Ciabatta bread, tomato, garlic, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, Sicilian olive oil
Antipasti
3 Homemade Meatballs
Homemade Fried Artichoke Hearts
Tenderloin Carpaccio
Grilled Sausage and Rapini
Calabrese mild sausage, rapini, olive oil, garlic
Calamari Fritti
Brodetto
Stuffed Homemade Mozzarella Sticks
Pistachio pesto, marinara
Scampi Paglia
4 jumbo Pacific-caught prawns, shoestring potatoes, lemon, white wine, garlic sauce
Insalate
Caesar Salad
For 2 is $22.00
Burrata Cheese Salad
24 month aged Prosciutto di Parma, arugula, roasted peppers, pistachio pesto, grilled crostini
House Salad
For 2 is $20.00
Dolci
Tiramisu
Famous homemade Tiramisu
NY Style Cheesecake
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
with vanilla beans
Tartufo
Ball of Ice Cream with a Cherry inside and rolled in chocolate chips, then diced in quarters Chocolate OR Pistachio
Sicilian Style Cannoli
Ricotta cheese mixed with candied Orange, Limoncello and finished with toasted Pistachio
Sorbetto
Choice of Lemon or Raspberry
Drinks
Negroni
Barrel Aged Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth
Negroni Bianco
Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Italicus,
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Signature Cocktails
Nick’s Barrel Aged Manhattan
Nick’s love for Rye Whiskey (Wild Turkey 101 Rye),
Sweet Vermouth Maraschino Cherry
Sicilian Old Fashion
Amaro Averna from Sicily, Old Forester,
Cocktail and Sons Spiced Demerara Syrup
Whatsamatta Sour
Two classics, one cocktail….Old Forester,
Lazzaroni Amaretto, homemade sweet and sour
Limoncello Drop
Stoli VanillaVodka, Limoncello,
Vanilla Bean syrup
Espresso Mint Martini
Barrel Aged Lucano Espresso Liqour ,Fernet
Branca Menta, float of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream
Amalfi Margarita
Avión Blanco, Italicus Rosolio Aperitivo,
fresh lime juice, salted rim
Vespa
Italian twist to a Vesper, Tanqueray 10,
Ketel One, Cocchi Americano
Spritzer Aperitivos
Italian Spritz
Prosecco, Martini Rossi Fiero
splash of soda, orange wedge
Italian Pink Lemonade
Ramazzotti Rosato, Martini Rossi Fiero,
Prosecco, Sweet & Sour
Royal Spritz
An Aperitivo for royalty; H by Hine Cognac, Italicus Rosolio Aperitivo and Prosecco
Rosé Sangria
Rosé , Ketel One Peach and Orange Blossom ,
Cocktail and Son’s Fassionola Strawberry Syrup
Homemade Pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Marinara sauce, three homemade meatballs
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Capellini con Scampi
Angel hair pasta, 5 jumbo Pacific-caught prawns, lemon, white wine, garlic
Linguine Vongole
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, Italian parsely, White or Red Sauce
Gnocchi
Homemade potato dumpling pillows
Choice of Sauce: FreshTomato Basil OR Pistachio Pesto Cream
Bolognese OR Dolce Gorgonzola DOP with Toasted Walnuts $34
Mezzaluna Ravioli
Veal and porcini mushrooms, peas, prosciutto mushroom cream sauce
Lasagna Bolognese
Bolognese and béchamel
Fettuccine Alfredo
Alfredo cream sauce, Parmesan
Spaghetti Carbonara
Tuscan guanciale, organic egg, Parmesan
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Side
Broccoli Rabe
Sautéed Root Vegetables
Wine
Cabernet Franc
Tenuta Luisa Cabernet Franc
2019 Friuli-Venezia Giulia | medium-bodied; red fruit with herbaceous and mineral notes| excellent food-pairing wine; delicious with tomato-based or spicy dishes, meat in general, and perfect when matched with venison
Darioush Signature
2013 Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley | plums, sandalwood, and vivid berry flavors with subtle minerality; lush finish of raspberry liqueur and plum compote with silky tannins | wonderful with food; especially good with tomato sauces; pair with steak, lamb, porkchops, veal, sausage, or meatballs
Cabernet Sauvignon
DAOU
2022 Paso Robles | currant, black cherry, cedar, &
eucalyptus | delicious as a cocktail wine or paired with steak, lamb,
and mushrooms
Frank Family Vineyards
2021 Napa Valley | black cherry, cocoa,
hazelnut, baked plums, and cloves | pairs well with steak, short ribs,
portobello mushrooms, and lamb
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Peju
2021 Rutherford | black cherry, dark fruit, and cocoa powder with notes of anise, clove, and tobacco | wonderful as a cocktail wine or paired with red meat dishes
Shafer “One Point Five”
