Just as an example, this was the list from last night (AND we had Giampaolo Tabarrini from Montefalco pouring his wines and answering questions). The number to the right is for a full glass. 20 x 1 1/2 oz pours at COST on this list is well over $20…
Fizz
MVSA de Vallformosa Cava Brut Rosado, Penedès Spain $5
Vinous, crisp and dry: 100% Garnacha, Methode Champenoise with 12 months en tirage.
Le Manzane Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Extra Dry, Veneto Italy $7
Classic Prosecco from the DOCG zona: fun, fruity, not remotely trying to be Champagne.
White / Pink
Lento Bianco Romeo 2009, Calabria Italy $5
A soft, smooth and perfumed blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano.
Laimburg Chardonnay 2008, Alto Adige Italy $6
Butter? Oak? Cream? No, Chardonnay actually tastes like little green apples. Taste it and see.
Cà dè Nova Colline Novaresi Bianco Rugiada 2009, Piemonte Italy $8
100% Erbluce fermented in steel to preserve the fresh, herbal bouquet.
Tabarrini Bianco dell’Umbria Adarmando 2008, Italy $8 glass
Probably the only Trebbiano Spoletino you’ll taste this week…phat, nutty, delish.
Solidea Sicilia Bianco Zibibbo Ìlios 2007, Pantelleria Italy $9
100% Moscato with in YO face aromatics blasting out of your glass and a bone dry finish.
Cardeto Orvieto Classico Amabile 2009, Umbria Italy $4
“Amabile” comes from the same root as “amiable”, meaning “friendly”. Just off dry, delish.
Tabarrini Sagrantino Rosato Bocca di Rosa 2009, Umbria Italy $7
100% Sagrantino, the deepest, darkest, most flavorful grape on the planet, vinified in rosato.
Red
Lento Rosso Romeo 2007, Calabria Italy $5
A soft, smooth and perfumed blend of Greco Nero, Gagliopo & Nerello.
Caleo Primitivo 2009, Puglia Italy $4
Primitivo came to California and became Zinfandel, try the real thing. Got Pizza?
Duca di Panzano Chianti Vitigni del Sole 2009, Toscana Italy $3
No Cabernet, no barriques, actually tastes like Chianti…what a concept!
Alcanta Barrique Merlot 2008, Alicante Spain $4
Medium bodied, soft, plummy and a great value as well.
Alcanta Barrique Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alicante Spain $4
Probably the best deal on barrel aged Cabernet we have every offered.
Tabarrini Il Padrone delle Vigne 2009, Umbria $7
Sangiovese bumped up with small additions of Sagrantino, Cabernet & Merlot.
Tabarrini Montefalco Rosso Colle Grimaldesco 2006, Umbria Italy $9
Deep, dark and meaty Sagrantino softened with Cabernet and Merlot. Try the strong cheese!
Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Grimaldesco 2003, Umbria $13
Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino Colle Alle Macchie 2004, Umbria $16
Sagrantino, the deepest, darkest, gnarliest red wine grape known to man. Taste and believe.
Fruity / Dolce
Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino Passito Colle Grimaldesco 2003, Umbria $16
Sagrantino dried to concentrate its flavors (even more!), leaving a subtle sweetness.
Borgo Maragliano Moscato d’Asti La Caliera 2010, Piemonte $7
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