Tasting the World by the Bottle BIN # Bottle Italy Red 1 Barbaresco Ovello DOCG 2009 Cascina Morassino - Piemonte $175 Vibrant mineral nuances, red cherries, spice, menthol and aromas of mesquite, cedar, clove and black fruit. Backed by silky tannins and a smooth but drying finish. Ready to drink, soft on the tannins. 2 Barbaresco Ovello DOCG 2012 Cascina Morassino - Piemonte $150 Vibrant mineral nuances, red cherries, spice, menthol and aromas of mesquite, cedar, clove and black fruit. Backed by silky tannins and a smooth but drying finish. 3 Barbaresco Morassino DOCG 2009 Cascina Morassino - Piemonte $95 Cherry flavors with hints of chocolate and floral undertones. Firm tannins with the added complexity of spicy oak. Bright morello cherry, plum and red currant radiate from a background of darker fruit, with dark notes of tar and licorice as well as lifted notes of rose tones of tobacco and smoked cedar backed by black olive and mature fruit. Ready to drink, soft on the tannins. 4 Barbaresco Morassino DOCG 2012 Cascina Morassino - Piemonte $105 Cherry flavors with hints of chocolate and floral undertones. Firm tannins with the added complexity of spicy oak. Bright morello cherry, plum and red currant radiate from a background of darker fruit, with dark notes of tar and licorice as well as lifted notes of rose tones of tobacco and 5 Merlot Langhe DOCG 2012 Cascina Morassino - Piemonte $70 Deep black color with violet hue. Expressive nose with black fruit and a subtle touch of vanilla. Flavors of stewed fruit, strawberry jam, cinnamon and vanilla. Medium bodied young wine with silky tannins and an earthy feel. 6 Nebbiolo Langhe DOCG 2012 Cascina Morassino - Piemonte $70 Both ethereal and elegant with scents of rose, tobacco darck cherries and toasted fennel. Balanced and dry, medium bodied wine with a brick- hued garnet color. The palate features fine tannins, clean flavors of sour cherry and strawberry with a long finish. 7 Barolo Serralunga DOCG 2008 Osvaldo Viberti - Piemonte $130 Ruby red in color, it is characterised by scents of flowers and spicies. The tannin enhances a strong and powerful character in a elegant and fine frame. 8 Barolo DOCG 2010 Osvaldo Viberti - Piemonte $75 Garnet red in color, it takes a concentration of flavors with spicy notes of cinnamon, chocolate, rose, red berries, blackberries and blueberries. Dry, warm, smooth and powerful to develop a balmy finish 9 Nebbiolo Langhe DOCG 2013 Osvaldo Viberti - Piemonte $60 A ruby red, elegant and balanced with polished tannins, it is characterised by a flower bouquet, with notes of roses and violets. 10 Barbera d'Alba Mancine DOCG 2013 Osvaldo Viberti - Piemonte $60 Takes a range of flavors from red berries such as rasberries and strawberries. Ruby red in color,this wine is powerful, elegant with the right balance of acitidity. 11 Barbera d'Alba DOCG 2014 Osvaldo Viberti - Piemonte $40 Characterised by its ruby red color with violet hues. Has scents of vanilla, plums and cherry which come alive with notes of of violets and barrique. Fresh and elegant with a well balanced finish. 12 Dolcetto d'Alba DOCG 2014 Osvaldo Viberti - Piemonte $36 On the contrary to its name Dolcetto d'Alba is smooth easy drinking dry wine. Many may believe is to be a sweet wine with the word DOLCETTO in its name. It's characterised by notes of wild berries and cherries, has a smooth finish with a well balanced finish. 104 Pinot Nero Colonga IGT 2011 Azienda Agricola Bisi - Lombardia $60 Hand-picked pinot noir grapes which are carefully selected ad stored in crates. A ruby red medium bodied wine with pleasant aromas that emerge notes of ripe red fruit such as raspberry, currant and black berry. 13 Amarone della Valopicella DOC 2010 Pietro Zardini - Veneto $110 Intense ruby red with garnet tingers this is Old World meets New World. Vanilla flavors with hints of coffee, cocoa, and spices on the finish. Full bodied well balanced. 14 Austero Ripasso Superiore DOC 2010 Pietro Zardini - Veneto $60 An intense ruby red, rich full bodied wine has hints of cherry and cooked fruits giving it that velvety smooth finish. 15 Valpolicella DOC 2012 Pietro Zardini - Veneto $36 This is a ruby red wine with garnet tingers. A full bodied wine made by hand picked grapes, is both rich and velvety with notes of dried fruits and hay. 16 Amarone Valpolicella Classico Piovelsole DOC 2007 Ag. Eleva - Veneto $200 Rich vigorous nose, with amazing fragrance of spices. Intense varietal and vegetal sensations alternate with blackcurrant and blackberry, eucalyptus and surrounded by sweet spices. Fragrance evolves into the perceptions of dried fruit, nuts and bitter almonds. 17 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Tenzone 2011 Ag. Eleva - Veneto $70 The color is ruby red, impenetrable, tending to garnet with aging, offers a slightly ethereal aroma of red fruit with notes of vanilla, a refined taste, harmonious, pleasantly soft and velvety. 