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District, Napa Valley | elegant and silky with lush, vivid, abundant fruit and cashmere-like soft tannins | wonderful as a cocktail wine; or enjoyed with red meat – especially game
Flanagan “Beauty of Three”
2020 North Coast | mountain fruit with great structure and concentration; great aromatics; site driven fruit, new French oak | pair with red meats or other full-flavored dishes
Kendall Jackson “Jackson Estate Hawkeye Mountain”
2019 Alexander Valley | cassis, plum, tobacco leaves, violet, cedar, and sage; an elegant wine that does not shy away from structure and power | pair with ribeye steaks, lamb chops, and other full flavored meats
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “Artemis”
2020 Stags Leap District, Napa Valley | full-bodied with rich fruit flavors of boysenberry, plum, currant, chocolate, and baking spice | enjoy with grilled steak, braised short ribs, and pasta with mushrooms or prosciutto
Central Italy
Tenuta di Nozzole
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG | Toscana |
macerated cherries & fresh fruit with soft tannins | pairs well with
steak, red sauces, olive oil, and beans
San Felice “Il Grigio”
2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG |
Toscana | sweet violets and spicy tobacco leaf; full-bodied and
round with smooth, ripe tannins harmoniously integrated with
the acidity | perfect with meat dishes, game, red sauces, and cheese
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Castello Banfi “Poggio alle Mura”
2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | Sangiovese | Toscana | violets, sweet ripe red fruit & berries, as well as cigar box and spices | perfect pairing for ossobuco; pairs well with red meat, game, red sauce, and aged cheese
Castiglion del Bosco
2018 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | Toscana | ripe red currant and morel cherry perfumes along with notes of thyme and turmeric; well-balanced with firm tannins | pairs well with meat dishes and dishes in a mushroom or cream sauce
Frescobaldi “Ripe al Convento” di Castel Giocondo
2012 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva | Toscana | complex and intense on the nose; alternating between red and black fruits with mineral notes of spice and incense | wonderful with slow-cooked meat dishes
Giodo
2013 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | Toscana | plenty of dried fruit with fig and mushroom undertones; full body, silky tannins | best paired with rich dishes, red meats, and creamy risottos
Ridolfi “R”
2017 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | Toscana | blackberry, cherry, violet, spices, and a final balsamic note; elegant and rich with savory tannins | best with red meat, especially when cooked rare and with hard cheeses; perfect with carpaccio
Silvio Nardi
2017 Brunello di Montalcino | Toscana | aromas of red berries, leather, & incense with firm, elegant tannins | pair with tomatoes, red meat, or rich fish dishes
Frescobaldi “Tenuta Perano”
2018 Chianti Classico DOCG | Toscana |violet notes with red berries, blackberries, cloves, and pepper spice; dry and savory | wonderful with meat and tomato dishes such as lasagna or bolognese
Alfredo Bertolani
NV Amabile Reggiano Lambrusco DOC | Emilia-Romagna | a wine that brings Lambrusco into the modern era; not sweet and not dry, a pleasure (not a guilty pleasure) | excellent with Parmesan cheese, Bolognese, lasagna, duck and other rich meats
Fattoria Le Pupille
2021 Morellino di Scansano DOCG | Sangiovese Blend | Toscana | bright ruby with notes of cherry and red berries, sweet spices, and delicate floral notes; smooth tannins and a long finish | best with dishes in a red sauce
Marotti Campi “Orgiolo”
2020 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC Superiore | Le Marche | highly aromatic with notes of rose, blackberry, pink pepper, and juniper berries with hints of exotic spice; smooth tannins | wonderful with first courses, duck, lamb, pork, and rabbit
Antinori Badia a Passignano
2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG | robust, powerful, and elegant wine with black cherry compote, earthy mushrooms, smoky spice flavors, and cool herbs | enjoy with an equally meaty dish such as lasagna or bolognese
Chardonnay
Stemmari Chardonnay
2020 Sicilia | Tart & Fresh | slightly
ripened peach & pear with notes of yellow flowers | enjoy with
antipasti, shellfish, and fried appetizers
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Ferrari-Carano
