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Carta dei Vini
2013, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 HALL OF FAME - NATIONAL WINNER
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine - Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards
2015 WORLD’S BEST WINE LISTS, THREE STAR - INTERNATIONAL WINNER
The World of Fine Wine - Wine List Awards
2012 BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - INTERNATIONAL WINNER
Wine Spectator Magazine - Wine List Awards
2011 WINE LIST OF THE YEAR - NATIONAL WINNER
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine - Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards
2011 BEST RESTAURANT WINE LIST - NATIONAL WINNER
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine - Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards
2011 + 2010 BEST WINE LIST - NEW SOUTH WALES
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine - Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards
2010 + 2008 BEST REGIONAL WINE LIST - NATIONAL WINNER
Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine - Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards
2010 WINE LIST OF THE YEAR
Sydney Morning Herald - Good Food Guide Awards
Benvenuti
The Pilu at Freshwater wine list has been created to take you on an ‘adventure in wine’ and is designed to compliment our
chef/owner Giovanni Pilu’s Sardinian cuisine. We specialise in Italian wines with the extensive Sardinian selection being the
highlight. We have a diverse range of local wine too, largely from our own state of New South Wales, as we love to showcase
local produce. In 2019, we continue to offer a selection of rare wine from the cellar of a private collector - these wines have been
aged in a natural underground cellar and are in the very best condition possible. For a quicker selection, you can turn to the
Sardinian wine section, complete with maps and information on the history and varietals. In the main list, Italian and
Australian wines are listed together, by varietal, to assist in navigating through the list more easily. We have a large range of
wine by the glass, as well as small and large bottles. If you require guidance, a member of our wine team will be happy to assist.
Cin Cin!
Index
Map of Italian wine regions page 3
Background to organic, biodynamic and natural wines page 3
Water and non alcoholic beverages page 4
Aperitives and spirits page 5
Cocktails page 6
Beers and ciders page 7
Wine by the glass page 8
Sparkling wine page 9
Small anad large format page 10
Sardinian wine pages 11-16
White wine pages 17-20
Rosé wine page 20
Red wine pages 21-26
Dessert wine page 26
Dessert Cocktails, Italian digestives page 27
Liqueurs and spirits page 28
2Regioni d’Italia
Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines
As increasingly popular as they are controversial, organic, biodynamic and natural wines are now an important part of our
wine culture - here we offer a little information for those who may be curious about, or new to them. Although it may all seem
a little new-age to some, it is worth noting that many of the best wines in the world from some of the most prestigious estates
are made using these methods. Organic wines are produced from grapes grown without the use of chemical fertilizers,
pesticides, fungicides and herbicides. Biodynamic methods were developed by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner and wines
are made using a wholistic and sustainable approach. Grapes are grown using the same core principle as organics, with the
addition of special preparations added to the soil, which improves soil structure, nutrient and mineral levels, as well as plant
growth and development. Recycling of farm and wine residues back into the vineyards improves overall sustainability of the
land. Natural wines are more difficult to define, as there is no governing body set up to control production methods, resulting
in various interpretations. They are generally made with ‘minimal intervention’, using natural yeasts, and minimal or no
sulphur is added. Wine is often left on skins (both white and red) and there is no filtration, fining or adjusting. Natural wines
look and taste a little different to ‘conventional’ wines, they will be darker in colour and cloudy, and will evolve dramatically in
your glass. They are food friendly, vibrant and interesting though, so whilst not for everyone, they are most certainly worth
trying.
3Acqua e bibite
San Pellegrino mineral water has been produced for over 600 years in San Pellegrino Terme in the Province of Bergamo,
Lombardy-Italy. Leonardo da Vinci is said to have visited the town in 1509 to sample and examine the town’s “miraculous”
water, later writing a treatise on the subject. Recent analysis shows that the water is strikingly similar to the samples taken
in 1782, the first year such analysis took place. The water may originate from a layer of rock 400 metres (1,300 ft) below the
surface, where it is mineralized from contact with limestone and volcanic rocks.
Acqua
S. Pellegrino Natural Sparkling Mineral Water 1 LITRE Lombardy 12
500 ML Lombardy 7
Acqua Panna Natural Still Mineral Water 1 LITRE Tuscany 12
500 ML Tuscany 7
Soft Drinks
Sanpellegrino ‘Limonata’ - Lemon 150 ML Italy 8
Sanpellegrino ‘Aranciata Rossa’ - Blood orange 150 ML Italy 8
Sanpellegrino ‘Chinotto’ - Italian cola 150 ML Italy 8
Sanpellegrino ‘Sanbitter’ - Red non alcoholic aperitif 100 ML Italy 8
Sanpellegrino ‘Pesca’ – Organic sparkling peach ice-tea 250 ML Italy 8
Le Baladin Cedrata 250 ML Italy 10
Le Baladin Spuma 250 ML Italy 10
StrangeLove - Ginger Ale 180ML Australia 7
StrangeLove –Double Ginger Beer 300ML Australia 10
StrangeLove - Soda 180ML Australia 7
StrangeLove – Fancy Lemonade 180ML Australia 7
StrangeLove – Tonic #8 ORGANIC 180ML Australia 7
StrangeLove - Smoked Cola ORGANIC 300ML Australia 10
Coca-Cola or Diet Coke 330 ML USA 7
Juices
Apple, Cranberry or Tomato 6
Nectar Cold Pressed Orange Juice or Pineapple 9
Cocktails analcolici
GG&T 13
Green Grocer alcohol free spirit served with tonic water
Nectar Spritz 16
Cold pressed apple, dragonfruit, lemon, ginger with soda
Sofia 16
Lemon myrtle, seasonal fruit purée, cranberry juice, fresh mint, Italian limonata
Il Luzzi 16
Frozen raspberry purée, pineapple juice, lemon juice
Il Pellegrino 16
Sanbitter, orange juice, star anise, aromatic bitter
La Pesca 16
Organic peach tea, rosemary, lemon
Pompelmo 16
Pink grapefruit, lemon myrtle, hibiscus, tonic water
4Aperitivi
Aperitif - 75ML
2013 Contini - Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Vernaccia di Oristano Sardinia 25
NV Contini ‘Antico Gregori’ - Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Vernaccia di Oristano Sardinia 45
Bitters 60ML
Aperol Lombardy 11
Campari Lombardy 11
Poor Toms ‘Imbroglio’ NSW 11
Applewood Red Okar South Australia 11
Pimms England 11
Vermouth - 60ML
Bordiga Vermut Bianco, Extra Dry or Rosso Piedmont 13
Punt e Mes Lombardy 12
Pure Sardinia ‘Vero’ Sardinia 12
Maidenii Classic Vermouth Victoria 12
Distillati
Vodka - 30ML
Pure Sardinia ‘Adras’ Sardinia 15
Manly Spirits Co ‘Marine Botanical’ NSW 12
Archie Rose NSW 13
666 Tasmania 13
Absolut Sweden 12
Gin - 30ML
Pure Sardinia ‘Solo Wild Gin’ 100% Wild Sardinian Juniper Sardinia 14
Archie Rose Blood lime-Lemon Myrtle plus other twelve Native Australian Botanicals NSW 12
Poor Toms Coriander-Angelica-Cinnamon-Grenny Smith-Strawberry gum tree-Chamomile NSW 12
Manly Spirits Co ‘Australian Dry Sea lettuce-Pepper leaf-Anise myrtle-Finger lime-Orange peel NSW 13
Manly Spirits Co ‘Costal Citrus’ Lemon Aspen-Meyer Lemon-Lemon Myrtle-Sea Parsley-Coriander leaf NSW 13
Plymouth Coriander-Orange-Lemon- Angelica-Orris England 13
Plymouth Sloe Angelica-Cardamom-Coriander-Orange-Lemon-Sloe berries England 13
Tanqueray No. 10 Camomile-Grapefruit-Lemon-Orange England 14
