Italian Wine Regions
dante wine list: the wine list at dante is omaha's only all italian wine list. we are also feature wines from each region of italy. each region has its own unique characteristics that make the wines & grapes distinctly unique and different from any other region of italy. as you read through our selections, you will first have our table wines, followed by wines offered by the glass & bottle, then each region with the bottle sections after that. below is a little terminology to help you with your selections:
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita or D.O.C.G. - highest quality level of wine in italy. wines produced are of the highest standards with quantiy & quality control. 74 D.O.C.G.'s exist currently.
Denominazione di Origine Controllata or D.O.C. - second highest standards in italian wine making. grapes & wines are made with standards of a high level, but not as high a level as the D.O.C.G. 333 D.O.C.'s exist currently.
Denominazione di Origine Protetta or D.O.P.- European Union law allows Italian producers to continue to use these terms, but the EU officially considers both to be at the same level of Protected Designation of Origin or PDO—known in Italy as Denominazione di Origine Protetta or DOP. Therefore, the DOP list below contains all 407 D.O.C.'s and D.O.C.G.'s together
Indicazione Geografica Tipica or I.G.T. - wines made with non tradition grapes & methods. quality level is still high, but gives wine makers more leeway on wines that they produce.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday TABLE WINE
WHITE WINE 2014 VILLA FASINI, BIANCO TOSCANA 6/24 tuscany, toscana I.G.T.
RED WINE 2013 saggio, montepulciano d'abruzzo 6/24 abruzzo, montepulciano d'abruzzo D.O.C.
2014 VILLA FASINI, rosso TOSCANA 6/24 tuscany, toscana I.G.T. wines by the glass sparkling WINE
2015 ca'del re, MOSCATO d'asti l 11/46 piedmont, moscato d'asti, D.O.C.G neirano, prosecco l 10/42 veneto, prosecco, D.O.C.. rose WINE
2015 bisson, ciliegiolo rosato l 16/66 liguria, portofino, D.O.C.
2014 li veli, rosato negroamaro 7/27 puglia, salento, I.G.T. white WINE
2014 terre del fohn, pinot grigio 11/34 trentino-alto adige, vigneti delle dolomiti, I.G.T.
2013 villa floriano, pinot grigio 7/27 veneto, delle venezie, I.G.T.
2014 massinotti, custoza 9/29 veneto, custoza, D.O.C.
2014 INAMA, SOAVE CLASSICO l 12/50 veneto, soave classico, D.O.C.
2015 palazzone "vignareo" orvieto 9/29 umbria, orvieto, D.O.C.
2013 AGRIVERDE, TREBBIANO D'ABRUZZO 9/29 abruzzo, trebbiano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
2013 via rovana, frascati 8/28 lazio, frascati, D.O.C.
all wines are available for retail purchase. ask your server for details 2014 MONTESOLE, falanghina del sannio l 13/54 sannio, D.O.C. red WINE
2014 de forville, lange nebbiolo 16/51 piedmont, langhe, D.O.C.
2013 matteo correggia, barbera d'alba l16/65 piedmont, barbera d'alba, D.O.C.
2013 bruno verdi, buttafuoco l 13/56 lombardy, buttafuoco delle oltrepo pavese, D.O.C.
2015 elena walch, schiava l 10/42 trentino-alto adige, alto adige, D.O.C.
2013 tramin, lagrein l 13/54 trentino- alto adige, sudtirol-alto adige, D.O.C.
2013 CA'LA BIONDA, VALPOLICELLA classico l 11/46 veneto, valpolicella, D.O.C.
2013 tenuta sant'antonio "scaia" corvina l 11/46 veneto, I.G.T.
2015 agrintesa, sangiovese 8/28 emilia-romagna, rubicone, I.G.T.
2013 villa bagnolo "sassetto" sangiovese superiore l 13/54 emilia-romagna, romagna, D.O.C.
2011 benvolio, rosso 7/27 tuscany, toscana, I.G.T.
