What We’re Drinking
Producer |
FIRRIATO |
Name of Wine |
Ribeca |
Designation |
Sicilia DOC |
Grape |
Perricone |
Tasting Notes:
Ancient Sicilian grape. Ruby with purple reflections. Aromas of maraschino cherry jam, blackberries and prunes with nuances of cloves, ginger, juniper, ink and liquorice.
Pair with:
Pasta with Pesto Trapanese or Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes
Producer |
FIRRIATO |
Name of Wine |
Ribeca |
Designation |
Sicilia DOC |
Grape |
Perricone |
Tasting Notes:
Ancient Sicilian grape. Ruby with purple reflections. Aromas of maraschino cherry jam, blackberries and prunes with nuances of cloves, ginger, juniper, ink and liquorice.
Pair with:
Pasta with Pesto Trapanese or Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes
Producer |
FIRRIATO |
Name of Wine |
Favinia |
Designation |
Favignana |
Grape |
Grillo, Zibbibo, Catarratto |
Tasting Notes
White blend from the only vineyard on the island of Favignana. Elegant aromatic note with sapidity and minerality from the sea. Pale yellow with hint of green. Complex
aromas with orange blossom, linden and elderberry, together with scents of ginger, lavender and thyme.
Pair with:
Pasta with Pesto Eggplant or Zucchine Parmigiana
Producer |
FIRRIATO |
Name of Wine |
Favinia |
Designation |
Favignana |
Grape |
Grillo, Zibbibo, Catarratto |
Tasting Notes
White blend from the only vineyard on the island of Favignana. Elegant aromatic note with sapidity and minerality from the sea. Pale yellow with hint of green. Complex aromas with orange blossom, linden and elderberry, together with scents of ginger, lavender and thyme.
Pair with:
Pasta with Pesto Eggplant or Zucchine Parmigiana
Producer |
MARCH de BARTOLI |
Name of Wine |
Vigna La Miccia |
Designation |
Marsala DOC |
Grape |
Grillo |
Tasting Notes
Marsala Superiore Oro, aged 5 years. Semi-dry. Golden yellow with amber Reflections. Intense fruit bouquet, citrus, hazelnuts. Smooth finish, with a sweet note, but not overly so. Great also for an aperativo.
Pair with:
Pumpkin-filled pasta, soft and blue cheeses, foie gras and prawns, as well as with dessert. Superb with creamy gorgonzola with walnuts.
Producer |
MARCH de BARTOLI |
Name of Wine |
Vigna La Miccia |
Designation |
Marsala DOC |
Grape |
Grillo |
Tasting Notes
Marsala Superiore Oro, aged 5 years. Semi-dry. Golden yellow with amber Reflections. Intense fruit bouquet, citrus, hazelnuts. Smooth finish, with a sweet note, but not overly so. Great also for an aperativo.
Pair with:
Pumpkin-filled pasta, soft and blue cheeses, foie gras and prawns, as well as with dessert. Superb with creamy gorgonzola with walnuts.
Producer |
MARCHESA ANTINORI FATTORIA ALDOBRANDESCA |
Name of Wine |
A |
Designation |
Toscana IGP |
Grape |
Aleatico |
Tasting Notes
A beautiful coral rose color. On the nose, gorgeous aromas of roses, red fruits and citrus. On the palate, it is dry and elegant with a slight note of sapidity and a pleasing fruity finish.
Pair with:
Sushi and sashimi, dishes based on fish, steamed or sautéed
shrimp or lobster.
Producer |
MARCHESA ANTINORI FATTORIA ALDOBRANDESCA |
Name of Wine |
A |
Designation |
Toscana IGP |
Grape |
Aleatico |
Tasting Notes
A beautiful coral rose color. On the nose, gorgeous aromas of roses, red fruits and citrus. On the palate, it is dry and elegant with a slight note of sapidity and a pleasing fruity finish.
Pair with:
Sushi and sashimi, dishes based on fish, steamed or sautéed
shrimp or lobster.
Producer |
CARUSO & MININI |
Name of Wine |
Cutaja Riserva 2015 |
Designation |
DOC Delia Nivolelli |
Grape |
Nero D’Avola |
Tasting Notes
Ruby red, structured and full-bodied. On the nose, mature red fruits – cherries, plums, blackberries, vanilla, baking spice and cocoa. On the palate, blackberry jam, currants and prunes. White pepper and tobacco alongside polished tannins Complex and intense – it’s a spicy yet silky wine with a persistent finish.
Pair with:
Beef dishes, such as stew, grilled ribs or filet. Pasta alla Norma, cow’s milk cheeses, Lamb chops or roasted leg of lamb.
Duck breast.
Producer |
CARUSO & MININI |
Name of Wine |
Cutaja Riserva 2015 |
Designation |
DOC Delia Nivolelli |
Grape |
Nero D’Avola |
Tasting Notes
Ruby red, structured and full-bodied. On the nose, mature red fruits – cherries, plums, blackberries, vanilla, baking spice and cocoa. On the palate, blackberry jam, currants and prunes. White pepper and tobacco alongside polished tannins Complex and intense – it’s a spicy yet silky wine with a persistent finish.
