Welcome to the Wine and Cocktail List at Asti d’Italia. The page preceding has been created by collecting my favorite cocktails from around the world, and adding those classics to a number of signature creations found nowhere else. I hope that you enjoy a favored well-known potion, or venture into something new and exciting. Please note that the creativity did not end with the pre-dinner drink, but continued onto dessert where we hope you will linger over a Dessert Martini at the end of your meal– (medium sweet and very cold).                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                               
The Wines on the following pages have been collected over the past few years of diligently studying trends, growing seasons, ratings, and (most importantly) flavor profiles. The diversity of Italian wine is due to the vast number of varietals of grapes vinified into wine. The Italians are proficient in the classics like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and in addition to these, lay claim to unique indigenous grape varietals such as Vernaccia, Inzolia, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and over two thousand others. Italy offers us light and fruity wines to enjoy with lunch or before dinner, medium bodied dry wines to compliment simple pastas, and full bodied, pensive elixirs reserved for celebrations and milestones. Feel free to frolic through the following pages for a special wine to enjoy, or simply ask for our pairing suggestions. Italy has a wine for every occasion -what’s yours?                                                                                             
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                               
Wine List
Wine Flights    $7   Not Sure? Taste a few
                                                                                                         
                "Light 'n' White" "Soft White"                       "Crisp Red"           "Big Red"   
                Soave                                   Italian Blend                                       Pinot Noir                            Montepulciano
                Pinot Grigio                           Un-Oaked Chard - Washington           Pinot Nero                          Primitivo Blend
                Sauvignon Blanc                    Oaked Chard - California                    Chianti                                 Cabernet            
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                               
Wine by the Glass
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                Whites By The Glass                                Reds By The Glass                       
                Folonari- Soave                                     8                                             Melini - Chianti                                                  8
                Ca' Donini - Pinot Grigio                         8                                              Campo Rosso - Motepulciano Blend                  8
                Sawyer Cellars - Sauvignon Blanc           9                                             Borgo Magredo - Pinot Nero                              8
                Snoqualmie - Riesling                             8                                             De Lyeth - Cabernet Sauvignon                         9
                Snoqualmie - Chard (No Oak)                8                                             Mark West - Pinot Noir                                      8
                Masi Masianco - Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo   8                                             Tormaresca – Primitivo Blend                            8
                William Hill-Chard (Oak Aged)                 9                                            
Wine by the Bottle
Sparkling Whites
                Borgo Magredo               Prosecco                                             Prosecco(187ml)                                  8
                Vovetti                            Prosecco                                             Prosecco(750ml)                                 37
                Tesari                                                                                         Sparkling Garganega                            53
                Pol Roger                        Champagne                                         Blend                                                  105
                Dom Perignon                 Champagne Vintage 2000                    Blend                                                  250
 
Italian Whites
Ca' Donini                                                                                                                                           Pinot Grigio            2010       27
                                Ca' Donini Pinot Grigio is a dry, white wine with fresh green reflections. The bouquet is intense with enticing fragrances of fresh citrus fruit and Granny Smith Apple. On the palate, it's crisp, well-balanced body is enhanced with hints of ripe tropical fruit and spices that carry it through to a refreshing, dry finish.                                                                             
                Folonari               Soave                                                                                  Garganega                                          2010       29
                Banfi                   "Centine Bianco"                                                                   Trebianno Blend                                   2010      32
                Masi                    “Masianco”                                                                         Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo                            2010       32
                F. S. Gregorio                                                                                                  Lacryma Christi                                    2010       35
                F.S. Gregorio                                                                                                   Falanghina                                           2009      37
                Damilano                                                                                                            Langhe Arneis                                   2009      39
               
Dry Rosés
      Banfi                     Centine                                                                                Sangiovese                                          2009      30
                Bright, deep and intense pink in color, Banfi’s Centine offers an intriguing yet delicate bouquet of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and mulberry. Rich, persistent with refreshing acidity, this is what Tuscans enjoy in the torrid summer.                                                                             
                                                                                                               