2014 IL VESCOVADO, CHIANTI 8/28 tuscany, chianti, D.O.C.G.
2013 villa cafaggio, chianti classico l 10/44 tuscany, chianit classico, D.O.C.G.
2011 casato albergotti, chianti superiore l 11/45 chianti, D.O.C.G.
2012 talosa, ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO l 13/56 tuscany, rosso di montepulciano, D.O.C.
2012 tenuta di gracciano, VIno nobile di montepulciano l15/62 tuscany, vino nobile di montepulciano, D.O.C.G.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday 2013 goretti, umbria rosso l 9/38 umbria, I.G.T.
2014 AGRIVERDE, MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 8/28 abruzzo, montepulciano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
2013 giancarlo, MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO 9/29 abruzzo, montepulciano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
2014 LI VELI "PASSAMANTE" NEGROAMARO l 11/46 puglia, salice salentino, D.O.C.
2014 tenuta curezza "prine" rosso l 11/46 puglia, salento, I.G.T.
2013 antico sigilio, PRIMITIVO di manduria l 12/50 puglia, primitivo di manduria, D.O.P.
2013 MONTEROCCA, NERO DI TROIA l 13/52 puglia, I.G.T. wines by the bottle
Valle d'Aosta
Is home to the highest elevated vineyards in all of Europe and known for light bodied, exquisite wines.
WHITE WINE
2013 ermes pavese, blanc de morgex 65 de la salle, D.O.P
Piedmont
Is surrounded by the Alps and the Mediterranean. The geography leads to thick morning fog and abundant sun in the afternoon, perfect for producing a wide range of powerful wines. white WINE
2014 gianni giancarlo, fallegro 34 langhe, D.O.C.
2013 fontanassa "ca auda" gavi 36 cortese di gavi, D.O.C.G.
2014 brezza, langhe chardonnay 40 langhe, D.O.C.
2013 De Forville, Langhe Arneis 48 langhe, D.O.C.
all wines are available for retail purchase. ask your server for details 2014 brovia, rorero arneis 63 rorero, D.O.C.G. red WINE
2012 la mondianese "baby barb" barbera d'asti 33 barbera d'asti, D.O.C.G.
2010 MANUEL MARINACCI, DOLCETTO D'ALBA 37 dolcetto d'alba, D.O.C
2013 virna, barbera d'alba 39 barbera d'alba, D.O.C.
2013 VINCHIO VAGLIO SERRA, GRINGOLINO D'ASTI 40 grignolino d'asti, D.O.C
2014 de forville, dolcetto d'alba 43 dolcetto d'alba, D.O.C.
2013 cascinadelaide, dolcetto di dianno d'alba 46 dolcetto di dianno d'alba, D.O.C.G.
2011 VINCHIO-VAGLIO SERRA, RUCHE 49 ruche di castgnole monferrato, D.O.C.G.
2013 raineri "cornole" dolcetto di dogliani l 50 dolgiani, D.O.C.G
2013 cascina adelade, langhe nebbiolo 55 langhe, D.O.C.
2014 tenute cisa asinari dei marchesi di gresy, langhe nebbiolo 61 langhe, D.O.C.
2011 DE FORVILLE, BARBARESCO 62 barbaresco, D.O.C.G.
2008 ioppa, ghemme 62 ghemme, D.O.C.G.
2014 brovia, dolcetto d'alba "vigna villeg" l 64 dolcetto d'alba, D.O.C
2013 matteo correggia "la val dei preti" roero 74 roero, D.O.C.G.
2013 orlando abrigo "settevie" langhe nebbiolo l 74 langhe, D.O.C.
2013 brovia, langhe nebbiolo "valmaggare" 77 langhe, D.O.C.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday 2012 brovia, fresia l 82 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2007 ioppa, vespolina l 82 colline navarsi, D.O.C.
2013 cigliuti "compass" barbera d'alba l 98 barbera d'alba, D.O.C.
