$33
SPAIN : CATALUNYA
Sumoll Blanc
MEDIUM-BODIED, SKIN CONTACT (ORANGE WINE), APRICOT, CITRUS, DRIED FRUIT, HONEY, STONE
This Brisat (Catalan for “orange wine”) from Costador Terroirs stays on the skins for 6-8 weeks in amphora, giving it a beautiful amber color, and a bit of bite.
FARMING : Biodynamic
WINEMAKING : Natural / Low-Intervention : spontaneous fermentation; unfined, and unfiltered; low sulfur. Aged in amphora for seven months.
PAIRING : Grilled Aubergine and Walnut Paste
$27
ITALY : SICILY
Catarratto
MED-BODIED, PEAR, WHITE PEACH, CITRUS, HONEY, MINERAL, NO OAK
The Catarratto ‘Bruto’ is Alldo Viola’s first release of a sparkling wine made with an ancient method of finishing fermentation in bottle (aka, a pét-nat). The juice has undergone a bit of skin contact for texture, bubbles are pleasingly silky, and the aromas are lush, fruity, and mineral.
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
PAIRING: I Am The Appetizer
$26
GEORGIA : KAKHETI
Rkatsitli Vardisperi
MEDIUM-BODIED, PEACH PIT, NECTARINE, SAVORY, QVEVRI / NO OAK
This family winery has been making wines for personal use for several generations. Aged in traditional qvevri, this wine is made from Rkatsiteli grapes grown organically, without any additives or filtration.
FARMING : Organic
WINEMAKING : Natural (unfiltered, no sulfur added)
PAIRING : Roast Chicken, Caprese Salad
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ITALY : SICILY
Grillo
MED-FULL-BODIED, CANDIED CITRUS, APRICOT, OVERRIPE APPLE, WHITE PEPPER, USED OAK
100% Sicilian Grillo from the Contrada Triglia Cru (home to the best Grillo in Sicily, and therefore in the world)! Cloudy and bright amber in color, ‘Il Litro’ is a fuller-bodied orange wine with some nice tannic structure, intense citrus and apricot notes, and a wave of refreshing acidity. Grapes are hand-picked and pressed with feet; fermentation occurs via native yeasts with 10-12 days of skin contact; wine is aged on the lees in used French oak demi-muid (600L); unfined/unfiltered.
ECOLOGY : Organic / Biodynamic (Uncertified)
PAIRING : Sicilian Fish Stew
*Low Sulfite
$18
PORTUGAL : VINHO VERDE : MINHO
Tinta Cão, Vinhão, Loureiro
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, RED BERRY, GRAPEFRUIT, FLORAL, NO OAK
This cloudy, curious rose comes from an esteemed biodynamic producer in Vinho Verde pioneering experimental techniques such as the use of chestnut flowers in order to stabilize his wines ... pretty cool stuff. Soft red fruit, shining acidity, and a sharp, savory finish — here's a chance to try something equal parts different and delicious.
FARMING: Biodynamic
PAIRING : Whipped Cranberry Goat Cheese