Hendricks Angelica-Cardamom-Cubeb-Orange Scotland 13
Rum - 30ML
Brix ‘Spiced’ NSW 13
Bacardi Puerto Rico 12
Mount Gay - Extra Old Barbados 12
Blended Scotch Whisky - 30ML
Johnny Walker Black Label Scotland 12
Chivas Regal 12y Scotland 13
American Whiskey - 30ML
Jack Daniels Single Barrel Tennessee 14
Maker’s Mark Kentucky 12
Hudson ‘Baby Bourbon’ New York 19
5Cocktails
Harry’s Bar favourite (please ask for selection) 20
Seasonal fruit puree topped with prosecco
Aperol or Campari Spritz 20
Aperol or Campari and prosecco on ice, with fresh orange
Lavandula 20
Lavander and blueberry infused gin, Aperol and lime
Fragola 20
Bourbon, strawberry infused Montenegro, Aperol and lemon
Di Linci 21
Montenegro, Aperol, Punt e Mes and Campari
Marilena 20
Vodka, Elderflower liquor, hibiscus and lime
Pilu Colada 21
Rum, Malibu, Di Saronno and Pineapple juice
Rosa Sarda 22
Rose infused vodka, mirto rosso*, cranberry juice and lemon
Mirto Mula 21
Sardinian vodka with mirto rosso*, fresh lemon and ginger beer
La Cura 22
Sloe gin, limoncello, pink grapefruit syrup, hibiscus and tonic
Vecchio 21
Montenegro mixed with Praline amaro and mandarin liqueur
Selezione di Negroni 22
Classic – The old favourite
Campari, Tanqueray No. 10, Punt e Mes Vermouth Rosso
Americano – Refreshing aperitif
Campari, Bordiga Vermut Rosso, Soda
Sbagliato – Whoops…. messed it up but …. delicious
Campari, Punt e Mes Vermouth Rosso, Prosecco
Poor Negroni – Delicate orange kick
Poor Toms Sydney Dry, Poor Toms Imbroglio, Bordiga Vermut Rosso
Montenegroni – White negroni: sweet and citrusy
Bordiga Vermut Bianco, Montenegro, Manly Coastal Citrus Gin
Craft Negroni – Aromatic, funky, cloudy
Archie Rose Distiller’s Strength Gin, Maidenii Classic and Red Okar
Sardoni – Rich, fruity and herbal
Sardinian Gin, Sardinian Vermouth, Mirto
*Mirto is a bitter Sardinian liqueur made from the myrtle tree - ‘rosso’ is made from the berries and ‘bianco’ from the leaves and stems
6Birre e Cidro
Beer is one of the world’s oldest prepared beverages, dating back appriximatelly 9500 BC when ceral was first farmed and is
recorded in the written history of ancient Iran and Egypt. Archeologists speculate that beer was instrumental in the
formation of civilisations. Beer is the world’s most widely consumed and probably the oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third
most popular drink overall after water and tea.
Italy
Les Bieres du Grand Saint Bernard – GNP 8% Pineapple on the nose, sweet honeyed palate 330ML Valle d’Aosta 19
Les Bieres du Grand Saint Bernard ‘NAPEA’ – Lager 4.8% Light and fresh 330ML Valle d’Aosta 18
Menabrea Bionda – Lager 4.8% Lignt and crispy 330ML Piedmont 12
Baladin ‘Isaac’ – Bière Blanche 5% Big nose of coriander and peeled oranges 330ML Piedmont 18
Baladin ‘Nazionale’ – Italian Ale 6.5% Italian barley malt, hops, bergamot and coriander 330ML Piedmont 19
Baladin ‘Rock’n’roll’ – APA 7.5% American hops and pepper 330ML Piedmont 20
Baladin ‘Wayan’ – Saison 5.8% Fizzy and refreshing: 5 cereals aand 9 spices 330ML Piedmont 18
Baladin ‘Nora’ – Egyptian Ale 6.8% Kamut, ginger and citrus 330ML Piedmont 19
Baladin ‘Super Bitter’ – Amber Ale 8% American Amarillo, notes of caramel and dried fruits 330ML Piedmont 20
Ichnusa - Blonde Lager 4.7% Light, crisp, bitter & dry 330ML Sardinia 12
Ichnusa ‘Non Filtrata’ –Lager 5% Unfiltered, 100% barley malt, yeasty 330ML Sardinia 14
Australia
Lord Nelson ‘Three Sheets’ - Pale Ale 4.9% Golden malt, herbaceous hops, citrus 330ML Sydney 14
4Pines ‘Kolsch’- Golden Ale 4.6% German style, lemon/lime, malty palate 330ML Sydney 13
4Pines ‘Stout’ – Irish Stout 5.1% Coffee, chocolate, caramel malts 330ML Sydney 13
4Pines ‘PA– Pale Ale 5.1% American style, hop-driven, pine & grapefruit, bitter finish 330ML Sydney 13
Sydney Brewery ‘Lovedale’ Lager 4.7% Munich style, German hops, citrus 330ML Hunter Valley 13
Sydney Brewery ‘Pyrmont’ IPA 6.5% Balanced dark amber with sweet fruitful aroma 330ML Hunter Valley 13
Sydney Brewery ‘Surry Hills’ Pils 5% Floral aromatic hop, spicy bitterness 330ML Hunter Valley 13
Coopers - Premium Light Beer 2.9% Fresh, floral, full flavoured light beer 330ML Adelaide 10
Cider
Sydney Brewery ‘Sydney Cider’ 4.5% Apple. 330ML Hunter Valley 13
Byron Bay ‘Wild Cider’ 4.5% Finger Lime & apple 330ML Byron Bay 14
Byron Bay ‘Wild Cider’ 4.5% Quandong & pear 330ML Byron Bay 14
7Vini al Bicchiere
Aperitivi - 75ML
2013 Contini - Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Vernaccia di Oristano Sardinia 25
NV Contini ‘Antico Gregori’ - Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Vernaccia di Oristano Sardinia 45
Spumanti - 125ML
2017 Sella e Mosca ‘Terre Bianche’ Brut - Alghero DOC Torbato Sardinia 18
2015 Ricci Curbastro ‘Saten’ Brut – Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay Lombardy 28
Bianchi - 150ML
2017 Colterenzio - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 16
2017 Su’Entu ‘Aromatico’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Nasco, Moscato, Chardonnay Sardinia 22
2016 Abbazia di Novacella – Alto Adige DOC Sylvaner Alto Adige 20
2017 Masone Mannu ‘Petrizza’ - Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Vermentino Sardinia 22
2015 UR ‘Casal di Serra’ - Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Verdicchio Marche 21
2017 Sedilesu ‘Granazza’ - Barbagia IGT Granazza ORGANIC Sardinia 22
2014 Tenuta Mazzolino ‘Blanc’ - Oltrepo Pavese DOC Chardonnay Lombardy 25
Bianchi Pregiati- 150ML
2015 La Cappuccina ‘San Brizio’ - Soave DOC Garganega Veneto 30
2017 Sella&Mosca ‘Terre Bianche Cuvée 161’ - Alghero DOC Torbato Sardinia 27
2016 Mesa ‘Opale’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Vermentino Sardinia 28
2015 Agricola Quartomoro ‘Sulle Bucce’ – Valle del Tirso IGT Vernaccia di Oristano Sardinia 27
Rosati - 150ML
2016 Masone Mannu ‘Zeluiu’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Sardinia 22
2017 De Fermo ‘Le Cince’ – Colline Pescaresi IGT Montepulciano BIODYNAMIC Abruzzo 27
Rossi - 150ML
2017 Santa Cristina – Toscana IGT Sangiovese- Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah Tuscany 15
2014 Calasetta ‘Piedefranco’ - Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC Carignano Sardinia 18
2017 Stella ‘Stravisan’ – Barbera d’ Asti DOCG Barbera Piedmont 20
2015 Sedilesu ‘Mamuthone’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Cannonau ORGANIC Sardinia 23
2015 Le Vigne di Sammarco ‘Zifa’ – Primitivo di Manduria DOP Primitivo Puglia 23
Rossi Pregiati – 150ML
2012 Cascina Morassino – Barbaresco DOCG Nebbiolo Piedmont 50
2015 Antinori ‘Marchese Antinori’ - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Sangiovese-CabSauv-Merlot Tuscany 35
2015 Su Entu ‘Marmilla’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Sardinia 35
2013 Antichi Poderi ‘Josto Miglior’ - Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC Cannonau Sardinia 38
2017 Gembrook Hill Pinot Noir Yarra Valley 35
2017 Torbreck ‘Struie’ Shiraz Barossa-Eden V 32
Sweet - 75ML
2015 Corrado Tonelli ‘Visner’ - Vino e Visciole Montepulciano-Sangiovese Marche 15
2013 Dolianova - Moscato di Sardegna DOC Moscato Sardinia 20
2010 Santadi ‘Latinia’ - LT Vino da Uve Stramature VDT Nasco Sardinia 35
Fortified - 60ML
2005 Sella e Mosca ‘Anghelu Ruju’ - Alghero DOC Cannonau Sardinia 22
NV Stanton & Kileen ‘Classic Muscat’ Muscat Rutherglen 21
NV Bleasdale 18 year old Rare Tawny Grenache-Shiraz-Verdelho Barossa Valley 22
8Franciacorta
The Franciacorta D.O.C.G. region that is home to Bellavista, is an area located in the hills of Lake Iseo in the province of
Brescia in the eastern part of Italy’s Lombardy region – a very restricted area of 2,800 hectares that produces some of
Europe’s best sparkling wines made in the same way as the great wines of Champagne in France where the second
fermentation takes place in the bottle.