2009 CASCINA BRUNi "FANIN" BARBARESCO RISERVA 97 barbaresco, D.O.C.G.
2010 virna, barolo cannubi bochis 100 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2012 proprieta serino, uvaggio l 102 coste della sesia rosso, D.O.C.
2013 brovia "ciabot del fi barbera" d'alba l 103 barbera d'alba, D.O.C.
2009 domenico clerico, barolo ciabot Mentin 120 barolo, D.O.C.G,
2011 cigliuti, barbaresco serraboella 139 barbaresco, D.O.C.G.
2012 mauro molino, barolo gallinotto l 137 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2012 paolo scavino, barolo ambrogio 137 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2012 paolo scavino, barolo carobric 162 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2011 dominico clerico, barolo l 172 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2011 G.D. Vajra, barolo ravera l 181 barolo, D.O.C.G.
2011 cigliuti, barbaresco vie erte l 183 barbaresco, D.O.C.G.
2012 paolo scavino, barolo monvigliero l 217 barolo, D.O.C.G.
all wines are available for retail purchase. ask your server for details Lombardy
A diverse climate and terrain allow growth of the widest array of varieties in Italy. Known for production of sparkling wines. sparkling WINE ricci curbastro, franciacorta l 104 franciacorta, D.O.C.G. white WINE
2011 bruno verdi, riesling vigne costa l 57 buttafuoco delle oltrepo pavese, D.O.C. red WINE
2012 ricci curbastro, curtefranca 48 curtefranca, D.O.C.
Trentino-Alto Adige
Strong Germanic influences have lead to production of wines like no others in Europe. Wines tend to be sweeter, bold, and fruit forward. white WINE
2012 strasserhof, veltliner 40 alto adige-valle isarco, D.O.C.
2012 casata monfort, geurztraminer traminer aromatico 60 trentino, D.O.C.
2014 caintina tramin kellerei "nussbaumer" gewurztraminer l119 suditrol-alot adige, D.O.C. red WINE
2014 terre del fohn, marzemino 36 trentino, D.O.C.
2014 CASATA MONFORT, SAN LORENZO 64 vigneti delle dolomiti, I.G.T.
2011 elena walch, pinot nero ludwig l 88 suditrol-alto adige, D.O.C.
2009 elena walch, lagrein riserva castel ringber l128 alto adige, D.O.C.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday Fruili-venezia giulia
The Alpine climate and heavy Austrian influence has directed wine makers of this region to produce Italy's best white wines, and fruity, yet spicy, lighter bodied reds. white WINE
2011 BASTIANICH “ADRIATICO” FRIULANO 39 friuli colli orientali, D.O.C.
2015 venica "jesera" pinot grigio 45 colli, D.O.C.
2014 venica, ronco delle cime friulano l 102 colli, D.O.C. red WINE
2014 castellargo "rebeus" grave rosso 37 friuli, D.O.C.
2012 VILLA RUBINI, SCHIOPPETTINO l 53 friuli colli orientali, D.O.P.
2009 villi rubini, pignolo l 110 friuli colli orientali, D.O.P.
Veneto
Protected by the Alps to the north, Veneto's moderate climate and modernized wine making techniques produce some of the hardiest and most infamous wines in the world. red WINE
2014 LE XI TERRE, BARDALINO 36 bardalino, D.O.C.
2013 marchesi biscardo, corvina 37 della provinicia di verona, I.G.T.
2012 INAMA, CARMENERE 45 veneto rosso, I.G.T.
2011 CA'LA BIONDA "Malavoglia" VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO 55 valpolicella ripasso, D.O.C.
2010 ca'la bionda "casal vegri" Valpolicella classico superiore l 74 valpolicella, D.O.C.
2011 sant'antonio, AMARONE della valpolicella 118 amarone della valpolicella, D.O.C.G.
all wines are available for retail purchase. ask your server for details 2009 ca'la bionda, amarone della valpolicella ravazzol 121 amarone della valpolicella, D.O.C.G.
