pesce (MP)
Housemade Pasta
Made in-house daily. Gluten-free options available
Cappelletti
$19.00
cacio e pepe, robiola, lemon
vegetarian
Spaghetti*
$26.00
maine lobster, calabrian chili, fennel
Allergens
shellfish
Rigatoni
$20.00
catalpa farms lamb ragú, caciocavallo cheese, breadcrumbs
Bucatini
$21.00
veal meatballs, roasted san marzano sauce, grana padano
Del Giorno / Daily Specials
Pesce*
zucchini pesto, farro, roasted summer squash, pickled red onions
- MP
Carne*
butcher's steak, radish, blistered tomato, fingerling potato, balsamic
Allergens
shellfish
- MP
Risotto
$18.00
seasonal ingredients, mascarpone, parmigiano reggiano
vegetarian
gluten-free
Panini
Pork Milanese*
$16.00
farm egg, arugula, giardiniera aioli
Whitefish*
$15.00
house pickles, arugula, caper aioli
Sausage Grilled Cheese
$14.00
cotechino sausage, marinara, mozzarella de bufala
Stone Oven Pizza
Margherita
$16.00
tomato, mozzarella di bufala
vegetarian
Sweet Fennel Sausage
$18.00
caramelized onion, rapini, giardiniera
Mushroom
$18.00
truffled ricotta, roasted garlic, parmesan
vegetarian
Wine of the Week
Mandrarossa 'Desertico' Syrah 2015, Sicilia DOC
From the Coast of Southwestern Sicily this spicy Syrah opens with lots of floral and pepper aromatics with pronounced red berry fruit with medium plus body and silky texture
- $15.00
- $58.00
*Cooked to order; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Stuzzichini / Snacks
Mixed Olives
$6.00
garlic, orange, rosemary
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sicilian Arancini
$9.00
quattro formaggi, lemon-pomodoro sauce
vegetarian
Spicy Coppa Dates
$13.00
gorgonzola, peperonata, almonds, herbs
gluten-free
Salt Cod Crochettes
$11.00
saffron aioli, preserved lemon
Bruschetta
$12.00
truffled ricotta, prosciutto, balsamic
Fried Artichokes
$13.00
caperberry gremolata, smoked scamorza, lemon bread crumbs
Artisanal Cheeses
a la carte | $7; taste of all four | $20
Pecorino Stravecchio, Sardinia
sheeps milk, aged 24 months
vegetarian
gluten-free
Paglietta, Piemonte
cow / sheep / goat's milk, bloomed rind
vegetarian
gluten-free
Tronchetti, Piemonte
young goat's milk, ash rind
vegetarian
gluten-free
Blue Piemonte, Piemonte
cow's milk, natural blue penicillium
vegetarian
gluten-free
Cured Meats
one meat | $9; one meat and one cheese (gluten free) | $13
Finocchiona
Prosciutto di Parma
Spicy Coppa
Soppressata
Piattini / Appetizers
Octopus
$16.00
new potatoes, roasted garlic aioli, pilacca-pine nut sauce, shaved celery salad
gluten-free
Beef Carpaccio
$17.00
black truffle aioli, fresh arugula, pickled red onion, carta di musica (sardinian flat bread)
Roasted Beets
$15.00
Stracciatella, basil, radish, burnt orange vinaigrette
vegetarian
Smoked Bluefin Tuna
$19.00
radish, burnt onion oil, pear, confit tomato, puffed farro
Black Kale
$12.00
pine nuts, lemon vinaigrette, parmesan
gluten-free
Housemade Pasta
Made in-house daily. Gluten-free options available
Taleggio Cappelletti
$19.00
roasted parmigiana broth, cippolini, heirloom carrots, radicchio
vegetarian
Spaghetti*
$26.00
maine lobster, calabrian chili, fennel
Allergens
shellfish
Saffron Fusilli
$23.00
calamari, peperonata, basil
Bucatini
$21.00
veal meatballs, roasted san marzano sauce, grana padano
Rigatoni
$20.00
catalpa farms lamb ragú, caciocavallo cheese, breadcrumbs
Chestnut Agnolotti
$22.00
duck confit, celery root, duck jus, 25 yr. Balsamic di Modena
Stone Oven Pizza
Margherita
$16.00
tomato, garlic, mozzarella di bufala, parmesan, basil
vegetarian
Sweet Fennel Sausage
$18.00
caramelized onion, rapini, giardiniera
Secondi / Second
Pesce di Gio
local turnips, farro, prunes, salmoriglio, zuppa d'Aglio
- MP
Prime 14oz New York Steak*
radish, blistered tomato, fingerling potato, balsamic
gluten-free
- MP
Chicken Marsala
$28.00
royal trumpets, kohlrabi, cippolini, marsala sauce
Potato Gnocchi
$27.00
swiss chard, chanterelles, pumpkin seed pesto, pecorino
Chef's Favorite
from our stone oven
Roasted Duck Breast
$34.00
Sun choke, raisin-pine nut gremolata brown butter zabaglione. Pair it with: Deltetto Pinot Noir 2016 - Langhe, Italy - black cherry, cola, fruity, lush - $15 / $60
Contorni / Sides
from our stone oven
Braised Tuscan Kale
$8.00
lemon, pine nut, grana padana
gluten-free
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$8.00
lemon, pine nuts, grana padano
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Delicata Squash
$8.00
apple cider butter, roasted chestnut
vegetarian
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
$8.00
olive oil, chives, sea salt
vegetarian
gluten-free
Wine of the Week
Mandrarossa 'Desertico' Syrah 2015 Sicilia DOC
From the Coast of Southwestern Sicily this spicy Syrah opens with lots of floral and pepper aromatics with pronounced red berry fruit with medium plus body and silky texture
- $15.00
- $58.00
*Cooked to order; consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Sweets
Running late for your show? Take any of these desserts on the go!
Sicilian Lemon Tart**
$11.00
Almond frangipane, lemon curd, basil. Paired with 'Tre Colli' Recioto di Soave 2013, Veneto - $13
vegetarian
Toasted Oat Panna Cotta
$10.00
Caramelized apples, caramel, apple chips. Paired with Felsina Vin Santo 2006, Tuscany - $14
gluten-free
Tiramisu
$12.00
Dark chocolate, marsala cream, espresso ice cream. Paired with Tenuta Sant'Antonio Recioto Della Valpolicella, Veneto - $13
vegetarian
Amaretti, Pistachio Cannoli & Biscotti**
$11.00
paired with Nika 'Bent el Riah' Passito di Pantelleria 2011, Pantelleria - $13
vegetarian
House Made Seasonal Gelati or Sorbetto
$3.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Chef's Selection of Cheeses
$20.00
vegetarian
Dessert Cocktails
Espresso Affogato
$7.00
amaretto cream, caramel gelato
Bellini Sorbet
$5.00
blood peach sorbet, prosecco
Loose Leaf Tea
$6; sourced from Rare Tea Cellar
Chamomile
Mint
Earl Grey
Lemon
English Breakfast
Italian Green Almondine
Sicilian Wildflower Chai
2010 Vintage Sicilian Blood Orange Pu-Erh
Dessert Wines
all wines served by the glass
Atzori Vernaccia di Oristano 'Riserva Flor' 2000, Sardinia, Italy
$12.00
Thinking sherry? dates, raisins, nuttiness, aged for 15 years!
Bricco Riella 2015, Moscato d'Asti, Piemonte
$12.00
bright, light, playful, floral bubbly
Tressari 'Tre Colli' Recioto di Soave Docg 2013, Garganega, Veneto
$13.00
dried dates, figs, white peach, very viscous - like Tokaji
Nika 'Bent el Riah' Passito di Pantelleria 2011, Zibbio, Pantelleria
$13.00
acacia, honey, amber, perfumed
Jasci 'Manes' Passito 2008, Montepulciano, Abruzzo
$13.00
dark clove, exotic herbs, christmas - like Ruby Port
Tenuta Sant'antonio, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Recioto della Valpolicella
$13.00
sweet berries, figs, dried raisins, jammy - like Vintage Port
Felsina Vin Santo 2006, Tuscany
$14.00
dry fruit, caramel, slight nuttiness
Grappa & Brandy
Poli Torcolato Grappa (From Magnum!)
$9.00Bastianich 'Calabrone' Grappa
$12.00Candolini Grappa Bianca
$10.00Candolini Grappa 'Rute'
$11.00Marolo 12yr Barolo Grappa
$17.00Marolo Brunello Grappa
$11.00Nardini Grappa
$10.00Nardini Mandorla Almond Grappa
$13.00Nonino Oak-Aged Chardonnay Grappa
$14.00Nonino Chestnut Honey Grappa
$14.00Navazos Palazzi Spanish Brandy
$30.00Poli Cherry or Raspberry Brandy
$15.00Poli Arzente 10yr Brandy
$30.00Poli Mirtillo Blueberry Liqueur
$13.00Delord Bas-Armagnac
$12.00Park Chai No. 8 Cognac (412 Bottles Made)
$25.00Kelt VSOP Cognac
$45.00Hennessy 'VSOP', 'XO' Cognacs
- $20.00
- $30.00
Hennessy 'Paradis' Cognac
- (per oz) $60.00
Chauffe-Coeur Calvados VSOP
$20.00Amari & Vermouth
Cardamaro
$7.00Nonino (From 6 Liter)
$12.00Abano Lucano
$7.00Amaro Silano
$7.00Ramazzotti
$6.00Vecchia del Capo
$9.00Zucca
$8.00Cynar
$8.00Averna
$7.00Cinpatrazzo (Chicago)
$8.00Margerum (Santa Barbara)
$8.00Branca Menta
$7.00Fernet Branca
$7.00Fernet Dogma (Chicago)
$9.00Fernet Vallet
$11.00Fernet Angelico
$8.00Varnelli Dell'erboista
$15.00Carpano Antica Vermouth
$8.00
**Contains nuts
Aperitif for Two
Crystal Clear
$20.00
white wine, carpano bianco vermouth infused with sicilian blood orange green tea, prosecco, rare tea cellars strawberry pearls
Aperitivi Selection
Vesuvius
Peychaud's Aperitivo, Amaro Silano, Pallini Limoncello, bubbles
Mont Blanc
Dolin Genepy, Carpano Bianco, Persimmon, Prosecco
Dolomites
Italicus Bergamot, Dry Fino, Barolo Chinato, Sparkling Rosé
Refreshing
Envious
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Celery Root, Lime, Nasturtium
Girl Next Door
Beefeater Gin, Mango Brandy, Lemon, Allspice
Warming
The Irish Collision
Jameson IPA Edition, Nardini Mandorla Grappa, Chai spice, Orange Essence
Isle of Skye
Old Forester Bourbon, Drambuie, Smoke
Zero Proof
Galvanina Italian Sodas
$5.00
organic from Emilia-Romagna - Chinotto, Blood Orange, Grapefruit, Pomegranate
Classic Pops
$4.00
coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale, root beer
Birra Draft
Revolution 'Gagelicious' Golden Ale | Avondale of Chicago | Golden Ale | 5.0% ABV
$7.00
A light, refreshing ale - a collaboration with Revolution Brewing to celebrate The Gage's 10 Year Anniversary
Peroni | Rome, Italy | Premium Lager | 5.1% ABV
$7.00Birra Bottled
Moody Tongue 'Smoked Applewood Gold' | Pilsen of Chicago | Smoked Golden Lager | 12oz | 5.0% ABV
$7.00Off Color Brewery 'Apex Predator' | Hermosa of Chicago | Farmhouse Ale | 12oz | 6.5% ABV
$7.00Verhaeghe 'Duchesse de Bourgogne' | Belgium | Flemish Red Ale | 12oz | 6.2% ABV
$12.00
abvan homage to the Gauguin exhibit at the Art Institute
Dogfish Head 90-Minute IPA | Milton, Delaware | American IPA | 9.0% ABV
$9.00Menabrea 'Ambrata 150 Anniversario' | Piemonte, Italy | Amber Ale | 11.1oz | 5.2% ABV
$8.00Glass of White
Borgo Conventi 2017 Sauvignon Blanc | Friuli DOC
$12.00
zippy, dry, mouthwatering citrus closer to Sancerre than NZ, a bright, fresh style
Campanile 2015 Pinot Grigio | Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
$12.00
crisp, yellow apples, fresh hazelnut round, refreshing, mouth-watering
Cantina Lavis 2016 Chardonnay | Trentino DOC
$14.00
think of Chablis, Burgundy golden butterscotch, pear, apple, touch of oak
Inama 'Foscarino' 2016 Garganega | Soave Classico DOC
$13.00
One of Italy's top white wines! Rich, dry, pear, apricot, floral - a wine you never see by the glass
Glass of Rosé
La Meridiana 2017 Barbera | 'di Alba Rosato DOC
$12.00
Wow this is delicious! Fresh, light, soft, drives of red strawberry very Provençal in style
Pala 'Chiaro di Stelle' 2017 Monica, Carignano, Cannonau | Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
$13.00
deep rosé color, cherry, strawberry, basil perfect for wishing it was summer already!