Bellavista has played an important role in the transformation of the Franciacorta region into one of Italy’s most famous
D.O.C.G. areas. Producing his first wine as a hobby, Bellavista Chairman Vittorio Moretti has guided the winery over almost
35 years of advancement. During that time Bellavista has grown to encompass 190 hectares sown with Chardonnay, Pinot
Noir and Pinot Blanc vines, divided into 127 plots located in 10 different Franciacorta municipalities
According to Vittorio, the essence of Bellavista is “living and working around beauty and transforming this beauty into a
product that is a blend of science and art and is a drink (but most importantly a pleasure) that you can share with friends.
And the ultimate privilege is being a craftsman of what is beautiful and good.”
Evviva!
NV Bellavista ‘Alma Gran Cuvée’ Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay - Pinot Nero- Pinot Bianco Lombardy 150
2014 Bellavista Rose’ Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay - Pinot Nero Lombardy 200
2013 Bellavista ‘La Scala’ Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay - Pinot Nero Lombardy 200
Other Producers of Franciacorta
NV Il Mosnel - Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco-Pinot Nero Lombardy 160
NV Ferghettina Brut - Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay- Pinot Nero Lombardy 145
2015 Ricci Curbastro ‘Saten’ Brut – Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay Lombardy 140
2013 Santus Brut - Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Lombardy 130
Prosecco
2018 Angelo Bortolin – Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut Veneto 75
2018 Canella - Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Brut Veneto 80
NV Ca San Vito – Cuvée Spumante Brut Veneto 55
NV Riva dei Frati - Treviso DOC Dry Veneto 70
2017 Cá dei Zago - Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG Bottle fermented Veneto 105
Sardinian Sparkling
2017 Sella e Mosca ‘Terre Bianche’ Brut - Alghero DOC Torbato Alghero 85
2008 Tenute Olbios ‘Bisso’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Vermentino ORGANIC Olbia 130
NV Su’ Entu Brut – Vino Spumante Vermentino blend Sanluri, Campidano 85
NV Quartomoro Metodo Classico Brut – VSQ Vermentino Arborea, Oristano 120
NV Mesa ‘Gioiamia’ - Vino Spumante di Qualita Brut Vermentino-Chardonnay Sant Anna, Carbonia 120
Other Italian Sparkling
2013 Erpacrife - Metodo Classico Rose’ Dosage Zero Nebbiolo Piedmont 145
NV Fiegl – Metodo Classico Rose’ VDT Pinot Grigio Friuli 110
NV Arunda Brut – Alto adige DOC Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco-Pinot Nero Alto Adige 110
NV Terre di Marca Rosato Raboso ORGANIC Veneto 80
2015 Vigneto Saetti ‘il Cadetto’ – Emilia Rosato IGP Salamino di Santa Croce ORGANIC Emilia Romagna 90
Australian Sparkling
NV Robert Stein Sparkling Shiraz Mudgee 60
2019 Redbank Prosecco Glera King Valley 60
2014 Jansz Vintage Cuvée Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Pipers Brook 120
2015 Jansz Vintage Rose’ Pinot Noir Pipers Brook 120
9Mezze Bottiglie
“In vino veritas”
Spumanti e Frizzanti 375ML
NV Bellavista ‘Alma Gran Cuvée’ Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay - Pinot Nero- Pinot Bianco Lombardy 105
Bianchi
2017 Pieropan - Soave Classico DOC Garganega 375ML ORGANIC Veneto 55
NV Contini ‘Antico Gregori’ - Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Vernaccia di Oristano 375ML Sardinia 220
2005 Giovanni Battista Columbu – Malvasia di Bosa DOC Malvasia di Bosa 500ML Sardinia 300
2018 Brokenwood Semillon 375ML Hunter Valley 38
NV Robert Stein Chardonnay 375ML Mudgee 40
Rossi
2013 Tedeschi - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara 375ML Veneto 130
2013 Mastrojanni – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Sangiovese 375ML Tuscany 160
2016 Cantina di Mogoro ‘Tiernu‘ – Terralba DOC Bovale 375ML Sardinia 52
2011 Mesa ‘Buio Buio’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Carignano del Sulcis 500ML Sardinia 90
2016 Lake’s Folly CabernetSauvignon-Petit Verdot-Shiraz-Merlot 375ML Hunter Valley 125
2014 Paradigm Hill ‘Col’s Block’ Shiraz 375ML Mornington Peninsula 65
2016 Kooyong ‘Estate’ Pinot Noir 375ML Mornington Peninsula 75
2013 Torbreck ‘Steading’ Grenache 375ML Barossa Valley 60
Magnum
Spumanti e Frizzanti
NV Bellavista ‘Alma Gran Cuvée’ Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay - Pinot Nero- Pinot Bianco Lombardy 280
2005 Berlucchi ‘Cuvée Imperiale - Franciacorta DOCG Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Lombardy 380
Bianchi
2013 Morgassi ‘Tuffo’ – Gavi di Gavi DOCG Cortese Piedmont 165
Rossi
2012 Argiano – Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Sangiovese Tuscany 400
2001 Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ - Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Cabernet-Cabernet Franc Tuscany 1200
1998 Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ - Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Cabernet-Cabernet Franc Tuscany 1100
1995 Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ - Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Cabernet-Cabernet Franc Tuscany 1400
1998 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ - Bolgheri DOC Cabernets-Merlot- -Petit Verdot Tuscany 1020
10Sardegna
Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean and is 200 kilometres off Italy’s west coast. It is a unique region that
has spent much of its history under Spanish rule - the Spanish influence remains in Sardinia’s food, culture and wine. The
Phoenicians were Sardinia’s first foreign invaders and introduced winemaking to the island, but it was the Spanish, controlling
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the island from the 14 to 18 centuries, who contributed the most to Sardinia’s wine production. The climate is Mediterranean,
with short, mild, wet winters and long, hot, dry summers. With rugged mountains and dry plains, soil types vary from sandy
clays in the south, the granite of Gallura in the north, to alluvial, gravelly soils around Oristano in the west. Today Sardinia is
home to a unique range of grape varieties, predominantly of Spanish origin. Previously known for producing bulk, fortified and
‘Meditazione’ wines (including the famous Vernaccia di Oristano from the west coast), Sardinia is now known for its high
quality table wine from Vermentino, Cannonau and Carignano. Beyond these, lay an exciting range of lesser known varieties
such as Nuragus, Torbato, Monica and Bovale, adding diversity and interest to the Sardinian range.