2012 marchesi biscardo, amarone della valpolicella 121 amarone della valpolicella, D.O.C.G.
2011 ca'la bionda, amarone della valpolicella l 136 amarone della valpolicella, D.O.C.G.
Emillia-Romagna
History, diversity and culture make this Italy's most eccentric wine region. They are known for frothy, light bodied, and mineral rich wines.
Sparkling WINE bruscus "san valentino" lambrusco 29 reggiano lambrusco, D.O.C.
2013 santa giustina "1937" spumante brut roasto 45 V.D.T.
White WINE
2014 SANTA GIUSTINA, ORTRUGO l 49 colli piacentini, D.O.C. red WINE
2015 adesso, cagnina dolce 29 romagna, D.O.C.
2013 santa giustina, barbera 37 colli piacentini, D.O.C.
2013 santa giustina "villa soldati" 40 V.D.T.
2013 santa giustina "barbaro" l 51 valtidone, I.G.T.
2009 santa giustina "i Muri" gutturnio l 73 colli piacentini, D.O.C.
Liguria
High cliffs and abundant coastline have challenged wine producers to become innovators in producing some of the world's most complex and powerful wines. red WINE
2010 BISSON, IL GRANACCIO 57 coline genovesato, I.G.T.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday Tuscany
Italy's most famous wine region. Known for Chianti, Vino Nobile, Brunello, and so on. Wines are unique to each sub region in Tuscany and are among some of the worlds most enjoyed. white WINE
2013 SIGNANO, VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO l 50 vernaccia di san gimignano, D.O.C.G. red WINE
2013 VIGNAIOLI "PIGLET" ROSSO 40 toscana, I.G.T.
2010 FAMILIA DANTE, ROSSO 42 toscana, I.G.T.
2011 fattoria rodano, chianti classico 45 chianti classico, D.O.C.G.
2014 I GIUSTI & ZANZA “nemerino” ROSSO l 58 toscana, I.G.T.
2013 QUERCIAVALLE, ROSSO l 46 toscana, I.G.T.
2012 FAMILIA DANTE, CHIANTI RISERVA l 50 chianti, D.O.C.G.
2012 VIGNAIOLI "piggy" morellino di scansano l 54 morellino di scansano, D.O.C.G.
2014 baracchi "o'lillo!" rosso l 54 toscana, I.G.T.
2012 aia vecchia "lagone" rosso l 55 toscana, I.G.T.
2014 mocali, rosso di montalcino l 60 rosso di montalcino, D.O.C.
2011 baracchi "smerigilio" syrah 65 cortona, D.O.C.
2011 talosa, vino nobile di montepulciano 71 tuscany
2013 i guisti & zanza "belcore" rosso l 74 toscana, I.G.T.
all wines are available for retail purchase. ask your server for details 2011 talosa, vino nobile di montepulciano riserva 85 tuscany
2012 baracchi "smerigilio" sangiovese l 87 cortona, D.O.C.
2011 I GIUSTI & ZANZA “DULCAMARA” ROSSO 96 toscana, I.G.T.
2011 mocali , brunello di montalcino l 118 brunello di montalcino, D.O.C.G.
2008 FATTOI, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 120 brunello di montalcino, D.O.C.G.
2010 TERRESOLE, BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 139 brunello di montalcino, D.O.C.G.
2008 cassanova di neri, brunello di montalcino 149 brunello di montalcino, D.O.C.G.
Umbria
A hilly region known more for agriculture rather than wine production. Wines are known for being heavy, tannic, and of the highest quality. red WINE
2011 GORETTI, MONTEFALCO ROSSO l 72 montefalco, D.O.C.
2010 perticaia, montefalco sagrantino 85 sagrantino di montafalco, D.O.C.G.
2009 paolo bea "san valento" l 113 umbria, I.G.T.
2006 paolo bea "roso de veo" 118 umbria, I.G.T.