Glass of Red
Deltetto 2016 Pinot Nero | Langhe DOC
$15.00
black cherry, cola, fruity, lush; very Sonoma Coast meets Burgundy
Rivetti Massimo 'Avene' 2015 Nebbiolo | Langhe DOC, Piemonte
$13.00
from Angelo Gaja's old growers elegant, dry - Burgundy meets Italy
Terre di Giurfo 'Belsito' 2015 Frappato | Vittoria DOC
$14.00
native to Sicily this Varietal shows wild berries and hints of spice with full finish and floral hints
Rallo 'Normanno' 2015 Nero d'Avola | Terre Siciliane IGP
$12.00
all stainless steel, fresh herbs, soft black raspberry, red raspberry, juicy, smooth
Tenuta Coste 'Acanto' 2014 Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon | Toscana IGT
$17.00
this Super Tuscan is quite super bold, dry, dark fruit, Italian herbs
Reserve Wines by the Glass
Jordan 2015 Chardonnay | Russian River Valley, California
Full, rich, deep citrus, orange blossom. Toasty oak, wild vanilla, ripe apple Classic producer that controls from grape to glass on this rich Chardonnay
- 1/2 Glass $12.00
- Glass $20.00
- Bottle $79.00
Livio Felluga 'Terre Alte' 2015 Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon | Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli
One of Italy's top white wines. Very complex layers of lemon custard, grapefruit, golden apple. Chardonnay fans - get ready to have your mind blown!
- 1/2 Glass $16.00
- Glass $29.00
- Bottle $115.00
Kistler 'Occidental' 2016 Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast, California
There are few producers in California that make opulent, lush Pinot Noir like Kistler. This wine is bright, deep, silky with juicy raspberries and spice. Acanto is one of only 3 restaurants in Illinois to pour this by the glass
- 1/2 Glass $16.00
- Glass $29.00
- Bottle $115.00
Ettore Germano 'Acanto Cask' 2013 Nebbiolo | Barolo DOCG, Piemonte
The great thing about having connections in the wine world is the ability to create and select some of the best wines for your purposes. One cask (900 bottles) selected specifically for Acanto. Soft, earthy, tart cherry, raspberry, ready to drink now or for the next decade!
- 1/2 Glass $17.00
- Glass $30.00
- Bottle $117.00
Hourglass 'HG III' 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Sirah | Napa Valley, California
Big, balanced, classic Napa flavors, Integrated oak, cedar, spice, black fruit, touches of vanilla
- 1/2 Glass $13.00
- Glass $25.00
- Bottle $99.00
Sparkling Glasses
Le Contesse Prosecco Extra Dry NV Glera | Valdobbiadene DOCG
$11.00
dry, crisp, apricot, white peach
Scarpetta 'Frico' NV Trebbiano, Glera, Chardonnay | Friuli
yes - it's sparkling wine in a can; yes - it was created by a Master Somm & a Beard-award winning chef; yes - it's bright, crispy, fruity, thrist-quenchingly delicious
- For a Can $9.00
- For a Bucket of Frico $36.00
Ca' del Bosco 'Cuvée Prestige' NV Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco | Franciacorta DOC, Lombardia
$19.00
Italy's answer to Brut Champagne rich, yeasty, toasty, a perfect pairing
Rotari 2013 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Trentino
$15.00
a pale vintage rosé with red berry fruits and elegant structure very delicate on the palate with fine mousse
Sparkling Bottles
Bisol Cartizze | Glera | Valdobbiadene Prosecco | Superiore DOCG
$115.00
Intense, Elegant, from the finest vines in Prosecco
Alpha Box & Dice NV Glera | South Australia
$88.00
the grape of Prosecco goes down under for a radical, bit funky, but 100% awesome wine
Enrico Serafino Brut 2012 Pinot Nero, Chardonnay | Alta Langa DOCG
$83.00
Wild flowers, pear and honey, aged for 3 years
Alice Doro Nature | Glera | Valdobbiadene Prosecco | Superiore DOCG
$71.00
dry, golden apples, toasty with a mineral finish
Mionetto Rosé 'Cuvee Sergio' NV Lagrein | Veneto IGT
$48.00
bold blueberries, violets, jam
Murgo Rosé 2014 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia
$75.00
Metodo Classico - one of Sicily's few sparklers
Cieck Rosé NV Neretto | Piemonte
$75.00
Metodo Classico - the obscurest grape I could find. Rich, plush berry
Cleto Chiarli 'Vecchia Modena' NV Lambrusco | 'di Sobrara DOC
$48.00
classic style of crushed blackberry
Day 'Papacito' 2015 Primitivo | Applegate Valley, Oregon
$79.00
100% Primitivo (cousin of Zin) made in a Pet Nat style that is Lambrusco-ish
Cantine Ferrari Brut NV Chardonnay | Metodo Classico Trento DOC
$85.00
Fresh, intense bouquet, golden apples, delicate yeast
Cantine Ferrari Brut Rosé NV Chardonnay, Pinot Nero | Metodo Classico Trento DOC
wild strawberries, red currants, very floral
- Half Bottle $42.00
Ca' del Bosco
When Annamaria Clementi bought a little house with 5 acres of land in 1964, no one could have predicted how she would have shaped the landscape of Italian sparkling wine. Some of these wines are direct from the cellars of Franciacorta to you! Listed by cuvèe
Ca' del Bosco Brut 2009 Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir | Franciacorta DOCG
$145.00
beautiful balance of richness, acid, red fruit characteristic; if you were to close your eyes, forget the front label, you would be drinking the finest champagne in the land
Ca' del Bosco Satèn 2013 Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco | Franciacorta DOCG
$145.00
a special bottling in Franciacorta that speaks to the "blanc de blancs" style, freshness, toasty notes of walnuts, creaminess, bright acidity that is perfect for food
Ca' del Bosco 'Dosage Zero' 2012 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco | Franciacorta DOCG
$175.00
clean, bright, mind-blowingly complex, bone dry, no sugar added
Ca' del Bosco Annamaria Clementi 2007 Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir | Franciacorta DOCG
$210.00
an homage to the woman that created this iconic estate, the best vineyards, the best grapes, created the most elegant mousse, the most rich, delicate wine
Ca' del Bosco Annamaria Clementi Rosé 2008 Pinot Noir | Franciacorta DOCG
$240.00
time and time again, this is noted as the best sparkling wine in Italy; 100% Pinot Nero, it gives off gobs of red fruit, delicate floral nature - it is one of a kind
Crispy N' Zippy
Bright, mineral, salivating. Pair with the bounty of the sea; listed by varietal
Matteo Correggia 2016 Arneis | Roero Arneis DOCG, Piemonte
$59.00
deliciously soft, green apple, mineral, perfect for creamy pasta
Cantina del Taburno 2016 Coda di Volpe | Beneventano IGT, Campania
$48.00
pear, crisp, like Pinot Gris w/ guts; from our sister restaurant Coda di Volpe
Trabucco 2015 Falanghina | Falerno del Massico DOC, Campania
$55.00
all of the joy of the sea, lime, from ancient roman settlements
Anselmi 'Capitel Croce' 2013 Garganega | Veneto IGT
$68.00
fresh walnut, yellow apple, bright
Quintarelli 'Bianco Secco' 2016 Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Saorin | Ca' del Merlo IGT
$72.00
one of the rare iconic whites of the region that is rich, crispy, textured, dry
Dimore di Giurfo 'Alaki' 2016 Grillo | Sicilia DOC
$50.00
great aperitif wine, tangy, floral, tropical and citrus fruit
Cantine di Marzo 2015 Greco | di Tufo DOC, Campania
$50.00
exotic, racing aciditymy, favorite white for spaghetti
Kellerei St Paul 2017 Pinot Grigio | Alto Adige DOC
$53.00
round texture, green apples and lemon zest, fresh and clean
Librandi 'Efeso' 2014 Mantonico | Val di Neto IGT, Calabria
$42.00
almond, salty, crisp, dried honey
Tiberio 2016 Pecorino | Abruzzo DOC
$55.00
savory, floral, melon, almond, mint, fruity, touch of honey, green grape
Attems 2017 Pinot Grigio| Friuli DOC
$63.00
tropical and citrus fruits with persistent finish and bracing acidity
Scarpetta 2016 Sauvignon Blanc | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
$64.00
a wine that balances fresh lime, citrus with amazing acidity, structure, minerality a winner for all SB drinkers
Pala 2016 Vermentino | 'di Sardegna
$44.00
zesty, stony, tropical, grapefruit
Bonci 'Manciano' 2016 Verdicchio | dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Marche
$44.00
brightness, straw, key lime, single vineyard, one of our faves
Garofoli 'Podium' 2005 Verdicchio | dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Marche
perfect example of ageable white, salty, baked apple, lemon curd
- Magnum $175.00
Glass Jumpers
Exotic, haunting, floral, enchanting aromas from afar; listed by varietal
Occhipinti 'SP68' 2017 Albanello, Zibibbo | Terre Siciliane IGT
$70.00
clean, rich, salty, tropical
Deltetto 2017 Gavi di Gavi | Cortese
$62.00
lush, round, floral with lemon and citrus
Elena Walch 2016 Gewürztraminer | Alto Adige DOC
$57.00
honeysuckle, sweetness, poached
Primosic 2017 Ribolla Gialla | Venezia Giulia IGP
$61.00
acacia flowers, golden apples, fresh hay
Tramin 'Epokale' 2010 Gewürztraminer | Alto Adige DOC
$104.00
a rare, single vineyard expression that mirrors the great Spätlese wines of the world
Montecariano 'Madonna del Cariano' 2016 Corvina, Pelara, Molinara | Veneto IGT
$67.00
a white wine made from all black grapes, white peach and apricot, jasmine and spices
Mastroberardino 'Neroameto' 2016 Aglianico | Campania IGT
$72.00
floral and elegant the Aglianico is pressed off its skins, showing tropical and stone fruits
Tenuta la Piccola 2014 Malvasia | dell'Emilia IGT
$49.00
so pretty, you'll want to just dump it all over your body - a bit frizzante
Zyme 2014 'From Black to White' Rodinella Bianca, Traminer, Kerner | IGP Veneto
$68.00
golden apple and white flowers with herbs and vanilla
Principe Pallavicini 'Poggio Verde' 2015 Malvasia, Greco, Grechetto, Trebbiano | Frascati Superiore DOCG, Lazio
$54.00
intense floral, mango, tropical, straw
Borgogno 'Era Ora' 2015 Riesling | Langhe DOC, Piemonte
$53.00
off-dry, citrus, mineral, lipsmacker
Germano 'Hérzu' 2016 Riesling | Langhe DOC, Piemonte
$75.00
dry, tropical German style
Ca'lojera 2017 Trebbiano | 'di Lugana DOC, Lombardia
$58.00
melon, tangerine, mint, lakeside green flowers, white flowers
Venica & Venica 'Ronco Delle Cime' 2013 (Tocai) Friulano Bianco | Collio DOC
$57.00
almonds, clovers, quince, curry
Masseria la Veli 2016 Verdeca | Valle d'Itria IGT, Puglia
$44.00
one of my favorite white varietals ginger, tropics, mineral, lip-smacker
Luigi d'Alessandro 'Fontarca' 2013 Viognier | Toscana IGT
$90.00
honeysuckle, hay, fennel, dense
Donnafugata 'Lighea' 2016 Zibibbo (Muscat di Alessandria) | Sicilia IGT
$48.00
exotic, spice market, pineapple
Rich N' Bold
Exotic, haunting, floral, enchanting aromas from afar; listed by varietal
Terre Nere 2016 Carricante, Cataratto, Grecanico, Inzolia, Minnella | Etna Bianco DOC, Sicilia
$55.00
dense, powerful, waxy, floral
Terre Nere 'Calderara Sottana' 2016 Carricante | Etna Bianco DOC, Sicilia
$80.00
volcanic, rich oak, nutty, silky
Terre Nere 'Santo Spirito' 2015 Carricante | Etna Bianco DOC, Sicilia
$80.00
white truffle, lemon curd, burgundian
Librandi 'Critone' 2016 Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc | Val di Neto IGT, Calabria
$45.00
Bosc pear, bright citrus, textured
Cantele Alticelli 2010 Fiano | Salento IGP, Puglia
$67.00
petrol, dried white flower, almonds, and ginger
Sartori di Verona 'Ferdi' 2015 Garganega | Bianco Veronese IGT
$55.00
rich, textured, staff favorite!