Spumanti Sardi
Sparkling wines are produced from a variety of local and international grapes in Sardinia (if only in fairly small quantities) and
can be dry or sweet. Mesa, Vigne Surrau and Tenute Olbios both make a sparkling wine in the ‘Metodo Classico’ (Champagne
method) with Sella e Mosca using the Charmat (Tank) method.
NV Sella&Mosca ‘Terre Bianche’ Brut - Alghero DOC Torbato Alghero, Sassari 85
2009 Tenute Olbios ‘Bisso’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Vermentino ORGANIC Olbia, Sassari 130
NV Su’ Entu Brut – Vino Spumante Vermentino blend Sanluri, Sud Sard 85
NV Quartomoro Metodo Classico Brut – VSQ Vermentino Arborea, Oristano 120
NV Mesa ‘Gioiamia’ - Vino Spumante di Qualita Brut Vermentino-Chardonnay Sant Anna, Sud Sard 120
11Bianchi Sardi
Vermentino
Indigenous to the Mediterranean area, this semi-aromatic grape shows its best expression in Sardinia. Since the '60s the
production of Vermentino has extended to almost all the wine-growing areas of the island, especially in Sassari (also thanks
to the recognition of the DOCG Gallura). The plant is vigorous, suitable for various breeding systems, ensures a constant and
generous production, as well as of great concentration in late harvest that express the essence of the Mediterranean. The
harvest is between August September. It prefers to live in environments with the presence of water (moist soil or irrigation
always available) to promote wines of richer opulance. Today all the viticulture of the Mediterranean and the World pays
attention to Vermentino.
2017 Capichera - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Arzachena, Sassari 190
2017 Sella&Mosca ‘Monteoro’ - Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Alghero, Sassari 90
2017 Olbios ‘Lupus in Fabula’ - Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG ORGANIC Olbia, Sassari 100
2016 Cantina del Vermentino ‘Arakena’ - Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Monti, Sassari 120
2016 Masone Mannu ‘Costarenas’ - Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG Monti, Sassari 105
2017 Masone Mannu ‘Petrizza’ - Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Monti, Sassari 90
2016 Dettori ‘Bianco’ - Romangia IGT NATURAL Sennori, Sassari 110
2018 Antichi Poderi Jerzu - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Jerzu, Nuoro 55
2018 Cantine di Dolianova ‘Prendas’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Dolianova, Cagliari 65
2018 Audarya - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Serdiana, Cagliari 85
2018 Pala ‘I Fiori’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Serdiana, Cagliari 60
2017 Pala ‘Stellato’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Serdiana, Cagliari 75
2013 Pala ‘Entemari’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Vermentino-Chardonnay-Malvasia Serdiana, Cagliari 110
2017 Mesa ‘Primo Bianco’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Sant Anna, Sud Sard 65
2016 Mesa ‘Opale’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Sant Anna, Sud Sard 110
2017 Santadi ‘Villa Solais’ - Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Santadi, Sud Sard 70
2017 Agricola Punica ‘Samas’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Vermentino-Chardonnay Santadi, Sud Sard 75
Nuragus
Nuragus is Sardinia’s most planted varietal and is found mostly in Campidano and Cagliari. Possibly, of Phoenecian origin, it
is a popular local style, with its floral aromas, medium body, juicy green apple flavours and lively acidity. Consume with
bottarga, shellfish and fried seafood.
2016 Cantina di Mogoro ‘Ajò’ – Nuragus di Cagliari DOC Mogoro, Oristano 70
2016 Agricola Quartomoro ‘NRG’ – Vino Bianco Arborea Oristano 110
Nasco
Nasco is an ancient Sardinian varietal, its name is derived from the latinm ‘muscu’, meaning musk. Nasco is grown only in the
southern half of the island and is usually made into sweet wine styles. It makes a robust and fruity dry wine, with musk, banana
and pineapple flavours. Dry versions can be consumed with rich fish and white meat dishes.
2017 Su’Entu ‘Aromatico’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Nasco, Moscato, Chardonnay Sanluri, Sud Sard 90
12Bianchi Sardi
Torbato
Torbato is most likely a member of the Malvasia family and of Spanish origin; it is known as Tourbat in Southern France.
Traditionally grown only around Alghero, in chalk rich white soil, today it is only produced by the Sella e Mosca estate, who
make both sparkling and still versions. It makes a viscous and exotic wine, with creamy texture, pistachio and spicy fruit
characters. Consume with bottarga, sea urchin, seafood and spicy dishes.
2016 Sella&Mosca ‘Terre Bianche’ - Alghero DOC Alghero, Sassari 85
2017 Sella&Mosca ‘Cuvée 161 - Alghero DOC Alghero, Sassari 110
2014 Sella&Mosca ‘Thilion’ - Alghero DOC Torbato-Sauvignon Alghero, Sassari 170
Vernaccia di Oristano-Granazza
The name Vernaccia is derived from the Latin ‘Vernaculus’, which defines all that comes from a given place. Vernaccia di
Oristano is unique to Sardinia and unrelated to Italy’s other Vernaccia’s - it may be indigenous, or was introduced by the
Phoenecians. Vernaccia di Oristano is a historical wine, usually dry, made from over-ripe grapes in a similar style to Spanish
Sherry. Wines are aged in a system similar to Sherry’s ‘solera’ where the wines will develop ‘flor’, but Vernaccia di Oristano is
rarely fortified. These are complex wines, with deep colour and flavours of orange rind, dried apricot, roast hazelnut, tobacco,
tea and winter honey. Granazza is the local name for the same grape around the area of Nuoro in the centre of the island.
Contini ‘Karmis’ is made in a dry table wine style and is great with rich fish and white meat dishes.
2013 Contini - Vernaccia di Oristano DOC MUSEUM RELEASE Cabras, Oristano 130
2015 Agricola Quartomoro ‘Sulle Bucce’ – Valle del Tirso IGT Arborea Oristano 100
2017 Sedilesu ‘Granazza - Barbagia IGT ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 90
2013 Sedilesu ‘Perda Pinta’ - Barbagia IGT ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 120
2010 Sedilesu ‘Perda Pinta – Sulle Bucce’ - Barbagia IGT ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 150
Malvasia
Malvasia is of Greek origin (from the Peloponnese) and is thought to have been brought to Sardinia in the Byzantine era. This
drier version is best served with rich seafood or truffled Pecorino cheese.
2005 Giovanni Battista Columbu – Malvasia di Bosa DOC 500ML NATURAL Bosa, Oristano 300
Semidano
The Semidano grape is of uncertain origin, perhaps introduced in Sardinia in ancient times by Phoenician or Roman
traders. It spreads in the current Campidano area where it was originally used to soften wines made with Nuragus grape.
The Semidano variety has medium vigor and average productivity but not very steady. The Semidano grape gives a pale
yellow wine, of delicate and very fragrant scent, with floral and fruity notes.
2016 Cantina di Mogoro ‘Anastasía’ – Sardegna Semidano Mogoro DOC Mogoro, Oristano 75
2015 Cantina di Mogoro ‘Puistéris’- Sardegna Semidano Mogoro Superiore DOC Mogoro, Oristano 125
Rosati Sardi
Rosé wines are produced by most Sardinian wineries and are usually made into dry, savoury styles. These wines are traditionally
consumed as an aperitivo, but are great with antipasto, cured meats and pasta.