                                                                                                               
Domestic Whites
                                                                                                               
                Snoqualmie       "Naked"                                                                  Un-Oaked Chardonnay                                          2008      30
                                This Organic Chardonnay offers fresh pure aromas of chardonnay fruit characters with nuances of citrus and pear followed by natural juicy fruit flavors on the palate and a balanced clean finish                                                                              
                Snoqualmie                                                                                       Riesling                                                                2009     32
                                Clean with medium intense grapefruit, peach and pear. Light-medium sweet style with medium mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics are similar to the nose, although there seems to be some hint of a tropical fruit such as pineapple. An enjoyable, lingering aftertaste of delightful sweetness and marmalade                                                                  
                Sawyer Cellars Napa Velley                                                             Sauvignon Blanc                                                     2008     33
                                "Colour: very bright straw yellow.
Nose: an intense varietal scent of peach with hints of grapefruit, aromatic herbs (especially sage) and tomato leaves.
Flavour: very full-bodied yet lively on the palate, with excellent balance and length. "                                                                  
                William Hill       "Central Coast"                                                                Chardonnay                                                    2008     35
                                Rich with notes of vanilla, citrus, pear and melons. Complex fruit aromas are complimented by hints of toast and vanilla. A full bodied Chardonnay with a smooth buttery feel, ripe fruit flavors, crisp high acid, and a rich lingering finish.                                                                   
 
Italian Reds
North-West Italy
                M. Chiarlo          “Le Orme”                                         Barbera d’Asti                                                                   2008      44
                                The pure fruit is immediately noticed in Michele Chiarlo’s perfumey, open nose, which bursts with red cherries, black raspberry, hints of spice and earth. The palate has ripe black and red cherry fruit, raspberry, touches of cranberry and spice, all delivered on a smooth texture.                                                                               
                Mirafiore                                                                                           Barbera d'Alba Superiore                                 2009      64
                Michele Chiarlo   “La Court”                                                              Barbera d'Asti Superiore                                  2006      99
                P. Pelissero        Barbaresco                                                         Nebbiolo                                                             2007      105
                Mirafiore            Barolo                                                                 Nebbiolo                                                             2007      135
                Giovanni Rosso Barolo “Cerreta”                                                   Nebbiolo                                                             2006      165
                M. Chiarlo          Barbaresco "Tortoniano"                                       Nebbiolo                                                             2004      172
                Renato Ratti      Barolo "Marcanesco"                                            Nebbiolo                                                             2003      190
                                                                                                               
North-East Italy                                                               
                Borgo Magredo                                                                               Pinot Noir, (Nero)                                            2009      33
                                The nose is delicate and fruity with undertones of blackberry complimenting the red raspberries and strawberries. The palate is medium to full for Pinot, with a darker color indicating some savory/food friendly characteristics.                                                                
                Lechtaler                                                                                            Pinot Noir                                                          2008      37
                Folonari               Valpolicella Classico                                                   Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                               2010      41
                Luigi Righetti    Valp. Ripasso "Campolietti"                                          Corvina blend                                                    2007      48
                Masi                      “Campofiorin”                                                         Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                                2007      54
                Corte del Sol        Amarone Classico                                                    Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                               2006    115
                Vaona                   Amarone Classico                                                    Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                               2006    150
                                               
Central Italy                                                            
                Melini                   Chianti "Borghi d'Elsa"                                                  Sangiovese                                                    2008      30
                                Bright, ruby-red. The bouquet is intense, fragrant with elegant scents of iris, raspberries and spices. The taste is dry, full and harmonious with an elegant aftertaste of toasted almonds and fruit.
                Campo Rosso                                                                                        Montepulciano Blend                                       2010      32
                Santa Martina   Rosso Toscana                                                             Sangiovese/Cab/Merlot/Syrah                         2007      34
                Banfi                     "Col di Sasso"                                                            Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon                      2008      38
                Ca del Sarto       “Ardente”                                                                   Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon                       2007      41
 
