Hand Crafted Cocktails Specialty Cocktails at Quality Italian have been created by Head Barman Bryan Schneider
Grey Goose, St. Germain, Cucumber & Basil
Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Peach Street Distillers Peach Brandy, Fresh Lemon & Barolo Float
Prosecco, Fresh-Pressed Grapefruit, Aperol & Pomegranate Molasses
Bulliet Bourbon, Leopold Bros Aperitivo Maraschino & House Vermouth
Espolon Blanco, Fresh Lime, Calabrian Chili-Infused Honey, Served Over A Tricolore Cube
COCKTAILS ON DRAUGHT
Vodka & Housemade Ginger Beer
Sparkling Campari Negroni Poured From a Nitro Faucet
HOUSE SPECIALS Hand crafted cocktails created by the Quality Italian Denver Bartenders
Zacapa Rum, Amaro Montenegro, Aperol, Lemon
A.D. Laws Secale Rye, Cynar, Rosemary, Muddled Lemon
Tanqueray Gin, Ginger, Lime, Italian Long Hot Pepper, Maraschino
Angel’s Envy Rye, Bengal Spiced Demerara, Mole, Angostura Bitters
Half bottles CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE
CHAMPAGNE This light and refreshing aperitif sparkler is made from the Glera grape
Our owner’s – Michael Stillman – favorite bottle of bubbles Napa Valley’s branch of the famous Champagne house
The bottle boasts an ID that will detail the disgorgement date, the vintages Our owner’s – Michael Stillman – favorite bottle of bubbles of the oldest and youngest wines used, and winemaker notes
WhiteS The Serafino winery was founded in 1878
Producing Chardonnay since 1973 100% Falanghina made using the Champagne Methode
One of the early proponents of modern winemaking in Northeast Italy The sprawling vineyards here are among the finest in the AVA
Though famous for their Merlot, Duckhorn delivers fresh Sauv Blanc, too The fresh style is from the high proportion of Chardonnay in the blend ReDS
Classico refers to the ‘heartland’ of the Chianti region Established in 1743 by Claude Moët
Wine Advocate: One of Montepulciano’s reference-point producers Franciacorta is Italy’s answer to Champagne
In 2004 Domaine Serene beat out Burgundy’s Domaine de la Romanee Conti in a blind tasting This iconic estate is named for the widow who invented ‘remouage’
This was Italy’s first wine to be aged in new French oak barriques The bottle boasts an ID that will detail the disgorgement date, the vintages of the oldest and youngest wines used, and winemaker notes These volcanic soils make for perfect Cabernet growing conditions
Franciacorta was one of the first regions to receive DOC status in Italy
Established in 1729 this is the very first house of Champagne
Draught Beer 2011 marked two centuries of winemaking at this Champagne house
Dom Perignon was a monk who lived in the 1600s
SPARKLING rosé
Bottles & Cans Rabaso Veronese grown on the hills of Conegliano
Napa Valley’s branch of the famous Champagne house
The Serafino winery was founded in 1878
A fragrant 100% Nebbiolo made using the Champagne Methode
This sparkling rosé is made in the traditional Champagne Method
7 Franciacorta is Italy’s answer to Champagne
Established in 1729 this is the very first house of Champagne
Our owner’s – Michael Stillman – favorite bottle of bubbles
CHARDONNAY WINE BY THE GLASS
Castello della Sala is a medieval manor that sits on 500 ha of vineyards SPARKLING
This unoaked Chardonnay has fresh notes of apple and melon This light and refreshing aperitif sparkler is made from the Glera grape
The label artwork is meant to represent complexity and refinement Made from Rabaso Veronese grown on the hills of Conegliano in the heart of the Prosecco region Wine Spectator called this estate, ‘one of the best in the world’
Established in 1743 by Claude Moët Named for the owner’s passion and love of Batard-Montrachet
WHITE Italy’s best known red wine producer also dabbles in white wines
Famed Washington state winemaker Charles Smith is at the helm here The Cascina Maiolo farm was founded in 1710
Named ‘Sea’ & ‘Soil’ which create unique vineyard conditions here Pinot Grigio is referred to as Pinot Gris in Alsace and the US
Everything Paul Hobbs touches is magical! This unoaked Chardonnay has fresh notes of apple and melon
The Cakebread ancestors were bakers of ‘cake brede’ in England This fragrant wine has notes of acacia, peach, apricot, and citrus
A Burgundian style Chardonnay from Master Sommelier Larry Stone As homage to sister property, the caves at CADE Estate are carved and legendary winemaker Dominique Lafon in the shape of PlumpJack’s sheild
The Rochioli family emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900’s Everything Paul Hobbs touches is magical!