2022 Sonoma County | citrus, peach, orange blossom,
vanilla, and graham cracker | pairs well with butter and cream
sauces, basil, & nuts
Pio Cesare “Piodilei”
2019 Langhe DOC | a layered an beautiful wine; cooked apples, pineapple, hints of vanilla and cream | pair with branzino, veal chops, butternut squash ravioli, scallops, lobster, and roast chicken
Freemark Abbey
2021 Napa Valley | pear, mandarin, tuberose, brioche, vanilla, and oak spice | very food-friendly; goes perfectly with anything in a cream or butter sauce especially when served with chicken, veal, fish, or shellfish
Frank Family Vineyards
2021 Carneros, Napa Valley | full-bodied with citrus and white peach, succulent stone fruit flavors and buttery pastry dough | pairs exceptionally with rich seafood such as scallops and crab; or with buttery sauces such as scampi, fettuccine alfredo, or dishes prepared with a piccata sauce
Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “Karia”
2022 buttery aromas and flavors infuse this nicely fruity wine with mild lemon and pineapple flavors; full-bodied in style with a creamy texture and butterscotch finish | pair with pork, chicken, crab, or goat cheese
Merlot
L’Ecole No. 41
2019 Walla Walla Valley | Bing cherry, fresh blackberry, cinnamon, cedar, and espresso completed with rose petals and a touch of sage | tastes great alongside roasted mushrooms or braised meats; the fruit notes especially compliment pork with a chimichurri sauce
Northeast Italy
MASI “Costasera”
2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG | Vegan | baked fruit, plums and cherries, with hints of coffee and cocoa | excellent as an after-dinner wine; or to go with red meat, game, or richly flavored dishes; very good with gorgonzola
Tenuta Luisa Cabernet Franc
2019 Friuli-Venezia Giulia | medium-bodied; red fruit with herbaceous and mineral notes| excellent food-pairing wine; delicious with tomato-based or spicy dishes, meat in general, and perfect when matched with venison
Zenato
2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG | bay leaf & cured cherries | pairs well with braised beef short ribs, wild boar, venison, and steak
Cesari “Mara”
2019 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC | Veneto |full-bodied with ripe fruit flavors and aromas; smooth and elegant with a persistent, warm finish | goes best with full-flavored risottos; especially those made with sausage or mushrooms
Peter Zemmer “Rolhüt”
2021 Pinot Noir | Alto Adige | fresh, elegant, and bright with aromas of raspberry, blueberry muffin, and dried cranberry | a light style that pairs well with most foods; particularly good with cream sauces, chicken, game, and mushrooms
Northwest Italy
Prunotto “Vigna Colonnello”
2013 Barolo DOCG Riserva Bussia | produced from one single prized hectare in the Monforte d’Alba area; rose petals, raspberries, and pomegranate with spicy and balsamic notes; supple tannins with a long, dense finish | pairs best with osso buco, steak, veal chop, and dishes made with egg pasta
Michele Chiarlo “Reyna”
2019 Barbaresco DOCG | Piemonte | complex and elegant with notes of small red fruits, rose petals, and tea leaves; fine tannins with a long, balanced finish | accompanies risotto, veal, or lamb
Ca’Rome’ Barbaresco
2014 Barbaresco Chiaramanti DOCG | Piemonte | intense garnet red. Complex aromas with hints of licorice. Velvety and full-flavored | pair with risotto, veal, and lamb | Large format; 1.5L Magnum
Pio Cesare “Fides” Barbera
2020 Barbera d’ Alba Superiore | Piemonte | blackberry, plum, black cherry, tobacco and mineral notes I pairs with rich dark meats, blue cheese, mushrooms, root vegetables, and braised greens
G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo Langhe DOC
2021 Piemonte | varietal truth, purity of aromatics, and depth with notes of rose, violet, fresh berries, red and dark fruit, lavender, and mint | this elegant wine pairs very well with meat, risotto, and cheese
Poderi Luigi Einaudi “Vigna Tecc” Dolcetto
2019 Dogliani Superiore DOCG | Piemonte | black fruit, plum, blackberry, cocoa, violet, and a bit of black pepper | best with richer, darker meats and vegetable dishes with tomatoes, eggplant, and garlic
Ceretto
2018 Barolo DOCG | Piemonte | rich notes of red fruit with hints of tobacco on the nose; soft tannins and balanced acidity | very food-friendly; delicious on its own and with either rich or simple foods
Palladino
