RECOMMENED SELECTION:::

WHITE

CHARDONNAY INZOLIA IRIS IGT (TOLA) 14%

2009
A charming bouquet which combines Mediterranean nuances, refined floral and fruity fragrances, a well balanced acidity gives this Sicilian wine a cool and rich flavour
 

SAUVIGNON IGT (ORNELLA MOLON) 13%

2007

Aromas of matured fruits; pineapple, peach, green pepper, sage and elderflower. Full and aromatic taste

 

VINTAGE TUNINA (JERMANN) 13.5%

2006

A well balance wine, it have on the nose intense, elegant and refined aromas of honey and fruits; fresh and soft on the palate, well balanced level of alcohol and acidity

 

ARAKENA VERMENTINO DI GALLURA (CANTINA DEL VERMENTINO MONTI) 14%

2008

A late harvested Vermentino. Distinct mineral feel, rich, fat and a long lingering finish

 

RED

RIPASSO DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLAS. SUP. ZONE DOC (BOSCAINI CARLO) 14%

2005
It has a delicate flavour of red berry fruits with a complex spicy nose soft and round on the palate
 

CONERO CUMARO DOCG (UMANI RONCHI) 14%

2006

Ruby red colour wine with garnet reflections and an intense, full, ethereal and very persistant bouquet. This Montepulciano is harmonic with hints of wild cherry and fruits of the wood with a good finish

 

MERLOT (PLANETA) 14.5%

2006
Smokey, tarry nose leading to lovely rich fruits to the palate, dry tannins on the finish
 

BAROLO DOCG "LE CINQUE VIGNE" (DAMILANO) 14%

2002

Pure Nebbiolo grapes, produced in 5 cru vineyards, the wine is dry and well balanced, robust and austere, silky smooth on the palate, ethereal bouquet, hints of liquorice and cocoa on the nose

 

GALANA ROSSO COLLI DEI LIMBARA (CANTINA DEL VERMENTINO MONTI) 13%

2004

A cabernet Sauvignon blend. An intense nose with hints of forest fruits and vanilla notes. Dry, warm, rich with excellent body, mellow and an elegant palate

 

LANGHE NEBBIOLO (CA VIOLA) 14.5%

2006

100% Nebbiolo. Velvety, spicy, harmonious and very persisant palate

 

BARBARESCO VANOTU (PELISSERO) 14%

1999

Black fruits, violet and nutty, spicy oak on the nose. Lush and sweet on entry, then deep and oaky in the middle, with substantial grape and wood tannins on the back

 

SELECTED HOUSE WHITE WINES :::

PINOT GRIGIO IGT (VENATO) 12.5%

2008
Young and fruity fragnances and a sapid fresh taste
 

CHARDONNARY LANGHE DOC (CASCINA SARIA) 13%

2008

Fresh, well balanced and a long present and fruity aftertaste

 

SELECTED HOUSE red WINES :::

MONTEPULCIANO D' ABRUZZO DOC (CA DEL MORO) 13.5%

2008
Ruby red, full bodied and good persistence. Well balanced and comfortable end
 

ROSSO PICENO SUP. DOC IL BRECCIAROLO (VELENOSI) 13.5%

2008

Easy drinking, fruity notes and a good structure

 

ROSE WINES :::

La Scolca Rose 12%

2008

Fresh and fragrant taste and a delicate fruity nose

 

ITALIAN WHITE WINES :::

Pinot Grigio (Santa Margherita) 12%

2008

Fresh, ripe, with a fragrant bouquet and a dry finish

 

Roncaglia (Fattoria Mancini) 13%

2008
Albanella and Pinot Noir grapes, clean with a fragrant bouquet and a dry finish
 

Le Arenarie Doc (Sella e mosca) 12.5%

2008

Sauvignon grapes, clean and dry with a well balanced acidity

 

Lugana Doc Vigneto Massoni (S. Cristina) 13%

2008

Appealing distinctiveness, crisp fruity aromas expanding to a rich and complex flavour

 

Due Uve (Bertani) 12.5%

2008

Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon blend, a distinctive wine, dry with a well balanced acidity and delicate Sauvignon flavours surfacing to the palate on the finish

 

Minaia Gavi Di Gavi DOC (Nicola Bergaglio) 12.5%

2008

Full structure, dry, yet delicate to the palate

 

Pecorino Terre di Chieti IGT (Collefrisio) 13.5%

2008

Intense with hints of green tea and ripe peaches. Great structure and long persistance in the mouth