Masùt da Rive 2014 Ribolla Gialla | Collio DOC, Friuli
$55.00
nutty, poached pear, white peach, very floral
Cecilia 2016 Ansonica | Elba, Tuscany
$60.00
stone fruits, white flowers, tropical
Meroi 2015 Friulano | Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
$78.00
richly textured, full bodied wine seeing a bit of new oak, perfect for seafood or white meats and game
Jermann Vinnae 2016 Ribolla Gialla | Venezia Giulia IGP
$100.00
silvio jermann is a star winemaker of northern italy with terrior driven wines of immense complexity
Bastianich 'Plus' 2008 Tocai Friulano | Venezia Giulia IGT
$125.00
Rich, dried honey, lingering
Claudio Cipressi 'Le Scoste' 2014 Trebbiano | del Molise DOP
$62.00
chalky minerality, golden grahams, peach
Querceto di Castellina 'Livia' 2015 Viognier, Roussanne | Toscana IGT
$66.00
possibly the only blend like this in Italy; rich, bold, for fans of Chardonnay
Chardonnay Love
Not globally famous for it, but Italy is producing both Burgundian and American styles; listed by richness
Isole e Olena 2015 Chardonnay | Toscana IGT
$89.00
where Chablis takes vacation, mineral, apples, creamy, lip-smackin'
Castello Monsanto 2013 Chardonnay | IGT Toscana
$79.00
elegant and graceful with Orchard and Citrus fruits, rounder texture, the grapes see half stainless and half oak on this Tuscan White
Gaja 'Rossj-Bass' 2015 Chardonnay | Langhe Bianco DOC
$149.00
elegant, textured, better than most Burgs!
Alois Lageder 'Löwengang' 2008 Chardonnay | Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC
$166.00
A rich, mineral driven wine. Italian Chablis?
Alois Lageder 'Löwengang' 2006 Chardonnay | Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC
$166.00
direct from the winery, more developed, apples, mineral
Cantina Terlan
Founded in 1893, this mountain producer continues to bottle; some of Italy's finest white wines, including some of the rarest! Listed by vintage
Terlan 2017 Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige DOC
$49.00
powerful, leesy, chalky, mineral; perfect wine for pork
Terlan 'Quarz' 2015 Sauvignon Blanc | Alto Adige Terlano DOC
$95.00
Textured, deep green herbs, creamy, notes of toast, salt. Italian silex?!? Italian Sancerre?!
Terlan 'Vorberg' Riserva 2015 Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige DOC
$89.00
Big, rich, toasty, creamy, balanced. Stunning, only 6 bottles around
Terlan 'Vorberg' Riserva 2007 Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige DOC
nutty, butterscotch, golden apple; Acanto exclusive!
- Magnum $215.00
Terlan 'Vorberg' Riserva 2004 Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige DOC
Balanced, nuttiness, golden for the white burgundy freak!
- Magnum $215.00
Terlan 'Rarity' 1991 Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc | Alto Adige DOC
$600.00
Well this is the rarest wine i haver ever seen over 26 years on the lees - then bottled! Rich, oxidative, it's one of the best wines ever made, ever! 3 bottles into the u.s. - we got 2
Really Rad Rosé
Rosé may be the true Goldilocks of wine The fruit of red wine - the structure of white; listed by richness
La Meridiana 2017 Barbera | 'di Alba Rosato DOC
$48.00
Wow this is delicious! Fresh, light, soft, drives of red strawberry very Provençal in style
Dievole 'Le Due Arbie' 2016 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$60.00
blood orange, white peach, cherry
Castello Monaci 'Kreos' 2016 Negroamaro | Puglia IGT
$55.00
a most unique rosé from Italy; rich, dark pink, strawberry spice
Tiberio 2016 Montepulciano | Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC
$58.00
not quite rosé, not quite red wine 100% delicious, geranium, floral, crushed cranberry, raspberry
Outstanding Orange
If Rosé is the fruit of red and the structure of white. Orange wines are the exact mirror - this is gazing into the history of wine; listed by richness
Vie di Romans 2014 Pinot Grigio | Friuli Isonzo DOC
$80.00
true pinot grigio, dry, copperish
Sikele 2016 Grecanico | Terre Siciliane
$61.00
all organic, straw, almonds, lemon zest
Fantastic Featured Five
Every month we select five wines that rarely get love. Wines that are delicious, unique, that may not stand out on a page. These are wines you must meet! Listed by richness
Pietro Cassina 'Terà Rùssa' 2010 Vespolina | Coste Della Sesia DOC, Piemonte
$95.00
a varietal that is impossible to find on its own - typically blended with Nebbiolo geranium, red flowers, spices - if you love Pinot Noir or Barbaresco, try this
Masùt da Rive 2012 Refosco dal Peduncolo | Isonzo Friuli DOC
$54.00
infinite perfume, cherry, clove if you love Rhone - visit this wine - it has the red spices of Grenache, with the blue fruit of Syrah
Caparra e Siciliani 'Volvito' 2014 Gaglioppo | Ciró Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva DOC
$64.00
ruby red, intense black cherry, spice this wine is for the lovers of Bordeaux
Tenuta la Piccola 'Tempietto' 2008 Malbo Gentile | dell'Emilia IGT
$82.00
dried herbs, dry finish, rare find lovers of traditional Barolo will freak!
Galardi 'Terra di Lavoro' 2014 Aglianico, Piedirosso | Roccamonfina IGP, Campania
$120.00
one of the more collectible, iconic wines of Southern Italy; fresh, vibrant, deep, dark fruit base, a touch smoky but elegant, velvety
Piemonte
The region that has captured the hearts and palates of some of the world's acclaimed wine experts. Meaning "at the foot of the mountain", the Western chain of the Alps is just a short drive from Italy's finest vineyards
Barolo DOCG
Some of Italy's most sought-after wines come from this relatively small area. Made exclusively from Nebbiolo, Barolo is one of the world's iconic wines; listed by producer
Azelia 'Bricco Fiasco' 2012 Nebbiolo | Castiglione Falletto
$140.00
oh my this is delicious, young, vibrant raspberry, cedar, rye
Bartolo Mascarello 2013 Nebbiolo | Comune di Barolo
$300.00
The iconic, traditional producer gets better every year. Dried herbs, cherry
Bartolo Mascarello 2012 Nebbiolo | Comune di Barolo
$300.00
deep, brooding black cherry, intense tartness; a wine that will develop beautifully
Batasiolo 1985 Nebbiolo | Barolo
$160.00
tradition meets a new wave in this vintage; gripping tannins, dried rose petals; a fantastic wine of aged beauty
Cavalier Bartolomeo 'San Lorenzo' 2011 Nebbiolo | Castiglione Falletto
$190.00
very small production for this cru, white pepper, dried rose, lengthy finish
Elio Grasso 'Ginestra - Casa Mate' 2013 Nebbiolo | Monforte d'Alba
$165.00
beautifully expressive purple fruit, violets; this vintage shows vibrant from the first sniff
Elio Grasso 'Ginestra - Casa Mate' 2012 Nebbiolo | Monforte d'Alba
$172.00
a bit more structured, herbaceous than the 2013; this will be the vintage to age, peppery, spicy
Elio Grasso 'Ginestra - Casa Mate' 2011 Nebbiolo | Monforte d'Alba
$150.00
a more green vintage that has the incredible ability to express black tea, walnuts, red fruits all together
Elio Grasso 'Ginestra - Gavarini Chiniera' 2013 Nebbiolo | Monforte d'Alba
$170.00
absolutely stunning from the first taste cassis, notice of ripeness, basil, mint
Ettore Germano 'Acanto Cask' 2013 Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba
$117.00
unique selection by our wine guy Jon; silky smooth, light, elegant, bright cherry, herbs also available by the glass!