2015 saw many 90+ point scores for Patz & Hall Rosé
The estate has over 250 acres of land in Napa & Coombsville This refreshing rosé is inspired by the sea and the schist soils of the Mediterranean coast
In 1885 an Italian doctor bought 180 acres on Monte Bello Ridge to start this winery RED
The estate has over 250 acres of land in Napa & Coombsville This Noble Italian grape is known for its ripe fruit and white pepper notes
Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989 A private label wine named after Quality Italian Exec Chef Angie Rito
Since 1974 Vietti’s wine labels have featured original artwork that
reflects the vintage Full-bodied Italian varietals:
Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah blend together to create aromas of ripe berries and sweet spice Winemaker Piero Mastroberardino is the 10th generation family vintner Tony Truchard got his start in the wine biz when his Army post was moved to Napa after his wife was injured when she slipped on a grape Legend has it that this is where Napoleon's bakers made their camp when his armies ventured into the area The winery has received cult-like status since its inception in ‘84
A biodynamic white wine-making estate in the Marche Pride’s vineyards straddle the Napa/Sonoma county line
Th Antinori family has been involved in winemaking for six centuries This single appellation wine showcases classic “Rutherford Dust”
Owned by the Antinori sisters Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia
MAGNUMS & JEROBOAMS
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Pioneering organic farming since 1985
This wine is actually blended with Vermentino, yet is still rich and deep
Ornellaia’s white Super-Tuscan is predominately Sauv Blanc
Balanced and refreshing, this wine never disappoints
This wine was once made exclusively for the wives of the family
Their families were bakers of ‘cake brede’ from England
As homage to sister property, the caves at CADE Estate are carved in the shape of PlumpJack’s sheild
A team effort from Napa legacy Robin Lail and winemaker Phillipe Melka
Merry Edwards was one of the first women winemakers in California
Certified organic since 1992
Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989
AROMATIC ITALIAN VARIETALS:
Volcanic soil is responsible for the stunning minerality of this wine
This blend of Friulano, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, and Chardonnay features a butterfly on every label because they are all over the vineyard
This fragrant wine has notes of acacia, peach, apricot, and citrus
Pinot Grigio & Bianco
Clean and crisp like an Italian Pinot Grigio with the weight of an Alsatian Pinot Gris
Pinot Grigio is referred to as Pinot Gris in Alsace and the US
Organically farmed on the Italian/Slovenian border
Donna Stillman said we have to list this wine C risp Italian Varietals:
Soave refers to the region & wine from the Garganega grape
The Cascina Maiolo farm was founded in 1710
Vermentino is a grape that thrives near the Mediterranean
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VERTICALS & Horizontals (Italy)
gaja Q Angelo Gaja is a name synonymous with the best wine in Italy. While u he was considered a contrarian in his early years, he has now inspired a a new generation of Italian winemakers with his modern style. l i t y P r o s e c c Malbec was made famous in Argentina where it is grown in high altitude desert vineyards in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. This Malbec is grown in a similar o climate at almost a mile high at 4,785 ft. on Colorado’s Western Slope. The wine is fruit forward with notes of ripe berry fruit, vanilla, and peppery spice. A valdicava Valdicava is located on the slopes of Montosoli, perhaps Montalcino’s c Founded in 1884 by Prince Ugo Boncompagni-Ludovisi of Rome. The name most reknown site. Owner Vincenzo Abbruzzese’s ancestors once o Scacciadiavoli means “to banish the devi”l, it refers to an 18th century incident when ll worked this land as sharecroppers. Later they did well enough to buy the a young woman was possessed by the devil and was made to drink the local red 300 hectares of the land they used to work. a wine by an exorcist in order to banish the demon. Sagrantino is big and tannic, b with flavors of red berries, plums, baking spices, and leather. o r a Formerly known as Summit Ranch, Pride Mountain Vineyards is a 235 acre estate t that sits at the very top of Spring Mountain on the border of Napa and Sonoma at i an elevation of 2,100 feet. Being on the mountain top gives the vines desirable o Southern exposure.This Mountain Merlot is full bodied with ripe fruit aromas of n Tignanello blackberry, along with chocolate, spice and graphite. The most famous wine in the Antinori portfolio, Tignanello was the first b Sangiovese based wine to be aged in new French barriques. Only e bottled in favorable vintages, the wine displays deep, full flavors of t Winemaker Dave Phinney got his start in the wine business by creating a Zinfandel cherries, liquorice, vanilla and chocolate, finishing off with great length based red blend called The Prisoner. After selling the brand, he was banned from w and elegant finesse. e making wine with Zinfandel for 8 years due to a non-compeat