The great enoteche of Roma are the inspiration behind 1889 Enoteca. I have been lucky enough to travel to Italy
many times over the last eighteen years and had the opportunity to go to great Roman institutions such as
Enoteca Ferrara and Casa Bleve. These two famous establishments are at the forefront of the enoteche
movement in Italy. Their ability to showcase great Italian wines matched with wonderful Roman food is what got
me hooked and here we are, hopefully, a little piece of Trastevere in Woolloongabba.
After being in the wine industry for 20 years I have learnt one thing- you never stop learning new things about
wine. We opened the restaurant in 2008 and I can say that the original wine list I put together was one of the
best things I had done and I was incredibly proud of it (and I still am). I worked very hard to put together a list of
producers that I liked and that I thought that our customers would like. I had iconic producers from Italy such as
Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Montevetrano; from Australia Henschke and Penfolds and from France we had Latour
and Lafite. I brought these wines from private cellars in Italy and Australia as well as scouring wine auctions all
over the world. The list was an equal mix of Australian, Italian and French wines. It is relatively easy to put
together a ‘greatest hits’ list of fantastic vintages from the best producers and have everybody pat you on the
back but I knew that there was something missing. I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Over the next few years
the list slowly evolved but it was during a research trip to Italy in early 2010 that completely changed my views
on how wine is produced and what it represents. I went to a wine fair in Roma and the penny finally dropped.
I tasted wines that were made ‘naturally’. As I started to taste these wines there was a common theme running
throughout- no intervention with chemicals in their grape growing or winemaking. Their grapes had been grown
organically or bio-dynamically without the use of any pesticides, systemic or synthetic fertilisers which is the way
grapes have been grown for thousands of years (wines not produced in this way are noted in the wine list with a
(c) indicating that they are conventionally made). The winemakers rely on natural yeasts to make the wine
rather than introducing safe yeasts to do the work. They receive little or no-fining, no filtration and a minimal
use of sulphur dioxide. The result is wines that are bright, fresh and speak about their origins. My eyes were
completely opened to what real wine is.
Five years on and our wine list is very different. We always had a handful of great wines from producers that
very few people had heard of but I am now happy to say that these unknowns make up the core of our list and
have become firm favourites with both our staff and our customers. The list is now focused on Italian wines that
are from small, artisan producers who represent the traditions of their territory. I have become great friends
with these producers and I very happy to have their brilliant wines on the pages of this list.
It goes without saying that an Italian meal would not be complete without wine and natural wine in general is
the perfect partner for our traditional Roman food and one without the other just doesn’t seem right!
This list represents my journey and my fascination with Italian wine.
Dan Clark
January 2016
Contents
Bevande -aperitivi, cocktail aperitivi, beer, gin, vodka, rum, whiskey
- bourbon, cognac, armagnac, calvados, grappa, digestive, amari, liquor
3
4
Bicchiere -wines by the glass
5
Scoprire -discoveries under $70 & vino di ‘fraschetterie’
6-7
Frizzante -sparkling
Italia
8
France -Champagne
8
Bianco -white
9-13
Rosso -red
14-22
Dolce/liquoroso -dessert/fortified
Italia, France
23
Australia
23
Italian wine region maps
25-28
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Bevande
Aperitivi 60ml
Aperol
Campari
Cynar
Cinzano Bianco
Cinzano Rosso
Pimms No 1
Carpano ‘Punt e Mes’
Ricard
Carpano ‘Antica Formula’
Mauro Vergano ‘Americano’