Ettore Germano 'Cerretta' 2011 Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba
$175.00
a big vintage for serralunga; structured tannins, dried cassis, oregano
Fantino 'Cascina Dardi' 2007 Nebbiolo | Barolo Riserva
$180.00
beautiful wine that teeters between sun-ripened fruit, dried herbs, leather saddle
Fontanafredda 'Artist Series' 2010 Nebbiolo | Barolo Riserva
$225.00
a collection like no other - powerful wine in a gorgeous collectible package
Fontanafredda 'Artist Series' 1998 Nebbiolo | Barolo Riserva
$250.00
the most aged of the collection - for traditionalists
Marchesi di Barolo 2013 Nebbiolo | Comune di Barolo
$112.00
garnet, roasted hazelnut, spices, one of the most approachable Barolo out there
Marchesi di Barolo 'Grand Annata' 1990 Nebbiolo | Comune di Barolo Riserva
$395.00
Possibly one of the best Barolo I have ever tasted! Not only is it developed 28+ years, it has a balance of fruit, herbs, tannins, acid that rarely is seen in wines of this age; only 6 bottles made this to market
Mascarello 'Monprivato' 2011 Nebbiolo | Castiglione Faletto
$299.00
a wine that is elegant, stunning now, will be in 100 years
Mascarello 'Monprivato' 2010 Nebbiolo | Castiglione Faletto
$299.00
to say there is no comparison; Burgundian, traditonal style; dry, earthy, drinkable but will last eons
Oddero 'Brunate' 2010 Nebbiolo | La Morra
$315.00
incredible vintage, big, bold, dry like Grand Cru Burgundy
Oddero 'Brunate' 2009 Nebbiolo | La Morra
$295.00
driven by lush, black fruit, truffle
Oddero 'Villero' 2012 Nebbiolo | La Morra
a special cru that combines power balance, fruit, earth in a big bottle
- Magnum $395.00
Oddero 'Villero' 2010 Nebbiolo | La Morra
boldest bottling, most structure
- Magnum $395.00
Oddero 'Villero' 2009 Nebbiolo | La Morra
dark fruits, intensely spicy
- Magnum $395.00
Oddero 'Villero' 2008 Nebbiolo | La Morra
my favorite vintage, ready to go
- Magnum $395.00
Oddero 'Villero' 2007 Nebbiolo | La Morra
starting to show its glorious age
- Magnum $395.00
Paolo Scavino 2012 Nebbiolo | Castiglione Faletto
elegant, violets, herbs, delicious
- Magnum $188.00
Paolo Scavino 'Bric del Fiasc' 1997 Nebbiolo | Castiglione Faletto
$320.00
a big girl, licorice, griped tannins
Pio Cesare 2013 Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba
$125.00
beautifully approachable, ripe, plush fruit
Paolo Conterno 'Ginestra Riserva' 2008 Nebbiolo | Monforte d' Alba
$235.00
deep structured minerality, balsamic, savory and developed yet can still keep aging
Poderi Colla 'Bussia - Dardi Le Rose' 2012 Nebbiolo | Monforte d'Alba
$150.00
if you enjoy older Prunotto - it was made by Colla; see what the best parcels of Bussia can taste like
Prunotto 'Vigna Colonello' Bussia Riserva 2009 Nebbiolo | Monforte d'Alba
$200.00
beautifully silky expression, a bit sanguine, earthy, truffle, red raspberry
Renato Corino 'Arborina' 2008 Nebbiolo | La Morra
$175.00
menthol, complexity, forest floor; woodland berries leading to a very dry finish
Revello 'Gattera' 2011 Nebbiolo | Annuziatta
$165.00
always one of my favorite bottlings; notes of Slovonian oak, blackberry
Roberto Voerzio 'Fossati Case Nere' 2005 Nebbiolo | La Morra
$450.00
10th Anniversary - Barolo Riserva; dried fruit, fleshiness, star anise, truffle
Roberto Voerzio 'Fossati Case Nere' 2004 Nebbiolo | La Morra
$460.00
10th Anniversary - Barolo Riserva; sensual floral notes, cherry liqueur, plum, prune
Stefano Farina 1997 Nebbiolo | La Morra
$180.00
such a fascinating vintage for this under the radar producer - more elegant than most, it lends towards very herbaceous, green tea, leather notes
Vietti 'Lazzarito' 2000 Nebbiolo | Serralunga d'Alba
$300.00
lights out vintage after vintage; plum, blood sausage, unique texture
Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco
Founded in 1797, it was the 1970's that brought birth to one of the key producers in Barbaresco. All of these wines have been sourced directly from the winery; listed by cru
Marchesi di Gresy 2013 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$105.00
showing youth, vibrancy, less pepper than '12
Marchesi di Gresy 1997 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
a vintage for the ages - bold, red dark fruit, acacia wood notes
- Magnum $375.00
Marchesi di Gresy 'Gaiun' 2001 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$275.00
one of Barbaresco's best vintages; bigger fruit, ripe, baking spice, cardamom, silky
Marchesi di Gresy 'Gaiun' 1999 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$330.00
Powerful garnet color, full tannins, woodsy. Maybe their best ever
Marchesi di Gresy 'Gaiun' 1998 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$305.00
great vintage for fruit forward style; ruby, blood orange, balance
Marchesi di Gresy 'Gaiun' 1993 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$240.00
One of the first Barbaresco I ever tasted was this vintage. Still absurdly good
Marchesi di Gresy 'Gaiun' 1987 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$350.00
Like Burgundy? Like 30 year old Burgundy? This is the absolute stunner for you
Marchesi di Gresy 'Camp Gros' 1987 Nebbiolo | Martinenga
$395.00
their top bottling, black cherry, intense, full, 2 bottles only
Produttori del Barbaresco
Since 1894, this winery has brought together; 50 families, 250 acres, to produce some of the most incredible expressions of Nebbiolo that exist on the planet - all for great values. We are proud to feature all 9 crus; listed by cru
Langhe 2016 Nebbiolo | Langhe DOC
$56.00
the preview into the grape's youthfulness, expression of declassified grapes from all cru
Normale 2015 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$100.00
the selection of all of the cru that expresses; vibrancy of nebbiolo - the value of a generation
Asili 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
known as the most iconic hill in the region; medium-bodied, more clay expression
Montefico 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
intense spice in the fruit profile, daring wine that is a staff favorite
Montestefano 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
a wine that ages incredibly known for a bit more tannic expression
Muncagota 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
expresses such fantastic minerality, red fruit, limestone structure
Pajè 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
most haunting aromatics from this cru, sandy soils lead towards bright, screaming red fruit
Pora 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
one of the most underrated, secret cru's, sleepy at first but over time really shines
Rabajà 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
for collectors of Nebbiolo, they know this vineyard typically outlasts any other cru - deep, brooding
Rio Sordo 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco Riserva DOCG
$155.00
rocky, textured wine that balances black fruit with intense herbaceous, minty notes
Barbaresco DOCG
It would be a mistake to mention this region as the 'little sister' to Barolo. These cru Nebbiolo wines have much to say on their own! Listed by producer
Adriano 'Sanadaive' 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$105.00
Sanadaive Vineyard shows good structure and balanced palate with violet and rose aromas, rich textured, full finish
Alessandro Rivetto 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$125.00
modern producer that brings bold fruit for the burgundy fan
Bruno Rocca 'Rabaja' 2000 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$210.00
this vintage of the classic vineyard could compete with the best Nebbiolo on earth
La Spinetta 'Gallina' 2004 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$300.00
big, modern, lush berries, cedar; one of Rivetti's favorite wines ever
La Spinetta 'Gallina' 2001 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$300.00
Simply stunning. Ripe raspberry, mint, baking spice, one of their best
La Spinetta 'Starderi' 2000 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$240.00
favorite cru, cranberry, tobacco, structure
Moccagatta 'Cole' 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$115.00
rich yet soft, blackberry and tobacco, concentrated finesse
Moccagatta 2014 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$90.00
big, earthy, modern fruit; Northern Burgundy fans will flip!
Poderi Colla 'Roncaglie' 2014 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$160.00
just a special wine from a producer that has been forgotten about for decades; if you love Bussia - discover this wine
Poderi Colla 'Roncaglie' 2012 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$170.00
just a special wine from a producer that has been forgotten about for decades; if you love Bussia - discover this wine
Prunotto 'Bric Turot' 2008 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$215.00
supple, silky, touch of wood, lingering herbal notes
Prunotto 'Montestefano' 1990 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$270.00
structured, lingering fruit, beautiful for the age
Sottimano 'Cotta' 2014 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$145.00
the most modern, bold of the bunch; Gevrey-ish in style with notes of truffle
Sottimano 'Cotta' 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$155.00
the most modern, bold of the bunch; Gevrey-ish in style with notes of truffle
Sottimano 'Cotta' 2012 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$165.00
the most modern, bold of the bunch; Gevrey-ish in style with notes of truffle
Sottimano 'Curra' 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$175.00
55-75 year old vines give intensity, great acid the first time I tasted this wine, I thought it was Barolo - this is even better than that!
Sottimano 'Curra' 2012 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$185.00
55-75 year old vines give intensity, great acid the first time I tasted this wine, I thought it was Barolo - this is even better than that!
Sottimano 'Fausoni' 2014 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$120.00
youthful, purple fruit, geranium on the nose so pretty, floral, elegance with great acidity
Sottimano 'Fausoni' 2013 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$125.00
youthful, purple fruit, geranium on the nose so pretty, floral, elegance with great acidity
Sottimano 'Fausoni' 2012 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$140.00
youthful, purple fruit, geranium on the nose so pretty, floral, elegance with great acidity
Sottimano 'Pajore' 2014 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
light on its feet, tart cherry, a spry nebbiolo
- $120.00
- Magnum $205.00
Piemontese Gems
Piemonte has received global acclaim for many differing varietals. All showing a unique side to this hilly Northern region; listed by dominant varietal
La Meridiana 'La Gagie' 2015 Barbera | d'Asti DOCG
$60.00
drier, more traditional than Alba herbaceous, incredible soft fruit produced by the "expert of Barbera"
Roberto Voerzio 2014 Barbera | Barbera d'Alba DOC
$100.00
the piemonte icon can fetch a ton for his barolo, try this 100% cru barbera from la morra, savory with balanced fruit and precise acid
Scarpetta 2015 Barbera | del Monferrato DOC
$57.00
low tannins, bright acidity, perfect for pizza and rigatoni
Vigneti Massa 2010 Barbera | Colli Tortonesi Monleale DOC
$89.00
2 years in oak make this an age worthy Barbera with typical focused acid, notes of mocha and balsamic, savory development
Fuso 21, 2015 Barbera | Colli Tortonesi DOC
$50.00
great value from Southern Piemonte, medium bodied with soft texture, ripe fresh tannin, sweet berry fruit
Prunotto 'Mompertone' 2012 Barbera, Syrah | Monferrato Rosso DOC
$59.00
juicy, rich, blackberry for the fan of wines Down Under
Sottimano 'Maté' 2015 Brachetto | Nieve
$48.00
floral, roses, geranium, soft, silky, one of my favorite wines for spring
L'insieme 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Syrah, Petit Verdot | La Morra (Elio Altare)
$205.00
the best of Piemonte in one bottling - only 1 left
L'insieme 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Syrah, Petit Verdot | La Morra (Mauro Veglio)
$210.00
1997 was the inaugural vintage
Mauro Molino 2013 Dolcetto | d'Alba DOC
$42.00
approachable, soft, easy-drinking great fruit component, blueberry
Rivetti Massimo Superiore Froi 2015 Barbera | Barbera d' Alba Superiore DOC
$66.00
fresh red berries, soft texture, sees extra age time before release
Cantine Valpane 2013 Grignolino | del Monferrato Casalese DOC
$48.00
crystal red, blood orange, violets
Borgogno 'No Name' 2013 Nebbiolo | Langhe DOC
$75.00
That clever guy with his Barolo that he refuses to call Barolo - best deal on the list? YEP
Ghiomo 'Vigna Granada' 2013 Nebbiolo | Langhe DOC
$57.00
delicate, floral, dried parsley, cassis
Ghiomo 'Sansteu' 2013 Nebbiolo | d'Alba Superiore DOC
$63.00
full, sweet fruit, oaky presence
Cascina 'Tavijn 2013 Ruche | 'di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
$70.00
dry, elegance, very floral, dried rose
Cascina Massara 2015 Verduno | Pelaverga DOC
$65.00
rare, inky varietal that is Grenache meets Pinot
Alto Piemonte
Some of the most exciting wines in Italy are coming from this area. One that was almost lost to history - incredible values for Barolo fans! Listed by producer
Ca' Nova 2009 Nebbiolo | Ghemme DOCG
$80.00
juicy, smooth, refreshingly acidic, cooler and more mineral than most
Mirú 2015 Vespolina | Colline Novaresi DOC
$70.00
fresh, vibrant, great intro into Alto Piemonte, fans of California Pinot Noir will enjoy
Le Piane 'Piane' 2012 Croatina, Vespolina, Nebbiolo | Boca
$79.00
bolder, drier than the Mimmo; a show of the more lush Croatina grape
Nervi 2012 Nebbiolo | Gattinara DOCG
$63.00
traditional, long maceration, bone dry
Pietro Cassina 'Ca' Dai Tàss' 2010 Nebbiolo | Coste della Sesia DOC
$63.00
baby Barolo, rose, leather, nutmeg
P. Cassina 'Terà Rùssa' 2010 Vespolina | Coste della Sesia DOC
$95.00
impossible to find 100% Vespolina geranium, red flowers, spices
P. Cassina 'Tanzo' 2009 Nebbiolo | Lessona DOC
$165.00
Taste Nebbiolo like its 1905!
