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LISTA DI VINOBRISBANE SUMMER 17

The great enoteche of Roma are the inspiration behind 1889 Enoteca. I have been lucky enough to travel to Italy many times over the last eighteen years and had the opportunity to go to great Roman institutions such as Enoteca Ferrara and Casa Bleve. These two famous establishments are at the forefront of the enoteche movement in Italy. Their ability to showcase great Italian wines matched with wonderful Roman food is what got me hooked and here we are, hopefully, a little piece of Trastevere in Woolloongabba.

After being in the wine industry for 20 years I have learnt one thing- you never stop learning new things about wine. We opened the restaurant in 2008 and I can say that the original wine list I put together was one of the best things I had done and I was incredibly proud of it (and I still am). I worked very hard to put together a list of pro-ducers that I liked and that I thought that our customers would like. I had iconic producers from Italy such as Sas-sicaia, Ornellaia, and Montevetrano; from Australia Henschke and Penfolds and from France we had Latour and Lafite. I brought these wines from private cellars in Italy and Australia as well as scouring wine auctions all over the world. The list was an equal mix of Australian, Italian and French wines. It is relatively easy to put together a ‘greatest hits’ list of fantastic vintages from the best producers and have everybody pat you on the back but I knew that there was something missing. I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Over the next few years the list slowly evolved but it was during a research trip to Italy in early 2010 that completely changed my views on how wine is produced and what it represents. I went to a wine fair in Roma and the penny finally dropped.

I tasted wines that were made ‘naturally’. As I started to taste these wines there was a common theme running throughout- no intervention with chemicals in their grape growing or winemaking. Their grapes had been grown organically or bio-dynamically without the use of any pesticides, systemic or synthetic fertilisers which is the way grapes have been grown for thousands of years (wines not produced in this way are noted in the wine list with a (c) indicating that they are conventionally made). The winemakers rely on natural yeasts to make the wine rather than introducing safe yeasts to do the work. They receive little or no-fining, no filtration and a minimal use of sulphur dioxide. The result is wines that are bright, fresh and speak about their origins. My eyes were completely opened to what real wine is.

Five years on and our wine list is very different. We always had a handful of great wines from producers that very few people had heard of but I am now happy to say that these unknowns make up the core of our list and have become firm favourites with both our staff and our customers. The list is now focused on Italian wines that are from small, artisan producers who represent the traditions of their territory. I have become great friends with these producers and I very happy to have their brilliant wines on the pages of this list.

It goes without saying that an Italian meal would not be complete without wine and natural wine in general is the perfect partner for our traditional Roman food and one without the other just doesn’t seem right! This list represents my journey and my fascination with Italian wine.

Dan Clark January 2017

Contents

Bevandeaperitivi, cocktais, beer, gin, vodka, rum 3whiskey, bourbon, tequila, cognac, armagnac, calvados, grappa, digestive, amari, liquor 4

ScoprireDiscoveries under $70 5

BicchiereWines by the glass 6

FrizzanteSparkling Italia 7 France, Champagne 7

BiancoWhite 8-11

Rosso Red 12-19

Dolce/LiquorosoDessert/Fortified Italia, France 20 Australia 20

Italian wine region maps 21-25

Bevande

Aperitivi 60mlAperol, Campari, Cynar, Pimms No 1 8Cinzano Bianco / Rosso 8Ricard 9Walcher Rondo 10Carpano ‘Antica Formula’ 12Mauro Vergano ‘Americano’ 12Mauro Vergano Vermouth 13

Cocktail Aperitivi Americano - Campari, Maidenii Swwet Vermouth, soda 15Aroma - Mauro Vergano Americano, Belvedere Vodka, grapefruit 15Spritz Aperol - Aperol, Prosecco, soda 15Negroni - Campari, Maidenii Sweet Vermouth, Tanqueray Gin 16Rosa - Santa Maria Novella Rose Elisir, Tanqueray 10 Gin, strawberry, tonic 16

Cocktail ItalianiSgroppino - Sorbetto al limone, Prosecco, Stolichnaya Vodka 19Cardinale - Melbourne Gin, Campari, Maidenni Dry Vermouth

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Cocktail Classici Martini - Gin, Maidenii Dry Vermouth, lemon twist or olives 18Manhattan - Whisky, Maidenii Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, maraschino cherry 18Gibson - Tanqueray Gin, Maidenii Dry Vermouth, pickled onion 18Cosmopolitan - Stolichnaya vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice 18Tom Collins - Tanqueray Gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, soda water 18Old Fashioned - Whisky or Bourbon, sugar cube, Angostura Bitters, soda water 20

BirrePeroni Leggera 8.5Peroni Traditionale / Nastro Azzurro 9Moretti 9.5

GinTanqueray London Dry, England 9.5Melbourne Gin Company, Melbourne 12Hendricks, Scotland 13