2016 Masone Mannu ‘Zeluiu’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Monti, Sassari 90
2015 Olbios ‘Cavè’ – Colli del Limbara IGT Bovale-Cannonau ORGANIC Olbia, Sassari 75
2015 Giovanni Montisci ‘Barrosu’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Cannonau BIODYNAMIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 170
2016 Sedilesu ‘Eressia – Cannonau di sardegna DOC Cannonau ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 95
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Cannonau
Known as Grenache in France and Garnacha in Spain, Sardinia’s most planted red varietal was considered to have been
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introduced by the Spaniards in the 15 century but according to most recent study supported by scientific analysis it was
present in Sardinia since the Middle Bronze Age. Cannonau is grown all over the island, with the best examples coming from
the area around Nuoro in central Sardinia. Medium to full-bodied in weight, wines have juicy, sweet raspberry and blackberry
fruit, with hints of chocolate, warm spice and earth characters. With soft, fine tannins and low acidity, they can reach quite
high levels of alcohol. Cannonau is great with suckling pig and game dishes - styles range from medium-bodied and soft to rich,
supple and powerful.
2014 Sella&Mosca ‘Tanca Farrá’ – Alghero DOC Cannonau-Cabernet Sauvignon Alghero, Sassari 110
2006 Dettori ‘Tenores’ - Romangia IGT NATURAL Sennori, Sassari 210
2005 Dettori ‘Dettori’ - Romangia IGT NATURAL Sennori, Sassari 220
2015 Masone Mannu ‘Zojosu’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Monti, Sassari 90
2013 Masone Mannu ‘Entu’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Monti, Sassari 135
2015 Cantina Dessena ‘Balentìa’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau Blend Benetutti, Sassari105
2015 Sedilesu ‘Mamuthone’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 90
2010 Sedilesu ‘Ballu Tundu’ - Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 170
2015 Sedilesu ‘Carnevale’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC ORGANIC Mamoiada, Nuoro 130
2015 Antichi Poderi Jerzu ‘Chuèrra’ - Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Jerzu, Nuoro 110
2013 Antichi Poderi Jerzu ‘Josto Miglior’ - Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva DOC Jerzu, Nuoro 140
2015 Alberto Loi ‘Sa Mola’ - Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Cardedu, Nuoro 80
2015 Su’Entu - Cannonau di Sardegna DOP Sanluri, Sud Sard 85
2016 Cantina di Dolianova ‘Anzenas’ - Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Dolianova, Cagliari 70
2017 Pala ‘I Fiori’ - Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Serdiana, Cagliari 60
2015 Panevino ‘Foreign Grapes’ - VDT Cannonau-Cagnulari NATURAL Nurri, Cagliari 130
Argiolas ‘Turriga’
With the winemaking prowess of Sassicaia’s famed oenologist Giacomo Tachis, Argiolas Turriga has cemented itself as
Sardinia’s premier wine. Aged for approximately 24 months in new French barriques and then aged a further 12 months before
release, this wine truly shows the excellent ageing potential of Sardinian wine
2004 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Serdiana, Cagliari 350
2005 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Serdiana, Cagliari 350
2006 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Serdiana, Cagliari 350
2008 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Serdiana, Cagliari 390
2009 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Serdiana, Cagliari 360
2014 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cannonau-Carignano Serdiana, Cagliari 240
Monica
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Monica is one of Sardinia’s oldest varietals and was possibly brought to the island by Spanish monks in the 11 century. It is
grown in the southern half of the island, mainly on the Campidano Plain, where it produces a medium bodied, well structured
wine with firm acid and plum, black pepper and star anise flavours. Consume with suckling pig and game dishes.
2016 Cantina di Mogoro ‘San Bernardino’ - Monica di Sardegna DOC Mogoro, Oristano 75
2011 Cantina di Mogoro ‘Nabui’ - Monica di Sardegna Superiore DOC Mogoro, Oristano 125
2016 Cantine di Dolianova ‘Arenada’ Dolianova, Cagliari 70
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Bovale
Bovale (also known as Nieddera or Muristellu/Muristeddu) is related to the French Mourvedre and Spanish Monastrell. In
Sardinia there are two distinct clones; Bovale Sardo (regarded as the superior clone), and Bovale Grande (or Nieddera), which
is widely planted around Oristano. Wines produced are medium to full bodied and supple, with earth, spice, and dried herb
flavours. Drink with lamb, goat and beef dishes.
2016 Agricola Quartomoro ‘BVL’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Arborea, Oristano 115
2015 Su Entu ‘Marmilla’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Sanluri, Sud Sard 120
2014 Cantina di Mogoro ‘Cavaliere Sardo’ - Terralba Riserva DOC Bovale Mogoro, Oristano 140
2015 Olianas ‘Perdixi’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale-Carignano Gergei, Cagliari 105
2009 Pala ‘Essentija‘ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Serdiana, Cagliari 120
2008 Argiolas ‘Korem’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale-Carignano-Cannonau Serdiana, Cagliari 160
Cagnulari
Cagnulari is present in a significant proportion of the vineyards of Sassari, it bears a certain resemblance to Bovale and is
possibly of a Spanish origin. Cagnulari vine yields a ruby red wine with a fruity nose containing hints of berries and a
slightly balsamic finish. The palate is structured and complex, typically warm and soft. Drinks well with meat dishes
2017 Nuraghe Crabioni ‘Sussinku’ – Romangia IGT Sorso, Sassari 90
2017 Agricola Quartomoro ’CGN’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Arborea, Oristano 115
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon was made famous by the great wines of Bordeaux in France and has been in Italy since the early
nineteenth century. It has become the base of some of the countries most famous reds, including Sella e Mosca’s ‘Marchese
di Villamarina’.
2013 Sella&Mosca ‘Marchese di Villamarina’ - Alghero DOC Alghero, Sassari 200
2014 Cantina del Vermentino ’Galana’ – Rosso Colli di Limbara IGT Cab/Sauv-Sangiovese-Cagnulari Monti, Sassari 125
2015 Cantina Dessena ‘Abbèru’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Benetutti, Sassari 200
Santadi ‘Terre Brune’
Santadi began its Sardinian wine legacy in the 1960’s, first growing grapes for local wineries and then moving into producing
their own label in the 1980’s. Like Argiolas, they procured the wine making knowledge of Italy’s premier wine maker Giacomo
Tachis and landed themselves international fame and exceptional quality wines. The ‘Terre Brune’ is their flagship red with
95% Carignano and 5% Bovaleddu. The wines are bold and concentrated whilst showing finesse and restraint from the time
spent in oak and in bottle. Dark fruits, spicy notes and an alluring nose will ensure you never forget this wine.
2012 Santadi ‘Terre Brune’ - Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC Carignano-Bovaleddu Santadi, Sud Sard 200
2000 Santadi ‘Terre Brune’ - Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC Carignano-Bovaleddu Santadi, Carbonia 400
1998 Santadi ‘Terre Brune’ - Carignano del Sulcis Superiore DOC Carignano-Bovaleddu Santadi, Carbonia 400
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Carignano
Carignano is known as Carignan in France and Cariñena in Spain, and probably introduced in Sardinia by the Phoenecians
over two thousand years ago. Planted in the sandy clays of the Sulcis region in the south-western corner of the island,
Carignano is deep garnet in colour, making powerful and structured red wines with savoury dark berry fruit and earthy
flavours. Wines made from Carignano are rich in tannin, acidity, colour and palate weight. Drink with slow roasted lamb,
goat and beef dishes.