2019 Barolo DOCG Del Commune Di Serralunga d’Alba | Piemonte | the nose is characterized by a variety of aroma,s from rose & violet to fruit & spices, licorice, and nutmeg | best with roasted and braised meat dishes and with strong cheeses such as gorgonzola
Cascina Adelaide “Vigna Preda”
2019 Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC | single vineyard; fruit, floral, and plum jam tones edged with vanilla | pair with red meat, game, and strong cheese
Other Italian White Wines
Occhipinti “SP68” Bianco
2020 60% Zibibbo, 40% Albanello | Sicilia | featured on “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” | Biodynamic | Skin-Contact Wine; fermented with indigenous yeasts | dry; floral and aromatic | excellent with shellfish, delicate pastas, and fish
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Castello di Titignano “Rigogoli”
2021 Umbria | Viognier & Grechetto di Todi | medium-bodied, oak aged, dry white wine | peach, almond, and sweet spice | pair with simply cooked fish, scallops, chicken, or mushrooms; goes with anything in a butter white wine sauce
I Custodi “Aedes” Etna Bianco
2021 Carricante | Sicilia | delicious and natural white wine from famed wine guru Salvo Foti; white fruit, yellow apple skin crunch, green olives, mineral finish | pairs superbly with pork, chicken, or anything from the sea
Elena Walch Gewürztraminer
2021 Alto Adige DOC | dry; characterful and elegant with charming notes of lychee, flowers, and spices | wonderful as a aperitif, with spicy dishes, or with dishes based on fish and shellfish such as cioppino
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Bruno Giacosa
2021 Roero Arneis DOCG | Piemonte | a richer and rounder Arneis with medium to full body; lemon, apricot, and spicy pear; some cooked apple, too | really delicious; pairs amazingly with beef carpaccio, zucchini, and eggplant dishes
Pieropan
2021 Soave Classico DOC | Veneto | fresh and bright with notes of crunchy pear, blood orange, stony minerals, and almond blossom | excellent aperitif; pairs wonderful with soups, fish, egg-based dishes, and with vegetables such as peas, asparagus, and cucumber
Villa Sparina
2022 Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG | Cortese | full and rich yet mineral and refreshing; dried pineapple, peach, and white flowers | perfect with fish and vegetarian dishes
Merlettaie “Ciù Ciù”
2021 Pecorino | Offida DOCG | Le Marche | barrel-fermented and lees aged, peach/ apricot aromas with a hint of mountain herbs; full and lush on the palate | wonderful with any pasta dish with pecorino cheese, or with grilled seafood, chicken, or vegetable dishes
San Felice
2021 Vermentino | Toscana | crisp & zesty with notes of citrus, pear, and green apple flavors | great with salads, poultry, and pesto sauce
Marisa Cuomo “Fiorduva”
2020 Fuore Bianco | Costa d’Amalfi, Campania | summer peach, honeydew melon, preserved lemon, and tropical fruit with a smooth taste and considerable aromatic persistence | perfect with all seafood dishes; with gorgonzola cheeses; or alone to finish a meal
Gravner
2015 Ribolla Gialla | Fruili-Venezia Giulia IGT | fermented in amphorae with indigenous yeasts; bottled without fining or filtering; a distinct and vibrant orange color; roasted nuts, quince paste, white truffles, honey, tangerine zest, and floral notes | an outstanding food wine, both tannic and acidic; wonderful with pork, anchovies, rich seafood, and red meat
Pinot Grigio
Venica & Venica “Jesera”
2021 DOC Collio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | Skin-Contact Wine | brilliant copper color, notes of white flowers, ginger, pink pepper, pear, and apple | pairs especially well with charcuterie, grilled fish, and risotto
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Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
2022 Friuli | crème brûlée, and custard are perfectly balanced with citrus, white flowers, apricot, melon, and peach | pair with fish, shellfish, risotto, and baked vegetables
Kettmeir
2021 Alto Adige DOC | pear and white apple with floral, citrus, and tropical fruit notes | a very versatile companion to many different foods; seafood starters, fish, soups, and white meat dishes in particular
Pinot Noir
Stemmari
2021 Sicilia DOC | blackberries, wild strawberries, cherries, and spice | pair with pasta Bolognese, red meat, and cheeses
Merry Edwards
