Italian Red Wines

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Carletto, Abruzzo

44

This wine is ruby red in color and has bold inviting aromas of cherries and spices that explode from the glass to offer a fine, fresh, and well-orchestrated palate

Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria Cerro Roso, Tuscany

35

This medium bodied fruit-forward wine gives off aromas of cherry and blackberry. Its soft tannins pair well with pastas with red sauces, salmon and pork dishes

Montepulciano Reserva, Zaccagnini, Abruzzo

43

Dark deep reddish purple with garnet hues. Subtle nose but clear aromas of coffee and dark
chocolate, the wine smells like tiramisu in a glass

Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Torcalvano, Tuscany

55

With aromas of dark chocolate, violets and cherry this wine shows bright acidity, long finish, and rustic character

Chianti, Superiore, Banfi, Tuscany

40

Aromas of dried rose petals, oak spices , followed by red currant , sour cherries and violets

Chianti Classico, Carpineto, Tuscany

47

Intense flavors with notes of ripe cherries, plums and lavender. Rich flavors of dark fruit and leather, followed by supple tannins and balanced acidity

Chianti Classico, Castello Banfi, Tuscany

46

Deep ruby red, rich with notes of cassis, black currant and iris. Subtle wood notes, oregano and dry spices, with lingering finish

Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Ducale Tan, Tuscany

60

An elegant, full blooded wine, smooth and round with a rich aromatic bouquet

Chianti Classico Riserva, Tenuta Nozzole, Tuscany

60

Ripe red berry and cherry aromas with classic notes of earth and elegant tannic structure

Barberesco, Teunte Neirano, Piedmont

47

Velvety and full bodied. Pure and distinctive aromas of red cherry, raspberry, white pepper and tobacco, with spice notes.

Rosso di Toscana, Casamata, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany

39

Ripe very and very earthy, slightly decadent aromas,, medium bodied

Rosso di Toscana, Monte Antico, Tuscany

34

Sangiovese Grosso from the southern region of Tuscany right next door to the famous Brunello region. Soft, fruity with subtle tannins

Barolo, Coppo “Estate”, Piedmont

69

93 pts JS. Violet, cherries and liquorice aromas. Well balanced and elegant.
Aged 30 months in large French oak casks and 6/12 months in the bottle.

Super Tuscan, Remole, Frescobaldi, Tuscany

40

Fresh, medium bodied red, with berry, cherry and tobacco character

Super Tuscan, Magliano Heba Superiore, Tuscany

47

Fragrant aromas of red and black berries on the nose. Well balanced super Tuscan with smooth sweet tannins. Graziana Grassini produces a beautiful blend of Sangiovese and Syrah.

Super Tuscan, Terrabianca Campaccio, Tuscany

80

The Campaccio is oak aged for 12 months and retains a great deal of freshness and youthful vigor. Lively fruit with firm tannins and food friendly acidity , blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon

Super Tuscan Tenuta Sette Ponti “ Crognolo, Tuscany

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WS 90 Wine Spectator – A firm red, featuring cherry and blackberry flavors,
with mineral and tobacco accents. Shows depth and balance, with a solid layer
of tannins lining the finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2025.
12,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.

Le Volte, Tenuta di Ornellaia, Tuscany

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Sangiovese and Merlot together form this intense ruby red. Velvety smooth with an abundance of fruit and balanced acidity

Primitivo (Zinfandel), Matane, Puglia

35

Vibrant , pure red shimmers on the palate with layers of dark cherries, sweet herbs, licorice and tobacco

Ripasso Masi Campofiorin, Veneto

55

The most authentic expression of Barbera, a varietal cultivated in Monferrato as early as the 6th century. Aged in stainless steel tanks, Contrada Maestra has cherry notes, orange peel, plum, wild berries, and violet. The color is an intense ruby red and the nose is particularly vinous and persistent. The palate is fresh, pleasant, and quaffable. With low tannins and high acidity, Barbera is one of the most food friendly wines ever. Ruby red, mild and fruity with raspberry and plum.

