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Umbria Is One of the Most Fascinating Wine Regions in the World UmbriA Umbria is one of the most fascinating wine regions in the world. Referred to as the “Green Heart of Italy” because of its central location filled with lush rolling green hills, historic towns and rich culture. The excellence of Umbrian wine is recognized throughout the world. This soulful and beautiful region is known for its own grape specialties and highlights the innovation of modern winemaking. From the iconic, crisp whites such as Orvieto & Trebbiano to the famous Grecchetto. Rich and powerful reds like Sangiovese & the indigenous flagship grape Sagrantino offer lavish color and ripeness with profound tannins. Grown on the hillsides throughout Montefalco, Sagrantino boasts a diverse range, from the easy drinking Rosso di Montefalco, to the complex age worth structure of Sagrantino di Montefalco. Umbria is an incredibly focused wine region that offers something special for every palate. Chef Marco Pellegrini, Sabrina Vallorini, Stephen and Diane Bragoli & Daniel Bragoli wish you an amazing experience here at Osteria Umbra. Umbrian Wines White Wines WS Label pts Tasting Notes Winery Price Bramito del Cervo 2018 Aromas of Tropical Fruit with Light Antinori 56 Chardonnay •• Sensations of Hazelnut Butter and Vanilla Ficulle, Italy Cervaro della Sala 2018 Aromas of Citrus Fruit & Tropical Fruit, Antinori 128 Chardonnay, Grechetto ••• Palate of nectarine and candied Meyer lemon Ficulle, Italy Conte della Vipera 2018 90 Balanced Hints of Aromatic Herbs and Antinori 74 Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay •• Anisette Flower and Fresh Fruity Aroma Ficulle, Italy Trebium Spoleto 2017 Intense and Persistent Fruity and Floral Antonelli 44 Trebbiano Spoletino •• Almond and Hawthorn Blossom Montefalco, Italy Grecante 2018 AIntense Exotic Fruit and Yellow Peach Arnaldo Caprai 47 Grechetto ••• Notes of Freesia Montefalco, Italy Orvieto Classico Superiore 2016 Round and Creamy, Juicy White Peach, Decugnano dei Barbi 72 Trebbiano, Ugni Blanc •• Apple and Lemon Zest. Orvieto, Italy Tenuta Salviano 2018 Pure and Crisp, with Elegant Aromas of Tenute Salviano 60 Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc ••• Ripe Fruit. Beautifully Balanced. Baschi, Italy Red Wines Il Bruciato 2017 87 Structured, Persistent, Ripe Red Fruit, Antinori 84 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah ••• Finishing with Sweet Spices. Ficulle, Italy Pinot Nero della Sala 2017 Delicate Aromas of Spice. Notes of Violets Antinori 113 Pinot Nero •• & Roses Red Fruit. Ficulle, Italy Montefalco Rosso 2016 Fruity, Hints of Cherry & Wild Berries Antonelli 45 Sangiovese, Sagrantino,Montepulciano ••• Dry, Balanced and Well Structured Montefalco, Italy Sagrantino di Montefalco 2014 Notes of Fruit and Aromatic Herbs, Citrus, Antonelli 100 Sagrantino •••• Cherry & Mint Montefalco, Italy Rosso di Montefalco 2015 88 Ripe Plums, Dried Lavender, Basil, Tar Arnaldo Caprai 46 Sagrantino ••• Licorice and Hot Stones Montefalco, Italy Sagrantino 25th Anniversary 2013 91 Blackberry Jam,Pink Floral Notes,Nutmeg, Arnaldo Caprai 167 Sagrantino •••• Pepper and Clove Montefalco, Italy Villa Barbi Umbria Rosso 2016 Intense Flavors of Cherry, Plum, and Leather Decugnano dei Barbi 62 Sagrantino •••• Backed by Hints of Clove and Spice Orvieto, Italy Rubesco 2017 Spicy, Pepper and Sweet Tobacco, Lungarotti 39 Sangiovese, Colorino •• Hint of Red-Fruit Jam and Violet. Torgiano, Italy Sparkling Wines WS Label pts Tasting Notes Winery Price Champagne Louis Roederer nv 90 Elegant, Floral, Toast and SmokeAromas, Louis Roederer 128 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay ••• Flavors of Crème de Cassis and Lemon Curd Reims, France Emilia Romagna Lambrusco Amabile nv 88 Semi-Sweet Wine, Intense Red Colour, Cleto Chiarli 42 Lambrusco grasparossa •• Rose Petals and Dark Fruit, Orange Peel Lodi, Italy Lombardia Franciacorta Essence Rosé nv 88 Fragrant, Balanced, Intense, Red Berries Antica Fratta 79 Chardonnay, Pinot Nero ••• with Aromas of Fruit Compote Brescia, Italy Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige nv 89 Fresh Apple Notes,Bread, Nutty Nuances Ca’ del Bosco 77 Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco ••• Met with Richness on the Palate Lodi, Italy Veneto Prosecco Crede 2017 87 Fruity Notes of Apples and Pears, Bisol 57 Glera, Pinot Bianco, Verdisio •• Rich and Compex Treviso, Italy Prosecco Rustico nv 86 Aromas of Jasmine,Orange Blossom & Nino Franco 