VodkaStolichnaya, Latvia 9.5Belvedere, Poland 12Grey Goose, France 15

Rum Mount Gay Silver / Eclipse,,Barbados 9.5Matusalem Gran Reserva 15yo, Cuba 12Clement VSOP, Martinique 12.5Gosling’s 151 –Bermuda 16J.M Rhum X.O, Martinique 18Zacapa Rum ‘Sistema Solera’, Guatemala 18Barbancourt 15yo ‘Reserve du Domaine’, Haiti 25 Bielle Brut de Fut 2003, Martinique 26

Scotch WhiskyChivas Regal 9J &B Rare 9.5Ardbeg 10yo, slay 12Auchentoshan Classic, Lowlands 12Glenfarclas 15yo, Highland 14.5Michel Couvreur ‘Clearach’ 15Highland Park 12yo, Orkney 16Jura Single Malt ’Superstition’, Islands 17

Irish WhiskeyJameson 9.5

Bourbon/American WhiskyMakers Mark 10Elijah Craig 12yo small batch 16Michter’s 10yo single barrel 32

Tequila/MezcalDel Maguey Vida Mezcal Blanco 12Ilegal Mezcal Reposado 15

GrappeMarolo Grappa di Barbera 13Marolo Grappa di Moscato 14Marolo Grappa di Nebbiolo 16Marolo Grappa di Brunello 18Marolo Grappa del Padre 20Occhipinti Grappa di Frappato 21Marolo Grappa 5y Anniversary 25Marolo Grappa di Barolo 12yo 24 Marolo Grappa di Barolo 15yo 28Marolo Grappa di Barolo 20yo 38

Digestivi & Amari

Walcher Venticinque / Averna / Fernet Branca / Ramazotti Amaro 10Nonino Amaro / Amara Braulio 12

LiquoriGrand Marnier / Cointreau 9Frangelico 9.5Santa Maria Nocella Chocolate Elisir / Liquorice Elisir / Roses Elisir 10Molinari Sambuca / Liquore Strega / Disaronno Amaretti / Limoncello di Capri 10

Armagnac & CognacCourvoiser VSOP Cognac 14 Francois Voyer Napoleon Cognac 181972 Delord Armagnac 251967 Comte de Lamaestre Armagnac 291946 Delord Armagnac 79

Calvados

Adrian Camut 18y Privilege 28

Scoprire great wines under $70

Bianco / White WinePiemonte

2015 Ferrando ‘La Torazza’ Erbaluce di Caluso (c) 69

Veneto2015 Ca’ Rugate ‘San Michele’ Soave Classico (c) 59

ToscanaBibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Bianco’ Vermentino 49 2015 Poderi del Paradiso Vernaccia di San Gimignano 59

Marche2015 Ciu Ciu ‘Falerio’ Trebbiano, Passerina & Pecorino 552015 Ciu Ciu Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 60

Lazio2015 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Greco Giallo, Bellone & Greco Moro 552015 Casale della Ioria ‘Colle Bianco’ Passerina 602015 Marco Carpineti ‘Capolemole’ Bellone & Greco Moro 65

Sicilia2015 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale’ Bianco –Inzolia (c) 59

Rosato / Rose’ Sicilia

2015 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale’ ‘Nerello Mascalese (c) 59

Rosso / RedPiemonte

2014 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Barbera 652014 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba 692014 Fontanabianca Dolcetto d’Alba 59

Veneto2015 Ca’ Rugate ‘Rio Albo’ Valpolicella Classico (c) 592015 Monte dall’Ora ‘Saseti’ Valpolcella Classico 65

Emilia2014 La Stoppa ‘’Trebbiolo’’ Barbera & Bonarda 65

ToscanaN/V Bibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Rosso’ Sangiovese 49 2014 Poderi del Paradiso Chianti Colli Senesi 59

Lazio2015 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Montepulciano & Nero Buono di Cori 552014 Casale della Ioria ‘’Campo Novo’’ Cesanese del Piglio 60

Marche 2015 Ciu Ciu Piceno 55

2015 Ciu Ciu Lacrima di Morro 60

Bicchiere/wines by the glass

Frizzante / Sparkling - 150mlN/V Collevento Prosecco - Pasian di Prato, Friuli (c) 14N/V Vve Fourny & Fils ‘Grand Reserve’ - Vertus, France (c) 25N/V Ruinart Blanc de Blanc- Reims, France (c) 28

Bianco / White - 150mlN/V Bibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Bianco’ Vermentino - Fiesole, Toscana (c) 12.52015 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Bellone & Greco Moro - Cori, Lazio 13.52015 Casale della Ioria ‘Colle Bianco’ Passerina del Frusinante -Acuto, Lazio 152015 Ferrando ‘La Torrazza’ Erbaluce di Caluso - Ivrea, Piemonte (c) 162013 Denavolo ‘Dinavolino’ Ortrugo, Malviasia & Marsanne - Rivergaro, Emilia 17 2014 Ca’ Rugate ‘Monte Alto’ Soave Classico - San Pietro in Cariano, Veneto 20

Rosato / Rose’ - 150ml2015 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale’ Nerello Mascalese - Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicilia 13