agreement. This is e Phinney’s return to Zinfandel winemaking. This bold wine has notes of blackberry, n plum, espresso, and a hint of smokiness. t h Named for the Numancia warriors of Spain who sacrificed their lives rather than e surrender to Romans. Made from the Tinto de Toro grape in an extrememly hot region of Spain, this wine is powerful and intense. The wine has fruit flavors of Solaia Q raspberry, blackberry, and cherry with aromas of mint, clove, and tobacco. u Solaia is the name of the very best vineyard within the Tignanello estate. a The wine is made from the very best Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet li Franc, and Sangiovese grapes and is only made in superior vintages. Giovanni Montisci’s Cannonau is meticulously and organically farmed from 80 year t The wine is fuller bodied thanTignanello with notes of plum, blackberry, old vines at 650 meters of elevation. Previously selling his grapes in bulk, Giovanni y blueberry, chocolate, cassis, and fresh cut herbs. decided to make his own wine for the first time in 2004 and since then he has
earned a cult-like following for his powerful and distinctive wines. The wine is rich I and complex with notes of ripe red fruit and Mediterranean herbs. t a li a Amarone is made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinari grapes that are dried after n being harvested. After fermentation, the wine is aged in large oak barrels for at least 6 years! This creates a rich, full-bodied wine with elegant texture and flavors Guado Al Tasso & of cooked fruit and vanilla bean. The Speri family is one of the legendary Guado al Tasso takes its name from a curious phenomenon: at the winemaking families of Valpolicella and helped create the very first Amarone wines. estate it is often possible to spot badgers crossing the fords of the D streams which run through the property. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, r Merlot, and Cabernet Franc create a wine that is complex and fruity, u spicy and fragrant with notes of tobacco, coffee, leather, and ripe berries. s Cayuse is a domaine located in the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 20 years, i French Winemaker Christophe Baron, has made it his mission to craft food-friendly a wines of incredible depth, individuality and character from fruit grown biodynamic n farming methods. The wines are critically-lauded each year. f a Bruno Giacosa crafts the most prestigious single-vineyard Barbarescos in FLaccianello della Pieve m Piedmont. And this wine is the most collectible Barbaresco in the world. The tiny il Produced from certified organic grapes, picked by hand, chosen with 5 acre Santo Stefano vineyard was planted in 1967 and the old vines produce a y care, and vinified in a way that exalts the character of the region. concentrated wine that is then aged in French Oak barrels for two years. This wine Sangiovese fruit aged in French Oak barriques for 24 months creates a is incredibly powerful with notes of truffle, dried cherry, tobacco, and black licorice. h rich wine with a bouquet of dark cherries, violets, plums, and spice. a s Colgin is sold only to select restaurants and individual clients who are fortunate b enough to be on their mailing list. Robert Parker says the Colgin IX Estate is “as r close to a viticultural nirvana as I’ve ever seen.” Grapes are grown on southeast o facing slopes on the estate which is perched high atop Pritchard Hill overlooking u Lake Hennessey in the St. Helena area of Napa. This wine is voluptuous and g savory with notes of acacia, blackberry, pepper, and coffee. h t Horizontals & Verticals (USA)
Patz & Hall Great wines capture the essence of great vineyards. Patz & Hall has established long-term relationships with the very best small, family-owned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine growers in California. Built on real friendships, and a shared commitment to quality, these partnerships have Italian wines Crafted stateside led to many sought-after single-vineyard wines.
Shafer Vineyards WHITES Shafer Vineyards is one of California’s true Cult wines. Shafer’s Hillside Estate Vineyard is 54 acres on steep, amphitheater-like, rocky outcroppings and knolls. An unusual geographic feature, this vineyard is Only 550cs were produced of this gem basically a box canyon. This no doubt is a significant reason for the intense flavors achieved by the Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, and why it is able to spend 32 months in 100% new French oak without a woody taste. Winemaker Steve Clifton first produced these wine in his basement
A California winery specializing in Italian varietals
This wine’s first release was back in 2009 but is quickly gaining acclaim
Jordan Arbe Garbe is Italian for “bad weeds” and refers to the cover crops that Founder, Tom Jordan, had his game-changing moment after sipping from a grow between rows of vines glass of Chateau Latour and so modeled his wine to match Latour’s elegance, power, and sheer beauty. In 1972 he founded the winery that bears his name and the rest is history. 45 years later, winemaker Rob Davis is still at the helm and he has been since day one – the only REDS winemaker in all of California to be working at one single winery for 35+ years.