2016 Capicheria ‘Lianti’ Carignano-Syrah Arzachena, Sassari 110
2014 Quartomoro ‘CRG’ Arborea, Oristano 115
2013 Mesa ‘Buio Buio’ - Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC St Anna, Sud Sard 120
2015 Santadi ‘Rocca Rubia’ - Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC Santadi, Sud Sard 120
2016 Agricola Punica ‘Montessu’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Carignano-Cabernets-Merlot Santadi, Sud Sard 85
2015 Agricola Punica ‘Barrua’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Carignano-Cabernet-Merlot Santadi, Sud Sard 145
2014 Pala ‘Silenzi’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Carignano-Monica-Sangiovese Serdiana, Cagliari 60
2015 Sardus Pater ‘Is Arenas’ - Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC St Antioco, Sud Sard 110
2014 Calasetta ‘Piedefranco’ - Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC St Antioco, Sud Sard 80
2018 Calasetta ‘Maccori’ - Carignano del Sulcis Riserva DOC St Antioco, Sud Sard 70
Vini Dolci Sardi
Italian winemakers have a real passion for making sweet wines; they love to dry grapes on the vine, on mats in the sun, or in
ventilated barns - a method is known as ‘passito’. Sardinia is no exception and with its hot climate, many intense styles are
produced. Sardinian sweet wines are usually made from Nasco and Moscato and are typically rich, sweet and decadent.
NV Cantina del Vermentino ‘Vigne del Portale’ - Moscato di Sardegna DOC 750ML Moscato Monti, Sassari 85
2015 Giuseppe Sedilesu ‘Popassa’ -Vino Rosso Passito 500ML Cannonau Mamoiada, Nuoro 180
2012 Antichi Poderi Jerzu ‘Akratos’ – Cannoncu di Sardegna Passito 500ML Cannonau Jerzu, Nuoro 125
2013 Calasetta ‘In Fundu’ - Moscato di Cagliari DOC 500ML Moscato Calasetta, Sud Sard 95
2013 Cantine di Dolianova - Moscato di Sardegna DOC 500ML Moscato Dolianova, Cagliari 90
2015 Su Entu ‘Passito’ – Moscato di Sardegna DOC 375ml Moscato Sanluri, Sud Sard 120
2010 Santadi ‘Latinia’ - LT Vino da Uve Stramature VDT 375ML Nasco Santadi, Sud Sard 145
16Vini Bianchi
“Time is money, but also…. great wines”
Riesling
2015 Anna Maria Abbona ‘L’Aleman’ – Langhe DOC Piedmont 95
2014 Cà Viola – Langhe DOC Piedmont 140
2018 Lark Hill ‘Lark Hill Vineyard’ BIODYNAMIC Canberra District 90
2015 Tertini Semi-Dry Southern Highlands 80
2017 Taylors ‘St Andrews’ Clare Valley 85
Cortese
2018 Castellari Bergaglio ‘Fornaci’ – Gavi di Tassarolo DOCG Piedmont 85
2011 Cascina degli Ulivi ‘Montemarino’ - VdT BIODYNAMIC Piedmont 110
Arneis
2016 Seghesio – Roero DOCG Piedmont 80
Manzoni Bianco
2014 Rudi Vindimian – Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGP Alto Adige 85
Gewurztraminer
2017 Dornach ‘G’ – Mitterberg IGT Alto Adige 150
Sylvaner
2016 Abbazia di Novacella – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige 87
Nosiola
2015 Gino Pedrotti – Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT BYODINAMIC Trentino 80
Muller Thurgau
2016 Abbazia di Novacella – Alto Adige DOC Alto Adige 87
Vitovska
2013 Skerlj – Venezia Giulia IGT ORGANIC Friuli 150
Ribolla Gialla
2013 Ronchi di Cialla “Cialla Bianco’ – Collio DOC Ribolla-Verduzzo-Picolit Friuli 115
2016 Terpin ‘Quinto Quarto’ – Bianco delle Venezie IGT BIODYNAMIC Friuli 110
Pinot Grigio - Pinot Bianco - Pinot Gris
2017 Colterenzio - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 65
2018 Franz Haas - Alto Adige DOC Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 90
2017 Ca San Vito - Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio Veneto 60
2015 Flaibani – Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio Friuli 110
2016 Russiz Superiore – Collio DOC Pinot Grigio Friuli 120
2016 Ermacora – Fiuli Colli Orientali DOC Pinot Bianco Friuli 115
2018 Brangayne Pinot Grigio Orange 65
2019 Redbank Pinot Grigio King Valley 55
17Vini Bianchi
Cork stoppers are produced from the bark of Quercus suber (the Cork Oak), which is endemic to southwest Europe and
northwest Africa. Once the trees are about 25 years old the cork is traditionally stripped from the trunks every nine to ten
years, with the first two harvest, generally producing lower quality cork. The trees live for about 300 years.
Friulano
2013 Dario Prinčič ‘Jakot’ – Venezia Giulia IGT BIODYNAMIC Friuli 155
2016 Miani ‘Buri’ – Friuli Colli Orientali DOC ORGANIC Friuli 250
Sauvignon Blanc
2016 Bortoluzzi - Venezia Giulia IGT Friuli 75
2013 Villa Job - Venezia Giulia IGT Solera Method (5 vintages) Friuli 120
2016 Miani ‘Zitelle’ - Friuli Colli Orientali DOC ORGANIC Friuli 250
2017 Brangayne Orange 70
2017 Gembrook Hill Yarra Valley 105
2013 Domaine A ‘Lady A’ Tasmania 155
2019 Shaw+Smith Adelaide Hills 75
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blends
2018 Vasse Felix SbS Margaret River 65
2017 Pitchfork SSb Margaret River 55
Semillon
2016 A Boy with Fruit ‘Aromatic’ Semillon-Viognier BIODYNAMIC Mudgee 65
2011 Scarborough ‘Green Label’ Hunter Valley 65
2011 Scarborough ‘White Label’ Hunter Valley 75
1999 Tyrrell’s ‘Vat 1’ Hunter Valley 300
Vermentino
2017 Lunae ‘Grey Label’ Colli di Luni DOC Liguria 90
2015 Lunae ‘Black Label’ Colli di Luni DOC Liguria 115
Albarola
2016 Lunae ‘Albarola’ Colli di Luni DOC Liguria 85
Garganega / Grecanico
2018 Pieropan ORGANIC Veneto 82
2015 Angiolino Maule ‘Sassaia’ – Veneto IGT Garganega-Trebbiano BIODYNAMIC Veneto 90
2015 La Cappuccina ‘San Brizio’ - Soave DOC Veneto 120
Albana
2015 Vigne di S Lorenzo ‘Gea’ VT ORGANIC Emilia Romagna 85
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“Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improves with age.”