Pair with:
Beef dishes, such as stew, grilled ribs or filet. Pasta alla Norma, cow’s milk cheeses, Lamb chops or roasted leg of lamb. Duck breast.
Producer |
CARUSO & MININI |
Name of Wine |
Tagos 2016 |
Designation |
Terre Sicilian IGP |
Grape |
Grillo |
Tasting Notes
Rich gold in color, this late harvest wine has a balanced bouquet with scents of fruits and flowers – white blossoms, orange peel, apricots, peaches. Notes of honey, cinnamon and herbs. Sweet without being cloying, with acidity to offset the sugar. Persistent finish and aromas.
Pair with:
Cannolo, blue cheeses, biscotti di mandorle (cookies made with
almond paste), Linzertorte
Producer |
CARUSO & MININI |
Name of Wine |
Tagos 2016 |
Designation |
Terre Sicilian IGP |
Grape |
Grillo |
Tasting Notes
Rich gold in color, this late harvest wine has a balanced bouquet with scents of fruits and flowers – white blossoms, orange peel, apricots, peaches. Notes of honey, cinnamon and herbs. Sweet without being cloying, with acidity to offset the sugar. Persistent finish and aromas.
Pair with:
Cannolo, blue cheeses, biscotti di mandorle (cookies made with
almond paste), Linzertorte
Producer |
SASSOTONDO |
Name of Wine |
San Lorenzo 2015 |
Designation |
Maremma Toscana DOC |
Grape |
Ciiliegiolo |
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red color. Its aromas are dominated by cherry with black currants and secondary notes of black pepper, cloves. On the palate, it is very elegant and balanced with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Spicy note with a long persistence.
Pair with:
Grilled meat or game, hearty ragu or cinghiale stew, aged cheeses.
Producer |
SASSOTONDO |
Name of Wine |
San Lorenzo 2015 |
Designation |
Maremma Toscana DOC |
Grape |
Ciiliegiolo |
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red color. Its aromas are dominated by cherry with black currants and secondary notes of black pepper, cloves. On the palate, it is very elegant and balanced with smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Spicy note with a long persistence.
Pair with:
Grilled meat or game, hearty ragu or cinghiale stew, aged cheeses.
Producer |
BUSCATETO |
Name of Wine |
Brut Rosato |
Designation |
QWPSR |
Grape |
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba |
Tasting Notes
Native grape of Le Marche. Pale rose color with fine and persistent bubbles. Aromas of rose petals and fresh cherries. Dry and refreshing, slightly aromatic. Produced by the Charmat method.
Pair with:
Perfect for an aperitivo. A light pasta with vegetables, white fish in the oven, pork
tenderloin or chicken dish.
Producer |
BUSCATETO |
Name of Wine |
Brut Rosato |
Designation |
QWPSR |
Grape |
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba |
Tasting Notes
Native grape of Le Marche. Pale rose color with fine and persistent bubbles. Aromas of rose petals and fresh cherries. Dry and refreshing, slightly aromatic. Produced by the Charmat method.
Pair with:
Perfect for an aperitivo. A light pasta with vegetables, white fish in the oven, pork
tenderloin or chicken dish.
Producer |
BUCCI |
Name of Wine |
Villa Bucci |
Designation |
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Riserva 2016 |
Grape |
Verdicchio |
Tasting Notes
Premier white grape of Le Marche. The winery’s special cuvee, only made in the finest years. Aged 12/18 months in oak and 6 months in the bottle. Rich yellow with green reflections. Just 10 miles from the sea, notes of sapidity and minerality are apparent. White flowers, white fruit, honey, lime. Full-bodied, complex, long and persistent finish of bitter almond. A tannic
white wine, capable of aging. Winner of Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso.
Pair with:
Most pasta dishes, fish, lobster, crustaceans, oysters, pork or veal roast, medium-aged cheeses.
Producer |
BUCCI |
Name of Wine |
Villa Bucci |
Designation |
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Riserva 2016 |
Grape |
Verdicchio |
Tasting Notes
Premier white grape of Le Marche. The winery’s special cuvee, only made in the finest years. Aged 12/18 months in oak and 6 months in the bottle. Rich yellow with green reflections. Just 10 miles from the sea, notes of sapidity and minerality are apparent. White flowers, white fruit, honey, lime. Full-bodied, complex, long and persistent finish of bitter almond. A tannic
white wine, capable of aging. Winner of Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso.
Pair with:
Most pasta dishes, fish, lobster, crustaceans, oysters, pork or veal roast, medium-aged cheeses.
Producer |
BRUSCIA |
Name of Wine |
I.B. Cinquantaquattro |
Designation |
IGT Marche Bianco 2016 |
Grape |
100% Incrocio Bruni 54, a crossing of Sauvignon Blanc and Verdicchio. |
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow color. Aromas of tomato leaves and herbs, white peaches and a note of mango. Dry, note of sapidity. Interesting cross and good for Sauv Blanc fans.
Pair with:
Pasta dishes, vegetarian dishes, medium body fishes.