Proprietà Sperino
In 1999, the de Marchi family came back to their roots, in the area of Lessona. They resurrected a history that started 175 years earlier. You may also know this family from their Tuscan winery - Isole e Olena; listed by dominant varietal
'L' Franc' 2009 Cabernet Franc | Rosso di Italiano
$199.00
insanely delicious for the fan of Harlan, unicorns
'Uvaggio' 2013 Nebbiolo, Vespolina, Croatina | Coste della Sesia DOC
$75.00
red fruits, hints of white pepper, if you love Pinot, drink me!
'Uvaggio' 2016 Nebbiolo, Vespolina, Croatina | Coste della Sesia DOC
$75.00
burgundian in texture, shows incredible age
Lessona 2010 Nebbiolo | Lessona DOC
$155.00
intense spice nose, boasts to compete with the finest Barolo
Lessona 2006 Nebbiolo | Lessona DOC
$155.00
the big, burly one of the bunch most pronounced wood, smoke
Lessona 2005 Nebbiolo | Lessona DOC
$155.00
softness unseen in other vintages darker berries, less intense oak
Northern Italy
The influence of high altitude, multiple mountain ranges and Austro-Hungarian history affects many of the bottlings from this part of Italy. Listed by varietal
Valle d'Aosta
Where Swiss lifestyle meets Italian culture in this rocky, cool region
Grosjean 2016 Gamay | Valle d'Aoste DOC
$58.00
Beaujolais' more serious, gamy, funky cousin, meaty, raspberry, lavender, cranberry, garnet, aged
Arnad Montjovet 'La Kiuva' 2017 Nebbiolo | Valle d'Aoste DOC
$52.00
A staff favorite! Soft red berries, elegant, touch of cardamom
Maison Anselmet Torrette Superieur' 2012 Petit Rouge, Coralin, Fumin | Valle d'Aoste DOC
$74.00
delicate, mint, rare, chalky, stone a blend that is great for skiing the Alps and the game meat back at the lodge
Lombardia
Footsteps from Milano producing quite fashionable wines!
Frecciarossa 2009 Croatina | Provincia di Pavia IGP
$72.00
Now this is cool! Typically a blending grape this plum, dark, spicy varietal is Syrah-ish
Nino Negri 'Sfurzat' 2013 Nebbiolo | Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG
$125.00
Amarone-style, rich, floral, raisins
Ar. Pe. Pe. 2014 Nebbiolo | Rosso di Valtellina DOC
$80.00
silky smooth raspberries, dry finish
Ar. Pe. Pe. 'Buon Consiglio' Grumello Riserva 2005 Nebbiolo | Valtellina Superiore DOCG
$122.00
the best that Lombardia offers like a plush love seat Barolo
Liguria
The rocky edges of the coastline make each grape a worth challenge to pick
Bisson 'Il Granaccio' 2015 Grenache | Colline del Genovesato IGT
$82.00
blackberry, pine, juicy, green, a grape that is not native to Italy but the coastal influence of Liguria brings out similar flavors to the Northern coast of Spain
Ka'manciné 2016 Rossese | 'di Dolceacqua DOC
$75.00
elegant, cherry, sandalwood, a Papal favorite for generations
Ramoino 2011 Ormeasco (Dolcetto) | 'di Pornassio DOC
$68.00
fruity, woodsy, floral, cinnamon
Alto Adige
Bordering Austria, this region has a cool, mountainous climate creating high acid, stunning wines; listed by varietal
Alois Lageder 'Löwengang' 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot | Süditroler-Alto Adige DOC
$250.00
If Italy had a first growth Cabernet, this would be it. Big, structured, full, out of this world
Alois Lageder 'Cor Römigberg' 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot | Süditroler-Alto Adige DOC
$225.00
intense cherry, elegant oak spice, inky, fruit forward, complex tannin
Terlan 'Porphyr' 2014 Lagrein | Alto Adige DOC
$68.00
if you like hearty pinot, you will fall in love with this cool climate winner
Alois Lageder 2015 Pinot Noir | Süditroler-Alto Adige DOC
$70.00
one of my favorite Pinots; light, delicate, fruity, great fish red
Elena Walch 2016 Schiava | Alto Adige DOC
$45.00
Italian Beaujolais, fresh, bright, yum; one of the best values on the list
Trentino
A quick jump north of Verona to this wonderland of cool climate vines
Mayr-Nusserhoff 2007 Lagrein | Süditrol DOC
$72.00
if you are a Cote-Rotie lover - try me pink peppercorn, meaty, earthy, inky
Terre di Gioia 2014 Marzemino | Trentino DOC
$41.00
light, playful, fried green tomato
Emilia-Romagna
Because the creators of Italy's finest pasta need to drink something!
La Stoppa 'Trebbiolo' 2015 Barbera, Bonarda | Emilia-Romagna IGT
$60.00
refreshing, high-toned, strawberry
La Stoppa 'Macchiona' 2011 Barbera, Bonarda | Emilia-Romagna IGT
$62.00
black pepper, biodynamic, earthy
Tenuta la Piccola 'Tempietto' 2008 Malbo Gentile | dell'Emilia IGT
$82.00
Dried herbs, dry finish, rare find lovers of traditional Barolo will freak!
Friuli
With Austro-Hungarian, Istrian, Balkan influences, this is by far, Italy's most unique region; listed by varietal
Cantine Luisa 2015 Cabernet Franc | Friuli Isonzo DOC
$52.00
green pepper, eucalyptus, berries pleasing for Cali Cab drinkers also for lovers of lush, purple fruit
Livio Felluga 'Vertigo' 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Venezie Giulia IGT
$58.00
a modern wine from a very old site
Moschioni 'Celtico' 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
$175.00
Whoa! This rich, deep Super-Friulian brings toasty, earthy Bordeaux style, match new-world fruit concentration
Bastianich 'Vespa Rosso' 2013 Merlot, Refosco, Cabernet Franc | Rosso della Venezie IGT
$85.00
Italy's Bordeaux, round, earthy balance of dry and lush fruit
Sant'elena 'Quantum' 2006 Pignolo | Rosso Venezia Giulia IGT
$95.00
sweet berry pie, cherry filling, elegant, supple
Jermann 'Pignacoluse' 2005 Pignolo | Rosso della Venezie IGT
$91.00
a crazy grape of pine, cedar, huckle
Masùt da Rive 2013 Refosco dal Peduncolo | Isonzo Friuli DOC
$54.00
infinite perfume, cherry, clove, if you love Rhone - visit this wine
Ronco Severo 2012 Schioppettino di Prepotto | Collio Orientali dei Friuli DOC
$75.00
floral, red pepper spice
Veneto
Bordering Austria, this region has a cool, mountainous climate creating high acid, stunning wines; listed by varietal
Quintarelli 'Alzero' 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon | Veneto IGT
$600.00
most collectors don't even know this wine exists, it is the Harlan of Italy - 1 bottle in house
La Cappuccina 'Madego' 2015 Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere | Veneto IGT
$48.00
balanced, rich, for fans of Cali juice
Inama 'Piú' 2014 Carmenere | Veneto IGT
$56.00
rare to find 100% of this Merlot-ish grape
Marchesi Biscardo 2016 Corvina | Provincia di Verona IGT
$48.00
Amarone's grape gets its own show!
Allegrini 'La Poja' 1995 Corvina | Monovitigno Veronese IGT
$165.00
one of Veneto's most unique bottles
Serafini e Vidotto 2016 Recantina | Rosso delle Venezie IGT
$78.00
light, floral, white pepper, red berries
Santomé 'Parcel 912' 2008 Raboso | Piave DOC
$66.00
nearly extinct varietal, big, spicy
Livio Felluga 'Sossó'
Created in 1989, this wine is named after the Sossó stream, which runs at the foot of the hill where the grapes grow. Made with carefully selected and oldest vines of Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo grapes, together with a small percentage of Pignolo from Rosazzo. Sossó is the result of skillful vinification and barrique maturation that lasts for 18 months. A supremely complex and well-structured wine, it stands out for its elegant, ripe, sweet tannins
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 2000 Merlot, Refosco | Colli Orentali del Friuli DOC
$210.00
still showing great concentration, black fruits, refosco shines in this vintage
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 1999 Merlot | Colli Orentali del Friuli DOC
$210.00
very Bordeaux in structure, fruit, incredible balance of barrique, berries
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 1998 Merlot | Rosazzo Hill of Friuli
$210.00
my favorite vintage of the vertical, shows the great versatility of Merlot
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 1997 Merlot | Rosazzo Hill of Friuli
$210.00
a brooding vintage in Tuscany, an amazing vintage in Rosazzo
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 1996 Merlot | Rosazzo Hill of Friuli
$210.00
silky tannins, dried raspberry, thyme
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 1994 Merlot | Rosazzo Hill of Friuli
$210.00
the vintage that made this iconic wine shine!
Livio Felluga 'Sossó' 1993 Merlot | Rosazzo Hill of Friuli
$210.00
the Bordelaise would be lucky to create; a merlot like this one - still singing!
Valpolicella
From the Veneto, one of the most versatile wines available on the market
Bertani 2017 Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone | Valpolicella DOC
$55.00
Classico Superiore, more lush, soft, fruit- forward wine
Buglioni Valpolicella Ripasso 2015 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella | Valpolicella DOC
$92.00
elegant and lush this is as close as one can get to amarone, ripe fruits, baking spice, a blend of ripasso and appassimento
Dal Forno Romano 2010 Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Oselet | Valpolicella DOC
$210.00
Classico Superiore, one of the most collectible wines in Italy, aromas of dried fruit, burnt orange, walnut, full-bodied, unicorn wine
Amarone della Valpolicella
One of the most intellectual and thought-provoking wines of Italy; listed by vintage
Tedeschi 2014 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Rossignola, Osellet | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
$125.00
approachable style, driven by kirsch, a touch of fig, beautiful texture
Marchesi Biscardo 2012 Corvina, Rondinella, Osellet | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
$160.00
perfect harmony of raisin, smoke dry, structured style, undiscovered
Masi 'Vaio Amaron' Sergio Alighieri 2011 Corvina, Rondinella Molinara | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
$165.00
single estate wine that grows smaller in production each vintage, very traditional style
Buglioni 'Il Lussurcioso' 2011 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella Croatina, Osellet | Amarone della Valpolicella Rsv DOCG
$175.00
the most powerful, bold amarone on the list blackberry, intense fruit, a touch high in concentration - limited
Buglioni 2013 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella Croatina, Osellet | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
$135.00
satin, red fruit, dark, spice, vanilla, taste the baby Ripasso by the glass
Dal Forno Romano 2009 Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, Oselet | Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
$399.00
powerful, unicorn wine, you know or you don't!
