CT NY Wine List

WINE LIST

WHITE SELECTION

CHARDONNAY

1 Bollini Chardonnay Trentino “Barricato 40” 2003 $24.00
Intriguing touch of oak, ideally integrated with fruity, fresh aromas

2 Ruffino Libaio Chardonnay 2004 $25.00
One of Italy 's leading producers: floral bouquet, good balance

3 Alois Lageder Chardonnay 2004 $28.00
Light, dry wine of the Alto Adige region

5 Castello Banfi “Fontanelle” Chardonnay 2004 $38.00
Medium bodied, crisp with flavors of pear, apple, grapefruit and toasted oak

PINOT GRIGIO

6 Barone Fini Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2004 $25.00
Light Golden color with a dry, flavorful and pleasant aftertaste

7 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio 2005 $30.00
Considered one of the top producers; great focus, intensity and length

8 Banfi “ San Angelo ” Pinot Grigio 2004 $30.00
Fresh, loaded with fruit, gold medal winner

9 Bortoluzzi “Isonzo del Friuli” Pinot Grigio 2009 $32.00
A delicate and fresh Pinot Grigio from Italy's best Pinot region

10 Vigneti Fantinel “Sant'Helena” Pinot Grigio 2004 $36.00
From an excellent producer, dry with hints of toasted almonds and walnut

11 Volpe Pasini “Zuc di Volpe” Pinot Grigio 2003 $42.00
A beautiful Pinot Grigio from Fruili, one of our favorites

12 Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 2004 $48.00
One of Italy 's best, deep golden color and rich nuances

13 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2004 $50.00
Italy 's most famous Pinot Grigio, from the region of Friuli

OTHER WHITE'S

14 Santa Maria La Palma “Aragosta” Vermintino di Sardegna 2004 $25.00
Fresh, clean, dry white wine with intense fruit

15 Principessa Perlante Gavi 2004 $36.00
A dry crisp wine from Northern Italy with a hint of sparkle

16 Terruzzi & Puthod “Terre di Tufi” 2003 $38.00
Fresh and slightly earthy quality with a smooth finish

17 Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo 2005 $45.00
Full-bodied dry white, from the region near Tufo in Campania

*All vintages are subject to change upon availability*

RED SELECTION

TUSCANY

Of the 20 regions of Italy, Tuscany is one of the most important wine areas, both in terms of prestige and production . Tuscany enjoys this recognition by producing some of the world's best red wines : Chianti, Brunello, Vino Nobile and dozens of others. We hope you enjoy our selections from this beautiful area…

CHIANTI

20 Badia a Colitbuono Cetamura Chianti 2004 $28
From a very old and famous estate in Tuscany

21 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2003 $28
Fresh and well-balanced with pleasing aromas of cherries and plums

22 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico 2005 $32
Brilliant ruby red, dry and balanced with soft and elegant body

24 Castello D’ Albola Chianti Classico 2003 $33
An expansive floral bouquet with a long complex finish, an excellent value

25 Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2003 $36
A complex and well-rounded body with old world taste

26 Canonica A Cerreto Chianti Classico 2000 $37
Full-bodied, soft and round; an excellent complinment to many of our menu items

27 Melini “Laborel” Chianti Classico Riserva 1999 $39
This award-winning wine exhibits a tannic nose with excellent flavor and smooth finish

28 Cantina di Montalcino Chianti Riserva 2001 $39
An estate bottle Riserva with a great vintage

29 Villa Vistarenni Chianti Classico Riserva 1999 $42
This 1999 Chianti Classico Riserva is great new addition to our wine list

30 Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva Black Label 2003 $42
Created in the 12th century; one of Italy’s most prestigious Chiantis

31 Terrabianca “Scassino” Chianti Classico 2003 $45
A rare vintage with a smooth finish

32 Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2003 $46
One of the two best red wine products from the Nozzole Company

33 Antinori (Tenute Marchese) Chianti Classico Riserva 2001 $50
A name synonymous with the region, highly regarded among connoisseurs

34 Frescobaldi “Nipozzano” Chianti Classico Riserva 2002 $52
From the Chianti hills; a superb example of a great vintage

35 Melini “La Selvanella” Chianti Classico Riserva 2000 $55
A very limited single vineyard Chianti from an outstanding vintage

36 Ruffino “Ducale Traditional” Chianti Riserva 2002 $60
The Ruffino family presents a delicate and elegant Chianti Riserva