 

Greco di Tufo (Feudi San Gregorio) 13%

2008

Rich and intense with vanilla and ripe fruits fragances

 

Pinot Grigio (Jerman) 13%

2008

Fresh, well balanced with a buttery texture andan ample bouquet of vanilla and almonds

 

Plenio Verdicchio (Umani Ronchi) Doc 14.5%

2006

Aged in Cask, it has an excellent structure and a fuller flavor, it has a rich and fascinating fragrance with delicate balsamic floral aromas, creamy, long palate, fresh balanced acidity

 

Chardonnay (Planeta) 14%

2007

An impressing wine with a rich, complex honey and toast nose, has a good concentration of soft fruits and well integrated oak

 

Gavi di Gavi (La Scolca) 12%

2008

A prestigious wine from Piemonte, it has a dry full flavor, yet harmonious with delicate fruits rising to the palate

 
Cervaro della Sala (Antinori) 13%
06/07

An exceptional wine, Chardonnay grapes; fermented in barriques, it has a great character, an excellent balance and a unique fragrance

Friulano (Tocai - Friuli) 13.5%

2008

The bouquet has hints of wild almonds, sage and elder flowers. The taste is dry, soft and smooth

 

ITALIAN RED WINES :::

Valpolicella (Zenato) 13.5%

2007

Medium structure, fresh red cherry fruits with a good balance and finish

 

Primitivo IGT Salento (Luccetti) 14%

2008

A spicy bouquet with juicy ripe plum fruit flavours

 

Barbera d'Asti (Cascina Saria) 14.5%

2007

Dense and rich, cherry fruits and a warm texture to the palate. Lots of ripe tannins and a good structure

 

Merlot Pesano (falesco) 13.5%

2007

Superb merlot, soft to the palate and well balanced tannins

 

Tanca Farra Di Alghero (Sella e Mosca) 12.5%

2004

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, full bodied, with characteristic herbal flavours, balanced tannins and an elegant structure

 

Montepulciano D' Abruzzo Uno (Colle Frisio) 14%

2006

Aged for 12 months in french barrels, rich fruit flavours on the palate, with a clean refined nose, good tannins and balanced acidity

 

Duca D' Aragona Rosso Del Salento (F. Candido) 13.5%

2003

Good structure, round and full flavour, flowery aromas on the nose, soft to the palate with tones of vanilla butterscotch and bitter almonds

 

Peppoli Chianti Classico (Antinori) 13%

2007

Full aroma, with hints of cherry, plums and dried flowers, powerful to the palate with evoled tannins, harmonious and elegant

 

Berengario (Zonin) 13.5%

2005

Best Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, Blend aged in cask for at least 12 month, it has an excellent structure and well integrated tannins, ripe berry fruits nuances on the finish

 

Nero d'Avola "Terra di Giulia" IGT (Feotto dello jato) 13.5%

2003

Intense ruby red Sicilian wine with refined and creamy tannins and a mellow, full taste. It has a great persistent and refined bouquet of red fruit, wild berries, oriental spices, a refined floral and cocoa scent

 

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG oro (Fattorie Melini) 13.5%

2004

The flavour is full, warm and savoury with an elegant and lingering aftertaste of woodland undergrowth and toasted almonds

 

Focara Pinot Noir (Fattoria Mancini) 13.5%

2006

This harmonious and complex wine has a delicate and fresh aroma of roses, soft on the palate, broad and rich

 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (Lodola Nuova) 14%

2006

Full bodied, ample bouquet of berry fruits and bitter cherries, spicy and harmonious to the palate with a long finish

 

Barbaresco DOCG (Cascina Saria) 14%

2004

Intense red colour with orange glints. Ethereal perfume; pleasant and intense, balsamic and spicy notes. The mouth is dry, however full and delicate. Prefectly tannic, velvety and gentle with hints of liquorice and tobacco.