Giuseppe Quintarelli 2007 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella | Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
$565.00
there is no other wine like this one, big, rich, dry, basalt, leather, cedar
Remo Farina 1993 Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
$200.00
lush fruit, plum, jammy, fig
Bertani 1993 Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara | Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
$395.00
I challenge you to find a more intellectual wine out there
Tuscany
Home to Italy's most important grape - Sangiovese. Over the last generation, winemakers are showing its' versatility in blending with classic Tuscan varietals and new international ones!
Classic Sangiovese
listed by vintage
Fattoria Poggio Alloro 2015 Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino, Ciliegiolo | Chianti DOCG
$55.00
from the village of San Gimignano comes a fantastic view into the traidtions of one of the world's most iconic areas
Peppoli 2016 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico DOCG
$68.00
Owned by Marchesi Antinori, bright vibrant, red fruits, savory hints with a touch of oak presence, red currant
Isole e Olena 2015 Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Syrah | Chianti Classico DOCG
$65.00
red peppers, green spices, earth more modern style from a classic
Isole e Olena 'Cepparello' 2015 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$123.00
more structured, herbaceous, bold than 2014, try them side by side for a true lesson in what vintage variation can mean for a wine
Isole e Olena 'Cepparello' 2014 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$123.00
big, beautiful, sexy, velvety, refined, this is truly the first Super Tuscan that uses no international varietals
Bibi Graetz 'Soffocone di Vincigliata' 2014 Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo | Toscana IGT
$95.00
red fruit, delicious tar, vibrant; also available in Magnum
Lamole di Lamole 2014 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico DOCG
$60.00
an incredible value showing the modern side of Sangiovese
Dei 2014 Sangiovese, Caniolo | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
trampled roses, stomped red grapes
- Half Bottle $46.00
Montevertine 'Le Pergole Torte' 2014 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$245.00
this incredible Sangiovese only comes around in a blue moon - one shot per year; collectible, rich, silky, traditional yet not afraid
Casaloste 2013 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$105.00
black currant, plum, chocolate, a dense and richer style of classico
Selvapiana 'Bucerchiale' 2013 Sangiovese | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG
$99.00
this is more traditional, floral, leathery than its Classico brethren - we got a 6pk and lucky to get it
Felsina 'Rancia' 2012 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$117.00
amazing single vineyard wine showing elegance; available by the glass!
Ortaglia 2013 Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese), Canaiolo, Mammolo | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG
$85.00
savory, spicy with kisses of the sea for lovers of Bordeaux and dry Cab
Soldera 2012 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$799.00
this is the best wine that comes from Montalcino the winemaker doesn't care if it says Brunello the value of this wine has gone up since a robbery and sabotage at the winery
Soldera 2011 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$799.00
another year in bottle shows a unique expression collectors around the world would do unspeakable things to collect this wine - find out why!
Castello di Verrazzano 2013 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico DOCG
$55.00
fun wine for lovers of traditional Sangiovese bone dry, great with red sauce, meaty fish
Castelli del Grevepesa 'Panzano' 2011 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico DOCG
$125.00
Gran Selezione; a unique village-specific wine that highlights the terroir of this iconic estate beautiful dried raspberry, velvety tannins
Michele Satta 'Cavaliere' 2006 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico DOCG
$144.00
if there is a better Sangiovese out there combining elegance, fruit, tannins, it is not going to be this great of a value!
Il Molino di Grace 'Gratius' 2001 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$125.00
for the fan of Sangiovese the way it tasted 50 years ago - a balance of longer maceration, smoky texture
Villa Cafaggio 'San Martino' 1997 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$180.00
plumy, velvety, balsamic, herbs
Grati 'Grato Grati' 1997 Sangiovese | Rosso di Toscana IGT
$165.00
dried fruit, tart cherry, silk tannins
Poliziano 'Asinone' 1997 Sangiovese | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
$195.00
integrated, black fruit, a winner
Michele Satta 'Vigna al Cavaliere' 1996 Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$165.00
bigger structure, reminds of chianti
Grati 'Grato Grati' 1995 Sangiovese | Rosso di Toscana IGT
$155.00
ever-evolving, currant, prune
Grati 'Grato Grati' 1991 Sangiovese | Rosso di Toscana IGT
$165.00
cola, nutty, saddle leather, spice
Grati 'Grato Grati' 1990 Sangiovese | Rosso di Toscana IGT
$175.00
dried plum, rosemary, true Tuscan
Selvapiana 1981 Sangiovese | Chianti Rufina DOC
$240.00
perhaps one of the most underrated vintages ever
Selvapiana 1980 Sangiovese | Chianti Rufina DOC
$240.00
brickish notes, brittle, dried herbs, direct from the winery
Frescobaldi 'Montesodi' 1979 Sangiovese | Chianti Rufina DOC
$225.00
it gets no more tuscan than this
Selvapiana 1969 Sangiovese | Chianti Rufina DOC
$240.00
where were you when this angel was harvested?
Badia a Coltibuono
One of the most intellectual and thought-provoking wines of Italy; listed by vintage
Badia a Coltibuono 2011 Sangioveto | Toscana IGT
$120.00
unique wine from one of Italy's oldest estates
Badia a Coltibuono 1994 Sangioveto | Toscana IGT
$145.00
consistently one of the best offerings of this clone of Sangiovese - stunner
Badia a Coltibuono 1987 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$207.00
their top bottling, black cherry, intense, full, 2 bottles only
Badia a Coltibuono 1980 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$195.00
elegant, subtle, drier vintage, 1 bottle left
Badia a Coltibuono 1977 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$250.00
taste history in a glass, sun-dried tomato, crushed herbs
Badia a Coltibuono 1970 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$365.00
incredible aromatics, still vibrant, red raspberry, cut grass
Badia a Coltibuono 1969 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$395.00
amazing intensity for the age, earthy, dried basil
Badia a Coltibuono 1965 Sangiovese | Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
$355.00
hanging on, showing life, drink it before it disappears!
'Super' Tuscan Blends
Combining the traditions of Italy with the thinking of new-world winemaking; listed by vintage
Michele Satta 2016 Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot, Teroldego, Syrah | Bolgheri DOC
$83.00
young, powerful, full of complexity, plush blueberry, plum fruits
Tua Rita 'Rosso dei Notri' 2016 Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah | Toscana IGT
$75.00
one of Tuscany's wine icons, black fruits, cocoa, black cherry
Tua Rita 'Giusto di Notri' 2014 Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Toscana IGT
$165.00
deep purple in color, plum, currant, lovers of big Cali blends should enjoy
Guado Al Melo 'Antillo' 2016 Sangiovese, Cabernet, Petit Verdot | Bolgheri DOC
$62.00
bold, dry, smooth, black fruit, pepper, one of the best Super Tuscan values
Tolaini 'Al Passo' 2014 Sangiovese, Merlot | Toscana IGT
$60.00
notes of French oak, cherry, berry
Piaggia 'Il Sasso' 2015 Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Carmignano DOCG
$92.00
richly modern, dry, big fruit finish
Tenute Costa 'Acanto' 2013 Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon | Maremma, Toscana IGT
$68.00
incredibly bold wine, black fruit, red pepper spice, dry, plush
Luce della Vite 'Luce' 2013 Sangiovese, Merlot | Toscana IGT
$144.00
powerful wine that would please a meritage fan, it's the opus one of tuscany from mondavi's
Tenute del Cabreo 'Il Borgo' 2013 Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon | Toscana IGT
$90.00
classic taste of a Super Tuscan, dry, bold fruit on the mid palate, long finish
Piaggia 'Piaggia' 2014 Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot | Carmignano Riserva DOCG
$125.00
very intense, sweet spices, jammy
Antinori 'Solaia' 2013 Cabernet, Sangiovese, Cab Franc | Toscana IGT
$550.00
if you love the biggest of the big from Napa, discover Tuscany's response
Antinori 'Solaia' 2012 Cabernet, Sangiovese, Cab Franc | Toscana IGT
$550.00
more lush than 2013, less tannins, 100% phenomenal
Querciabella 'Mongrana' 2014 Cab Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot | Toscana IGT
$72.00
cigar box, oaky presence, warmer fruit
Tolaini 'Valdisanti' 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc | Toscana IGT
$80.00
youthful, rich, spicy, black fruit
Lamole di Lamole 2012 Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon | Chianti Classico DOCG
$125.00
the iconic Gran Selezione - no better in Chianti
Caiarossa 2011 Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Alicante, Syray | Toscana IGT
$155.00
one of this wine's most fantastic vintages, big red fruit, blackberry, bold oak presence
Tolaini 'Picconero' 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
$125.00
big structure, fruit, Napa-esque
Castello di Querceto 'Cinghiale' 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
$155.00
fresh, extracted black fruit
Castello di Querceto 'Cinghiale' 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
$155.00
dry, concentrated herbs, Bordeaux-ish
Caiarossa 2005 Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese Alicante, Syrah, Mourvedre | Toscana IGT
$155.00
Deeply Bordeaux. Earthy, structured
Capezzana 'Villa di Capezzana' 2007 Sangiovese, Merlot | Carmignano DOCG
$138.00
developed and rich with spice and earth notes
La Massa 'Giorgio Primo' 2004 Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot | Toscana IGT
$125.00
very intense, sweet spices, jammy, rare bottling
Le Cinciole 'Camalaione' 2003 Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah | Toscana IGT
$144.00
from a great Chianti producer, a Super wine
Castello del Terriccio 'Tassinaia' 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Toscana IGT
$185.00
from one of the most iconic vintages, a stunner
Villa Antinori 2015 Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet, Merlot | Toscana IGT
$65.00
baking spices and hint of vanilla, red plums, soft palate
Capezzana 'Ghiaie della Furba' 2008 Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot | Toscana IGT
$145.00
rich and bold with perfumed and fresh aromatics, long finish, a special release by this famous tuscan producer
Frescobaldi 'Pietraregia' Riserva 2014 Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Syrah | Morellino di Scansano
$115.00
violet, black currant, and balsamic with finesse and power
Gagliardo 'Rovo' 1990 Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon | Montescudaio Rosso DOC
$170.00
silky, like old bordeaux
Querciabella 'Camartina' 1981 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese | Toscana IGT
$155.00
dried fennel, black olive, the first vintage of this wine!
Other Tuscan Grapes - Listed by Varietal
Ampelaia 'Kepos' 2014 Alicante Nero (Grenache), Carignan, Alicante Bouschet | Costa Toscana IGT
$62.00
a very un-tuscan tuscan wine, very rhone in style, no oak, moderate spice, red fruit, lovin it!
Tenuta Sette Cieli 'Scipio' 2009 Cabernet Franc | Toscana IGT
$209.00
what a find - 100% cab franc, very california, meets tuscan soil
Other Tuscan Grapes - Listed by Vintage
Casanova di Neri 'Pietradonice' 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon | Toscana IGT
$175.00
cabernet grape - brunello feel
Casanova di Neri 'Pietradonice' 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon | Toscana IGT
$216.00
imagine the previous wine 9 years old!
Castello Monsanto 'Nemo' 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon | Toscana IGT
$155.00
iconic chianti producer goes all the way here!