37 Melini “Massovecchio” Single Vineyard Riserva 1997 $70
A great addition to the Melini family of wines

38 Vignamaggio “Mona Lisa” Chianti Classico 1999 $80
Single vineyard Chianti Classico, great year

39 San Felice Chianti Classico Riserva “Poggio Rosso” 1995 $125
Very limited quantities, aged eighteen months in wood

40 Antinori (Tenuta Marchese) Chianti Classico 1995 (Magnum) $160
The finest name in Chianti, a great vintage

*All vintages are subject to change upon availability*

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO & ROSSO DI MONTALCINO

41 Monte Antico Tuscan Red 2003 $24
Single vineyard, young Brunello with great color and body

42 Brusco dei Barbi 2003 $32
Fermented 2 months, with a special cure, a particular body, aroma and perfumes

43 Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2003 $45
Elegant, vibrant, well-balanced and stylish with an exquisite dry finish

44 Pian del’Orino Brunello di Montalcino 1998 $90
Full-bodied, lush and elegant; an excellent buy for this rising star of Toscana

45 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello 1999 $90
One of Italy’s best Brunellos, with a limited, numerate bottle production

46 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2000 $100
Rich in texture and fruit, this wine is one of the worlds most recognized

47 Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1995 $110
An extremely rare find; this wine is sure to please the most discriminating palate

48 Banfi Poggio Alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino 1998 $175
Extremely robust, a true DOCG wine

SANGIOVESE AND "SUPER TUSCANS"

50 Conti Contini Sangiovese di Toscana 2002 $25.00
Flavors of ripe cherries and oak with a smooth finish

49 Conti Contini Sangiovese di Toscana 2002 $25
Flavors of ripe cherries and oak with a smooth finish

50 Castello Banfi “Centine” Toscana 2004 $28
Blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet; exhibits soft fruit and ample structure

51 Massi di Mandorlaia Morellino di Scansano 2002 $39
Smooth elegance and traditional structure are the backbones of this Tuscan wine

52 Villa Puccini Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2003 $40
Dried fruit, violet and a hint of oak

53 Terriabianca “Pian del Cipresso” Sangiovese 2001 $60
A dry 100% Sangiovese with excellent aromas

55 Castello Banfi Mandrielle Merlot 2000 $62
One of Italy’s finest merlots, from a great vintage

56 Fattoria Uccelliera “Castellacio” Toscana 1997 $65
An unfiltered blend of 50% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet and 15% Syrah

58 Monte Vertine Pian del Ciampolo 1995 $70
A blend of 80% Sangioveto and 20% Canaiolo

59 Terrabianca “Campaccio” 2001 $75
A superb combination of Cabernet and Sangiovese

60 Castello Banfi “Tavernelle” Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $85
100% Tuscan Cabernet, one of the best on the market

63 Castello Banfi “Cum Laude” 2000 $100
An unfiltered blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah

66 Frescobaldi Mormoreto 1990 $125
Single vineyard Sangiovese wine from a great year

68 Tenuta del Terriccio “Tassinaia” 1996 $125
An elegant blend of Cabernet, Sangiovese and Merlot matured in French oaks

69 Castello Banfi “Summus” 1997 $150
A blend of Brunello, Cabernet and Syrah

71 Villa Antinori Tignanello 1999 $150
A single vineyard wine from Tuscany’s finest estate

72 Montevertine Il Sodaccio 1995 $175
A blend of 90% Sangioveto and 10% Canaiolo

73 Antinori Tenuta Guado Al Tasso 1999 $195
A superior blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah

74 Montevertine Il Sodaccio 1995 (1.5 liter) $250
A blend of 90% Sangioveto and 10% Canaiolo

75 Sassicaia 1997 $250
The finest of the Super Tuscans

76 Antinori Solaia 1999 $300
80% Cabernet/20% Sangiovese “the best wine in the world” – Wine Spectator

PIEDMONT

The classic one-of-a-kind enology of Piedmont affords this region world-class status. The most popular of its endemic grapes is Nebbiolo , which in Piedmont rises above all other Italian varietals as a superstar of the wine world. The most famous names among the Nebbiolo clan include; Gattinara, Barbaresco , and of course, Barolo

BAROLO

77 Marchesi Fioravanti Barolo di Castiglione Falletto 1997 $75
This limited production Barolo offers intense aromas and flavors of berries

78 Ceretto “Zonchera” Barolo 2000 $85
Full bodied and heary with earthy tones

79 Gigi Rosso “Arione” Barolo 2001 $85
A single vineyard Barolo at a very approachable price

80 Camerano Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo 1997 $90
Full and robust with a velvety texture

81 Cannubi Barolo “Marchese di Barolo” 2000 $125
A delicious Barolo made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes

