Page: 64Villa Lanata Barolo Lo Zoccolaio03Villa Lanata Barolo Lo Zoccolaio05$44.99$39.99Barbera(Bar-BEAR-Ah) Barbera, along with Sangiovese, isItaly's most widely planted red grape variety. It isparticularly successful in Piedmont, where itproduces good, savory wine with high acidity thatmakes it a great match for the heartier regionalquisine. Despite its secondary standing toNebbiolo in the Piedmont, Barbera is the wine mostoften enjoyed by the local population. In Piedmont,the name of the grape is attached to the village ofits origin, hence "Barbera d'Alba," or "Barberad'Asti."Chiarlo Barbera D'Asti $12.49Coppo Barbera d'Asti Camp $24.99Rouss 05Cren della Lepre Barbera DOC $9.9909Piedmont, Italy- A delicious, fresh red fromnorthwest Italy, this softer-styled red is filled withnotes of spice, berry and plum with very lowtannins, making it ideal to serve with salmon,poultry or on its own with just a light chill.{Intense, Spice, Cherry, Full-bodied}La Spinetta Barbera Ca di Pian $19.9907Marchesi di Barolo Barbera $10.99MaraiaMarchesi di Barolo Barbera $16.99RuveiMauro Sebaste Barbera d'Alba $19.99Cento 08Mauro Sebaste Barbera d'Alba $16.99Rosal 08Moccagatta Barbera d'Alba 09 $19.99Prunotto Barbera D'Asti Fiulot $16.99Rocca Felice Barbera d'Alba $12.99Rocca Felice Barbera d'Alba $14.99SuperS Orsola Barbera DOC $5.99S Orsola Barbera d'Asti $7.99Vietti Barbera Tre Vigne 08 $16.49Villa Lanata Barbera d'AlbaSucule$21.99Dolcetto(Doll-CHET-oh) Dolcetto is the Piedmont's earliestripening and easiest drinking red wine. As withBarbera, the name of the grape is attached to thename of the town it's grown near (Dolcetto d'Albaor Dolcetto d'Asti). Dolcetto is made most oftenfor immediate consumption, but some of the bestexamples will age and improve for several years.The biggest producers in Piedmont will makeseveral Barolos and Barbarescos, along with at leastone Barbera and one Dolcetto.Azelia Dolcetto d'Alba 08 $14.99Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto 09 $24.99Wine Spectator 90Cortese Dolcetto d'Alba Trifolera $24.9909Wine Advocate 90Mauro Sebaste Dolcetto d'Alba 09 $14.99Moccagatta Dolcetto d'Alba 09 $22.99Rocca Felice Dolcetto d'Alba $13.99S Orsola Dolcetto d'Alba $9.99Dolcetto d' Alba, Piedmont, Italy- Piedmont'seasiest drinking red wine, made for immediateconsumption. The name of the grape is attached tothe name of the town it's grown near. A smoothsoft red featuring cherry and plum flavors. Enjoywith ham, salami, or light meals. {Fresh Fruit,Plum, Medium-bodied}Villa Lanata Dolcetto d'Alba $17.99Piedmont (Nebbiolo &Gattinara)Cortese Nebbiolo Langhe 08 $29.99Cren del Gufo Nebbiolo 09 $11.99Cren del Riccio Langhe Rosso 09 $9.99Langhe, Piedmont, Italy- A delicious blend ofBarbera (60%), Dolcetto (30%) and Merlot (10%)grown in the southern Piedmont, this soft,fruit-driven wine has soft tannins and a ripe berryprofile showcasing raspberry and blueberry. Anideal red to serve with soft cheeses or on its own.{Fresh, Raspberry, Blueberry, Medium-bodied}Gaja Sito Moresco Langhe 08 $57.99Marcarini Barolo Brunate 06 $49.99Wine Advocate 93Mauro Sebaste Nebbiolo d'Alba $19.9907Nervi Gattinara 03 $29.99Nervi Gattinara Vigneto Molsino $32.9903Rocca Felice Nebbiolo d'Alba $15.99Scavino Nebbiolo Langhe 07 $29.99Wine Spectator 90Langhe, Piedmont, Italy- "There's some earthy andspicy character, but this is very fruity and rich onthe nose. Full-bodied, round and soft, with brightfruit, good acidity and pretty new wood. A gutsyNebbiolo." {Intense, Cherry, Floral,Medium-bodied} Wine SpectatorScavino Rosso de Tavola $19.99Travaglini Gattinara 05 $28.99Wine Advocate 90Gattinara, Piedmont, Italy - "A pretty, mid-weightNebbiolo. Sweet cherries, herbs and crushedflowers are some of the notes that emerge from thisclassy, refined red...possesses tons of varietalcharacter in a translucent, weightless expression..."Wine AdvocateVilla Lanata Langhe Baccanera$22.9907Langhe, Piedmont, Italy- A unique blend of 25%Barbera and 75% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fragrantnuances of the Barbera are accentuated by the solidstructure of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackcurrant, plum and dark cherry flavors framed intoasty oak. Enjoy with steak or lamb. {Intense,Cassis, Full-bodied}VENETOLocated in the northeastern corner of Italy Venetois home to a dizzying array of red and white wine.The most important of the reds <strong>com</strong>e from the hillydistrict of Verona, they are Amarone andValpolicella. The best wines are made from theCorvino grape.Amarone(Ah-ma-ROH-nay) "Amarone" refers to awinemaking process used in Valpolicella whereonly the ripest bunches of grapes are selected, thenspread out on mats and left to dry until aroundJanuary, when they are virtually raisins. Whenfermented to dryness, these super ripe grapesproduce a a heady, nearly bittersweet wine of14-16% alcohol. Amarone is an excellent choicefor hearty meat or game dishes and full-flavoredcheeses.Accordini Amarone 03 $49.99Allegrini Amarone 06 $76.99Wine Spectator 90Antica Corte Amarone Classico $39.9907Bertani Amarone 01 $98.99Wine Advocate 92Bolla Amarone 06 $38.99Ca Rugate Amarone 05 $62.99Cesari Amarone 06 $39.99Cesari Amarone Il Bosco $67.99Cesari Bosan Amarone 01 $79.99Masi Amarone 06 $56.99Montresor Amarone Brevettata $39.9907Montresor Amarone Crosara 04 $49.99Montresor Amarone Fondatore $44.9907Righetti Amarone $35.99Sartori Amarone 05 $37.99Speri Amarone 06 $74.99Wine Advocate 92Tommasi Amarone 05 $55.99Villa Maffei Amarone 07 $39.99Amarone, Veneto, Italy- A deep red color with afruity, musky and spicy nose. Dry on the palate,with flavors of violet, licorice blackberry and ripecherry. Serve decanted at room temperature withred meat, game and mature cheeses. {Intense,Blackberry, Medium-bodied}Zenato Amarone 04 $66.99Valpolicella & BardolinoVahl-poh-leh-chell-ah) Valpolicella is a region inthe Veneto near Lake Garda that produces red wineprimarily from the Corvina grape in a variety ofstyles and weights. Valpolicella Classico is usuallyrelatively light and fresh, with a delicate bouquetand sweet/tart taste, and fuller-bodied than itsneighbor, Bardolino. Serve with salmon, tuna,swordfish, duck and roast chicken.Valpolicella made in the "Ripassa" style(Valpolicella that is racked into barrels containingthe unpressed grape skins of the previous vintage'sAmarone) is significantly richer, more intense andfull-bodied.Accordini Valpolicella Classico $24.99Accordini Valpolicella Ripassa 06 $24.99Allegrini La Grola 06 $29.99Allegrini La Poja 00 $54.99Wine Spectator 92Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 07 $15.99Wine Advocate 90Veneto, Italy- "Enticing scents of chocolate,espresso, dark fruit, licorice and new leatheremerge from the boisterous 2007 Palazzo. The fruitis sumptuous as always. There is enough balanceand elegance in the finish to suggest this will drinkwell for a number of years." {Intense, Cassis,Berry, Vanilla, Medium-bodied} Wine AdvocateAllegrini Valpolicella Classico 08 $19.99Antica Corte Valpolicella $9.99Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy- This elegant, ruby redwine is both fragrant and fruity. Cherry and plumflavors unfold and linger in this easy drinking red.The delicate bouquet and rich texture make this aMerlot lovers dream, at a price that will make youwant to buy this by the case. {Elegant, Cherry,Plum, Medium-bodied}Antica Corte Valpolicella Classico $13.99Antica Corte Valpolicella Ripasso $19.9907Bertani Secco Valpolicella $17.99Bolla Bardolino $7.99Bolla Valpolicella $6.99Ca Rugate Valpolicella CampoLavei 07Ca Rugate Valpolicella Rio Albo08$24.99$16.99