Rosso / Red - 150mlBibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Rosso’ -Sangiovese - Fiesole, Toscana (c) 12.52015 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Montepulciano & Nero Buono di Cori - Cori, Lazio 13.52014 Casale della Ioria ‘Campo Novo’ Cesanese di Piglio - Acuto, Lazio 142014 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Barbera - Paderna, Piemonte 152013 Bibi Graetz ‘Le Cicale’ Chianti - Fiesole, Toscana (c) 162009 La Stoppa ‘Barbera della Stoppa’ - Rivergaro, Emilia-Romagna 19 2015 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti Etna Rosso - Randazzo, Sicilia 222013 La Visciola ‘Ju Quarto’ Cesanese del Piglio - Piglio, Lazio 24.52012 I Vigneri Daino‘Suber’ - Caltagirone, Sicilia 26

Dolce / Sweet – 75ml2010 Poderi del Paradiso Vin Santo - San Gimignano, Toscana 122014 La Stoppa Malvasia Frizzante - Rivergaro, Emilia-Romgana 14N/V Mauro Vergano Chinato, Nebbiolo - Asti, Piemonte 18

From the Coravin 100ml & 150ml

2000 Radikon ‘Fuori dal Tempo’, from magnum - Oslavia, Friuli 46/702011 Baricci Brunello di Montalcino - Montalcino, Toscana 28/392012 I Vigneri Salvo Foti ‘Vinudilice’ Rosato - Randazzo, Sicilia 20/30 2002 La Stoppa Macchiona ‘Dieci Anni Dopo’ - Rivergaro, Emilia 28/39

{ {2010 La Castellada Pinot Grigio - Oslavia, FriuliLa Castellada’s Pinot Grigio is fermented on its skins for 15 days giving it a deep bronze colour, explosive fruit and round texture. This style of wine is very traditional in the area

around Oslavia with the Bensa family being the neighbours of Gravner & Radikon.· 26 ·

Old favourites, new discoveries and classic food matches are the principles we use to decide which wines we offer by the glass. Whether it’s the mineral rich Arneis or the ethereal Nerello Mascalese from Frank Cornelissen,

we aim to give our customers an opportunity to taste a wide array of great wines which are not normally available by the glass.

Frizzante/sparkling

ITALIA

ProseccoCollevento Prosecco, Friuli 59Costadila 330 slm Bianco Colli Trevigiani, Veneto 79Costadila 450 slm Bianco Colli Trevigiani , Veneto 79

FRANCE

ChampagneN/V Vve Fourny & Fils ‘Grand Reserve’ (c) 135N/V Ruinart ‘Blanc de Blancs’ (c) 175N/V Ruinart ‘Blanc de Blancs’ 1.5lt (c) 350N/V Bulles de Comptoir par Charles Dufour 220N/V Billecart-Salmon ‘Brut Rose’ (c) 275N/V Krug ‘Grande Cuvee’ (c) 380

2010 Ulysse Collin ‘Les Pierrieres’ Blanc de Blancs 2602009 Marie-Courtin ‘Efflorescence’ Blanc de Noirs 2752009 Vouette et Sorbee ‘Fidele’ Blanc de Noir 2252006 Cedric Bouchard ‘Inflorescence’ Blanc de Noirs 3102006 Gosset ‘Grand Millesime’ (c) 2202006 Dom Pérignon (c) 3952004 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses (c) 6502000 Krug (c) 520

Veneto, ItaliaVeneto’s most famous sparkling wine comes from the hills around Conegliano and

Valdobbiadene. Prosecco’s varietal trademark is the juicy mouth-watering granny smith apple flavour which makes it the perfect aperitvo.

Vino bianco/white wine

2015 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Cortese 60 2015 Ferrando ‘la Torrazza’ Erbaluce di Caluso (c) 70

2015 Foradori Manzoni Bianco 99

2015 Ca’ Rugate ‘San Michele’ Soave Classico (c) 592015 Ca’ Rugate ‘Monte Fiorentine’ Soave Classico (c) 862014 Ca’ Rugate ‘Monte Alto’ Soave Classico (c) 99

PiemonteLiterally ‘foot of the mountains’ the north-west province of Piemonte is home to some of Italy’s most famous wines. Erbaluce, is all chalk, minerals and white peaches while the almost extinct Arneis is pithy and floral.

Trentino-Alto-Adige The regions are bordered by Austria to the north, by Switzerland to the north-west and by the regions of Lombardy and Veneto to the west and south, respectively. It is extremely mountainous, covering a large

part of the Dolomites and the Southern Alps. Think mountain streams and glacier sculptured landscapes, incredibly steep vineyards supported by dry stone walls. Extreme grape growing. The region is renowned for incredibly pure and detailed wines with elegance and finesse as their calling cards. German varieties dominate.