18 Valpolicella Classico Fralibri 2013 Ag. Eleva - Veneto $40 Appears limpid and ruby ​​red with clearly violet reflections.With a persistent nose, the scent of fresh fruit, cherry immediately stands out, overlapping with spicy white pepper and almonds. 21 Pinot Nero DOC 2013 Produttori Cormons - Friuli Venezia Giulia $40 A well structred full bodied red wine with perfume of ripe fruit and cherry jam. Slightly spicy with nuances of hazelnut and walnut husk. 23 Merlot delle Venezie IGT 2013 Produttori Cormons - Friuli Venezia Giulia $32 A bright red with purple highligts. Slightly herbaceous, savory with a mild taste of spices. Soft full bodied wine with a well balanced finish. 22 Cabernet delle Venezie IGT 2013 Produttori Cormons - Friuli Venezia Giulia $32 Deep red in color with dark blue undertones. Soft and velvety with hints of caramel and clove. Perfumes of grass, mountain hay, and light earthy spices come to mind. Very complex with high tannic structure. 24 Cabernet Franc Collio DOC 2013 Agricola Feruccio Sgubin - Friuli Venezia Giulia $50 Medium bodied ruby red wine with purple reflections. Showing vegetal characteristics, in particular green bellpeppers surprsingly provide a well balanced smooth finish. 19 Vignaricco Rosso DOC 2010 Conte d'Attimis-Maniago - Friuli Venezia Giulia $96 A powerful ruby red wine with garnet undertones. Hints of wood blended with aromas of red fruit, cherry and hay. Dry taste able to give sensations of sweet liquorice and marmalade. 20 Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso DOC 2013 Conte d'Attimis-Maniago - Friuli Venezia Giulia $50 Intense ruby red color with violet hues. Aroma is rich with fruity notes of wild blackberry, rasberry and plum. Hints of licorice, smoke and sweet spices. Balanced and harmonious, soft tannins to support a long finish. 25 Lambrusco Rosso Amabile DOC 2014 Cantina Coviolo - Emilia Romagna $32 A crisp bubbly ruby red wine with an intense bouquet on the nose. Sweet, full body on the palate. 26 Lambrusco Secco Salamino DOC 2014 Cantina Coviolo - Emilia Romagna $32 A vivid bubbly red wine with purplish reflections. Dry, full bodied rich nose of bouquet and dark fruits. 27 Bolgheri Super Bolgherese DOC 2010 Tenuta di Vaira - Toscana $105 Amazing full bodied wine, is worth the wait, definitely ready to drink now. High in the acids, plum and licorice with a very pleasant tannin. 28 Bolgheri Caccia al Palazzo DOC 2010 Tenuta di Vaira - Toscana $60 Rich red color, a complex nose with intense fruits such as cherry, followed by deep mineral notes in the background. 29 Rosso Toscano La Ballerine IGT 2013 [Super Tuscan] Tenuta di Vaira - Toscana $50 Intense ruby red color, full bodied Sangiovese blend is what a great Super Tuscan is all about. Vibrant fruity notes, intense hints of ripe red fruit on the nose. Good acidity make this well balanced tannins. 30 Maestro Delle Chiana IGT 2011 [Super Tuscan] Tenuta di Frassineto - Toscana $60 Deep ruby red Super Tuscan that offers a pleasant fragrance. Concentrated notes from ripe red fruit, blackcurrants and cherries. Spicy hints of vanilla and sweet toasted notes provide great persistence and elegance. Full bodied with an earthy finish. 31 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2009 Castello di Bibbione - Toscana $60 Smooth and velvety. Offers aromas of dark berry, spice, tobacco and a whiff of vanilla. The palate delivers ripe black cherry layered with chocolate, coffee and white pepper. 32 Chianti Classico DOCG 2010 Castello di Bibbione - Toscana $36 Smooth and velvety. Offers aromas of dark berry, spice, tobacco and a whiff of vanilla. The palate delivers ripe black cherry layered with chocolate, coffee and white pepper. 33 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2010 Le Solive - Toscana $96 Fabulous aromas of flowers, incense, Indian spices, and dark fruits. Full body, chewy tannins & a long, flavorful finish. Elegant & full of finesse, with sweet scents of oak that linger on the round, caressing, impeccable finish. 34 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2010 Le Solive - Toscana $48 Rounded satin-like dry red wine. Color is bright ruby red but turns more towards garnet when it ages. Bone-dry full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavors of dark cherries, dried porcini mushrooms, and roasted herbs. 35 Chianti Riserva DOCG 2011 Le Solive - Toscana $36 This full body grape blend of has aromas of cherries, violets and a slight hint earthly spices. 36 Rosso Toscano IGT n/v [Super Tuscan] Le Solive - Toscana $30 Contains the spirit of all great Italian reds. Produced with traditional (Sangiovese) & international grapes (Merlot, Cab. Sauvignon) Deep bright red in color, and aromas of fruits, violet, blackberry, & hints of chocolate, spice & vanilla. 37 Chianti DOCG 2013 Le Solive - Toscana $28 With a deep ruby-red color, rich with notes of cherries, plums, and iris. Along with hints of deep cherry and leather flavors with subtle wood notes.