Page: 65Cesari Bosari Ripasso $34.99 Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 05 $47.99 Renieri Brunello di Montalcino 06 $34.99Cesari Mara Valpolicella Ripasso $22.99 Wine Enthusiast 91James Suckling 9208Biondi Santi Brunello $149.97 Renieri Rosso di Montalcino 08 $16.99Masi Campofiorin $16.49 Casalino Brunello di Montalcino $29.99 Wine Advocate 89Masi Valpolicella $14.79 04San Lorenzo Brunello di$39.99Montresor Bardolino Le Banche $12.99 Casalino Brunello di Montalcino $34.99 Montalcino 05Wine Enthusiast 91Montresor Valpol Ripasso $15.99 06Wine Enthusiast 92San Lorenzo Brunello di$44.99CrosaraValpolicella, Veneto, Italy- 60% Corvino Veronese, Casanova di Neri Brunello $139.97 Montalcino 04Wine Enthusiast 9230% Rondinella and 10% Molinara fermented with Cerretal 04the leftover skins from Amarone production. It is Wine Spectator 98Montalcino, Italy- "This is a gorgeous wine withbold aromas of blackberries, spice, smoke andthen aged in oak for 16 months, producing intense Casanova di Neri Brunello $42.99 moist tobacco. The finish is enduring and fresh, andflavors of cherry, spice and wood. Versatile, enjoy WhiteLblit gives the wine an attractively firm and elongatedthis with both red and white meats. {Intense,Cherry, Spice, Wood, Medium-bodied}Casanova di Neri Rosso$19.99 feel." Wine EnthusiastMontresor Valpolicella Classico $11.99 Montalcino 07San Lorenzo Rosso di Montalcino $19.99Montresor Valpolicella Il $13.99 Casisano Colombaio Brunello 03 $39.99 06Wine Spectator 92Vasco Sassetti Brunello$44.99VeroneseBrunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- "Offers Montalcino 01Tommasi Valpolicella $15.99 wonderful aromas of black cherry, mineral, flowers Wine Advocate 90Villa Maffei Valpolicella $9.99 and raspberry. Full-bodied, yet balanced and silky,Vasco Sassetti Brunello$49.99Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy- A deep ruby with lovely fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Veryred-color, with great fruit aromas on the nose. The well done for the vintage from this producer." Wine Montalcino 03taste is velvety, warm and refined, with light oak. SpectatorVasco Sassetti Brunello$59.99An excellent choice to serve with roasted meats and Casisano Colombaio Brunello 04 $39.99 Montalcino 04pasta dishes. {Fresh, Cherry, Berry, Earth,Wine Enthusiast 90Wine Advocate 92Medium-bodied}Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy- "Balance Vasco Sassetti Brunello$89.99Villa Maffei Valpolicella Ripasso $14.99 between berry fruit flavors and more austere spice Montalcino 04 1.5LValpolicella, Veneto, Italy- The ripasso process layers is achieved thanks to the overall density and Wine Advocate 92imparts additional richness and body by passing the richness of this Brunello. Aromas of blueberry,wine over the lees of the Amarone. Aromas of raspberry, cherry cola and toasted nut. Pleasantly Vasco Sassetti Brunello Riserva $89.99almond and cinnamon lead to a rich palate of supple and smooth in the mouth." Wine Enthusiast 03cherry, spice and oak, with a velvety finish. Serve