82 Marchese di Barolo Riserva 1990 $140
Exceptional vintage

83 Borgogno Barolo Riserva 1990 $150
Barolo Riserva, Italy’s greatest vintage

84 Barolo “Cerequio” by Michele Chiarlo 1993 $175
A very limited single vineyard Barolo

85 Ceretto Bricco Rocche “Prapo” Barolo 1982/1983 (1.5 lt.) $250
Full bodied, with an aroma of spices and ripe cherries

86 Ceretto Bricco Rocche “Prapo” Barolo 1988 (1.5 lt.) $300
Full bodied, with an aroma of spices and ripe cherries

BARBARESCO

87 Rizzi Azienda Vitivinicoza Barbaresco 1998 $58
A full-bodied, luscious red at an outstanding value

88 Cantina del Pino “Ovello” Barbaresco 1998 $60
This Barbaresco is estate grown from select Nebbiolo grapes of the Ovello vineyard

89 Fontanabianca Barbaresco DOCG 1998 $80
Full-bodied with lots of bright berry and chocolate flavors, fine tannins and fruity finish

90 Ceretto Bricco Asili Barbaresco “Faset” 1999 $110
Single vineyard, smooth and full on the palate

91 Marchese di Gresy “Martinenga” Barbaresco 1995 $125
This estate-bottled wine is produced exclusively in the Martinenga Vineyard

92 Marchese di Gresy “Gaiun” Martinenga Barbaresco 1995 $125
This estate-bottled wine is produced exclusively in the Gaiun section of the vineyard

93 Torregiorgi Barbaresco 1990 $150
One of the best vineyards in Barbaresco

ANGELO GAJA SELECTION
The King of Piedmont synonymous with excellence

400 Gaja Barolo Sperss 1988 $300

401 Gaja Barolo Sperss 1989 $275

402 Gaja Barolo Sperss 1990 $500

403 Gaja Barolo Sperss 1993 $350

404 Gaja Barolo Sperss 1997 $400

405 Gaja Barbaresco 1998 $350

406 Gaja “Sitorey” Barbera 1994 $75

407 Gaja “Conteisa” Langhe Nebbiolo 1997 $300

408 Gaja Barolo Sperss 1988 (1.5lt) $500

OTHER PIEDMONT REDS

94 Michele Chiarlo “Le Orme” Barbera D’Asti Superiore 2004 $28
Ripe plum and strawberry fruit flavors with a crisp acidic note; sweet, soft tannins

95 Fontannafredda “Eremo” 2002 $32
Small amounts of Cabernet are blended with this Pinot Noir

96 Il Vignale “Rosso di Mali” Monferrato Rosso 2001 $45
Small amounts of Cabernet are blended with this Pinot Noir

VENETO

The Veneto is situated in the northeastern corner of Italy , nestled snugly below Friuli on the Adriatic coastline. It is a mixture of plains and hills that extend over 7000 square miles. The most highly regarded wine of Veneto is the Amarone , which takes its name from Venetian dialect and literally translates to “bone dry.”

AMARONE

97 San Rustico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico “Vigneti del Gaso” 1997 $85
A single vineyard Amarone, produced in limited quantity, only in the best vintage years

98 Allegrini Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Superiore 1991 $110
Sun-dried fruit flavors enhance this full-bodied wine, limited availability

99 Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1990 $150
Full-bodied, deep ruby red with rich, velvety texture, intense flavor and superb balance

100 Boscaini “Ca De Loi” Amarone 1990 $200
The great vintage, single vineyard, very limited

101 Bertani Amarone “Vendemmia” 1988 $225
Limited production from the Valpolicella region with intense

OTHER ITALIAN REDS

102 Cantine Due Palme Salento Primativo 2001 $28
A medium-bodied, southern Italian wine with good oak and strong tannins

103 Ca’ Montini “Luna di Luna” Merlot/Cabernet 2001 $30
60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet with a delicious aroma

104 Alois Lageder Merlot 2001 $30
Elegant, soft and round with firm tannins

105 Livio Felluga Merlot 2001 $38
A wonderful dry Merlot from Fruili

106 Santa Margherita “Versato” Merlot 2002 $38
A fine Merlot from the Santa Margherita family; velvety body and brilliant color

107 Castello di Pappiano Syrah 2001 $42
A delicious Syrah from the hills of Tuscany

108 Gradassi Sagrantino di Montelfalco 1997 $50
The “Brunello” of Umbria – this wine is full-bodied and slightly tannic

109 Tenute Rubino Brindisi Jaddico 2002 $70
70% Negroamaro, 15% Montepulciano and 15% Malvasia Nero; rich dark fruits and coffee

*All vintages are subject to change upon availability*