Producer |
BRUSCIA |
Name of Wine |
I.B. Cinquantaquattro |
Designation |
IGT Marche Bianco 2016 |
Grape |
100% Incrocio Bruni 54, a crossing of Sauvignon Blanc and Verdicchio. |
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow color. Aromas of tomato leaves and herbs, white peaches and a note of mango. Dry, note of sapidity. Interesting cross and good for Sauv Blanc fans.
Pair with:
Pasta dishes, vegetarian dishes, medium body fishes.
Producer |
MARCO CARPINETI |
Name of Wine |
Kius |
Designation |
Brut Millesimato 2016 |
Grape |
Bellone |
Tasting Notes
Native white grape of ancient origins grown in southern Lazio, around Cori. Spumante Metodo Classico, it is sometimes called the “champagne of Rome”. On the lees for 24 months. Clear yellow in color, with golden reflections. Straw, gingerbread, plum and citrus, and bread crust. Fine and persistent bubbles, a fresh yet savory sparkler.
Pair with:
Fritto misto di pesce or calamari, crab dishes, roasted fish or traditional Porchetta of Rome.
Producer |
MARCO CARPINETI |
Name of Wine |
Kius |
Designation |
Brut Millesimato 2016 |
Grape |
Bellone |
Tasting Notes
Native white grape of ancient origins grown in southern Lazio, around Cori. Spumante Metodo Classico, it is sometimes called the “champagne of Rome”. On the lees for 24 months. Clear yellow in color, with golden reflections. Straw, gingerbread, plum and citrus, and bread crust. Fine and persistent bubbles, a fresh yet savory sparkler.
Pair with:
Fritto misto di pesce or calamari, crab dishes, roasted fish or traditional Porchetta of Rome.
Producer |
F.LLI BADIALI |
Name of Wine |
Paucca 2016 |
Designation |
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC Superiore 2016 |
Grape |
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba |
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby red in color, with purple reflections. This native grape of Le Marche has a balanced bouquet with scents of violet and rose, black pepper, small red fruits and viscole cherries. Soft tannins, with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, leather and tobacco. It has a storied history, having been the favorite of Frederick Barbarossa in 1167. Before 1985, it was almost extinct, with only 2.5 acres remaining planted near the town itself.
Pair with:
Charcuterie, roast lamb or rabbit, pasta with ragu, medium aged cheeses.
Producer |
F.LLI BADIALI |
Name of Wine |
Paucca 2016 |
Designation |
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC Superiore 2016 |
Grape |
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba |
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby red in color, with purple reflections. This native grape of Le Marche has a balanced bouquet with scents of violet and rose, black pepper, small red fruits and viscole cherries. Soft tannins, with notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, leather and tobacco. It has a storied history, having been the favorite of Frederick Barbarossa in 1167. Before 1985, it was almost extinct, with only 2.5 acres remaining planted near the town itself.
Pair with:
Charcuterie, roast lamb or rabbit, pasta with ragu, medium aged cheeses.
Producer |
CELLAGRANDE VIVARONE |
Name of Wine |
San Michele 2018 |
Designation |
DOCG |
Grape |
Erbaluce di Caluso |
Tasting Notes
A pale yellow wine from the north of Piedmont, it’s grown on the hills overlooking Lake Vivarone. On the nose, aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, jasmine and aromatic herbs. Light-bodied and crisp, it is well-balanced, with a note of sapidity.
Pair with:
Simple pasta dishes, fresh water fish, polenta, risotto with Erbaluce or shrimp.
Producer |
CELLAGRANDE VIVARONE |
Name of Wine |
San Michele 2018 |
Designation |
DOCG |
Grape |
Erbaluce di Caluso |
Tasting Notes
A pale yellow wine from the north of Piedmont, it’s grown on the hills overlooking Lake Vivarone. On the nose, aromas of grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, jasmine and aromatic herbs. Light-bodied and crisp, it is well-balanced, with a note of sapidity.
Pair with:
Simple pasta dishes, fresh water fish, polenta, risotto with Erbaluce or shrimp.
Producer |
CANTINE OLIVELLA |
Name of Wine |
Vipt 2017 |
Designation |
VESUVIO DOP |
Grape |
Piedirosso |
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red color, with violet reflections. A native grape of Campania, grown on Vesuvius since antiquity. Also knows as Per’e Palummo. Aromas of violets, cherries, prunes, small red berries. In the mouth, a note of leather and sometimes sulphur. Pronounced tannins, which soften with time. Medium bodied, balanced with acidity.
Pair with:
Meatballs, pizza with tomatoes, pasta with ragu sauce, dishes of eggplant and mushrooms with cheese.
Producer |
CANTINE OLIVELLA |
Name of Wine |
Vipt 2017 |
Designation |
VESUVIO DOP |
Grape |
Piedirosso |
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red color, with violet reflections. A native grape of Campania, grown on Vesuvius since antiquity. Also knows as Per’e Palummo. Aromas of violets, cherries, prunes, small red berries. In the mouth, a note of leather and sometimes sulphur. Pronounced tannins, which soften with time. Medium bodied, balanced with acidity.
Pair with:
Meatballs, pizza with tomatoes, pasta with ragu sauce, dishes of eggplant and mushrooms with cheese.
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