Malvasia
2017 La Tosa ‘Sorriso di Cielo’ - Colli Piacentini DOC Emilia Romagna 95
2014 La Stoppa ‘Ageno’ – Emilia Bianco IGT Malvasia-Ortrugo-Trebbiano NATURAL Emilia Romagna 130
2016 Virgona - Salina IGT Malvasia-Inzolia-Catarratto Sicily 90
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
2017 Il Palagione- Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany 77
Trebbiano-Trebbiano di Soave-Verdicchio
2017 Ca dei Frati ‘I Frati’ – Lugana DOC Trebbiano di Soave Lombardy 110
2017 Villa Antinori Toscana IGT Trebbiano - Malvasia Tuscany 60
2015 Umani Ronchi ‘Casal di Serra’ - Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Marche 85
2016 Bucci - Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC Marche 110
Greco
2016 Marco Carpineti ‘Moro’ Greco Moro Lazio 110
Pecorino
2015 De Fermo ‘Don Carlino’ – Abruzzo Pecorino DOC BIODYNAMIC Abruzzo 110
Biancolella
2017 Casa d’Ambra - Ischia Bianco DOC Biancolella-Forastera Campania 70
2016 Casa d’Ambra ‘Frassitelli’ - Ischia DOC Campania 110
Falanghina
2016 Vadiaperti – Beneventano IGT Campania 85
Grillo
2018 Valdibella ‘Ariddu’ – Sicilia DOC Sicily 70
Carricante
2017 Peter Wiegner ‘Contrada Rampante’ – Etna Bianco DOC Sicily 110
2010 Benanti ‘Pietramarina’ – Etna Bianco Superiore DOC Sicily 220
Zibibbo-Muscat
2017 Cantina Marilina ‘Cue’ – Terre Siciliane IGT ORGANIC Sicilia 85
19Vini Bianchi
Life gives us problems: wine takes them away
Chardonnay
2017 Tenuta Mazzolino ‘Blanc’ - Oltrepo Pavese DOC Lombardy 100
2013 Bellavista ‘Uccellanda’ - Curtefranca DOC Lombardy 200
2015 Rosarubra ‘Triluna’ – Colline Pescaresi IGT Chardonnay-Sauvignon-Malvasia Abruzzo 120
2015 De Fermo ‘Launegild’ – Colline Pescaresi IGT BIODYNAMIC Abruzzo 115
2016 Scarborough ‘The Obsessive’ Hunter Valley 110
2016 Eloquesta BIODYNAMIC Mudgee 75
2017 Robert Stein ‘Reserve’ Mudgee 80
2018 Pepper Tree Orange 65
2014 Canobolas-Smith Orange 100
2017 Savaterre Beechworth 160
2016 Giaconda Beechworth 300
2016 Tarrawarra Yarra Valley 70
2017 Eldridge Estate ‘Wendy’ Mornington Peninsula 135
2018 Yabby Lake ‘Single Vineyard’ Mornington Peninsula 110
2016 Ten Minutes by Tractor ‘Judd’ Mornington Peninsula 160
2017 Sister’s Run Barossa Valley 55
2017 Vasse Felix Margaret River 90
2018 Pierro Margaret River 175
Other Varietals
2018 Lark Hill ‘Dark Horse Vineyard’ Marsanne-Rousanne-Viognier BIODYNAMIC Canberra District 80
2018 Kalleske ‘Florentine’ Chenin Blanc Barossa Valley 60
2018 Torbreck ‘Woodcutter’s’ Rousanne-Marsanne-Viognier Barossa Valley 65
2017 Kalleske ‘Plenarius’ Viogner BYODINAMIC Barossa Valley 70
Vini Rosati
2017 Costaripa ‘Rosamara’ – Chiaretto DOC Groppello-Marzemino-Sangiovese-Barbera Lombardy 88
2016 Santa Cristina – Toscana IGT Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Tuscany 60
2017 De Fermo ‘Le Cince’ – Colline Pescaresi IGT Montepulciano BIODYNAMIC Abruzzo 115
2016 Masone Mannu ‘Zeluiu’ – Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Bovale Sardinia 90
2015 Olbios ‘Cavè’ – Colli del Limbara IGT Bovale-Cannonau ORGANIC Sardinia 75
2015 Giovanni Montisci ‘Barrosu’ – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Cannonau BIODYNAMIC Sardinia 170
2016 Sedilesu ‘Eressia – Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Cannonau ORGANIC Sardinia 95
2018 Lark Hill Shiraz BIODYNAMIC Canberra District 60
2019 Luke Lambert ‘Crudo’ Syrah-Nebbiolo Yarra Valley 65
2018 Jim Barry ‘Annabelle’s’ Grenache Clare Valley 65
2019 Pitchfork Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 55
20Vini Rossi
Wine and food can be considered the most complete form of art as they stimulate more than just one of our senses.
Nebbiolo / Chiavennasca
In the heart of the rolling hills of Langhe in the northern Italian region of Piedmont the ancient Nebbiolo grapes give birth
to one of the greatest Italian red wines: BAROLO, the king of wine and the wine of kings. Barolo was one of the first three
Italian wines to be awarded DOCG status when the classification was introduced in July 1980.
The Barolo area is restricted to a handful of ‘communes’ which produce slightly different styles according to soils and
mesoclimates. Wines from the villages of La Morra and Barolo are generally aromatic and fruity with La Morra producing
the most perfumed and graceful wines, while the one from Barolo tend to be more complex and textural. Castiglione-
Falleto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte produce more structured wines that require longer aging with Serralunga d’Alba
barolos being the most tannic of the five. Castiglione-Falleto produce full-bodied wines of good balance and aromas and the
Monforte D'Alba wines are rich, concentrated and intense.
Barolo wines must undergo at least 38 months' aging prior to commercial release of which 18 must be spent in barrel. For
the riserva, the total aging time increases to 62 months. Traditionally Classic Barolos are subjected to long fermentation
and aged in large wooden casks requiring at least ten years cellaring to tame their tannins. Modern Barolo producers
however have reduced fermentation times and introduced the use of new French barriques resulting in a fruitier and more
accessible style which is approachable at a much earlier stage in its life.
* Wines noted with an asterisk denote producers making Barolo in the traditional style
2018 Caves de Donnas ‘Barmet’ – Valée d’Aoste DOC Valle d’Aosta 82
2011 Boroli – Barolo (Castiglione Falletto) DOCG* Piedmont 140
1990 Terre del Barolo ‘Baudana’ - Barolo Riserva (Castiglione Falletto) DOCG* Piedmont 450
2014 Paolo Scavino ‘Canubi’ – Barolo (Castiglione Falletto) DOCG Piedmont 270
2008 Seghesio ‘Pajana’ – Barolo (Monforte d’ Alba) DOCG* Piedmont 190
2013 Oddero ‘Rocche di Castiglione’ (Castiglione Falletto) DOCG* Piedmont 240
2008 Enzo Boglietti ‘Fossati’ - Barolo (La Morra) DOCG Piedmont 260
2014 Giacomo Fenocchio ‘Villero’ - Barolo (Castiglione Falletto) DOCG* Piedmont 225
2012 Giacomo Fenocchio ‘Bussia’ - Barolo (Monforte d’ Alba) DOCG* Piedmont 260
2010 Ca’ Viola – Barolo (Sottocastello di Novello) DOCG* Piedmont 280
1990 Fontanafredda - Barolo (Serralunga d’Alba) DOCG * PRIVATE CELLAR Piedmont 550
1982 Borgogno - Barolo (Serralunga d’Alba) DOCG * Piedmont 685
2011 Produttori del Barbaresco ‘Montefico’ – Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont 230
2012 Sottimano ‘Cotta’ - Barbaresco DOCG Piedmont 200
2013 Sperino ’Uvaggio’ - Coste della Sesia DOC Piedmont 125
2016 Anna Maria Abbona – Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Piedmont 95
2013 Alberto Marsetti ‘Grumello’ – Valtellina Superiore DOCG Lombardy 125
2011 Nino Negri ‘ Carlo Negri’- Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG Lombardy 190
2011 Topper’s Mountain New England 90
2010 Casa Freschi ‘La Signora’ Langhorne Creek 100
Grignolino
2015 Laiolo Reginin ‘L’Intruso’ – Grignolino d’Asti DOC Piedmont 90
Dolcetto
2016 Vajra - Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Piedmont 105
Freisa
2013 Tenuta Migliavacca – Monferrato DOC BIODYNAMIC Piedmont 100
21Vini Rossi
Our sense of smell is more important than what we think: even stronger than
our sight. It is like a third eye that captures reality we do not see.