                Mazzoni              Super Tuscan                                                             Sangiovese/Merlot                                            2007      45
                Banfi                     Chianti Classico Riserva                                              Sangiovese                                                     2007      50
                Lucente               IGT Super Tuscan                                                       Sangiovese/Merlot/Cab Sauv                            2008      68
                Poliziano             Vino Nobile                                                                  Prugnolo Gentile                                              2006      69
                Martoccia           Brunello di Montalcino                                                  Sangiovese Grosso (Old World Style)                2005    120
                DaVinci               "Cantine Leonardo” Brunello                                        Sangiovese Grosso (New World Style)               2006   125
                Fanti                      Brunello di Montalcino                                              Sangiovese Grosso (Old World Style)                 2004   165
                Uccelliera          Brunello di Montalcino                                                   Sangiovese Grosso                                           2004    300
Southern Italy                                                                  
                Tormaresca       “Neprica”                                                           Primitivo/Negroamaro/Cabernet                                 2009      33
                                “Neprica” is named for its blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are vinified separately, then blended and aged for over one full year in large barrel before bottling. This surprising wine presents on the nose with dark fruit, cassis, molasses and cola. On the palate it delivers everything promised with supportive tannins and a balanced, long dry finish.
                Terre Rare         …de Sulcis Riserva                                                    Carignano                                                            2005      37
                Feudi San Gregorio                                                                           Primitivo di Manduria                                            2008      50
                Feudi San Gregorio "Rubrato"                                                           Aglianico                                                              2007      75
                                                                Domestic Reds                           
                Mark West                                                                                         Pinot Noir                                                           2009      35
                Paul Dolan                                                                                          Pinot Noir                                                           2008      38
                De Lyeth             Sonoma County                                                      Cabernet Sauvignon                                            2009      36
                                Full dark color exhibiting aromas of ripe cherry, cassis and vanilla. Thick, full texture clings to the glass and the palate, finishes long and subtle with sweet fruit and gentle tannins.                                                                              
                Mark West         Santa Lucia Highlands                                                Pinot Noir                                                           2009      44
                Paul Dolan                                                                                         Cabernet Sauvignon                                            2008     53
                Chateau St Jean"Cing Cepages"                                                        Cabernet Sauvignon (Blend)                                 2005    120
                                                                                                                               
Dessert Wines
                                                                                                                                                          Glass      Bottle
                Michele Chialro    Moscato d'Asti "Nivole"                                                         Moscato (375 ml)                                8             28
                Lungarotti           Dulcis                                                                                    Fortified Blend (375ml)                        9             36
                Maculan              Dindarello                                                                           Passito Blend (375ml)                                            40
                Banfi                     Rosa Regale                                                                      Brachetto d'Aqui(750ml)                                       40
                La Spinetta         Moscato d'Asti                                                                                 Moscato (750ml)                                      42
                Kendermann’s Eiswein 2008                                                                     Blend (500ml)                                                            45
                Il Poggione         Vin Santo “Sant’ Antimo” 2000                                                Blend (500ml)                                                   50
      Taylor Fladgate 10           Port                                                                       Blend                                                    9            
                Taylor Fladgate 20           Port                                                                       Blend                                                   12           
                                                                                                               
Dessert Martinis $9
                "Java Nut" - Double Espresso Vodka, Frangelico, espresso bean                                                                                           
                "Choco Cherry" - Dutch Chocolate and Raspberry Vodka, Chambord, cherry                                                                  
                "Sweet Tart" - Vanilla Vodka, Sweetened lemon and lime juices, grenadine                                                                          
                "Candied Ginger" - Vanilla Vodka, Canton Ginger Liqueur, sugar rim, lemon twist                                                                         
                "Cream of Espresso" - Espresso Vodka, St Brendan's Irish Cream                                                                                        
                "Chocolate Orange" - Orange and Dutch Chocolate Vodkas, Cointreau, sugar rim                                                                       
                "Coco Caramel" - Dutch Choclate and Dutch Caramel Vodkas, shaken                                                                                               
 

 


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