Mauro Vergano Vermouth
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9
9
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12
13
Cocktail Aperitivi
Americano
-Campari, Punt e Mes, soda
10
Spritz Aperol
-Aperol, Prosecco, soda
15
Spritz Romolo
-Aperol, Gin, Prosecco, pompelmo
Spritz Cynar
-Cynar, Prosecco, soda
Negroni
-Campari, Punt e Mes, Tanqueray gin
16
15
16
Cocktail Italiani
Sgroppino
-Sorbetto al limone, Prosecco, Stolichnaya vodka
19
Cardinale
-Melbourne gin, Campari, Dry Vermouth
20
Birre
Peroni Leggera
Peroni Traditionale
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Moretti
8.5
9
9
9
Melbourne Gin Company- Melbourne
Tanqueray London Dry –England
Tanqueray London Dry Number Ten - England
Hendricks -Scotland
9
9.5
12
13
Stolichnaya - Russia
Belvedere - Poland
Grey Goose – France
9.5
12
15
Mount Gay Eclipse –Barbados
Pampero Rum - Venezuela
English Harbour 5yo – Antigua
Matusalem Gran Reserva 15yo –Cuba
Clement VSOP- Martinique
Gosling’s 151 –Bermuda
9.5
10
11
12
12.5
16
Gin
Vodka
Rum
3
J.M Rhum X.O - Martinique
Zacapa Rum ‘Sistema Solera’- Guatemala
18
18
Scotch whiskey
Chivas Regal
J &B Rare
Ardbeg 10yo-Islay
Auchentoshan Classic-Lowlands/Campbelltown
Laphroaig Quarter Cask-Islay
Glenfarclas 15yo-Highland
Michel Couvreur ‘Clearach’
Highland Park 12yo-Orkney
9
9.5
12
12
14
14.5
15
16
Irish Whisky
Jameson
9.5
Bourbon/American Whisky
Makers Mark
10
Grappe
Marolo Grappa di Moscato
Marolo Grappa di Barbera
Marolo Grappa di Nebbiolo
Marolo Grappa di Barolo
Marolo Grappa del Padre
Marolo Grappa di Brunello
Marolo Grappa 5y Anniversary
Marolo Grappa di Barolo 9yo
Marolo Grappa di Barolo 12yo
Marolo Grappa di Barolo 15yo
Marolo Grappa di Barolo 20yo
Digestivi & Amari
Averna
Fernet Branca
Ramazotti Amaro
Nonino Amaro
Amaro Braulio
Liquori
Grand Marnier
Cointreau
Solerno Blood Orange
Frangelico
Molinari Sambuca
Limoncello di Capri
Disaronno Amaretto
Strega
Armagnac & Cognac
Comte de Lamaestre Armagnac 1967
Delord Armagnac 1972
Francois Voyer Napoleon
Calvados
Adrian Camut 18y Privilege
12
13
16
16
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18
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22
24
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12
9.5
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Bicchiere/wines by the glass
Old favourites, new discoveries and classic food matches are the principles we use to decide which wines we offer by the
glass. Whether it’s the mineral rich Arneis from Piemonte or the ethereal Nerello Mascalese from Frank Cornelissen, we
aim to give our customers an opportunity to taste a wide array of great wines which are not normally available by the
glass.
Frizzante/sparkling - 150ml
N/V Collevento Prosecco (c)
Veneto
14
Champagne, France
26
Fiesole, Toscana
12
2014 Poderi del Paradiso Vernaccia di San Gimignano
San Gimignano, Toscana
13.5
2014 Fontanabianca Arneis
Neive, Piemonte
14
2014 Marco Sara Ribolla Gialla
Savorgnano di Torre, Friuli
16
2013 Pietracupa ‘Greco di Tufo’ (c)
Montefredane, Campania
19
2014 Occhipinti ‘SP 68’ Albanello - Zibibbo
Travo, Emilia-Romagna
20
2010 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’
Rivergaro, Emilia Romagna
22
2008 La Castellada Ribolla Gialla
Oslavia, Friuli Venezia Giulia
25
Fiesole, Toscana
12.5
2014 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Montepulciano
Cori, Lazio
13.5
2013 La Stoppa Rosso ‘Trebbiolo’
Rivergaro, Emilia
14.5
2013 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Barbera
Paderna, Piemonte
15
2013 Subida di Monte Cabernet Franc
Cormons, Friuli
16.5
2014 Occhipinti ‘SP 68’ Nero d’Avola & Frappato
Vittoria, Sicilia
18
2012 Monte dall’Ora ‘Camporenzo’ Valpolicella Classico Superiore
San Pietro in Cariano, Veneto
19
2007 La stoppa ‘Macchiona’ Barbera & Bonarda
Rivergaro, Emilia-Romagna
22
2002 Radikon Merlot
Oslavia, Friuli Venezia Giulia
25
2013 Marco Sara Verduzzo
Savorgnano di Torre, Friuli
14
Mauro Vergano ‘Luli’ Chinato Moscato (c)
Asti, Piemonte
18
2000 Radikon ‘Fuori dal Tempo’
Oslavia, Friuli
46/70
2011 Valentini Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo
27/40
