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                            Teroldego
                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                                              Lechtaler – Teroldego                                       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
                Fontana Candida – Frascati (Blend)        8                                             Tormaresca – Primitivo Blend                            8
                William Hill-Chard (Oak Aged)                 9                                            
Wine by the Bottle
Sparkling Whites
                Borgo Magredo               Prosecco                                             Prosecco(187ml)                                  8
                Borgo magredo               Prosecco                                             Prosecco(750ml)                                 33
                Bellavista                        Franciacorta                                       Blend                                                    65
                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
                F. Candida           “Frascati”                                                                           Malvasia/Trebbiano                                2010       32
                Ca del Sarto                                                                                                      Pinot Grigio                                        2008      33
                F. S. Gregorio                                                                                                  Lacryma Christi                                    2010       35
                Maso Poli                                                                                                           Pinot Grigio                                        2009      36
                F.S. Gregorio                                                                                                   Falanghina                                           2009      37
                Corte del Sol     Soave Classico                                                                 Garganega                                                 2009      38
                Paitin                                                                                                                   Langhe Arneis                                   2009      39
                Gagliasso            "Utinot"                                                                              Langhe Chardonnay                                2007      61
               
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.                                                                   
                Double T             Napa Valley                                                          Chardonnay                                                              2008      44
                Beringer             "Private Reserve"                                                Chardonnay                                                                2007      55
 
Italian Reds
North-West Italy
                M. Chiarlo          “Le Orme”                                         Barbera d’Asti                                                                   2008      36
                                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.                                                                               
                Veglio                                                                                                Langhe Nebbiolo                                             2008      44
                Fontanabianca “Brunet”                                                                    Barbera d'Alba                                                 2006      64
                Veglio                  “Barolo”                                                             Nebbiolo                                                             2005      82
                P. Pelissero        Barbaresco                                                         Nebbiolo                                                             2007      105
                F.LLI Cigliuti      Barbaresco "Vigne Erte"                                       Nebbiolo                                                             2004      110
                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                                                                                            Teroldego                                                           2009      36
                Lechtaler                                                                                            Pinot Noir                                                            2008      37
                Le Salette           Valpolicella Classico                                                   Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                                 2009      41
                Luigi Righetti    Valp. Ripasso "Campolietti"                                          Corvina blend                                                    2007      43
                Masi                      “Campofiorin”                                                         Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                                2007      49
                Luigi Righetti    Amarone "Capitel de' Roari"                                        Corvina/Rondinella/Molinara                                2006      88
                                Dark plummy red color. Gentle nose of dark fruit, raisin, and a little floral element. Palate was round, with sweet and fairly velvety mouthfeel. Displays a lighter body suggestive of the great Amarones of larger price tags. Plum and chocolate cherry fruit on attack, with a persistent and strong note of cinnamon in the finish.                 
                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.                                                                             Capestrano                                                                                                            Montepulciano d’Abruzzo                                    2009      31
                Gabbiano            Chianti                                                                          Sangiovese                                                        2009      32
       Santa Martina   Rosso Toscana                                                             Sangiovese/Cab/Merlot/Syrah                            2007      34
                Banfi                     "Col di Sasso"                                                            Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon                         2008      38
                Vignamaggio    “Terre di Prenzano” Chianti Classico                                Sangiovese                                                        2007      39
                Ca del Sarto       “Ardente”                                                                    Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon                          2007      42    
                Mazzoni              Super Tuscan                                                              Sangiovese/Merlot                                               2007      45
                Banfi                     Chianti Classico Riserva                                              Sangiovese                                                        2006      51
                Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso                                                          Sangiovese/Sagrantino/Merlot                             2007      53
                Lucente               IGT Super Tuscan                                                       Sangiovese/Merlot/Cab Sauv                               2007      68
                Poliziano             Vino Nobile                                                                  Prugnolo Gentile                                                  2006      69
                Antinori               “Marchesi Antinori” Chianti Cl Ris                                 Sangiovese                                                          2005      87
                Martoccia           Brunello di Montalcino                                                  Sangiovese Grosso (Old World Style)                    2005      120
                DaVinci               "Cantine Leonardo” Brunello                                        Sangiovese Grosso (New World Style)                  2004      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                                       2008      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
                Terradipaolo                                                                                     Aglianico                                                                   2009      41
                Arancio                “Contadora”                                                           Nero d’Avola/ Cabernet Sauvignon                            2007      52
                                                                Domestic Reds                           
                The Seeker                                                                                        Pinot Noir                                                                2008      35
                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
                Four Vines          “Maverick” Amador County                                      Zinfandel                                                                  2008      52 
                Jordan                  “Alexander Valley”                                                  Cabernet Sauvignon                                                  2006      98
                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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