2020 Sonoma Coast | bing cherry with licorice, forest floor, rose petal, vanilla, and baking spices | enjoy with mushrooms or other vegetarian dishes; delicious with salmon or pork
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Peter Zemmer “Rolhüt”
2021 Pinot Noir | Alto Adige | fresh, elegant, and bright with aromas of raspberry, blueberry muffin, and dried cranberry | a light style that pairs well with most foods; particularly good with cream sauces, chicken, game, and mushrooms
Nicolas-Jay
2016 Willamette Valley | this wine makes a statement on how extraordinary the Willamette Valley can be; outstanding aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, savory spices and chalk, and enticing earth and stones | delicious with most foods, especially chicken, mushrooms, and duck
Paul Hobbs
2021 Russian River Valley | violets, wild cherry, and scents of sage; an elegant and graceful wine with bright acidity and a long, pure finish | incredible with veal, lamb, chicken, & pork; but also pairs surprisingly well with shrimp, scallops, and even salmon
Red Blends
Ferrari-Carano “Trésor”
2021 Sonoma County | Bordeaux Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc| plum, blueberries, cedar, and mocha | enhances roasted lamb and beef dishes, filet mignon, mushrooms, and gorgonzola cheese
DAOU “Bodyguard”
2021 Paso Robles | Petit Verdot & Petite Sirah | blueberry cobbler, cherry pipe tobacco, dark chocolate, and espresso | pairs with red meat such as short ribs or bolognese sauce
Orin Swift “8 Years in the Desert”
2021 Napa Valley | Zinfandel blend | ripe blueberry, black plum, wild raspberry, espresso bean, sweet oak, and a hint of crème de menthe and cedar | pair with steak or lamb; also great with pasta with a meat sauce
Riesling
Kiona Vineyards
2021 Columbia Valley | melon and floral notes, spice and citrus; a delicious off-dry wine that really showcases the region | perfect for food pairing; especially delicious with spicy arriabiata sauce, the orecchiette, and with cioppino
Rose
Carpineto “Dogajolo”
2021 Rosé of Sangiovese | Toscana Rosato IGT | fresh flowers, apple, currants, & sour cherry | excellent aperitif wine; pair with fresh tomatoes, mild meats, and peppery dishes
Tiberio
2021 Cerasulo d’Abruzzo | Rosé of Montepulciano | Abruzzo | deeply-colored and full-bodied; ripe cherries and small red berries |very food friendly; pair with fish to pasta to red meats
Sauvignon Blanc
DAOU
2022 Paso Robles | classic aromas of wet grass, pineapple, lemon chiffon, and gooseberry | pairs beautifully with delicate fish, zesty salads, or green vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, and artichokes
Venica & Venica “Ronco delle Mele”
2022 DOC Collio | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | tropical fruit, citrus, lime, and garden fresh tomato leaf; intense aromatics translate to a soft and silky approach on the palate | appetizers, truffles, asparagus risotto, fish, and shellfish
Southern Italy/ Islands
Stemmari
2021 Nero d’Avola | Sicilia | currant, wild strawberries, and pomegranate | pairs well with risotto, cheese pastas, eggplant, & lamb
COS “Nero di Lupo”
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”
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”
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
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
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”
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”
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
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
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”
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
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
Sparkling
Marchesi Incisa “Felice”
2021 Moscato d’Asti DOCG | Piemonte | elegantly sweet with light effervescence; light and clean finish | perfect to start or end the meal; delicious as an aperitif or with dessert
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Rosa Regale
Brachetto d’ Acqui | Piemonte | Unique & Festive | sparkling sweet red wine with strawberry, raspberry, and rose | delicious aperitif or pairs well with spicy foods, pork, bitter greens, cheese, desserts, and chocolate | 187mL
Moët & Chandon Impérial Reserve Brut
NV Champagne, France | dried pineapple, biscuit, salted almond, white peach | pair with rich or fried food
Chandon Brut
NV Brut Sparkling | Napa Valley | apple, pear, and citrus flavors with a hint of spice; finish is soft and dry | pair with Caesar salad or calamari | 187mL