2008 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestis’ – from Magnum
Serralunga d’Alba, Piemonte
38/57
N/V Vve Fourny & Fils ‘Grand Reserve’ (c)
Bianco/white - 150ml
Casamatta Bianco – Vermentino (c)
Rosso/red - 150ml
Casamatta Rosso-Sangiovese (c)
Dolce/sweet – 75ml
From the Coravin 100ml & 150ml
5
Bianco/white wine
Under $70
Piemonte
2014 Fontanabianca Arneis
59
2014 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Cortese
59
2013 Ferrando ‘La Torrazza’ Erbaluce di Caluso (c)
69
2014 Ca’Rugate ‘San Michele’ Soave Classico’ (c)
59
Bibi Graetz ‘Casamatta’ Bianco-Vermentino (c)
49
Marco Carpineti Capolemole – Bellone & Greco Moro
65
2013 Cottanera ‘Barbazzale’ Bianco –Inzolia (c)
59
Veneto
Toscana
Lazio
Sicilia
Rosso/red wine
Under $70
Piemonte
2014 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba
65
2014 Fontanabianca Dolcetto d’Alba
59
2013 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Barbera
65
2013 Cascina Tavijn Grignolino d`Asti
69
2014 Ca’Rugate ‘Rio Albo’ Valpolicella
59
2014 Monte dall’Ora ‘Saseti’ Valpolicella Classico
65
2013 La Stoppa Rosso ‘Trebbiolo’
75
Bibi Graetz ‘ Casamatta’ Rosso – Sangiovese (c)
49
2014 Poderi del Paradiso Chianti Colli Senesi
55
Poderi San Lazzaro ‘Podere 72
65
2014 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Montepulciano
55
Veneto
Emilia
Toscana
Marche
Lazio
6
Frizzante/sparkling
Italia
Veneto
Veneto’s most famous sparkling wine comes from the hills around Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. Prosecco’s varietal
trademark is the juicy mouth-watering granny smith apple flavour which makes it the perfect aperitvo.
Prosecco
Collevento Prosecco
59
Costadila’ 450slm Bianco dei Colli Trevigiani ‘col fondo’
89
France
Champagne
Non-Vintage
N/V Vve Fourny & Fils ‘Grand Reserve’ (c)
135
Ruinart ‘Blanc de Blancs’
175
Billecart-Salmon ‘Brut Rose’
275
Krug ‘Grande Cuvee’
380
Vintage
2010 Ulysse Collin ‘Les Pierrieres’ Blanc de Blancs
260
2009 Marie-Courtin ‘Efflorescence’ Blanc de Noirs
275
2009 Vouette et Sorbee ‘Fidele’ BlancNoir
225
2006 Cedric Bouchard ‘Inflorescence’ Blanc de Noirs
310
2004 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses
650
2004 Gosset ‘Grand Millesime’
220
2000 Krug
520
1990 Jacquesson Millesime Degorgement Tardif (c)
750
7
Vino bianco/white wine
Piemonte
Literally ‘foot of the mountains’ the north-west province of Piemonte is home to some of Italy’s most famous wines. Erbaluce,
is all chalk, minerals and white peaches while the almost extinct Arneis is pithy and floral.
2014 Fontanabianca Arneis
59
2014 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Cortese
59
2013 Ferrando ‘La Torrazza’ Erbaluce di Caluso (c)
69
2013 Oltretorrente Colli Tortonesi Timorasso
99
Trentino-Alto-Adige
The regions are bordered by Austria to the north, by Switzerland to the north-west and by the regions of Lombardy and
Veneto to the west and south, respectively. It is extremely mountainous, covering a large part of the Dolomites and the
Southern Alps. Think mountain streams and glacier sculptured landscapes, incredibly steep vineyards supported by dry
stone walls. Extreme grape growing. The region is renowned for incredibly pure and detailed wines with elegance and
finesse as their calling cards. German varieties dominate.
2014 Foradori Fontanasanta ‘Manzoni’
99
2012 Foradori ‘Nosiola’
160
2009 Kuen-Hof Peter Pliger Riesling
150
1980 Terlano Pinot Bianco (c)
399
Veneto
Veneto is located in the north-eastern part of Italy, bordering on the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia, TrentinoAlto Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, and the nation of Austria. It lies between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea and is
crossed by the rivers Po, Adige, Brenta and Piave.
The narrow band of hills between the communes of Soave and Monforte d’Alpone are the home of Veneto’s most famous
white grape, Garganega. The hills include remnants of ancient volcanoes with elevations ranging between 500 to 1100 feet.
The deep volcanic soils are where Garganega expresses it most pure, aromatically complex and seductively textured wines.