Casisano Colombaio Rosso $16.99 Wine Spectator 91with braised meats, poultry, and veal. {Intense, Montalcno 08Vasco Sassetti Brunello Riserva $89.99Cherry, Medium-bodied}Wine Enthusiast 8804Zenato Valpolicella Ripassa 07 $26.99 Cinelli Colombini Brunello 06 $49.99 Wine Advocate 94Wine Spectator 92Wine Spectator 94Vasco Sassetti Rosso di$17.99Zenato Valpolicella Superiore $13.99 Cinelli Colombini Brunello Prime $56.99 Montalcino 07Zonin Valpolicella Ripasso $19.49 06Int'l Wine Cellar 88Wine Spectator 94Vecchia Cantina Brunello di Mont $39.99Frescobaldi Brunello$49.99 03Castelgiocond 06Vino Nobile & Rosso DiJames Suckling 95Bastianich Vespa Rosso $38.99MontepulcianoFuligni Brunello 05 $64.99 ( VEE-no-NOH-bee-le dee mon-teh-pull-chah-noh)Kupelwieser Lagrein Alto Adige $17.99 Wine Advocate 93The ancient town of Montepulciano sits on top of aLa di Motte Refosco 09 $11.99Gaja Rennina Brunello$159.99 volcanic rock hill. DOC law requires these winesMontresor Rustego $13.99to be barrel aged for at least two years. Made fromMontalcino 01another clone of Sangiovese ( Prugnolo Gentile), itsWine Advocate 92TUSCANYmor delicate, fruity and feminine than the moreTuscany is the wine making heart of Italy. Gaja Sugarille Brunello$159.97 austere wines of its neighbor, Chianti Classico, butSangiovese dominates the landscape and most of Montalcino 06does resemble Chianti in style. It should not bethe better reds are made from it. You will find an Int'l Wine Cellar 96confused with the wines of Montepulcianoastonishing range of different wine styles, from the IL Poggione Brunello Montalcino $69.99 d'Abruzzo.big, <strong>com</strong>plex reds of Montalcino to the light, simple 05Avignonesi Vino Nobile$25.99Chianti.Wine Advocate 93Montepulcia 08Brunello & Rosso di Montalcino IL Poggione Brunello Montalcino $89.99 Canneto Rosso Di Montepulciano $17.99( Brew-NELL- oh dee Mon-tahl-CHEE-no ) This Rs 04Canneto Vino Nobile Di Montepul $29.99Tuscan red is produced in the village of Montalcino Wine Advocate 96near Siena, and takes its name from its grape,07Brunello ( also known as Sangiovese Grosso ). La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino $54.99 Wine Advocate 90Brunello di Montalcino is considered one of the 04Canneto Vino Nobile Reserva 05 $29.99"great growths of Italy", along with Barolo and Wine Advocate 92Wine Advocate 89Barbaresco.Le Potazzine Brunello Montalcino $59.99 Canneto Vino Nobile Reserva 06 $34.99Rosso di Montalcino is made from the same grape 00Wine Advocate 91variety as Brunello and <strong>com</strong>es from the samevinyard designation. It has the power and intensity Nardi Brunello Montal$99.99 Carpineto Nobile Di Montepulc R $31.99of Barollo but is younger, more vibrant and less Manachiara 0401sophisticated.Wine Spectator 93Dei Rosso Montepulciano $16.99Antinori Pian dell Vigne Brunello $64.99 Nardi Brunello di Montalcino 05 $59.99 Dei Vino Nobile Montepulciano 07 $24.9904Podere Paganico Brunello 05 $29.99 Wine Advocate 90Wine Spectator 91Podere Paganico Brunello 04 $39.99 Fattoria del Cerro Vino Nobile 06 $21.99Banfi Brunello Poggio all Oro $139.99 Wine Spectator 91Gattavecchi Rosso Montepulciano $14.99Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 04 $56.99 Podere Paganico Rosso$14.99 Gattavecchi Vino Nobile$19.99Wine Spectator 93Montalcino 08Montpulcno 07Banfi Rosso di Montalcino $19.99 Poggio Del Pino Brunello Di $24.99 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy-MontaiEarthy and ripe, with lots of fruit and character, theflavors are of blackberry, mature plum and mint.