2006 paolo bea "pipparello" montefalco rosso riserva 125 montefalco, D.O.G.
Marche
A little known region with mineral rich soil and a dry maritime climate. Wines tend to be herbal, mineral rich, and light bodied.
Sparkling Wine vallerosa bonci, verdicchio dei castelli di jesi 43 spumante brut verdicchio del castelli di jesi, D.O.C.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday red Wine
2013 collemura, rosso piceno 34 rosso piceno, D.O.P.
Abruzzo
A mountainous region known for traditional techniques. Wines are hearty with subtle nuances of fruit and old world flair. red Wine
201 capestrano, montepulciano d'abruzzo 29 montepulciano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
2014 cantina frentana, montepulciano d'abruzzo 41 montepulciano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
2010 giuseppe savini, montepulciano d'abruzzo riserva 51 montepulciano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
2012 agriverde "eikos" montepulciano d'abruzzo l 58 montepulciano d'abruzzo, D.O.C.
Lazio
Volcanic and ashy soil is perfect for producing highly acid, and mineral rich wines. red Wine
2014 montastero suore "benedic" vino rosso 50 lazio, I.G.T.
Molise
A small obscure region similar to Abruzzo. Wines reflect the region in obscurity, but are unique in their design to compliment cuisine.
2011 di majo norante "ramitello" biferno rosso 43 biferno, D.O.C.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday Campania
The home of Naples and Neapolitan pizza. Campanian wines are rich, earthy, and designed to complement the wide range of cuisine. red Wine
2012 MONTOESOLE "LACRYMA CHRISTI" l 57 del VESUVIO ROSSO del vesuvio, D.O.C.
2008 MONTESOLE "SAIRUS" AGLIANICO 51 sannio, D.O.C.
2012 nifo, aglianico del taburno l 64 aglianico del taburno, D.O.C.
Puglia
Italy's largest producing wine region. The focus of wine in Puglia is to produce well balanced wines in their acidity, sweetness, alcohol content and density. red Wine
2014 tenuta curezza "nerosso" rosso 37 salento, I.G.T.
2012 PICHIERRI, PRIMITIVO DEL TARaNTINO 41 primitivo del tarantino, I.G.T.
2012 antica masseria "jorache" primitivo di manduria 44 primitivo di manduria, D.O.C.
2011 antica masseria "Jorache" primitivo di manduria riserva l 74 primitivo di manduria, D.O.C.
Basilicata
Mountainous terrain and extreme climatic conditions make wine production difficult. Wines are refined, full bodied, and well balanced. red Wine
2008 zimberno, aglianico del vulture 53 aglianico del velture, D.O.C.
l half priced bottles available thursday & all day sunday Calabria
Calabria is located at the "toe" of the Italian peninsula and is characterized by its Mediterranean climate. red Wine
2005 DU CROPIO “DAMIS” CIRO ROSSO RISERVA 79 ciro du cropio, D.O.C.
2008 Cantina Val di neto "mutro" rosso superiore l 80 melissa, D.O.C.
Sicily
Italy's largest grape growing region. Grapes tend to endure long periods of growth reflecting in wines that are mature, light, and fruit forward. white Wine
2013 il censo "pruar" catarratto 73 terre siciliane, I.G.T. red Wine
2013 siciliana, nero d'avola l 44 terre siciliana, I.G.P.
2014 teunta della terre nere, etna rosso l 14/56 etna rosso, D.O.C.
2013 tenuta della terre nere, etna rosso santo spirito 79 etna rosso, D.O.C.
2013 tenuta della terre nere, etna rosso feudo di mezzo 79 etna rosso, D.O.C.
2013 tenuta della terre nere, etna rosso calderara sottana l 106 etna rosso, D.O.C.
Sardinia
An Island to the west of the mainland, where tradition, beauty, and isolation give us classic and complex wines
2010 tenuta soletta "sadaro" cannonau di sardegna 48 cannonau di sardegna, D.O.C.
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