2014 Ca’Rugate ‘San Michele’ Soave Classico (c)
59
2014 Ca’Rugate ‘Monte Fiorentine’ Soave Classico (c)
86
8
2013 Ca’ Rugate ‘Monte Alto’ Soave Classico (c)
90
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Vines have been cultivated in Friuli from as far back as the 13th century BC but Friuli can also lay claim to being the birth
place of modern Italian white wine. The revolution began in the late 1960’s thanks to the likes of Silvio Jermann & Mario
Schiopetto who introduced temperature controlled fermentation producing clean, crisp wines which were a revelation at
the time. Today, the styles vary from the crystal clean, precise wines of Subida di Monte to late harvested, complex, barrel
fermented ‘field blends’ wines of Jermann, Livio Felluga and the more radical wines of Radikon & Gravner.
Collio (Italia)/Brda (Slovenia)
2013 Subida di Monte Pinot Grigio
75
2010 Klinec ‘Gardelin’ Sivi Pinot
125
2009 Klinec Malvazija
100
2009 Klinec Rebula
100
2007 Klinec Rebula
120
2007 Klinec ‘Gardelin’ Sivi Pinot
145
Oslavia
The tiny enclave of Oslavia (within the Collio area) is home to two of Italy’s best and most controversial winemakers, Stanko
Radikon and Josko Gravner. Radikon whites are fermented on skins for around 60 days and allowed to age in large
Slavonian oak for around 3 years. The fermentation takes place naturally and the wines are neither fined, filtered and has
no additional sulphur added. Josko Gravner takes a different path by fermenting his in bees wax- lined 2500 litre terracotta
amphorae which are buried in the ground up to their necks for around six months and both are then additionally aged in
large bottle for an extended period. These wines are orange in colour and are explosive in their aromatics and flavour.
These wines are deep, multi-layered and extremely complex and sit right on the edge of the new winemaking frontier.
2013 Radikon Slatnik
125
2013 Radikon Pinot Grigio
125
2007 Radikon Oslavje 1lt
200
2006 Radikon Oslavje 500ml
120
2006 Radikon Oslavje 1lt
200
2003 Radikon Oslavje 500ml
130
2006 Radikon Ribolla Gialla 500ml
120
2006 Radikon Ribolla Gialla 1lt
200
2005 Radikon Ribolla Gialla 500ml
120
2005 Radikon Jakot 500ml
120
2006 Radikon Jakot 1lt
200
2000 Radikon Fuori dal Tempo –Chardonnay & Sauvignon
610
9
2000 Radikon Fuori dal Tempo –Chardonnay & Sauvignon 1.5lt
700
2007 La Castellada Ribolla Gialla
125
2007 La Castellada Friulano
125
2007 La Castellada Ribolla Gialla 1.5lt
300
2008 La Castellada ‘Bianco della Castellada’
125
2008 La Castellada Ribolla Gialla
125
2006 Gravner ‘ Breg Anfora’
295
2006 Gravner ‘Ribolla Anfora’
295
2005 Gravner ‘Ribolla Anfora’ 1.5lt
659
1998 Gravner Ribolla Riserva 1.5lt
1065
Carso (Italia)/Kras (Slovenia)
The small Carso DOC is located in the east of the Friuli, bordered by Slovenia and the Gulf of Trieste. The wind-swept,
limestone plateau is one of the most unforgiving viticultural areas in all of Italy with the ‘bora’ whipping up cold 120km
winds. The native Vitovska variety is particularly hardy and shows a natural austerity mimicking the landscape. Malvasia is
another variety that grows incredibly well in the tough limestone soil giving wines of aromatic complexity and deep ripe
flavours.
2011 Zidarich Vitovska
125
2010 Zidarich Malvasia
125
2006 Zidarich ‘V Collection’ Vitovska
420
Emilia-Romagna
The orange wines from La Stoppa & Denavolo winemaker Guilio Armani ranks amongst the best wines from Italy. Naturally
fermented and left on skins, is packed with delicious preserved fruit characters underpinned by gentle grape skin tannins
and fresh acidity. Take a walk on the wild side!
2010 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’
120
2008 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’
115
2007 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’ 1.5lt
260
2013 Denavolo ‘Dinavolino’
79
2010 Denavolo ‘Dinavolo’
135
2010 Denavolo ‘Diavolo’ 1.5lt
265
2008 Denavolo ‘Diavolo’ 1.5lt
265
10
Toscana
The undisputed king of white grapes in Toscana is Vernaccia. It is grown around the town of San Gimignano where it
produces clean, floral, medium bodied wines with a distinctly bitter herbal finish. Vermentino is the up and coming variety
of coastal Toscana where the warmth of the climate gives the wines depth and creamy texture. Ansonica/Ansonaco
produces seductively textured wines with a distinctive sea spray character.
Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco –Vermentino (c)
49
2014 Poderi del Paradiso Vernaccia di San Gimignano
59
Abruzzo
2011 Valentini Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
315
Lazio
The wines of Lazio were held in high regard in Roman times, with the wines such as Caere, Setinum gracing the tables of
Roman emperors. The Lazio area is crossed by four great volcanic systems giving soils that are rich with ancient lava and
tufa, perfect for growing the ancient and very rare varieties of Bellone, Greco Moro & Greco Giallo. The two Greco’s have a
ripe peach character tempered by tufa minerality.
2013 Marco Carpineti ‘Capolemole’ Bellone & Greco Giallo
65
2013 La Visciola ‘Donna Rosa’ Passerina
115
2012 Marco Carpineti ‘Moro’ Greco Giallo & Greco Moro
89
Campania
2013 Pietracupa Fiano di Avellino
`
2013 Pietracupa Greco di Tufo
99
99
Sicilia
Etna is an active volcano and the lava rich soils have attracted a band of fanatical winemakers to its slopes. The native
Inzolia, Greanico & Cattaratto varieties grow incredibly well in the black soils and produces wines of great texture and
depth of flavour.
Etna
2014 Occhipinti SP68 Bianco
89
2013 Cottanera’Barbazzale’Bianco Inzolia (c)
59
11
2013 Guccione ‘C’ Catarratto
150
2014 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel Bianco’
159
2012 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 9’ – Cattaratto, Carricante & Coda di Volpe
150
2011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8’ – Cattaratto, Carricante & Coda di Volpe
169
Sardegna
Sardegna is a mountainous island known for its rugged ‘terra’ and fiercely independent people. Expect rich, deep set wines
with a distinct rustic edge.
2010 Panevino ‘Alvas’
165
12
Vino rosso/red wine
Piemonte
Literally ‘foot of the mountains’ the north-west province of Piemonte is home to some of Italy’s most famous wines namely
Barolo & Barbaresco. An ancient sea bed with calcareous soils rich in sandstone & limestone gives the wine perfume and
bold flavours. Nebbiolo is king in this part of Italy closely followed by Barbera and Dolcetto.
Barbera
The work-horse of Piemonte reds, Barbera is brightly colured, cherry scented, softly textured, firmly acidic with
chalky tannins. The best sites are located around Alba, Asti and the Monferrato hills.
2014 Oltretorrente ‘Colli Tortonesi’ Barbera
65
2014 Fontanabianca Barbera d’Alba
65
2010 Accomasso ‘Barbera d’Alba’
175
2013 Hilberg-Pasquero Barbera d’Alba
95
2008 Hilberg-Pasquero Barbera d’Alba Superiore
199
Barbera e Nebbiolo
2013 Ferrando Canavese Rosso (c)
75
Dolcetto
2014 Fontanabianca Dolcetto d’Alba
59
Grignolino
2013 Cascina Tavijn Grignolino d`Asti
69
2013 Cascina Tavijn Ruche’
79
Brachetto
If Moscato had a brother it would be Brachetto. Traditionally Brachetto is made into a semi sweet, lightly frizzante
wine that bursts at the seams with florals, fruit and sugar. This version from my friends Michele & Annette is
gently dry and juicy with just a dash of Barbera added to bring the Brachetto’s fruit into check. Delicious.
2013 Hilberg-Pasquero ‘Vareij’
89
Nebbiolo
13
The king of Piemontese wines. Deceptively light in colour, complex floral and truffle aromas, silky fruit, firm
structure and chalky tannic bite. Langhe & Alba are the two key areas of production.
2011 Fontanabianca Langhe Nebbiolo
79
2011 Hilberg-Pasquero Nebbiolo d’Alba
199
Barolo
The heartland of Nebbiolo, the Barolo DOCG can be split into two distinct zones with the central valley to the west
and the Serralunga valley to the east. The central valley has a dominance of tortonian soil with its blue tints,
compact calcareous marl mixed sand and rich in magnesium resulting in wines that perfumed, elegant, round and
generally approachable when young. The Serralunga Valley has much lighter coloured soil, looser calcareous marl,
more iron and phosphorous and much less fertile with the wines showing more colour, deeper flavours, muscular
structure and longer ageing potential.
Central Valley
Barolo
The most open, supple and plush wines to be found in Barolo. Very feminine in style, accessible when young.
La Morra
Perfume, finesse, grace and seductive texture are the hallmarks of the best wines of La Morra.
