We Are Honored to Again Be Recognized by Wine Spectator
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We are honored to again be recognized by Wine Spectator 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2017 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 The Story of Wine at Noto’s Old World Italian Dining ine is simply my passion! The first spark of interest in wine came at an early age for me. I remember Wgrandpa’s homemade wine tapped from the barrel of his special “cellar” selection, placed on the table for Sunday dinner. The hobby of wine making in my family ended with my father who proudly made his last batch of wine with grandpa in 1956. Although my father and grandpa wouldn’t rank amongst the top wine makers past or present, they had a passion about wine that was passed down to me. I have had the opportunity to travel to Italy many times to gain more wine and cultural knowledge for me to share with others. I have spent time with winemakers all over Italy. I always say wine tastes best when your are drinking it in Italy....the next best thing is to drink it with friends at Noto’s! I have toured these prominent vineyards and wineries and I am happy to represent them on our wine list: Ratti, Sandrone, Pio Cesare, Vietti, G.D. Vajra, Cantina del Pino, Marcarini, San Silvestro, Rocca della Macìe, Verrazzano, Col d’Orcia, Bertani, Cavit, Falesco, Castello di Bossi, Cecchi, Banfi, Feudo Maccari and Planeta. I will keep you posted on my next visit. My Italian heritage will always shine through in our restaurant and this wine list. Perhaps the only down fall is that I don’t drink as many wines from around the rest of the world. That may change just a bit in 2018 - and I am really excited about this. Our family has purchased the old Bil-Mar restaurant in Grand Haven on Lake Michigan. It will be called Noto’s at the Bil-Mar. It will be a beautiful beach restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This will give me an opportunity to write a wine list that will have representation from around the world. ( I do think it will show it’s strength in Italian wines.....) This restaurant will be open in the summer of 2018!! We hope you will come visit us at the beach. I love to discover more about wine. I learn by working with my suppliers who teach me about the newest wines available in Michigan. I learn through my travels to Italy. But most of all, I learn when I talk with our guests who share their experiences in wine and travel. I am most proud of our wine list at Noto’s because we have collected some of the highest rated Italian wines produced, coupled with very small boutique wineries that make some of the most phenomenal wines I’ve ever tasted. With over 1,200 Italian wines on our list and representation from all 20 wine producing regions, I’m sure we will find that special one for you. I am the luckiest person in the world to have the opportunity to take my interest in wine and have it evolve into a passion that I hope to share with anyone who hears the “pop” of a cork releasing from that special vintage wine. Saluté, Joann Noto This wine list is dedicated to the memory of my friend, George Pecor, who shared his knowledge of Italian wine with me and my family. Noto’s Fine Italian Wines INDEX PAGE Red Wines by the Glass .................................................................................................................................................2 White / Rosé / Sparkling Wines by the Glass .............................................................................................................3 Sparkling Wines ..............................................................................................................................................................4 50 Bottles of Wine $50 and Under ...............................................................................................................................6 50 Bottles of Wine $50 - $150 .......................................................................................................................................8 Rare Selection of Angelo Gaja Wines ..........................................................................................................................10 Rare Vertical Wines ........................................................................................................................................................18 A Special Selection of Brunello from Toscana ..........................................................................................................20 Red Wines of Toscana ~ Chianti .................................................................................................................................41 Library Collection of Badia a Coltibuono ...................................................................................................................44 Red Wines of Toscana ....................................................................................................................................................45 White Wines of Toscana ................................................................................................................................................63 Rosé Wine of Toscana ....................................................................................................................................................63 A Special Selection of Barolo from Piemonte ............................................................................................................64 Red Wines of Piemonte ~ Barbaresco .......................................................................................................................94 Red Wines of Piemonte / Valle d’Aosta .......................................................................................................................99 White Wines of Piemonte / Valle d’Aosta ...................................................................................................................103 A Special Selection of Amarone from Veneto ............................................................................................................105 Red Wines of Veneto ......................................................................................................................................................110 White / Rosé Wines of Veneto ......................................................................................................................................111 Red Wines of Trentino / Friuli / Basilicata / Puglia / Molise / Calabria .................................................................112 White Wines of Trentino / Friuli / Liguria ...................................................................................................................113 Red Wines of Umbria / Lazio / Abruzzo .....................................................................................................................114 White Wines of Umbria / Marche / Abruzzo ............................................................................................................115 Red Wines of Campania ................................................................................................................................................116 White Wines of Campania ............................................................................................................................................117 White Wines of Emilia Romagna .................................................................................................................................118 Red Wines of Lombardia / Emilia Romagna ..............................................................................................................118 Red Wines of Sicilia .......................................................................................................................................................119 White Wines of Sicilia ....................................................................................................................................................122 Red Wines of Sardegna .................................................................................................................................................123 White Wines of Sardegna .............................................................................................................................................124 Dessert Wines .................................................................................................................................................................124 Large Format Bottles ......................................................................................................................................................126 Small Format Bottles ......................................................................................................................................................128 Port ...................................................................................................................................................................................132 Single Malt Scotch ..........................................................................................................................................................133 Grappa .............................................................................................................................................................................134 Rémy Martin Cognac .....................................................................................................................................................136