VINI DELLA SARDEGNA BIANCHI Vermentino di Gallura DOCG "S Eleme", 2011 A dry, mellow white with slight hints of apples and bitter almonds.

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1 VINI DELLA SARDEGNA Sardinia produces wines of distinguished personality from varieties that are, for the most, unique in Italy, brought by Phoenicians, Romans and, above all, Spaniards, to this Mediterranean Island. Traditional Sardinian wines are strong in character: the port-like Cannonau, Monica di Cagliari combine power with unexpected elegance. Among the whites, the protagonist is Vermentino. BIANCHI Vermentino di Gallura DOCG "S Eleme", 2011 A dry, mellow white with slight hints of apples and bitter almonds. Sardo Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, Tenute Soletta, 2010 Generous floral bouquet, rich in flavours which recall golden delicious apples. Its character is refined by a slightly bitter aftertaste. Glass (175ml) Semidano di Mogoro, Cantina Il Nuraghe, 2010 Pale yellow colour, dry with a light fruity and harmonious bouquet with a characteristic tangy aftertaste Terre Bianche DOC, Sella & Mosca, % Torbato. Straw yellow with golden tones. Dry, fresh, clear-cut with a fruity flavour Le Arenarie DOC, Sella & Mosca, % Sauvignon lemony yellow, dry, long lasting bouquet, rich with great finesse Vernaccia Valle del Tirso Karmis DOC, Contini, 2010 A mature complex nose of white fruits and Mediterranean herbs with a rich, full-bodied palate. Vermentino di Sardegna La Pariglia DOC, 2010 Floral, green pear and citrus aromas, lively and fresh acidity, honeysuckle and melon linger on the finish Vermentino Pigalva DOC, Giovanni Cherchi, 2010 Very delicate with the scent of exotic fruits and citrus. On the palate is dry, fresh, velvety with a good persistence Vermentino Tuvaoes, Giovanni Cherchi, 2010 Brilliant straw yellow colour, complex scents of exotic fruits, clean and elegant taste

2 Vermentino Arakena DOC, Cantina del Vermentino Monti, 2009 A vermentino with hints of ripe fruit, peach and apricot with a distinct mineral taste and a long lingering finish. Villa di Chiesa IGT, Santadi, 2007 The blend of Vermentino and Chardonnay grapes gives this wine its deep straw yellow colour which is matched by its richness on the palate. Complex and full, it mixes the aromatic qualities of Vermentino withe the spiciness of the new oak

3 ROSSI Abbaia, Cantina del Vermentino Monti 2011 A blend of Cannonau and Monica grapes produces this dry red with an intense ruby red colour and big bouquet Glass (175ml) Sardo Cannonau di Sardegna, Tenute Soletta, 2008 Ruby red Cannonau with an intense and persistent bouquet, with hints of prunes and violets Monica di Sardegna DOC, Cantina Sociale della Vernaccia, 2009 Warm, ripe, silky, spicy fruit with good character and immediate appeal. Monica di Sardegna DOC Camalda, Antichi Poderi Jerzu, 2009 Ruby red with violet shades. Medium bodied with an intense characteristic perfume, harmonious and velvety taste Montiprama Rosso IGT, Cantina Sociale della Vernaccia, 2007 Nieddera grape, robust, good structure and intensity, red fruits and toasted wood scent, with a vigourus and persistent taste Cannonau Tamara DOC, Cantina del Vermentino Monti, 2009 A dry, harmonious red with an intense ruby red colour and a lingering bouquet Carignano del Sulcis Nur DOC, Sardus Pater, 2007 A well-structured, generous and full-bodied wine with a harmonious and velvety taste. Nepente di Oliena DOC 2009 Full bodied, dry with rich and intense aroma, obtained by using selected Cannonau grapes. Carignano Riserva DOC, Kanai, Sardus Pater, 2007 A medium to full bodied wine with dried floral and herbaceous aromas which carry through to flavours of cherry with a hint of violet and herbs. Cagnulari Isola dei Nuraghi Rosso, IGT 2007 A superb combination of red and black berries. Fresh and superbly balanced. Is Solinas, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2008 Carignano and Bovale grapes, ruby red with violet tinges, mellow and soft tannins,full bodied, warm and harmonious with persistent fruity notes