2006 Cordero di Montezemolo ‘Monfalletto’ 1.5lt
465
1978 Ceretto ‘Brunate’ (c)
700
1971 Cordero di Montezemolo ‘Monfalletto’
700
2008 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’
350
2008 Accomasso ‘Rocche’
350
2007 Accomasso ‘Rocche’ riserva
335
2007 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’ riserva
335
2006 Accomasso
265
2006 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’ riserva
335
2005 Accomasso ‘Rocche’
295
2001 Accomasso ‘Rocchette’
249
Serralunga Valley
Castiglione Falletto
14
Complex aromatics, velvety texture, finely balanced between structure and fruit and long ageing
potential.
1999 Cordero di Montezemolo ‘Enrico VI’ 1.5lt
710
Monforte d'Alba
Big bold and rich. Combines the aromatic complexity and suppleness of Castiglione Falletto with power and
concentration of Serralunga d’Alba.
1996 Aldo Conterno ‘Gran Bussia’ Riserva (c)
595
Serralunga d'Alba
Dense, concentrated, the most powerful, structured and longest lived of all Barolo.
2009 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’
220
2008 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestis’ 1.5lt
415
2005 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’
300
2003 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’
415
2008 Cappellano ‘Pie Rupestris’ 1.5lt
565
2009 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’ 1.5lt
695
2008 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’
395
2007 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’
435
2006 Cappellano ‘Pie Franco’
620
2004 Bruno Giacosa ‘Le Rocche del Falletto’ Riserva (c)
1200
2001 Massolino ‘Vigna Rionda’ (c)
730
1995 Giacomo Conterno 'Monfortino' Riserva (c)
995
1955 Cappellano
950
Barbaresco
If Barolo is the king of Piemontese wines than Barbaresco is the queen. Barbaresco is more supple and ‘feminine’ in
structure than the wines of Barolo. Violets, cinnamon and black cherry characters dominate here.
Barbaresco
More than half the production of Barbaresco DOCG occurs in this municipality. The wines are incredibly perfumed,
silky yet firm making for some of the most complex wines made today.
1970 Produttori del Barbaresco (c)
650
15
Alto-Adige/Trentino
Known for the rare Teroldego grape which is found around the towns of Mezzolombardo & Mezzacorona in Trentino where
the gravelly, limestone rich soils gives wines of deep, rich colour, fruit sweet/savoury palate with a distinctive tarry edge.
Cabernet sauvignon is also very common in the area and has been grown there for centuries making fabulous deep wines
with plenty of mountain character.
2012 Foradori Teroldego
95
2011 Foradori ‘Granato’
199
2010 Foradori ‘Granato’ 1.5lt
450
Veneto
Veneto is located in the northeastern part of Italy, bordering on the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia, TrentinoAlto-Adige/Südtirol and Friuli-Venezia- Giulia, and the nation of Austria. It lies between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea and is
crossed by the rivers Po, Adige, Brenta and Piave.
Valpolicella
Sandwiched in between the towns of Sant’ambrigio and Negrar are the ‘classico’ vineyards of Valpolicella. Here
Corvina, Molinara & Rondinella make up Valpolicella & Amarone della Valpolicella with two very distinct styles.
Valpolicella ‘normale’ wine made without ‘appasimento’ drying the grapes and thus concentrating the sugar and
adding glycerin to the texture.
2014 Ca’Rugate ‘Rio Albo’
59
2012 Monte dall’Ora ‘Camporenzo’ Superiore
99
Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella is commonly known as a ‘vino di meditazione’ or meditation wine which needs no
accompaniment, everything here is in spades, density, creamy texture, cleansing acidity and alcoholic warmth.
2010 Monte dall’Ora
225
Corvina, Corvione, Molinara….
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Corvina is the king of Veronese grapes and the wines represented below are pure expressions of the personality
and complexity Corvina can achieve.
1999 Giuseppe Quintarelli ‘Rosso del Bepi’ Corvina, Rondinella, Cabernet, et. al (c)
625
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
Vines have been cultivated in Friuli from as far back as the 13th century BC but it red wines are dominated by French
varieties which were introduced in the Hasburg reign. More recently, indigenous varieties such as Pignolo & Refosco have
been ‘rediscovered’ showing that Friuli can produce complex red wines full of character.
2013 Subida di Monte Cabarnet Franc
85
2013 Marco Sara ‘el re’ – Refosco dal penducolo rosso
85
2011 Zidarich Teran
130
2010 Zidarich Teran
130
2010 Zidarich Teran 1.5lt
275
2009 Zidarich Teran
130
2003 La Castellada ‘Rosso della Castellada’
235
2001 La Castellada ‘Rosso della Castellada’ 1.5lt
400
2001 La Castellada ‘Rosso della Castellada’
199
2002 Radikon Merlot 500ml
149
1999 Radikon Merlot 500ml
300
2006 Gravner Rosso Breg
750
1999 Gravner Rujno
610
Emilia-Romagna
The wines of Emilia-Romagna are often underrated, if you look a little closer you will find some gems using native varieties.