Montenidoli 2015 Colorino | Toscana IGT
$65.00
this blending grape gets its' own show deep, super dry, black fruits
Tua Rita 'Redigaffi' 2014 Merlot | Toscana IGT
$399.00
each vintage - one of the world's best merlot - intense fruit, dark olive complexion could compare to the best Cabs of california
Trerose 'Saltiero' 2015 Prugnolo Gentile | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
$50.00
red fruit, balanced, great value
D'Alessandro 'Borgo' 2015 Syrah | Cortona DOC
$53.00
anise, evergreen, smoked meats for the gigondas fan in all of us
Frescobaldi 'Terre More' 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon | Maremma Toscana DOC
$95.00
2015 was a fantastic tuscan vintage. aged in large oak barrel for a year this cab brings power, finesse with vanilla and black currant
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
listed by vintage
San Filippo 'Lo Scorno' 2015 Sangiovese Grosso
$62.00
dried raspberries, medium + body shows youth with younger vines
Le Potazzine 2014 Sangiovese Grosso
$56.00
dried herbs, structured, cherry, the driest of the rossos
Fattoria dei Fossili 2013 Sangiovese Grosso
$61.00
nothing simple about this red fruit driven rosso, great balance of rosemary, black raspberry
Poggio dell' Aquila 2012 Sangiovese Grosso
$68.00
rare to see rossos with a little bottle age, this example will reward you with silky tannins
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
listed by vintage
Casanova di Neri 2013 Sangiovese Grosso
$135.00
one of the best brunellos out there in a vintage, that is about structure, herbs, spices
Poggio Dell' Aquila 2012 Sangiovese Grosso
$150.00
getting to compare the rosso and brunello from the same vintage is a rare treat - try it!
Camigliano 2011 Sangiovese Grosso
$122.00
traditional style, drinks well young, herbaceous, dried plums, raspberry
Sassetti Pertimali 2012 Sangiovese Grosso
$144.00
approachable, feminine, red berries, soft tannins, black fruits, sage
San Filippo 'Le Lucére' 2011 Sangiovese Grosso
$144.00
one of my favorite vintage after vintage, balanced attack of herbaceousness, black fruit
Soldera 2009 Sangiovese Grosso
$699.00
a bit more elegant and softer than previous vintages still hearty and ethereal
Val di Suga 'Vigna del Lago' 2009 Sangiovese Grosso
$144.00
always a modern, dynamic producer, dark plums, chocolate, refined tannin
Val di Suga 'Poggio Al Granchio' 2009 Sangiovese Grosso
$144.00
structured, more red fruit and spice than most from this vintage
Valdicava 2007 Sangiovese Grosso
$300.00
bold, concentrated black fruit, freshly cut herbs. a knockout vintage
Le Macioche 2010 Sangiovese Grosso
$180.00
this organic estate sits in a warmer section of brunello showing concentration, power, fine tannin, a classic vintage!
Fanti 2012 Sangiovese Grosso
$120.00
fanti style is soft and approachable young with great aging potential yet ready now, plush fruit, elegant texture
Tenuta Caparzo 1999 Sangiovese Grosso | Riserva DOCG
$240.00
herb-driven, approachable riserva dried fig, rosemary
Vitanza 1998 Sangiovese Grosso | Riserva DOCG
$240.00
a big, structured, tannic delight, this is the best riserva they ever produced!
Val di Suga 'Angelini' 1997 Sangiovese Grosso
$240.00
my current favorite Brunello in the sweet spot of age, balanced
Ciacci Piccolomini 2013 Sangiovese Grosso
$165.00
historic family estate dating back generations showing an intense bouquet of spice and floral notes, rose water, ripe cherry
Tenute Donna Olga 1997 Sangiovese Grosso
$205.00
very traditional house that focus on ageability, tannic structure
Castello Banfi 1995 Sangiovese Grosso
$215.00
a classic house of Sangiovese that gets better over time
Argiano 1995 Sangiovese Grosso
$199.00
rare to see some of their older stuff drinks of its age - very dry, soft dried fruit
Altesino 1995 Sangiovese Grosso | Riserva DOCG
$225.00
modern producer with age more fruit forward than most vintages
Tenuta Friggali 1994 Sangiovese Grosso
$195.00
developed fruit, concentration, soft
Tenuta di Sesta 1990 Sangiovese Grosso | Riserva DOCG
$199.00
classic vintage, chestnut, currant
IL Grappolo 1982 Sangiovese Grosso | Riserva DOCG
$240.00
Developed, dark tannins, bone dry (missing part of the label)
Central Italy
Often over-looked as their surroundings regions of Tuscany and the Veneto get all the critical and public love. Some fantastic treasures within these wines
Umbria
This landlocked region soaks up the sun for balanced, bold wines; listed by varietal
Lamborghini 'Torami' 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Montepulciano | Umbria IGT
$99.00
one of the best values in central italy; combination of black fruit, fresh herbs, inky, cigar box
Lamborghini 'Campoleone' 2010 Merlot, Sangiovese | Umbria IGT
$165.00
the true super umbrian, this reminds of right bank bordeaux meets brunello
Lamborghini 'Campoleone' 2004 Merlot, Sangiovese | Umbria IGT
$170.00
perfect conditions let to a balanced, bold offering that will last for decades
Lamborghini 'Campoleone' 1999 Merlot, Sangiovese | Umbria IGT
$185.00
more juicy than other vintages, plum, dark cocoa, rosemary
Lungarotti Rubesco 1966 Sangiovese | Torgiano DOC
$160.00
One of the first 5 vintage of this historic bottling! Wet earth, flinty notes, full garnet appearance, a wine responsible for current modern techniques used to this day
Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva 1974 Sangiovese | Torgiano DOC
$155.00
An icon estate from umbria. rubesco was born in the 1960's and completely reshaped viticulture in the region. Extremely rare offering!
Perticaia 2012 Sagrantino | Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
$110.00
black cherry, dried tea, peppery spice
Lamborghini 'Era' 2010 Sangiovese | Umbria IGT
$100.00
ripe, earthy style of Sangiovese, dried herbs, cherry
Famiglia Cotarella 2012 Sagrantino | Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
$125.00
firm tannin with rich body and long finish, one of the best steak and wine pairings i've ever tasted!
Lamborghini 'Trescone' 2011 Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Merlot | Umbria IGT
$92.00
more earthy, oregano than 2012, bordeaux-ish
Paolo Bea 'Vigna Pipparello' 2010 Sangiovese, Montepulciano Sagrantino | Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC
$156.00
ripe blackberry, pepper, licorice, one of Central Italy's top bottlings
Antonelli 2014 Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Merlot | Montefalco Rosso DOC
$44.00
balanced, blackberry, curry spice touches of Moroccan flavors
Abruzzo
Home to the grape Montepulciano, which exhibits anywhere from light and fruity to big and powerful; listed by vintage
Agriverde 2017 Montepulciano | d'Abruzzo DOC
$44.00
juicy, jammy, spicy poached plums best value on the list
Marramiero 'Dama' 2016 Montepulciano | d'Abruzzo DOC
$59.00
liquorice, lavender, blackberry, sees some oak for soft texture
Fattoria Nicodemi 'Le Murate' 2015 Montepulciano | d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
$62.00
one of my new favorites from an under the radar producer - balance of classic purple fruit with a great white pepper spice
Masciarelli 'Marina Cvetic' 2015 Montepulciano | d'Abruzzo DOC
$75.00
big, a bit jammy, kisses of new oak smart man names a wine for his wife
Emidio Pepe 1982 Montepulciano | d'Abruzzo DOC
$360.00
Best vintage ever! Age adds depth drinks like grand cru burgundy; only one bottle available
The Marches
This wines of this little known region is the closest you can find to sitting in a little trattoria and drinking what the locals drink; listed by varietal
Garofoli 'Piancarda' 2015 Montepulciano | Rosso Conero DOC
$56.00
ripe red berries, soft, firm fruit
Conti di Buscareto 2014 Lacrima | di Morro d'Alba
$65.00
very floral, balanced fruit and earthiness, indigenous to the marche a rare varietal!
Tenuta Cocci Grifoni 'San Basso' 2014 Montepulciano, Sangiovese | Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC
$60.00
supple texture, lush blue and black fruits, fresh violet
Molise
One of Italy's smallest regions that is actually its' youngest - breaking away from Abruzzo in 1970; listed by varietal
Claudio Cipressi 'Machiarossa' Tintilla | del Molise DOP
$75.00
now this is one of those wines you may never see again; a native varietal that just popped back on the radar red garnet color, very berry intensity - like Sonoma Coast Pinot in style
Southern Italy
The regions of the heel of the boot have more of a tightly compact influence from the sea than anywhere else in the country!
Basilicata
This small little region gets lost between its' powerful neighbors but Aglianico has a special place here; listed by vintage
Paternoster 'Synthesi' 2014 Aglianico | 'del Vulture DOC
$60.00
for fans of both modern Syrah with deeply flavorful black fruits; a perfect wine for lamb, boar, salumi
Elena Fucci 'Titolo' 2015 Aglianico | Aglianico 'Del Vulture DOC
$95.00
rosemary and cinnamon with lush mouthfeel, shows great balance between terroir and fruit
Calabria
One of my top regions in the world for uniquely balanced, earthy wines. Salt of the earth people between the Mediterranean and Adriatic sea; listed by vintage
Librandi 'Duca San Felice' 2014 Gaglioppo | Ciró Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva DOC
$52.00
ruby, figs, tobacco hints of cocoa
Caparra e Siciliani 'Volvito' 2014 Gaglioppo | Ciró Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva DOC
$64.00
ruby red, intense black cherry, spice
Ippolito 1845 'Colli del Mancuso' 2014 Gaglioppo | Ciró Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva DOC
$80.00
full, smooth, kisses of french oak, single estate vineyard - yum!
Puglia
The heel produces not only mafiosa, but stunning, ripe, sun-kissed wines. Some of Italy's most incredible values; listed by varietal
Luccarelli 2017 Negroamaro | Puglia IGP
$46.00
deep blackberry, jammy, peppery like wines that drink a lil hot?
Rocca dei Mori 2014 Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera | Salice Salento DOP
$49.00
smooth, balanced, bold, spicy dense fruit, color, great value
Botromagno 2014 Uva di Troia | Puglia IGP
$44.00
purple, blue, red, sage, tobacco incredible value for Rhone lovers
Miali 'Campirossi' 2014 Primitivo | Salento IGP
$55.00
juicy, soft, the true cousin of zin
Castello Monaci 'Artas' 2015 Primitivo | Salento IGP
$86.00
for the turley fan, comes big zin structured, earthy, blackberry, cocoa - big n' jammy n' dry
Masseria Li Veli 2016 Susumaniello | Salento IGT
$56.00
where pinot noir meets grenache vintage after vintage - my house wine
Campania
The heel produces not only mafiosa, but stunning, ripe, sun-kissed wines. Some of Italy's most incredible values; listed by varietal
Nicola Trabucco 'Rapicano' 2004 Aglianico | Falerno del Massico DOC
$155.00
elegant, drinks of deep burgundy forest floor, mushroom, figs
Feudi di San Gregorio 'Serpico' 2004 Aglianico | Irpinia IGT
$170.00
still a baby but for those that love barolo, langhe, structured wines, this is one of southern italy's most important wines vintage after vintage
Feudi di San Gregorio 'Serpico' 2003 Aglianico | Irpinia IGT
$170.00
balanced, bold, bright, berries, BAM!