Alfredo Bertolani
NV Amabile Reggiano Lambrusco DOC | Emilia-Romagna | a wine that brings Lambrusco into the modern era; not sweet and not dry, a pleasure (not a guilty pleasure) | excellent with Parmesan cheese, Bolognese, lasagna, duck and other rich meats
Graziano Merotto
2022 Cuvée del Fondatore; Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut | Veneto | silky perlage with a texture of fine bubbles; aromas of white and citrus fruits with pleasant floral undertones and a mineral verve | wonderful as an aperitif; delicious with fried or creamy rich foods
J.P. Chenet
NV Blanc de Blancs Brut | France | crisp, dry, and fresh with notes of citrus and tree fruits | deliciously paired with fried appetizers or as an aperitif on its own
Villa Sparina
NV Brut Metodo Classico Blanc de Blancs | Cortese | Gavi, Piemonte | a pure, rich, sparkling wine with a full body and a round texture | wonderful with appetizers, salads, and fried foods
Val d’Oca
NV Prosecco DOC | bright citrus, white stone fruits, apple, and wild flowers with a soft finish | ideal aperitif; pair with pasta or fresh seafood
Val d’Oca Rosé
NV Prosecco DOC | an abundance of floral scents and a generous palate of red berries | ideal aperitif; fantastic with tomato bruschetta or chicken caesar salad
Super Tuscans
Antinori “Tignanello”
2019 Toscana | Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Cabernet Franc | blackberry, plum, red cherry, toasted vanilla, and baking spices | pair this with red meat and veal dishes such as osso buco or short ribs
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Tenuta Guado al Tasso “Il Bruciato”
2022 Toscana | Super-Tuscan | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, & Petit Verdot | dark fresh fruit, spices, and tobacco | pairs exceptionally well with wild boar, short ribs, and other rich braised dishes
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Tenuta Sette Ponti “Crognolo”
2021 Toscana | Sangiovese & Merlot | ripe cherry and berries well blended with spicy notes| pairs well with braised meats, game, and aged cheeses
Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia”
2020 Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC | Toscana | Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc | black fruit and spice flavors | perfect wine to go with rich meaty dishes of lamb, braised meats, pasta bolognese, or creamy risottos
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Aia Vecchia “Lagone”
2020 Toscana | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Cabernet Franc | Mediterranean wood and vanilla with deep red fruit and red cherries | delicious with pasta with red sauce
Banfi “ASKA”
2020 Bolgheri Rosso DOC | Toscana | Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc | red berries, blueberries, and plum jam; followed by tobacco and licorice | superb accompaniment to red meats, game, and cheeses
Cabreo “Il Borgo”
2019 Toscana | Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon | red cherry, violet, plum, and earth with a polished, velvety character | pair with full-flavored dished with red meat and red sauce
Zinfandel
Frank Family Vineyards
2019 Napa Valley | elegant, complex layers of crushed clove, fresh blackberry, and creamy mocha | perfect with roasted meats, chicken, and pork
Entrees
Carne
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Root vegetables, red wine tomato reduction sauce, homemade pappardelle
8oz Filet Mignon
Red wine demiglace reduction sauce, potatoes, vegetables
substitute Parmesan Risotto $16
Frutta di Mare
Linguine Vongole
Fresh clams, white wine, garlic, Italian parsely, White or Red Sauce
Filet of Sole
Lemon, white wine, garlic, capers, seasonal vegetables
Pollo
Pollo Parmigiana
Marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella, spaghetti marinara
Pollo Piccata
Organic Jidori chicken, lemon, capers, white wine, seasonal vegetables
Vegetariano
Sicilian Eggplant Rollatine
Gaetano’s mother’s Sicilian dish
Thinly sliced eggplant stuffed with angel hair, garlic, tomato, basil, baked with marinara sauce, and cheese
Zucchini Noodles
Mushrooms, marinara sauce
Vitello
Ossobuco alla Milanesa
Braised veal shank, root vegetable and red wine demiglace, saffron risotto
Veal Parmigiana
Marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella, spaghetti marinara
Veal Piccata
Lemon, white wine, capers
Veal Milanese
Breaded pan sautéed veal cutlet, arugula, tomatoes