The wines of Colli Piacentini are based on Bonarda & Barbera which work incredibly well together delivering wines that are
full of flavour and character.
2009 La Stoppa ‘Barbera della Stoppa’
115
2007 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’ –Barbera & Bonarda
120
2002 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’- Dieci Anni Dopo
195
2002 La Stoppa ‘Macchiona’- Dieci Anni Dopo 1.5lt
500
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Toscana
The Etruscans were responsible for starting viticulture in Toscana as long ago as 500 BC. This is a diverse region with many
different ‘terra’, the main areas are Chianti Classico which lies in between Firenze & Siena, Montalcino is south of Siena and
the Maremma which is located on the coast and is the warmest of all of Toscana’s growing areas. Sangiovese is the heart
and soul of most Tuscan reds along with smaller amounts of Colorino, Caniolo, Malvasia Nera, Foglia Tonda & Mammolo.
Sangiovese
The blood of Jove is literal translation of Sangiovese referring to the Roman Jupiter, suggesting a Roman origin. Sangiovese
is certainly an ancient variety but its Roman origins are disputed but what can’t be disputed is its importance in putting
Tuscany on the winemaking map. Light delicate colour, perfumed, floral nose showing sour cherries and spice, finely
textured palate with juicy acidity and chalky tannins to finish. Wines from all of the Chianti DOCG’s, Rosso & Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese dominant.
Chianti Colli Senesi e Chianti
The hills around Siena is the literal translation, the southern position and higher altitude make for wines of richness and
finesse.
2014 Poderi del Paradiso
55
2013 Bibi Graetz ‘Le Cicale' Chianti
79
Castelnuovo Beradenga
Situated at the southern boundary of the Chianti Classico, this marks the end of the calcareous albarese soil and the
beginning of the sandy/silt crete soils. Ripe, fine boned and classic in style.
2013 Podere le Boncie ‘5’
95
2012 Podere le Boncie ‘Le Trame’
125
2008 Podere le Boncie ‘Le Trame’ 1.5lt
265
Gaiole in Chianti
Located in the south-east of the Chianti Classico zone, Gaiole’s best vineyards sites lie at an elevation of between 300-550
metres giving the wines perfume, finesse and a distinct mineral edge.
2009 La Porta di Vertine Chianti Classico Riserva
150
2007 Riecine Riserva 1.5lt
300
2006 Riecine Riserva 1.5lt
355
2004 Riecine Riserva 1.5lt
375
2004 Riecine Riserva 3lt
745
2001 Riecine Chianti Classico
155
1999 Riecine Chianti Classico
155
1996 Riecine Riserva 1.5lt
465
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Sangiovese & other native Tuscan varieties
Wines made from 100% Sangiovese were never allowed under DOC/DOCG laws until very recently. Traditional producers
who eschewed the use of ‘international’ varieties, which they argued dumb down & dilute the terra character of
Sangiovese, opted to label their wines as vino da tavola ironically the lowest quality level wine available on the market. The
wines listed below are some of the best wines produced in Italy and exhibit the complexity and finesse that Sangiovese can
achieve.
Bibi Graetz Casamatta Rosso
49
2012 Bibi Graetz ‘Soffocone di Vincigliata’
149
2006 Bibi Graetz – Canaiolo (c)
700
2001 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ - Sangiovese (o)
600
2005 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ – Sangiovese 1.5lt (c)
855
2005 Bibi Graetz ‘Testamatta’ – Sangiovese 6lt(c)
3500
1999 San Giusto a Rentennano ‘Per Carlo’ -Sangiovese
375
1999 Fattoria di Felsina ‘Fontalloro’ -Sangiovese 1.5lt
495
1990 Fattoria di Felsina ‘Fontalloro’ -Sangiovese 1.5lt
595
Brunello di Montalcino
Made from a very dark clone of Sangiovese called Brunello (also Sangiovese Grosso) from area around the town of
Montalcino located in Toscana’s south. It is here where Sangiovese reaches its full potential. The wines are, dense,
perfumed, thickly textured and firm in chalky tannins
2010 Le Ragnaie ‘Fornace’
350
2009 Le Ragnaie Brunello
200
2007 Le Ragnaie ‘Fornace’
250
2009 Colleoni
290
2010 Salvioni
600
2009 Salvioni
350
2007 Salvioni
495
2003 Cupano
495
2001 Cacci-Piccolomini ‘Pianrosso’
335
2000 Cacci-Piccolomini ‘Pianrosso’
315
1990 Cacci-Piccolomini ‘Vigna di Pianrosso’
575
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Bordeaux blends
Chianti zones
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2000 Castello dei Rampolla ‘Vigna d’Alceo’
525
Abruzzo
2011 Valentini Cerasuolo Rosato
200
Poderi San Lazzaro ‘Podere 72’
65
Marche
Umbria
The land locked province of Umbria is home to one Italy’s best red varieties, Sagrantino. Dark, dense, powerfully built, with
distinct wild cherry and cinnamon characters.