Feudi di San Gregorio 'Serpico' 2001 Aglianico | Irpinia IGT
$165.00
a more ripe version, touch jammy
Mastroberardino Radici Riserva 2011 Aglianico | Taurasi DOCG
$190.00
tobacco and spice aromas with plum and liquorice on the palate from the winery responsible for putting the region of campania on the map!
Michele Alois 'Campole' 2013 Aglianico | Terre del Volturno IGT
$55.00
dried olives, smoke, cedar
Tenuta Cavalier Pepe 'Opera Mia' 2012 Aglianico | Taurasi DOCG
$100.00
from the best region of irpinia opera mia is two renowned single vineyards, great depth, rich blue fruit, coffe and mocha, silky tannin
Capolino Perlingeri 'Sciasci' 2010 Aglianico, Sciascinoso | Sannio DOC
$70.00
great value for it's age with elegant structure, silky, tannin, dried red fruits
Galardi 'Terra di Lavoro' 2014 Aglianico, Piedirosso | Roccamonfina IGP
$120.00
fresh, vibrant, new icon of Campania
Galardi 'Terra di Lavoro' 2003 Aglianico, Piedirosso | Roccamonfina IGP
$185.00
wow - this is a great wine with Barolo-esque qualities that no one knows about!
Montevetrano 2014 Cabernet, Aglianico, Merlot | Colli di Salerno IGP
$210.00
Super Campania, spicy, pipe tobacco
Montevetrano 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Aglianico | Colli di Salerno IGT
$225.00
while critics panned this vintage, you can benefit from it still being available, drinking incredibly!
Michele Alois 'Settimo' 2011 Casavecchia, Pallagrello Nero | Terre del Volturno IGT
$56.00
exotic spice, rustic, mineral, stone varietals thought to be extinct
Montesole 2015 Pedirosso | Lacryma Christi Rosso DOC
$48.00
supple berries, velvety
Sicily
Long thought of as only producing bulk wine, grapes such as Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola are changing opinions on this island; listed by varietal
Castellaro 'Nero Ossidiana' 2012 Corinto, Nero d'Avola, Alicante | Isle of Lipari, Sicilia IGT
$75.00
from a deserted island, a Huge gem licorice, black plums
Valle dell'Acate 2016 Frappato | Vittoria Frappato DOC
$52.00
playful, light, goes down delicious
Occhipinti 'SP68' 2016 Frappato, Nero d'Avola | Sicilia IGT
$75.00
a staff favorite vintage after vintage soft, light, dry, very floral, raspberry, velvety cherry, pinot-esque
Cantine Cos 2014 Frappato, Nero d'Avola | Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
$86.00
discovered in our 2015 somm dinner elegant, spicy, satiny fruit finish
Frank Cornelissen 'Munjebel Va' 2014 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia IGT
$75.00
Funky is just the beginning. Reductive, dry, red fruits this is indescribable, stunning
Passopisciaro 'Guardiola' 2014 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia IGT
$99.00
one of the most important, fruit-forward cru silky, red fruit driven, absolutely stunning
Passopisciaro 'Guardiola' 2013 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia IGT
$99.00
a touch more ripe than 2013 black cherry, raspberry, russian river style
Passopisciaro 'Sciaranuova' 2014 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia IGT
$99.00
vibrant ruby, blood orange, nutmeg shows the volcanic nature of this great cru
Passopisciaro 'Sciaranuova' 2013 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia IGT
$99.00
a fleshy 2013 vintage lends towards riper black raspberry, great acidity, balanced attack
Passopisciaro 'Sciaranuova' 2012 Nerello Mascalese | Sicilia IGT
$99.00
Where elegance, age, texture meet together in one harmonious wine. Touch of earth, soil, herbs combined with silky fruit
Terre Nere 2016 Nerello Mascalese, Cappuccio | Etna Rosso DOC
$56.00
silky smooth, red bell pepper spice, raspberry, currants
Terre Nere 'Calderara Sottana' 2015 Nerello Mascalese, Cappuccio | Etna Rosso DOC
$93.00
the most elegant cru of this winery very burgundian, rich, delicate more concentrated than 2013
Terrazze dell'Etna 'Cratere' 2011 Nerello Mascalese, Petit Verdot | Sicilia IGT
$75.00
you need to have this wine a complex, but fruit-driven blend, bold, purple, so smooth, plush
Rallo 'Il Manto' 2013 Nero d'Avola | Sicilia DOP
$56.00
The Sicilian sun. Roasted tomato, red pepper, black pepper, raspberry
Gulfi 'Nerosanlore' 2008 Nero d'Avola | Sicilia IGT
$95.00
Richer, more rustic tannins than '07 love northern rhôNE? Try this
Gulfi 'Nerobaronj' 2008 Nero d'Avola | Sicilia IGT
$115.00
big, structured, elegant red fruit peppery, elegant tannins
Gulfi 'Nerobaronj' 2007 Nero d'Avola | Sicilia IGT
$125.00
softened out a bit after 10 years red pepper, black pepper, raspberry
Cusumano 'Noà' 2014 Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Sicilia IGT
$113.00
big, juicy, powerful, napa-esque
Tasca d'Almerita 'Rosso del Conte' 2003 Nero d'Avola, Perricone | Contea di Sclafani DOC
$122.00
a beautiful blend that shows sicily's ability to age through its most powerful native grape
Di Giovanna 'Helios' 2013 Nero d'Avola, Syrah | Sicilia IGT
$75.00
our new big, bold, black fruit spice, juicy, oaky, staff-loved bottle
Mazzei 'Zisola Effe Emme' 2012 Petit Verdot | Sicilia IGT
$59.00
Such a unique wine to see petit verdot as the champion varietal. Fans of napa will go nuts
Passopisciaro 'Franchetti' 2010 Petit Verdot | Sicilia IGT
$225.00
World's best Petit Verdot? Got my vote. Typically a blend but this is a quite special bottling
Barraco 2012 Pignatello | Sicilia IGP
$89.00
vibrant fruit, strawberry, blueberry the most unique wine I tasted in '15
Sardinia
The island of Sardegna has some of the world's most unique soil types. They also have some of Earth's longest-living people - all drinking Cannanou! Listed by varietal
Cantina del Bovale 'Terra Pintada' 2014 Bovale | Terralba DOC
$59.00
an indigenous varietal to the region that reminds of the plush purple wines of northern italy
Pala 'Riserva' 2014 Cannonau | 'di Sardegna DOC
$75.00
a bit earthy, a bit funky, a lot yummy
Cantina Oliena 'Nepente' 2015 Cannonau | 'di Sardegna DOC
$72.00
the icon of cannonau - spicy, dry, black pepper
Cantina di Santadi 'Grotta Rossa' 2013 Carignano | 'del Sulcis DOC
$44.00
game meats, forward texture, rhone style
Agricola Punica 'Montessu' 2015 Carignano, Syrah, Cabernet, Cab Franc, Merlot | Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
$64.00
one of our staff favorites at our sister restaurant; Coda di Volpe
Dettori 'Chimbanta' 2010 Monica | Romangia IGT
$99.00
stunning, supple, a beautiful wine
Bianco 1.5 L
Inama 'Foscarino' 2011 Garganega | Soave Classico DOC
$121.00
savory, rich, round in texture, dark citrus, bitter almond, 20th anniversary bottling
Quintarelli 'Bianco Secco' 2016 Garganega, Trebbiano Toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Saorin | Ca' del Merlo IGT
$250.00
One of the rare iconic whites of the region that is rich, crispy, textured, dry. Only 2 bottles of this came to IL - guess where?
Terlan 'Vorberg' Riserva 2007 Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige DOC
$215.00
nutty, butterscotch, golden apple; Acanto exclusive!
Terlan 'Vorberg' Riserva 2004 Pinot Bianco | Alto Adige DOC
$215.00
balanced, nuttiness, golden for the white burgundy freak!
Garofoli 'Podium' 2005 Verdicchio | dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
$175.00
perfect example of ageable white, salty, baked apple, lemon curd
Rosso 1.5 L
Quintarelli 2009 Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella | Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
$399.00
Holy Bordeaux Batman! What a find deep, dark berry flavor, great structure. A really fun and serious wine that we only got 1 bottle of to play!
Marchesi di Gresy 1997 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$375.00
a vintage for the ages - bold, red dark fruit, acacia wood notes
Sottimano 'Pajore' 2014 Nebbiolo | Barbaresco DOCG
$205.00
Barbaresco for Barolo lovers! A touch more wood, structured, intense red fruit
Scavino 2012 Nebbiolo | Barolo DOCG
$199.00
a riper, more balanced side of Barolo that is ready to drink now with a little decanting
Oddero 'Villero' 2010 Nebbiolo | Barolo DOCG
$395.00
a special cru that combines power balance, fruit, earth in a big bottle
Sottimano 2014 Nebbiolo | Langhe DOC
$149.00
a preview into the wonders of Barbaresco younger vines, shorter maceration creates a subtle, more soft side of nebbiolo, similar to burgundy
Bibi Graetz 'Soffocone di Vincigliata' 2014 Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo | Toscana IGT
$165.00
deeper, bigger, better, raspberry jam
Italian Grapes - American Soil
listed by varietal
Giornata 2013 Aglianico | French Camp Vineyard San Luis Obispo, California
$63.00
juicy, spicy, a bit like zin
Alpha Box & Dice 'Xola' 2012 Aglianico | McLaren Vale, Australia
$80.00
Unique doesn't even begin to describe this one of a kind wine. Jammy, herby, a bit complex
Idlewild 'Fox Hill' 2015 Dolcetto | Mendocino, California
$68.00
plush, very fruit-forward, scrumptuous
Whitcraft 2016 Lagrein | French Camp Vineyard San Luis Obispo, California
$75.00
old northern italian varietal that reminds of sonoma coast pinot noir
Barboursville 2012 Nebbiolo | Virginia
$66.00
structured, dried cherry, Jefferson would smile
Clendenen Family 2006 Nebbiolo | Santa Maria Valley, California
$84.00
more barolo than some barolo from the founder of au bon climat
Broc Cellars 2014 Nero d'Avola | Mendocino, California
$59.00
funky, natural wine, red plums
Leonetti 2014 Sangiovese | Walla Walla, Washington
$95.00
arguably the most important italian varietal wine in the U.S. - bold, powerful, super tuscan-ish
Miner 'Gibson Ranch' 2012 Sangiovese | Mendocino, California
$72.00
deep, inky, spicy, juicy, complex
Merkin 'Shinola' 2014 Sangiovese, Primitivo, Dolcetto, Refosco, Montepulciano | New Mexico
$68.00
the real deal – lush, juicy, structured
Foxen 'Volpino' 2014 Sangiovese, Merlot | Santa Ynez Valley, California
$75.00
olives, grilled mushrooms, texture california's old school vineyards
Grassi 'Mezzo Mezzo' 2013 Sangiovese, Merlot | Napa Valley, California
$95.00
super tuscan meets napa style
Harrington 2013 Teroldego | Santa Clara Valley, California
$88.00
cherry blossoms, light oak, vanilla, fans of cali cab will love this wine
Other Red Varietals
listed by varietal
Rive Droite 2015 Grenache | Côtes du Rhône Villages, France
$63.00
earthy with notes of barnyard
Whitcraft Winery 2016 Grenache | Stolpman Vineyard, Ballard Canyon, California
$110.00
small production single vineyard Grenache with notes of red currant and baking spices
Shea Wine Cellars 'Shea Vineyard' 2014 Pinot Noir | Willamette Valley, Oregon
$95.00
where CA meets Burgundy
Apertivi
The Italians drink these to get the appetite ready for hours of eating!