 

Gravello (Librandi) 14%

2006

Superb blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Gaglioppo, powerfull, yet soft to the palate, evolved tannins

 

Barolo Bussia DOCG (Prunotto) 14%

2004

Excellent structure, plum and ripe cherries, hints of flowers and spices on the nose, intense soft tannins to the palate leading to a long finish

 

Brunello di Montalcino (Verbena) 14%

2004

Aged in oak casks, the wine is dry, yet warm, good tannins and well balanced with an harmonious finish

 

Marchese di Villa Marina (Sella e Mosca) 13%

03/04

Superb red wine from Sardinia, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes lots of body and balanced tannins

 

Amarone Classico (Masi) 15%

2006

Dark and rich with deep, smokey, plum and chocolate fruity aromas, an intense vinous bouquet, long on the palate and a warm, elegant finish

 

Dulcamara (Giusti and Zanza) 14%

2003

Super Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged 18 months. Well intergrated tarriffs, lots of body and long finish

 

Sassiccaia (Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta) 13.5%

2004

Super Tuscan wine, great vintage, brisk, seductive nose, silky-smooth to the palate with compact tannins, satisfying with a lafite-like charm

 

Tignanello (Antinori) 13.5%

2006

Great structure, full, berries fruit rich, good tannins and a long and complex finish

 

Mille e una Notte (Donnafugata) 14%

2005

Great wine from Sicily; Aged in oak barriques at least 14 months. Fruity scents typical of Nero d' Avola; balsamic, floral and tobacco notes on the nose, good tannins and a long finish

 

Sangiovese (Fattoria Mancini) 13.5%

2007

An inviting floral and red cherry aromas, a sweet mid-palate, dark cherry and mulberry fruit flavours, fine savoury tannins and bright acidity

 

Dolcetto D' Alba Munfrina (Pelissero) 13.5%

2006

The aroma is fruity and open; its complexity amalgamates with the tannic, acid and alcoholic components which render a very savoury but still pleasing taste

 

Tamara Cannonau Di Sardegna (Cantina del Vermentino Monti) 13%

2008

Harmonious, balanced flavour that has reminiscent of vanilla and ripe cherries. A fine, smooth tannin structure

 

Rosso Del Conte (Tenuta Regaleali) 14%

2005

Deep, deep ruby, turning into violet. Cherry, marasca, walnut husk, wild berries, vanilla, cinamon, mint, sage and tobacco. Rich of ripe fruit concentrate and fragrant balanced

 

CHAMPAGNES :::

Selected House Champagne Brut

n.v.
 

Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial

n.v.
 

Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut

n.v.
 

Laurent Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut

n.v.
 

Dom Perignon Cuvee Prestige

n.v.

ITALIAN SPARKLING WINES :::

Prosecco

n.v.

FRENCH WHITE WINES ::: white burgundy, loire & maconnaise

Chablis Ler Cru Fourchaume (J-Mark Borcard) 13%

2007

Full with a buttery edge and citrus overtones, balanced by a good lively acidity

 

Sancerre La Croix du Roy 13%

2007

Mineral notes on nose and palate, with fine balanced acidity and good structure

 

Pouilly Fuisse (Domain Beranger) 13%

2006

Fresh fruity flavours, harmonious to the palate with notes of toasted almonds, grapefruit and lemon

 

Mersault Narvaux (Vincent Girardin) 13.5%

2005

Buttery, nutty and a creamy texture, ripe flavors with good balanced acidity

 

Chassagne Motrachet (Michel Colin - Deleger and Fils) 13%

2003

Fine nose, buttery with hints of fruits on the nose clean and balanced acidity

 

RED BORDEAUX & CLARETS :::

Château Lascombe (2nd growth Margaux) 13%

2001

Aromas of spring flowers and dark berry fruit surfacing to the palate, full of sweet tannins, high concentration, intense flavours and a long finish

 

Château le bon Pasteur (Pomerol) 14%

2001

Supple finesse, notes of smoke, charcoal, roasted nuts, blackberries and cherry jam infused with toasted oak. Superb richness, low acidity, silky tannin, full bodied, chewy mid palate finish

 

RED BURGUNDY :::

Fleurie Close de Quatre Vent (George Duboueuf) 13%

2007

Warm and supple with rounded tannins

 

Gevrey Chambertin (Henry Perrot Minot) 13%

2005

A classic burgundy wine with a good tannin structure, lots of fruits and a big finish

 

Nuits Saint George Les Chaignots (Alain Michelot) 13%

2007

A good structure, ripe fruits flavours with nuances of oak, complex and elegant with a good length

Rhone :::

Chateauneuf du Pape (Domaine de Beaurenard) 14.5%

2005

Dark in colour, laden with black spicy fruits and refreshing raspberries

NEW WORLD WINES :::

The Lodge Hill Riesling (Australia) 13%

2005

SPANISH & NEW WORLD REDS :::

Conde De Valdemar Reserva Rioja (Spain) 13.5%

2004
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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