2021 Nero d’Avola | Sicilia | currant, wild strawberries, and pomegranate | pairs well with risotto, cheese pastas, eggplant, & lamb
Stemmari
$12, $46 per Bottle
COS “Nero di Lupo”
$70
2021 Nero d’Avola | Sicilia | made in amphorae (large terra cotta pots) | pure expression of Nero d’Avola; round and delicious; with bright red cherry fruit, Mediterranean scrub, orange zest, and sunbaked earth | pairs best with eggplant or rich, “meaty” meats such as steak, meatballs, lasagna, Bolognese, and lamb
Pietradolce “Barbagalli”
$200
2017 Nerello Mascalese | Mt Etna, Sicilia DOC | gorgeous red with elegant aromas of blue flowers, crushed mint, wild berries, and wet stone | pairs extremely well with steak and lamb; yet is versatile enough to go with most dishes, including seafood
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Punica “Montessu”
$20, $75 per Bottle
2021 Isola dei Nuraghi IGT | Sardegna | Carignano | intense aromas and flavors of black fruit and oak; full-bodied with velvety texture and balanced tannins | pair with rich pork or lamb dishes
Pietradolce “Archinieri” Etna Rosso
$90
2016 Etna Rosso DOC | Nerello Mascalese | Mt. Etna, Sicilia | ripe and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nuances | pairs well with eggplant dishes and with red meats
Gulfi
$70
2020 Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG | Sicilia | red fruit and peaches with flower notes | excellent with white meat, tuna, and more elaborate fish dishes
Donnafugata “Bell’Assai”
$70
2021 Frappato | Vittoria DOC Sicilia | intense floral notes with aromas of fresh red fruit that enhances its immediate pleasantness | extremely good with grilled vegetables; a red wine that pairs well with fish dishes
Pala “Centosere”
$55
2021 Cannonau (Grenache) | Cannonau di Sardegna DOC | fresh and fruity red berries with blackberry and hints of pepper; dry and smooth | especially good with lamb; pairs equally well with both white meats like chicken and red meats
D’Antiche Terre “Il Viccario” Riserva
$120
2014 Aglianico | Taurasi DOCG | Campagna | aromatic, savory, & leathery with rich black fruit and black licorice notes | pair with red meat, game, and strong cheeses
Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi
$100
2017 Aglianico | Taurasi DOCG | Campagna | maraschino cherry, cinnamon, and nutmeg, vanilla and anise; full and balanced with soft tannins | best with braised or roasted red meats or poultry
Marisa Cuomo “Fuore”
$100
2015 Costa d’Amalfi Riserva DOC | Campania | intense aromas of black forest fruits, blackberries, black currants, and blueberries; smooth & well-balanced with an aromatic finish of spice | this wine goes well with pastas in a rich sauce, lamb, pork, and other roasted meats, especially those in a dijon sauce
Baglio di Grìsi
$75
2021 Syrah | Terre Siciliane IGT | an intense wine with hints of cherry and raspberry; full-bodied | goes best with main courses featuring red meat or with Parmesan risotto