VenetoVeneto is located in the north-eastern part of Italy, bordering on the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, and the nation of Austria. It lies between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea and is crossed by the rivers Po, Adige, Brenta and Piave. The narrow band of hills between the communes of Soave and Monforte d’Alpone are the home of Veneto’s most famous white grape, Garganega. The hills include remnants of ancient volcanoes with elevations ranging between 500 to 1100 feet. The deep volcanic soils are where Garganega expresses it most pure, aromatically complex and

seductively textured wines.

Vino bianco/white wine

2015 Subida di Monte Pinot Grigio 79

2014 Radikon Pinot Grigio 1252014 Radikon Slatnik 1252009 Radikon Jakot 500ml 1252009 Radikon Ribolla 500ml 1252009 Radikon Oslavje 500ml 1252008 Radikon Oslavje 500ml 1252005 Radikon Jakot 500ml 1202006 Radikon Jakot 1lt 2002000 Radikon Fuori dal Tempo – Chardonnay & Sauvignon 2952000 Radikon Fuori dal Tempo – Chardonnay & Sauvignon 1.5lt 6502010 La Castellada Friulano 1202009 La Castellada Ribolla Gialla 1202008 Gravner ‘Ribolla Anfora’ 1.5lt 6002007 Gravner ‘Ribolla Anfora’ 2402005 Gravner ‘Ribolla Anfora’ 1.5lt 6502001 Gravner ‘Ribolla Anfora’ 1.5lt 8001998 Gravner Ribolla Riserva 1.5lt 1065

Friuli-Venezia-GiuliaVines have been cultivated in Friuli from as far back as the 13th century BC but Friuli can also lay claim to being the birth place of modern Italian white wine. The revolution began in the late 1960’s thanks to the likes of Silvio Jermann & Mario Schiopetto who introduced temperature controlled fermentation producing clean, crisp wines which were a revelation at the time. Today, the styles vary from the crystal clean, precise

wines of Subida di Monte to late harvested, complex, barrel fermented ‘field blends’ wines of Jermann, Livio Felluga and the more radical wines of Radikon & Gravner.

OslaviaThe tiny enclave of Oslavia (within the Collio area) is home to two of Italy’s best and most controversial winemakers, Stanko Radikon and Josko Gravner. Radikon whites are fermented on skins for around 60 days and allowed to age in large Slavonian oak for around 3 years. The fermentation takes place naturally and the wines are neither fined, filtered and has no additional sulphur added. Josko Gravner takes a different path by fermenting his in bees wax- lined 2500 litre terracotta amphorae which are buried in the ground up to their necks for around six months and both are then additionally aged in large bottle for an extended period. These wines are orange in colour and are explosive in their aromatics and flavour. These wines are deep, multi-layered

and extremely complex and sit right on the edge of the new winemaking frontier.

{ {2010 La Castellada Pinot Grigio - Oslavia, FriuliLa Castellada’s Pinot Grigio is fermented on its skins for 15 days giving it a deep bronze colour, explosive fruit and round texture. This style of wine is very traditional in the area

around Oslavia with the Bensa family being the neighbours of Gravner & Radikon.· 120 ·

Vino bianco/white wine

2006 Zidarich ‘V Collection’ Vitovska 420

2013 Denavolo ‘Dinavolino’ 792011 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’ 1152010 Denavolo ‘Dinavolo’ 1252008 Denavolo ‘Dinavolo’ 1.5lt 2652007 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’ 1.5lt 2602007 Denavolo ‘Dinavolo’ 1352006 Denavolo ‘Dinavolo’ 120

Bibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Bianco’ Vermentino (c) 492015 Poderi del Paradiso ‘Vernaccia’ di San Gimignano 59

2015 Ciu Ciu ‘Falerio’ Trebbiano, Passerina & Pecorino 552015 Ciu Ciu Passerina 602015 Ciu Ciu Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 602015 La Distesa ‘Terre Silvate’ Verdicchio 79

Carso (Italia)/Kras (Slovenia)The small Carso DOC is located in the east of the Friuli, bordered by Slovenia and the Gulf of Trieste. The wind-swept, limestone plateau is one of the most unforgiving viticultural areas in all of Italy with the ‘bora’ whipping up cold 120km winds. The native Vitovska variety is particularly hardy and shows a natural austerity mimicking the landscape. Malvasia is another variety that grows incredibly well in the tough limestone

soil giving wines of aromatic complexity and deep ripe flavours.

MarcheLe Marche produces a large variety of wines including 13 varieties of wine carrying the D.O.C. (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) label. Many of these wines are little known outside of Italy but visitors to the region have a pleasant surprise when they try the local wine produced by many small aziendas and cantinas. The following varieties of vines are the most common, growing well on the gentle slopes of the hilly region: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo,

Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Pinot nero and bianco, Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Malvasia of Tuscany, Vernaccia Nera.

Emilia-RomagnaThe orange wines from La Stoppa & Denavolo winemaker Guilio Armani ranks amongst the best wines from Italy. Naturally fermented and left on skins, is packed with delicious preserved fruit characters underpinned by

gentle grape skin tannins and fresh acidity. Take a walk on the wild side!