4 Keramos Tenute Soletta 2006 Clear, ruby red with garnet hues. Intense and persistent bouquet with hints of ripe fruit, velvety character with notes of vanilla. Galana, Rosso dei Colli del Limbara IGT, 2004 A blend of Cabernet, Sauvignon and Carignano, this ruby red wine has an intense nose with hints of forest fruits and vanilla and is dry, warm and rich on the palate Korem, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Argiolas, 2005 Bovale sardo Cannonau and Carignano,powerful plum fruit, strong structure, with refined tannins and vanilla oak flavours evident Terre Brune, Cantina Sociale di Santadi DOC, 2006 Carignano and Bovaleddu grapes, complex aroma of toasted coffee beans and vanilla with an elegant finish. Turriga, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Argiolas, Considered one of Sardinia s finest, Turriga is made from Cannonau, Carignano and Bovale grapes, and aged in new French oaks for 18 months. The finished wine has an intense and distinctive ruby-red colour, and a full-bodied elegant bouquet

5 VINI ITALIANI BIANCHI Arcole DOC, Chardonnay Desmonta2010 (Veneto) A medium bodied chardonnay with notes of yellow flowers and ripe bananas Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT 2010(Piemonte) Light, refreshing wine with an intense flowery nose. Satisfying taste recalling young Pears and ripe granny apples. Falanghina Caulino ITG, Alois 2010 On the palate Caulino is dry, well balanced with intensely fresh tropical fruit flavours, lemon, lime, apricot and laced with mineral notes. Sauvignon di Lenardo DOC, 2009 (Alto Adige) Fresh aromas, pungent green notes of nettles, grass & asparagus with hints of flint. The palate has weight and texture with ripened fruit while still retaining its freshness. Dry mineral acidity Gavi del Comune di Gavi, Morgassi Superiore DOCG, 2010 (Piemonte) Fresh, clean and crisp with lovely honts of green apple and citrus, refreshing and zesty finish. Chardonnay Cornell, Colterenzio 2007 (Trentino) Lovely nut aromas are accompanied by layers of lush mango and cantaloupe balanced with a soft oak taste. Subtle notes of apple a rich, full-bodied wine

6 ROSSI Il Rubjo, Rosso Conero Riserva DOC 2006 The best Montepulciano grapes, aged in barrique,full bodied, intense perfume,ecellent taste,balanced tannins. Morellino di Scansano Le Preselle DOC, 2009 Deep ruby red with scents of violets and cherries, dry and warm, displays gentle tannins. Barbera D Asti DOC, La Tranquilla, 2008 (Piemonte) A superb Barbera, intense and soft with ripe red fruits on the nose and a long well balanced finish. Chianti Classico DOCG, La Camporena, Riserva 2007 (Toscana) Hints of small red fruits, cherry jam and white pepper. Juicy, with soft tannins and a persistent finish. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Vigneti alla Cerraia, 2008 (Toscana) Ruby red colour with purplish reflections; intense and fruity with a balanced and velvety flavour. Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca La Bionda DOC, 2006 (Veneto) Deep ruby in colour with wonderfully ripe, sweet cherry flavours and aromas. This velvety, brooding red is both ultra-concentrated and sufficiently mineral and firm. Barolo Burlotto DOCG, 2008 (Piemonte) Extraordinary Barolo with an intense and complete nose of ripe fruits, balsamic notes and spices, with a good body and a long finish Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Paradiso di Frasina 2007 (Toscana) 100% Brunello. Loads of blueberry and plum, tobacco and violets, an exotic wine at its best

7 CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE Prosecco di Treviso, Contarini, D.O.C Fine, persistent sparkle-aromatic fruity bouquet with scents of acacia flowers. Champagne Henriot Souverain NV A delicate, creamy chardonnay and pinot Noire palate leading trough to a fresh, clean and dry finish Champagne Abel Lepitre, Brut Ideale Cuvee Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier, fresh clean and dry finish. Glass (175ml) Cuvee Imperiale Max Rose, Berlucchi Dry and well balanced. Brut Premiere Cuvee, Bruno Paillard Genuine, fine and elegant this is above all a wine of balance and complexity. Rose premiere Cuvee, Bruno Paillard Red currants turning to wild strawberries, violets and a touch of lemon