Regions
Truffles, Barbaresco, the Langhe
What is Piedmont?
The primary grape behind Taurasi
What is aglianico?
An ideal pairing for bistecca florentina
What is Chianti?
Langhe Nebbiolo
What is a light-medium bodied red wine from Piedmont, known for being tannic and ageworthy
Known for Chianti Classico
What is Tuscany?
A grape commonly found in wines grown on Mt. Etna
What is Nerello Mascalese/ Nerello Cappucio?
Body weight
Le Fraghe Garganega
What is a light-medium bodied white wine from the Veneto, known for being floral and fruity
Soave, Valpolicella, & Prosecco come from here, to name a few
What is Veneto?
Zinfandel is another name for this varietal
What is Primitivo?
A dish on our menu that would pair well with Soave?
What is Branzino, Vongole, black kale cesar, salumi & formaggi
Vin Santo
What is a white dessert wine from Tuscany made from the apassimento method that is typically a blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano, known for its raisonated & nutty characteristics
Known for producing the "King wine of the South"
What is Campania?
Used to make Gavi
What is Cortese?
A CURRENT pairing for Barolo on our menu
What is Cappellacci, Scottidito, Pomodoro
Abazzia di Novacella Lagrein
What is a red wine native to Trentino Alto Adige made by nuns in a Monastery, with med+ body weight and medium tannins, notes of dark jammy fruit
Known for being abundant in volcanic soil as well as having a high concentration of pre-phylloxera vines
What is Sicily?
What is Nero d'Avola?
With what would you pair Recioto della Valpolicella?
Ripasso Method
What is the method of winemakining in which the juice is ran through the skins and byproducts of the amarone making process