2006 Paolo Bea ‘Pagliaro’ Montefalco Sagrantino Secco 1.5lt
450
2006 Paolo Bea ‘Pagliaro’ Montefalco Sagrantino Secco 3lt
899
2006 Paolo Bea ‘Pagliaro’ Montefalco Sagrantino Secco
250
Lazio
The wines of Lazio were held in high regard in Roman times, with the wines such as Caere, Setinum gracing the tables of
Roman emperors. The Lazio area is crossed by four great volcanic systems resulting in soils that are rich with ancient lava
and tufa that dominates.
2014 Marco Carpineti ‘Cervinara’ Montepulciano
55
2013 Le Coste ‘Rosso di Gaetano’
79
2013 Priore ‘Vignale’ Cesanese di Piglio
125
2013 Priore ‘Ju Quarto’ Cesanese di Piglio
125
2013 Priore ‘ Mozzatta’ Cesanese di Piglio
139
Campania
Campania is the main repository for viticultural history of the Italian south thanks to the migration to Italy by the Greeks.
Aglianico is being called the Nebbiolo of the south with its heroic structure, the savoury cigar box/coffee notes are perfectly
offset by sweeter black cherry fruit. Piedirosso is the next variety to watch.
2009 Monte di Grazia –Tintore & Piedirosso (o&n)
99
2003 Gagliardi 'Terre di Lavoro' (o)
450
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Sicilia
Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio & Frappato are all native Sicilian varieties and all share a common
generosity and Mediterrean warmth. Sicilia, particularly Etna, are very popular in Italian Enoteca circles, Nerello Mascalese
& Nerello Capuccio are varieties grown on the volcanic slopes of Etna and soil gives the wines of enormous character.
Mt Etna
2012 Frank Cornellisen ‘Munjebel 9’- Nerello Mascalese
120
2012 Frank Cornellisen ‘Munjebel 9MC’-Nerello Mascalese
150
2012 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 9CS’- Nerello Mascalese
150
2011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8VA’- Nerello Mascalese
145
2011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8VA’ 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese
295
2011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8MC’- Nerello Mascalese
145
2011 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8MC’ 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese
235
2011/2010 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 8’ – Nerello Mascalese
110
2010 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7’ 10th Anniversary - Nerello Mascalese
395
2010/2009 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7’ 1.5lt– Nerello Mascalese
210
2010/2009 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7’ – Nerello Mascalese
110
2010 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7VA’ – Nerello Mascalese
215
2010 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 7VA’ 1.5lt - Nerello Mascalese
430
2008/2007 Frank Cornelissen ‘Munjebel 5’ 1.5lt – Nerello Mascalese
430
2012 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Vinudilice’ Rosato
149
2012 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti Etna Rosso – Nerello Mascalese
125
2012 I Vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Vinupetra’ Etna Rosso- Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio
190
2012 I vigneri di Salvo Foti ‘Vinupetra’ Etna Rosso 1.5lt- Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio
360
2013 Guccione ‘NM’ Nerello Mascalese
150
2013 Guccione ‘P’ Perricone
150
Caltagirone
2010 Daino ‘Suber’ 3lt –Nero d’Avola, Frappato & Alicante
600
2014 Occhipinti ‘SP68’ Nero d’Avola & Frappato
89
2012 Occhipinti ‘Frappato’
145
2006 Occhipinti ‘Grotte Alte’
199
Vittoria
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Vino dolce/dessert wine
Italia
Friuli-Venezia-Giulia
2013 Marco Sara Verduzzo
85
Emilia-Romagna
2013 La Stoppa Malvasia Frizzante
65
Piemonte
Mauro Vergano Luli Moscato
125
Fortified/liquoroso
Australia
1975 Warre’s vintage port 1.5lt
550
1959 Orlando tawny port
330
1951 Hardy’s Reserve Bin c336 show tawny port
396
1947 Seppelt Para liqueur
400
1939 Seppelt Para liqueur
500
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