49 Gleara •• Peach with Green Apple, Pear, Treviso, Italy North Fork Brut Séduction 2008 88 Aromas of Citrus Cream, Sparkling Pointe 128 Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier,Chardonnay ••• Brioche, and Toasted Almonds Southold, New York Rosé Wines Abruzzo Cerasuolo Villa Gemma 2018 Rich and Ripe Dark Cherry, Masciarelli 39 Montepulciano •• with Notes of Spice Smoke. Montepulciano, Italy Toscana Scalabrone Rosé 2017 87 Cherry, Watermelon & apple Antinori 51 Sangiovese, Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon •• Succulent Rosé, Light Chalky Feel Guado al Tasso, Italy Centine Rosé 2017 Intense Floral Aromas with Hints Castello Banfi 44 Sangiovese, Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon •• of Fresh berries Montalcino, Italy Veneto Rosa dei Masi 2018 Intense Aromas of Just Ripened Masi Agricola 44 Refosco •• Berry Verona, Italy Sicilia Rosé Planeta 2019 Floral Notes of Hibiscus,Wild Strawberries Planeta 48 Nero D’Avola, Syrah •• Raspberries and Rhubarb. Menfi, Italy North Fork Rosé Macari 2019 Notes of Cherry and Berry, Macari Vineyards 52 Cabernet Franc ••• Deeply Mineral Spine of Chalk Mattituck, New York Dry Rosé 2019 Complex Notes of Fresh, Fruit Cocktail of Paumanok 49 Merlot, Cabernet Franc •• Peach, Apricot, Nectarine and Apples. Aquebogue, New York White Wines WS Label pts Tasting Notes Winery Price Campania Aglianico 2017 90 Aromas of Ripe Fresh Fruit,Strawberry, Donnachiara 39 Aglianico •• Raspberry with Citrus. Avellino, Italy Falanghina 2018 88 Aromas of Pears, Apples and Peaches, Fruit Donnachiara 44 Falanghina •• on the Palate with a Fresh Persistent Finish Avellino, Italy Fiano D’Avellino 2018 90 Aromas of Apricot, Meyer Lemon and Donnachiara 47 Fiano •• Pineapple with a Mineral Finish Avellino, Italy Greco di Tufo 2018 87 Notes of Pineapple, Passion Fruit, Donnachiara 47 Greco ••• Fresh Tarragon and Stony Mineral. Avellino, Italy Friuli Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio 2018 Elegant and Floral with a Full Jermann 54 Pinot Grigio ••• and Fruity Bouquet Gorizia, Italy Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Notes of Chive Blossom,Key Lime Zest, Jermann 52 Sauvignon Blanc •• Crunchy White Peach and Stone Gorizia, Italy Vintage Tunina 2016 Touch of Grapefruit, Melon, Star Fruit, Jermann 115 Sauvignon B.Chardonnay,Ribolla G. Malvasia ••• & Ground Ginger. Gorizia, Italy Friuliano Colli Orientali 2018 Notes of Citrus with a Livio Felluga 77 Friuliano •• Racy Acidity and a Long Finish. Gorizia, Italy Marche Verdicchio superiore di Jesi 2016 Notes of Lemon Curd, Rose Petals F. Tombolini 42 Verdicchio •• with Dark Fruit & Orange Peel Lodi, Italy Piemonte Nascetta la Regina 2018 White Peach andApple Braida 61 Nascetta ••• Create a Crisp Profile Asti, Italy Gavi White Label 2018 Apple and Straw Flavors, with a La Scolca 48 Cortese ••• Hint of Grapefruit on the Finish. Alessandria, Italy Chardonnay L’Altro 2018 86 Gooseberry, Earth and Lemon Aromas Pio Cesare 73 Chardonnay •• and Fresh Fruit Flavors Alba, Italy Cortese di Gavi 2018 88 Complex Jasmine Aroma, with Pio Cesare 67 Cortese •• Almond and Apple Flavors Alba, Italy Sicilia Anthìlia 2018 Notes of Tangerine & White Peach Donnafugata 46 Catarratto ••• Pink Grapefruit and Chive Blossom Marsala, Italy Chardonnay Chiarandà 2016 91 Apple, Meyer Lemon,and Pastry Donnafugata 89 Chardonnay ••• with a Spicy Finish Marsala, Italy Chardonnay 2018 Accents of Oak Spice and Lemon Parfait Planeta 112 Chardonnay ••• Gala Apple and Lime Blossom Sambuca, Italy Etna Bianco 2018 White Flowers,Almonds, Peaches, Planeta 67 Carricante •• Juicy Yellow Plums and Prickly Pear Sambuca, Italy White Wines WS Label pts Tasting Notes Winery Price Toscana Vermentino 2018 89 This Dense White Features Apple, Licorice Antinori 63 Vermentino •• and Wild Herb Aromas and Flavors Guado al Tasso, Italy Chardonnay Fontanelle 2017 89 Spicy, Apple and Floral Aromas Castello Banfi 56 Chardonnay •• with a honey & Pastry Accents Montalcino, Italy Vermentino la Pettegola 2018 Aromas of Lavender and Sage Give Way to Castello Banfi 46 Vermentino •• Notes of Apple and Almond Montalcino, Italy Cd Bianco 2018 The Bouquet Displays Citrus and White Castiglion del Bosco 61 Chardonnay •• Blossom,Fresh and Fragrant. 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Bolzano, Italy Chardonnay 2018 Crisp and Vibrant, Fragrances of Flowers Santa margherita 58 Chardonnay •• Notes of Golden Delicious apples Bolzano, Italy Veneto Masianico 2018 Simple, Clean
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