Grignolino is called “the little strawberry” in Italy, and that is the perfect way to describe this light bodied red wine
A kitchen sink wine reminiscent of one from Montepulciano
A private label wine named after Quality Italian Chef Angie Rito Jospeph Phelps ‘Insignia’ Insignia was the first proprietary “Meritage” or Bordeaux-style blend Winemaker Steve Clifton first produced these wines in his basement produced in California. Each vintage is comprised of the best grapes from Joseph Phelps Vineyards. In 1973, Phelps bought a 600-acre cattle ranch in Spring Valley, just outside St. Helena, and began planting vineyards and This “mixed black” field blend includes Primitivo and Barbera building a winery. The winery construction was completed in 1974, the same year the first grapes were crushed and first vintage of Insignia was produced. Primitivo is the Italian version of Zinfandel
This wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Cab made in Washington by Italy’s famous Folinari family
From the makers of Screaming Eagle this is a kitchen sink wine that OPUS ONE includes a dollop of Sangiovese When Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi founded Opus One, they dreamt of giving birth to a legendary wine that would transcend generations. Nearly four decades later, Opus One has A unique blend that is fruit forward, luscious and powerful, yet elegant! benefitted greatly from the wisdom and experience of both founders. Opus One is a blend of the five classic Bordeaux varieties. The blend changes slightly each year, but the wines are always recognizable by their silky Bacio Divino translates to “Divine Kiss” structure and their perfect balance of power and finesse.
New World Cabernet & red Blends Italian Reds: South and islands
‘CMS’ refers to Cabernet, Merlot & Syrah Italy’s Primitivo grape is the same as California’s Zinfandel
Named after “The Forest of Lovers” which surrounds this vineyards Kent Rasmussen believes the North Coast has the best terroir for Cab
Duckhorn just celebrated their 40th harvest in 2018 The aglianico grape is known for its ripe fruit and white pepper notes
A new project from former Screaming Eagle Winemaker, Andy Erickson The Tasca family has been making wine in Sicily for over 200 years
This 210 acre vineyard is sustainably farmed Cilia – Occhipinti – Strano, a trio of Italy’s youngest winemakers
Castel del Monte was built in 1240 and continues to fascinate scholars to this day 100% certified organic and Biodynamic wines because of it’s unique shape that was determined by astrology
Napa Cab made by Italian-American David Galzignato Eclectic wines designed to showcase the forward thinking of Sicily
This single appellation wine showcases classic “Rutherfod Dust” Cannonau is known as Grenache in France and Garnacha in Spain
A blend created from some of Napa’s finest vineyards & AVAs Campania’s premier winemaking estate
Located on the slopes of Mt. Etna, Europe’s biggest and most active volcano Winemaker Dave Phinney fell in love with wine while visiting Florence
Pinot Noir The younger sibling from the Quintessa family
Italian Pinot Noir is often light, elegant and earthy
Producing one of Napa Valley’s first single-vineyard Cabernets One of the Pioneers in of Friuli wine
Grapevines have been cultivated on the Movia Estate since 1820
The name Antica comes from the words Antinori and California
When this property was founded the production was only 600cs Winemaker Rob Davis has been at the helm since the very beginning Ken Wright produces 13 different single vineyard wines… This bottling is a blend of all of them
Lede names his vineyards after songs - for example “Dark Side of the Moon” Tony Truchard got his start in the wine biz when his Army post was moved to Napa Valley after his wife was injured when she slipped on a grape A collaboration between the Antinori Family and Chateau Ste. Michelle
Ehren Jordan’s project, a former Turley apprentice
100% certified organic and Biodynamic wines
Using only barrels of American White Oak to age their wines Walt and Joan Flowers were former nursery owners in Bucks County, PA
Jack & Delores Cakebread started this family-run vineyard in 1973 Burgundians nicknamed winemaker Ted Lemon “Le Comte de Citron”
Heidi Barrett is one of the most highly acclaimed winemakers in Napa Everything they produce is fantastic
The Rochioli family emigrated from Italy to California in the early 1900’s
Everything Paul Hobbs touches is Magical! Founder JD Zellerbach was Eisenhower’s Ambassador to Italy
Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989
Super tuscan
New World Cabernet & red Blends Super Tuscan blends are made up of non- indigenous Italian grapes
Chuck Wagner built his empire on the back of this Cabernet
Ornellaia’s philosophy is execellence at all levels Shafer was one of the first California cult wines
The winery has received cult-like status since its inception in ‘84
Single vineyard and single varietal all of the time!