Barbera
2017 Stella ‘Stravisan’ – Barbera d’ Asti DOCG Piedmont 75
2011 Braida ‘Ai Suma’ - Barbera d’Asti DOCG Piedmont 270
2010 Podere Pradarolo ‘Velius’ Barbera-Croatina NATURAL Emilia Romagna 100
2013 Cantine di Dolianova ‘Terresicci’ - Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Barbera Sarda Sardinia 135
Pinot Nero / Pinot Noir
2011 Ricci Curbastro – Sebino IGT Lombardy 150
2017 Tenuta Mazzolino ‘Terrazze’- Provincia di Pavia IGT Lombardy 75
2008 Pulpit Rock Southern Highlands 100
2009 Pulpit Rock Southern Highlands 100
2018 Swinging Bridge Orange 75
2016 Brangayne Orange 82
2017 Lark Hill BIODYNAMIC Canberra District 110
2016 Savaterre Beechworth 160
2015 TarraWarra ‘Estate’ Yarra Valley 70
2018 Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Yarra Valley 75
2015 William Downie ‘Yarra Valley’ Yarra Valley 150
2017 Gembrook Hill Yarra Valley 135
2015 Eldridge Estate ‘MV6’ Mornington P 145
2018 Yabby Lake ‘Single Vineyard’ Mornington P 140
2015 Bannockburn ‘De La Terre’ Geelong 130
2018 Barringwood ‘Estate’ Lower Barrington 80
2018 DR Edge Tamar, Derwent 135
Corvina-Rondinella-Molinara + Blends
2016 Ca’ La Bionda - Valpolicella Classico DOC Veneto 80
2016 Speri ‘la Roverina’ - Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Veneto 75
2017 Speri ‘Ripasso’ - Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC Veneto 120
2013 Adalia - Amarone della Valpolicella DOC ORGANIC Veneto 190
2013 Montecariano - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto 200
2013 Monte del Frà - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Veneto 200
2010 Quintarelli ‘Rosso Ca’ del Merlo’ IGT Corvina-Corvinone-Cabernets-Nebbiolo –Sangiovese-Croatina Veneto 270
Schioppettino
2013 Ermacora – Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC Friuli 110
Pignolo
2008 Ermacora - Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC Friuli 170
Centesimino
2010 Poderi Morini ‘Traicolli’ – Rosso Ravenna IGT Emilia Romagna 90
22Vini Rossi
Swiss Henri Marc is the inventor of modern wine labelling. In 1837 he started selling his wines with an oval shaped
illustrated label which also included technical information about the wine.
Supertuscan
Antinori ‘Tignanello’
Produced by the Antinori family in the Chianti Classico zone and only made in the best vintages from the vineyard of the same
name. Tignanello is the original ‘Super Tuscan’ wine, first produced in 1970 as a Chianti Classico Riserva (including white
grapes and Canaiolo in the blend) and aged in French barrique. In 1971 it became a VDT when Cabernet was added and the
white grapes were removed. Made from 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.
2004 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ - Toscana IGT Tuscany 750
2000 Antinori ‘Tignanello’ - Toscana IGT Tuscany 800
Antinori ‘Solaia’
Grown and produced on the Antinori family’s Tignanello estate in the Chianti Classico zone, Solaia was first produced in 1978,
and is only made in the best vintages. Originally made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with 20% Sangiovese
added to the blend in 1980.
2000 Antinori ‘Solaia’ - Toscana IGT Tuscany 750
1997 Antinori ‘Solaia’ - Toscana IGT Tuscany 950
1990 Antinori ‘Solaia’ - Toscana IGT Tuscany 1050
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981, in the area of Bolgheri, along the coast of Tuscany. The first vintage of ‘Ornellaia’,
the flagship wine, was produced in 1985, and is made from a blend of Bordeaux grapes including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
2002 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ - Bolgheri DOC Tuscany 750
2000 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ - Bolgheri DOC Tuscany 850
1997 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia ‘Ornellaia’ - Bolgheri DOC Tuscany 950
Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’
Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta was the first to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in Tuscany, and began planting vines on his Tenuta
San Guido estate from the early 194o’s. For years he produced wine only for the family, but in 1968 the wine was released commercially
under the VDT and then IGT regulation. In the late 1990’s it became the only wine in Italy to be awarded it’s own DOC. Made from
85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.
1999 Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ - Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Tuscany 900
1993 Tenuta San Guido ‘Sassicaia’ - Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC Tuscany 1000
Isole e Olena ‘Cepparello’
Isole e Olena is one of the top producers in the Chianti Classico zone and Cepparello is their flagship wine. One of the first to
produce a ‘Super Tuscan’ from 100% Sangiovese aged in barrique.
2014 Isole Olena ‘Cepparello’ Toscana IGT Tuscany 210
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Sangiovese + Blends
Sangiovese is the most cultivated red grape varietal of Italy. It seems that Sangiovese was already known to the
Etruscans and that the name derives from Sanguis Jovis, Blood of Jupiter. It can produce wine with perfect balance, with very
fine perfumes, floral, but fragile. Possibly the most popular and important wine derived from Sangiovese is Brunello di
Montalcino. Produced in the medieval village of Montalcino in the province of Siena, in 1980 Brunello di Montalcino was
awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation and today is one of Italy's best-
known and most revered wines. Vineyards in Montalcino are planted in varied soils, including limestone, clay, schist,
volcanic soil and a crumbly marl known as ‘galestro’ at altitudes ranging from 149 m to 500 m. This diversity in terroir
contributes to the vast range in quality and potential complexity of Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello di Montalcino is made
100% from Sangiovese. Traditionally, the wine goes through an extended maceration period where colour and flavour are
extracted from the skins. Following fermentation the wine is then aged in oak. Traditionally, the wines are aged 3 years or
more "in botte"—large Slavonian oak casks that impart little oak flavor and generally produce more austere wines. Some
winemakers will use French barrique which imparts a more pronounced vanilla oak flavor. There is a middle ground where
the wine is aged in small barrique for a short time and then spends a longer sojourn in the traditional botte. The current
aging requirements were established in 1998 and dictate that Brunellos are to be aged in oak for 2 years and at least 4 months
in a bottle before release.
1998 Fattoria Zerbina ‘Pietramora’- Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore Riserva DOC Emilia Romagna 250
2016 Malenchini – Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG Tuscany 80
2015 Brancaia ‘Tre’ Toscana IGT Sangiovese Merlot- Cabernet Sauvignon Tuscany 90
2015 Antinori ‘Marchese Antinori’ - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Sangiovese-CabSauv-Merlot Tuscany 135
2017 Santa Cristina – Toscana IGT - Sangiovese- Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah Tuscany 60
2015 Elena Casadei ‘Anfore’ Tuscany 110
1980 Monsanto ‘Il Poggio’ - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Tuscany 390
1997 Castello di Fonterutoli - Chianti Classico DOCG Tuscany 280
2017 Poderi Sanguineto – Rosso di Montepulciano DOC Prugnolo Gentile-Canaiolo-Mammolo Tuscany 105
2012 Caparzo – Brunello di Montalcino ‘Riserva’ DOCG Tuscany 240
2012 Il Paradiso di Frassina ‘Mozart’ - Brunello di Montalcino ‘Riserva’ DOCG ORGANIC Tuscany 200
2009 Biondi Santi ‘Tenuta Greppo’ - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany 450
1997 Fontodi ‘Flaccianello della Pieve’ - Colli Toscana Centrale IGT Tuscany 550
Sagrantino
2011 Perticaia - Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Umbria 160
2013 Arnaldo Caprai ‘Venticinquesimo’ - Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Umbria 250
Montepulciano
2015 Cantine Torri ‘Bakán’ - Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC Abruzzo 85
2015 De Fermo ‘Prologo’ – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC BIODYNAMIC Abruzzo 155
2012 Rosarubra ‘Shamàn’ - Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC Abruzzo 200
Negroamaro
2013 Mocavero ‘Curti Russi’ - Salentino IGP Puglia 85
Nero di Troia
1999 Rivera ‘Il Falcone’ - Castel del Monte Riserva DOC Nero di Troia-Montepulciano Puglia 200
Primitivo-Zinfandel
2016 Plantamura – Gioia del Colle DOC ORGANIC Puglia 75
2015 Le Vigne di Sammarco ‘Zifa’ – Primitivo di Manduria DOP Puglia 90
2015 Le Vigne di Sammarco ‘Archè’ – Primitivo di Manduria DOP Puglia 150
2014 Lowe ORGANIC Mudgee 120
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