ToscanaThe undisputed king of white grapes in Toscana is Vernaccia. It is grown around the town of San Gimignano where it produces clean, floral, medium bodied wines with a distinctly bitter herbal finish. Vermentino is the up and coming variety of coastal Toscana where the warmth of the climate gives the wines depth and creamy

texture. Ansonica/Ansonaco produces seductively textured wines with a distinctive sea spray character.

Vino bianco/white wine

2015 Casale della Ioria ‘Colle Bianco’ Passerina del Frusinate 60 2015 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Greco Giallo, Bellone & Greco Moro 552015 Marco Carpineti ‘Capolemole’ Bellone 652014 Marco Carpineti ‘Moro’ Greco Moro & Greco Giallo 992014 La Visciola ‘Donna Rosa’ Passerina del Frusinate 140

2014 Pietracupa Fiano di Avellino (c) 99 2014 Pietracupa Greco di Avellino (c) 99

Etna2015 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale’ Bianco –Inzolia (c) 592015 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Aurora’ Bianco 1252011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8’ – Cattaratto, Carricante & Coda di Volpe 169

Monreale2013 Guccione ‘T’ Trebbiano 110

2010 Panevino ‘Alvas’ 165

LazioThe wines of Lazio were held in high regard in Roman times, with the wines such as Caere, Setinum gracing the tables of Roman emperors. The Lazio area is crossed by four great volcanic systems giving soils that are rich with ancient lava and tufa, perfect for growing the ancient and very rare varieties of Bellone, Greco Moro &

Greco Giallo. The two Greco’s have a ripe peach character tempered by tufa minerality.

SiciliaEtna is an active volcano and the lava rich soils have attracted a band of fanatical winemakers to its slopes. The native Inzolia, Greanico & Cattaratto varieties grow incredibly well in the black soils and produces wines of great texture and

depth of flavour.

CampaniaCampania is the main repository for viticultural history of the Italian south thanks to the migration to Italy by the

Greeks. Fiano, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina are the main grape varieties gorwon on the volcanic soils.

SardegnaSardegna is a mountainous island known for its rugged ‘terra’ and fiercely independent people. Expect rich, deep

set wines with a distinct rustic edge.

{ {2013 Guccione ‘C’ Catarratto

Located in land from Palermo on a wine swept plain, Francesco Guccione’s vineyards produce intense, aromatic and vibrant fruit. This delicious wine is fermented on skins for aorund 10

days giving it an exotic texute.· 110 ·

Vino rosso/red wine

DolcettoBright, fleshy, fun and simple are the characters that define ‘’the little sweet one’’

2014 Fontanabianca Dolcetto d’Alba 59

BarberaThe work-horse of Piemonte reds, Barbera is brightly colured, cherry scented, softly textured, firmly acidic with chalkytannins. The best sites are located around Alba, Asti and the Monferrato hills.

2014 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba 69 2014 Hilberg-Pasquero Barbera d’Alba 95

Nebbiolo The king of Piemontese wines. Deceptively light in colour, complex floral and truffle aromas, silky fruit, firm structureand chalky tannic bite. Langhe & Alba are the two key areas of production. 2014 Fontanabianca Langhe Nebbiolo 792011 Hilberg-Pasquero Nebbiolo d’Alba 199 Brachetto If Moscato had a brother it would be Brachetto. Traditionally Brachetto is made into a semi sweet, lightly frizzantewine that bursts at the seams with florals, fruit and sugar. This version from my friends Michele & Annette is gentlydry and juicy with just a dash of Barbera added to bring the Brachetto’s fruit into check. Delicious.

2014 Hilberg-Pasquero ‘Vareij’ Bracchetto & Barbera 89

Blends

2014 Ferrando La Torrazza ‘’Canavese Rosso’’ Barbera & Nebbiolo 79

PiemonteLiterally ‘foot of the mountains’ the north-west province of Piemonte is home to some of Italy’s most famous wines namely Barolo & Barbaresco. An ancient sea bed with calcareous soils rich in sandstone & limestone gives the wine perfume and bold flavours. Nebbiolo is king in this part of Italy closely followed by Barbera and Dolcetto.

{ {2014 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi BarberaThis tiny town of Paderna is home to the pasionate Chiara & Michele Conoscente who

produce delicious, fleshy Barbera from old vines grown organically.· 65 ·

Vino rosso/red wine

BaroloThe heartland of Nebbiolo, the Barolo DOCG can be split into two distinct zones with the central valley to the west and the Serralunga valley to the east. The central valley has a dominance of tortonian soil with its blue tints, compact calcare-ous marl mixed sand and rich in magnesium resulting in wines that perfumed, elegant, round and generally approachable when young. The Serralunga Valley has much lighter coloured soil, looser calcareous marl, more iron and phosphorous and much less fertile with the wines showing more colour, deeper flavours, muscular structure and longer ageing potential. The most open, supple and plush wines to be found in Barolo. Very feminine in style, accessible when young.