Exceptional wine produced from a tiny 10 hecatare vineyard Sir Peter Michael was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1989
As homage to sister property, the caves at CADE Estate are carved This former artist is now considered Italy’s most ingenious winemaker in the shape of PlumpJack’s sheild
Robert Kamen was the screenwriter for the Karate Kid movies From 1948 to 1967 this wine was made strictly for home consumption
The word ‘Magari’ means: ‘if only,’ ‘would that it were true,’ ‘perhaps’ Once a collaboration between Mondavi and Rothschild
Lodovico Antinori, founder of Ornellaia, is the master behind this wine
Proving that French grapes can make a high-end Super Tuscan Stag's Leap Cabernet won the famous “Judgment of Paris” Tasting in May 1976, beating out the best classified wines of Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon from the same hills as Brunello
Named after Shakespeare’s character Sir John “PlumpJack” Falstaff One of the only 100% Cabernet Franc wines in Tuscany Randy Dunn was instrumental in establishing the Howell Mountain AVA A wine created by Robert Mondavi and the Frescobaldi family Napa’s equivalent to Chateau Margaux, at least I like to think so
The best grapes from the best vineyards aged for 2 years in French Oak Robert Parker gave this wine 99 points! MARCHESE ANTINORI
Tim Mondavi’s high elevation cult-like cabernet
Washington state’s signature Cabernet
From the same family that brings you Petrus from Bordeaux
Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah blend together to create aromas of ripe These volcanic soils make for perfect Cabernet growing conditions berries and sweet spice
The first wine in Napa to contain the classic Bordeaux blending varieties You can often spot badgers or “tasso” on the estate where the Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Petite Verdot vines are grown for this wine This Sonoma Cabernet is inspired by the wines of Paulliac
A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet - this was Italy’s first wine to be aged in new French oak barriques Skip the line on the 7 year waiting list to try these A.A. Milne inspired wines
Cab dominant wine from a tiny hilltop where the energy of the sun radiates Cariad is the Welsh word for “Love”
This nearly impossible to find single vineyard and single varietal (Cabernet Franc) wine was flown in from Italy just for Quality Italian The wine, the myth, the legend….mic drop!
Italian Reds: North QUEENs OF ITALIAN WINES
Italian Merlot with some age is not something you see everyday
50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Merlot
Since 1974 Vietti’s wine labels have featured original artwork that reflects the vintage The Antinori sisters Alessi, Allegra, and Alberia run this estate
Italian designer Silvio Coppola designs the labels Sisters Claudia & Silvia do all the field and cellar work to make these wines
Most people think Carmenere only grows in Chile, in fact it has grown in Bruno passed the winery onto his daughter Bruna in 2006
Italy for many years
Since his daughter Gaia took over in 2013 the wines are now made with 100% Nebbiolo and can be labelled ‘Barbaresco’ La Morandina is Graziano Prà’s idea of the perfect vineyard
Medium in body, great acidity and velvety tannins Italian Reds: Central
Enrico, Enrica, and Elisa Scavino are the 4th generation to run this estate The perfect “spaghetti red”
Nebbiolo grapes are pressed and stored in wooden vats for two years Retromarcia means “to back up” meaning these wines are made in a way that goes back to tradition 95 One of the most historic names in Valpolicella This centuries-old estate lies between Florence & Siena
These Montepulciano grapes are grown on old school pergola La Spinetta refers to ‘Top of The Hill’ where the vineyards lie
Scacciadiavoli, named after a local exorcist, means ‘to banish the devils’ Declassified Barolo Riserva and Single Vineyard Barolo Riserva
100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes make up this beauty Owned by the Antinori sisters Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia
Wine Advocate: One of Montepulciano’s reference-point producers
This Cabernet dominated blend is also known as the ‘’first flower’’ The Antinori family has been making wine since 1385
One of the only Montepulciano wines that are aged in casks
“Modernist” Barolo from renowned winemaker and grape grower Gran Selezione is the highest tier of quality for Chianti
This big wine features a weight lifter on the label to showcase it’s strength and power Three doves on the label represent Donnatella, her husband, and daughter
195 475 High elevation fruit from 1400ft on the hill of Montalcino An estate that focuses on single vineyard efforts
This revolutionary was one of the first Barolo producers to use new French Oak Barriques to age his wines Antinori’s Brunellos are not to be missed
Founder Romano Dal Forno is known locally as “The Grape King” Grand Cru Chianti Classico from one of the best producers in the region
A stellar Brunello from the famed Barbaresco producer
5 generations of Gajas have been making wine in Piedmont since 1859 The proprietors ancestors used to work the land as sharecroppers before becoming wealthy enough to buy the estate Only produced in the best vintages