Nebbiolo “Baby Barolo”, “Il Principe”, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmonte

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Garnet red of medium intensity with brilliant reflections. Intense of good complexity and great elegance, hints of small black fruits, plums and violet. Pleasant impact, ample and balanced with silky tannins; highly pleasing and long lasting

Valpolicella, Buglioni, L’Imperfetto, Veneto

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Black cherry nose, medium body, round flavors delivering an elegant and lightly textured red

Ripasso, Zeni “Marogne”, Veneto

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92 pts JS. Intense ruby red color and a warm fragrance of small red fruits
and cherries, this wine is engaging, slightly spicy and appreciated all over the world

Valpolicella Ripasso, Speri, Veneto

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Produced using the Ripasso technique, exhibits a delightfully complex fruity aroma and spicy tones complemented with a good acidity and just the right alcohol content

Amarone della Valpolicella, Luigi Righetti, Veneto

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Characteristic aromas of almonds, cherries and spices. Full, velvety and warm with great complexity and fitness.

Brunello Di Montalcino, Caparzo, Tuscany

96

Ruby red in color, tending toward garnet with age, this wine offers complex aromas of wild berry fruit. On the palate, it is dry, warm, firm, harmonious, delicate, austere and persistent.

American Red Wines

Malbec, Trivento Reserve, Oregon

42

Brilliant, intense red with violet and bluish tinges. Aromas of blackberries, cherries and flowers with balanced notes of vanilla and coconut imparted from oak. Well balanced, exhibits sweet tannins and a velvety finish.

Ponzi Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2018 ‘Tavola’, Willamette Valley, Oregan

64

Pinot Noir, Elouan, Mendoza, Argentina

40

Red plum , black cherry , minerality, rustic flavors and tannin

Pinot Noir, Raeburn Winery, Sonoma, California

40

Bright focused-fruit aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and red cherries capped with notes of spicy oak. Medium-bodied with racy acidity and velvety texture to its tannins.

Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California

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Grown in cool climate, very textured, complex, medium body, silky wine that has a fantastic finish

Pinot Noir, Benton-Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon

55

An elegant composition with bing cherry and plum aromas. This lovely wine has
hints of blackberry, violets, cinnamon and vanilla

Merlot, Alexander Valley Vinayards, Sonoma, California

52

Flavors of roasted coffee and dark cherry with sweet vanilla from French oak aging

Merlot, Stag’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley, California

87

Founded in 1893, this winery consistently produces at the highest levels of quality. Fresh red fruit, bittersweet chocolate and sweet clove spice aromas integrate to balance one another

Cabernet Sauvignon, J.Lohr, ”Seven Oaks Vineyard”, California

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Dark ruby in color with a aromas of black cherry, current, blueberry and violets.
Ripe and ample tannins with a good balance of acidity and fruit

Cabernet Sauvignon , River Walk, Nappa

48

Californian Cabernet Sauvignon is dry and full-bodied, and displays the grape’s signature green flavors like bell pepper, dark fruits like blackberry 

Cabernet Sauvignon , The Crtic, Sonoma, California

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A bold, rich Cabernet with aromas of cassis, black cherry, mint and violet combine with a bouquet of pungent oak, anise and warm vanilla. On the palate, lush cherry, caramel and sooth tannins.

Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma Coast, California

48

Lush blackberry and strawberry fruit with forward black pepper and baking spices

Syrah, Cambria, Tepusquet Vineyard, Santa Barbara, California

48

A cool-climate, estate grown Syrah offers generous aromas of black pepper and savory spice. On the palate, flavors of licorice, olive and boysenberry are complemented by notes of savory and pepper

Red Blend, Vermillion by Helen Keplinger, California

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Vermillion is Helen’s blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Counoise and Cabernet Sauvignon, and boasts flavors of baking spice, blackberry with immense warmth.