La MorraPerfume, finesse, grace and seductive texture are the hallmarks of the best wines of La Morra.

2008 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’ Riserva 3502008 Accomasso ‘Rocche’ Riserva 3502007 Accomasso ‘Rocche’ Riserva 3352007 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’ Riserva 3352006 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’ Riserva 3351978 Ceretto ‘Brunate’ (c) 7001971 Cordero di Montezemolo ‘Monfalletto’ 700

Serralunga d’AlbaDense, concentrated, the most powerful, structured and longest lived of all Barolo. 2009 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’ 3102009 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestis’ 1.5lt 4852009 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’ 1.5lt 6952008 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’ 3952008 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’ 1.5lt 5652006 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’ 6202005 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’ 3002003 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’ 4151955 Cappellano 9502009 Giacomo Conterno ‘Cascina Francia’ 750 2005 Giacomo Conterno ‘Cascina Francia’ 8002004 Giacomo Conterno ‘Cascina Francia’ 11002003 Giacomo Conterno ‘Cascina Francia’ 695

BarbarescoIf Barolo is the king of Piemontese wines than Barbaresco is the queen. Barbaresco is more supple and ‘feminine’ in structure than the wines of Barolo. Violets, cinnamon and black cherry characters dominate here. More than half the production of Barbaresco DOCG occurs in this municipality. The wines are incredibly perfumed, silky yet firm making for some of the most complex wines made today. 2012 Fontanabianca Barbaresco 1402011 Fontanabianca ‘Bordini’ Barbaresco 1.5lt 400

CaremaCarema has the most extreme terroir of all the northern Nebbiolos and a fascinatingly subtle and complex character with its delicate red fruit, sweet floral aromas and tangy mineral intensity.

2012 Ferrando ‘Etichetta Bianca’ (c) 165

Vino rosso/red wine

2013 Foradori Teroldego 952014 Foradori ‘Sgarzon’ 1302014 Foradori ‘Sgarzon’ 1.5lt 2752014 Foradori ‘Morei’ 1302014 Foradori ‘Morei’ 1.5lt 2752013 Foradori ‘Sgarzon’ 1352013 Foradori ‘Morei’ 1352010 Foradori ‘Granato’ 1.5lt 450

Valpolicella & AmaroneSandwiched in between the towns of Sant’ambrigio and Negrar are the ‘classico’ vineyards of Valpolicella. Here Corvina, Molinara & Rondinella make up Valpolicella & Amarone della Valpolicella with two very distinct styles. Valpolicella ‘normale’ wine made without ‘appasimento’ drying the grapes and thus concentrating the sugar and adding glycerin to the texture. 2015 Ca’ Rugate ‘Rio Albo’ Valpolicella Classico (c) 592006 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 12002004 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella 1200

TrentinoKnown for the rare Teroldego grape which is found around the towns of Mezzolombardo & Mezzacorona in Trentino where the gravelly, limestone rich soils gives wines of deep, rich colour, fruit sweet/savoury palate with a distinctive tarry edge. Cabernet sauvignon is also very common in the area and has been grown there for centuries

making fabulous deep wines with plenty of mountain character.

VenetoVeneto is located in the northeastern part of Italy, bordering on the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia, Trentino-Alto-Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia- Giulia, and the nation of Austria. It lies between the Alps

and the Adriatic Sea and is crossed by the rivers Po, Adige, Brenta and Piave.

{ {2015 Monte dall’Ora ‘Saseti’ Valpolicella Classico Carlo & Alessandra Venturini produce outstanding traditional Valpolicella grown on their picteresque estate located in the town of San Pietro in Cariano. Made from tradi-

tional Veronese varieties, this is soft, with juicy cherry like fruit..· 65 ·

Vino rosso/red wine

2013 Subida di Monte Cabernet Franc 792011 Zidarich Teran 1302009 Zidarich Teran 1302002 Radikon Merlot 500ml 1491999 Radikon Merlot 500ml 3002003 Gravner Rosso Breg 4251999 Gravner Rujno 610

2014 La Stoppa ‘Trebbiolo’ – Barbera & Bonarda 652007 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’ – Barbera & Bonarda 1202007 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’ – Barbera & Bonarda 1.5lt 2502005 La Stoppa ‘Barbera della Stoppa’ 1.5lt 2302002 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’- Dieci Anni Dopo 1952002 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’- Dieci Anni Dopo 1.5lt 5002002 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’- Dieci Anni Dopo 3lt 850

Friuli-Venezia-GiuliaVines have been cultivated in Friuli from as far back as the 13th century BC but it red wines are dominated by French varieties which were introduced in the Hasburg reign. More recently, indigenous varieties such as Pignolo &

Refosco have been ‘rediscovered’ showing that Friuli can produce complex red wines full of character.

Emilia-RomagnaThe wines of Emilia-Romagna are often underrated, if you look a little closer you will find some gems using native varieties. The wines of Colli Piacentini are based on Bonarda & Barbera which work incredibly well together

delivering wines that are full of flavour and character.

