Valentino’s Wine List

Dalla Nostra Cantina
Our Sommelier’s Spring Selection

Vini Rossi Red Wines

Sangiovese VILLA CIERI 2004 Abruzzo Glass 9 Bottle N/A

Well balanced, hints of berries, smooth finish

Shiraz MANDOLIN 2002 California Glass 10 Bottle 45

Robust, hint of licorice, round and velvety finish

Merlot HAYWOOD 2003 California Glass 9 Bottle 30

Fresh berries, Light bodied, hint of clove and cranberry upfront

Old vine Zinfandel ZEN OF ZEN 2004 California Glass 9 Bottle 40

Zesty, peppery, pleasant approach, elegant finish

Montepuliciano POGGIO AI SANTI 2004 Abruzzo Glass 10 Bottle 45

Medium bodied, cherry and blackberry greet the nose, with hints of vanilla and spices.

Chianti IMORI D.O.C 2004 Tuscany Glass 10 Bottle 35

Medium dry, silky finish and hints of cloves.

Primitivo MERON 2004 Puglia Glass 9 Bottle 40

Lots of fruit, hints of licorice, musky, smoky oak.

Merlot LE DUE GIARE 2004 Tuscany Glass 9 Bottle 40

Strong and intense color, with a harmonious and velvety taste.

Cabernet LE DUE GIARE 2004 Tuscany Glass 10 Bottle 45

Hints of currant, lots of cherry, framed by a well balanced oakiness.

Pinot Noir MANDOLIN 2004 California Glass 10 Bottle 45

Mild blackberry and blueberry, layers of spice and rich vanilla tones.

Vini Bianchi White Wines

Pinot Grigio LE DUE GIARE 2005 Veneto Glass 8 Bottle 35

Straw yellow in color with a delicate bouquet, dry and gentle in flavor.

Pinot Grigio COLLI 2004 Friuli Glass 9 Bottle 40

Dry white with hints of lemon and green.

Chardonnay CASILLERO del DIABLO 2005 Chile Glass 9 Bottle 40

Little oaky, nice acidity, crisp and well balanced.

Chardonnay VILLA CIERI 2004 Abruzzo Glass 9 Bottle 40

Fruity, elegant and great with fish carpaccio and seafood.

Chardonnay TRINCHERO 2004 California Glass 9 Bottle 40

Crispy, ripe fruit, not too woody. The Perfect Chardonnay.

Riesling WENTE 2004 California Glass 9 Bottle 40

Semi-sweet, incredibly harmonious, distinct peach and pear.

Chardonnay DUCK POND 2004 Washington State Glass 9 Bottle 40

Well balanced acidity, versatile on pairing with medium bodied foods, sharp ends.

Chardonnay LE DUE GIARE 2004 Tuscany Glass 8 Bottle 35

Fruity and characteristic bouquet, fresh and slightly tart in flavor.

And Sparkling...

Prosecco CONTE MANGESA, NV Veneto Glass 10 Bottle 40

Prosecco NINO FRANCO, NV Veneto Glass 10 Bottle 40

Sparkling Wines
Moscato Mimosa 2003 SINGALIO Piedmont -40 W 13
Prosecco CONTE MANGESA Veneto -40 F 1
Prosecco NINO FRANCO Veneto -40 F 2
Prosecco BELCORVO Cimavilla -40 W 13, F 1
Brut FERRARI Trentino -50 C 2
Brut FERRARI ROSE’ Trentino -60 C 2
Brut D.O.C.G. LE MARCHESINE FRANCIATORTA Passirano -75 DN
Brut Rose’ 2002 LE MARCHESINE FRANCIATORTA Passirano -115 DN
Brut Millesimato 1999 LE MARCHESINE FRANCIATORTA Passirano -135 DN
Brut Secolo Novo 1999 LE MARCHESINE FRANCIATORTA Passirano -175 DN

Dessert Wines
Vin Santo Chianti Classico 2001 DIEVOLE Vagligli $ 45 W 13, A 4
Rosa Regale 2004 BANFI Strevi $ 50 A 6
Rosa Regale (Half Bottle) 2005 BANFI Strevi $25 A 6
Passito 2003 ZACCAGNINI Bolognano $ 60 A 5