{ {2009 La Stoppa “Barbera della Stoppa”One of our favourite producers, Elena Pantaleoni & Giulio Amrani make rich and full bodied territorial Barbera from old vines grown on the historic Emilia-Romgana

property. This wine is made without the use of sulphur dioxide.· 100 ·

Vino rosso/red wine

Sangiovese The blood of Jove is literal translation of Sangiovese referring to the Roman Jupiter, suggesting a Roman origin. San-giovese is certainly an ancient variety but its Roman origins are disputed but what can’t be disputed is its importance in putting Tuscany on the winemaking map. Light delicate colour, perfumed, floral nose showing sour cherries and spice, finely textured palate with juicy acidity and chalky tannins to finish. Wines from all of the Chianti DOCG’s, Rosso & Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese dominant.

Bibi Graetz ‘Casamatta Rosso’ Sangiovese (c) 49

Chianti 2014 Poderi del Paradiso Chianti Colli Senesi 592013 Bibi Graetz ‘Le Cicale’ Chianti 79

Gaiole in ChiantiLocated in the south-east of the Chianti Classico zone, Gaiole’s best vineyards sites lie at an elevation of between 300-550 meters giving the wines perfume, finesse and a distinct mineral edge. 1996 Riecine Riserva 1.5lt 465

Castelnuovo BernadengaSituated at the southern boundary of the Chianti Classico, this marks the end of the calcareous albarese soil and the beginning of the sandy/silt crete soils. Ripe, fine boned and classic in style. 2013 Podere Le Boncie ‘Le Trame’ 1352012 Felsina ‘Rancia’ Chianti Classico Riserva 220

Greve in ChiantiSitting in the Val di Greve, it is named for the small, fast-flowing river that runs through it, is the principal town in the Chianti wine district which stretches south of Florence to just north of Siena. Wine that tend to be medium-bodied with firm tannins and medium-high to high acidity. Floral, cherry and light nutty notes are characteristic aromas.

ToscanaThe Etruscans were responsible for starting viticulture in Toscana as long ago as 500 BC. This is a diverse region with many different ‘terra’, the main areas are Chianti Classico which lies in between Firenze & Siena, Montalcino is south of Siena and the Maremma which is located on the coast and is the warmest of all of Toscana’s growing areas. Sangiovese is the heart and soul of most Tuscan reds along with smaller amounts of

Colorino, Caniolo, Malvasia Nera, Foglia Tonda & Mammolo.

{ {2014 I Fabbri “Lamole” Chianti ClassicoOne of the highest vineyards in Chianti made from the old ‘Lamole’ clone which gives

perfume, elegance and breed. Made in soft, juicy style this is a great example of traditional Sangiovese.

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Vino rosso/red wine

Panzano in ChiantiExactly half-way between Florence and Sienna, the scenic via Chiantigiana highway leaves the valley of the River Greve and winds up to the ridge between the Val di Greve and the Val di Pesa, to the charming little town of Panzano in Chianti. 2013 Fontodi Chianti Classico 1302012 Fontodi ‘’Vigna del Sordo’’ Chianti Classico 3402009 Fontodi ‘’Vigna del Sordo’’ Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5lt 700

Sangiovese & other native Tuscan varietiesWines made from 100% Sangiovese were never allowed under DOC/DOCG laws until very recently. Traditional producers who eschewed the use of ‘international’ varieties, which they argued dumb down & dilute the terra character of Sangiovese, opted to label their wines as vino da tavola ironically the lowest quality level wine available on the market. The wines listed below are some of the best wines produced in Italy and exhibit the complexity and finesse that Sangiovese can achieve.

2014 Bibi Graetz ‘Soffocone di Vincigliata’ (c) 1502006 Bibi Graetz Canaiolo (c) 7002005 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ – Sangiovese 1.5lt (c) 8551999 Fattoria di Felsina ‘Fontalloro’ -Sangiovese 1.5lt 495

Brunello & Rosso di MontalcinoMade from a very dark clone of Sangiovese called Brunello (also Sangiovese Grosso) from area around the town of Montalcino located in Toscana’s south. It is here where Sangiovese reaches its full potential. The wines are, dense, perfumed, thickly textured and firm in chalky tannins. Rosso, differently it is less oak, is less tannic, lighter, fruitier and drinks well upon release. 2014 Baricci Rosso di Montalcino 110 2014 Salvioni Rosso di Montalcino 175 2011 Baricci Brunello di Montalcino 1952010 Salvioni Brunello di Montalcino 600 1990 Ciacci-Piccolomini ‘Vigna di Pianrosso’ Brunello di Montalcino 575

2011 Valentini Cerasuolo Rosato 200

AbruzzoLocated in the mountainous central Italian region of Abruzzo along the Adriatic Sea. It is bordered by the Molise wine region to the south, Marche to the north and Lazio to the west. The most notable wine of the region is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo produced by the Montepulciano grape that is distinct from the Sangiovese grape behind the Tuscan wine Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.[5] Together with Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, In the completely mountainous province of L’Aquila in the west some rosé wine known as Cerasuolo from the Montepulciano grape is produced.

Vino rosso/red wine

2015 Ciu Ciu Piceno 552015 Ciu Ciu Lacrima di Morro 602014 Poderi San Lazzaro ‘Podere 72’ Piceno Superiore 69

2015 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Motelpuciano & Nero Buono 552014 Casale della Ioria ‘’Campo Novo’’ Cesanese del Piglio 602014 Priore ‘Vicinale’ Cesanese di Piglio 992014 Priore ‘Vignale’ Cesanese di Piglio 1252014 Priore ‘Ju Quarto’ Cesanese di Piglio 1252014 Priore ‘Mozzatta’ Cesanese di Piglio 1392013 Priore ‘Vignale’ Cesanese di Piglio 1252013 Priore ‘Mozzatta’ Cesanese di Piglio 139

2003 Gagliardi ‘Terre di Lavoro’ (o) 450

MarcheLe Marche produces a large variety of wines including 13 varieties of wine carrying the D.O.C. (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) label. Many of these wines are little known outside of Italy but visitors to the region have a pleasant surprise when they try the local wine produced by many small aziendas and cantinas. The following varieties of vines are the most common, growing well on the gentle slopes of the hilly region: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo,

Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Pinot nero and bianco, Verdicchio, Trebbiano, Malvasia of Tuscany, Vernaccia Nera.

LazioThe wines of Lazio were held in high regard in Roman times, with the wines such as Caere, Setinum gracing the tables of Roman emperors. The Lazio area is crossed by four great volcanic systems resulting in soils that are rich with

ancient lava and tufa that dominates.

CampaniaCampania is the main repository for viticultural history of the Italian south thanks to the migration to Italy by the Greeks. Aglianico is being called the Nebbiolo of the south with its heroic structure, the savoury cigar box/coffee notes

are perfectly offset by sweeter black cherry fruit. Piedirosso is the next variety to watch.

{ {2013 Priore ‘Ju Quarto’ Cesanese di PiglioOnly around 600 cases of wine are made by the gifted Piero Macciocca and the ‘Ju

Quarto’ yields one of the most remarkable wines to come out of Lazio. This is for lovers of great Burgundy and Barolo, it is perfumed, deeply concentrated and very long.

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Vino rosso/red wine

Mt Etna 2015 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale Rosato’ – Nerello Mascalese 59 2015 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale Rosso’- Nerello Mascalese 592015 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Etna Rosso’- Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio 1252014 Frank Cornellisen ‘Munjebel ’- Nerello Mascalese 1802014 Frank Cornellisen ‘Munjebel’ 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese 3702012 Frank Cornelissen ‘Contadino 8’ 952012 Frank Cornellisen ‘Munjebel 9’ 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese 2502012 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 9CS’ 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese 2902012 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 9VA’ 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese 2952011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8MC’- Nerello Mascalese 1452010 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7’ 10th Anniversary - Nerello Mascales 3952010/2009 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7’ 1.5lt– Nerello Mascalese 2302010/2009 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7’ – Nerello Mascalese 1102010 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7VA’ 1.5lt - Nerello Mascalese 4302008/2007 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 5’ 1.5lt – Nerello Mascalese 4302012 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Vinupetra’- Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio 2302012 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Vinudilice’ Rosato 149

Vittoria 2014 Occhipinti ‘Il Frappato’ 1352013 Occhipinti ‘Il Frappato’ 1352013 Occhipinti ‘Il Frappato’ 1.5lt 3102012 Occhipinti ‘Il Frappato’ 1452013 Occhipinti ‘Siccagno’ Nero d’Avola 135 2012 Occhipinti ‘Grotte Alte’ Cerasuolo di Vittoria 180

Monreale

Caltagirone 2012 Daino ‘Suber’ - Nero d’Avola, Frappato & Alicante 150

SiciliaNero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio & Frappato are all native Sicilian varieties and all share a common generosity and Mediterrean warmth. Sicilia, particularly Etna, are very popular in Italian Enoteca circles, Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Capuccio are varieties grown on the volcanic slopes of Etna and soil gives the wines of

enormous character.

{ {2014 Guccione ‘Rosso di Cesara’Located in land from Palermo on a wine swept plain, Francesco Guccione’s vineyards produce intense, aromatic and vibrant fruit. This is Sicily’s answer to Burgundy. A

blend of the native Perricone & Nero d’Avola.· 110 ·

Vino dolce/dessert wine

Italia

PiemonteN/V Mauro Vergano Luli Moscato 125N/V Mauro Vergano Chinato 120

Emilia-Romagna

2014 La Stoppa Malvasia Frizzante 65

Toscana2010 Poderi del Paradiso ‘Vin Santo’ 65

Fortified/liquoroso

Australia

1975 Hardy’s Vintage Port 3151959 Orlando Tawny Port 330

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