White Wines
Pinot Grigio 2004 CANTARUTTI Friuli - 30 W 6, D 5
Pinot Grigio 2005 BANFI Tuscany - 35 W 4, E 1
Pinot Grigio 2004 COLLI Friuli - 35 A 1
Pinot Grigio 2005 ALOIS LEDEGER Magre - 55 W 5, E 3
Pinot Grigio 2005 BERTANI Verona - 50 E 6
Chardonnay 2001 VELENOSI REVE Marche - 50 W 13
Chardonnay 2003 LIS NERIS Friuli - 60 W 12, D 2
Chardonnay 2004 CANTARUTTI Friuli - 30 W 11, A 3
Chardonnay 2004 RIDGE California - 80 W 10, A 2
Gavi 2002 MINAIA (Black Label) Piedmont - 50 B 2
Gavi 2004 PRINCIPESSA PERLANTE Piedmont - 45 W 13
Insolia 2003 COSUMANO Sicily - 30 W 1, F 6
Bianco 2004 THOMAS & GEISEN Sicily - 35 W 2
Vernaccia 2004 TERRE DEL PRINCIPE Tuscany - 35 W 7
Alsace 2004 GENTIL HUGEL France - 40 W 8, F 4
Riesling 2004 MANDOLIN California - 40 W 13, F 3
Riesling 2004 WENTE California - 40 F 3
Pinot Blanc 2003 TRIMBACH France - 35 B 3

Champagne
MOET & CHANDON White Star Extra Dry France - 75 C 3
VEUVE CLIQUOT France - 90 C 1
PERRIER JOUET France - 240 C 3
DOM PERIGNON 1998 France - 240 C 3
VEUVE CLIQUOT (Magnum) France - 200 C 1

Veneto
Amarone 1997 CORVIONE B8 Verona - 110
Amarone 2000 CORTEFORTE C19/20 Verona - 90
Amarone 1997 LA BASTIA-TINAZZI C2/3 Verona - 150
Amarone 2001 VENTURINI C4 San Floriano - 100
Amarone 1997 CA DE ROCCHI B2 Verona - 75
Amarone 1997 TENUTA Valleselle - 135
Ripassato 2002 CORTEFORTE C13 Verona - 60
Valpolicella 2004 CA DE ROCCHI B6 Verona - 55

Wine From Around The World
Rioja Gran Reserva 1995 EL COTO DE IMAZ C10 Spain - 90
Cabernet-Sauvignon Reserve 2001 SEQUOIA GROVE C15/16/17/27 California - 100
Syrah 2004 MANDOLIN B3 California - 40
Potel Volnay 2003 VIELLES VIGNES A9 France - 100
Pinot Noir 2004 DOMAIN DE VALMOISSINE A2/3 France - 40
Pinot Noir 2003 SAN SIMEON A10 California - 65
Syrah 2002 STOPLMAN Santa Ynes Valley A22/23 California - 70
Meritage 2002 MARIETTA Angeli Cuvee’ B5 California - 100
2003 RIDGE Santa Cruz Mountains (Burgundy Style) C23/24 California - 90
Red Zinfandel 2003 TARRICA A11 California - 40
Meritage 2003 HEDGES B8 California - 90
Meritage 2004 MENAGE’ A TROIS B7 California - 40
Shiraz 2004 MCLAREN VALE A4 Australian - 70

Large Format
Chianti Classico 2000 3.0L TERRE DEL PRINCIPE B24 Tuscany - 180
Barbera Maritzza 2001 1.5L LA ZUCCA A21 Piedmont - 180
Barbera Maritzza 2001 0.750L LA ZUCCA A21 Piedmont - 180
Supertuscan Alfireo 2003 1.5L CASALI DI BIBBIANO B8 Tuscany - 180
Supertuscan Centine 2004 5.0L BANFI CW Tuscany - 300
Supertuscan Luce 2000 1.5L FRANCOBALDI Tuscany - 300
Supertuscan Luce 1999 1.5L FRANCOBALDI Tuscany - 350
Supertuscan Luce 2000 Half Bottle FRANCOBALDI Tuscany - 75
Luce 2000 Magnum FRESCOBALDI-MONDAVI B9 Tuscany - 280
Barolo 2001 1.5L BERGHEISA B9 Piedmont - 260