“Un pranzo senza vino e come un giorno senza sole.”
A meal without wine is like a day without the sun.
ITALY:
Merlot, Donini
$9 glass $24 ½ litre $36 Bottle(1 L)
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo,Rocca Ventosa
$9 glass $24 ½ litre $32 Bottle(1 L)
Montepulciano/Sangiovese, Rosso Piceno 2007 $55
Deep violet color, nose-ripe morello cherries, leather & sweet tobacco. Intense flavors of cherries, coffee & vanilla, long finish
Nero D’Avola, Kerasos, Sicilia,2008 $60
Native Sicilian grape, organic, Bouquet:full-bodied & complex, ripe fruit (blackberry, mulberry, cherry) balsamic notes.
Dolcetto d’Alba, 2008, Madonna Di Como $50
Very fresh, balanced & complex with ripe fruit & a hint of almond, long finish. Great with veal
Amarone delle Valpolicella, Cantina Valpantena,2007 $86
Medium deep-ruby colour, hint of mocha, raspberry, leather. Full-bodied. Very solid structure
Amarone delle Valpolicella, CORTE MAJOLI, 2006 $86
Fig, cranberry, cherry, cocoa & strawberry. full bodied, flavourful, great balance, cedar-fruit filled finish. Great with risotto
Amarone, Masi Grandarella Appassimento,2004 $92
Deep garnet, full-bodied, with deep but soft tannins that coat the palate gently. Aromas of wild berries & currants. 91 W/E
Sangiovese, 2009, Moncaro Marche $45
Medium bodied, fruity, raspberry flavours. Delicate easy drinking. Great with all pastas
Barolo, Vendemmia, Patrizi, 2006 $95
Warm, dried fruits on the nose, typical Barolo firmness with rich & velvety textures
Barolo, Albe, Estate G.D. Vajra, 2005 $90
Three-vineyard Barolo, Full bodied and rustic, powerful fruit, spice & florals, nicely balanced
Primitivo, Gioia Del Colle, 2006, ‘Casa Vinicola Coppi’ $50
An Italian Zinfandel! Light bouquet, taste is pleasant. Nice with risotto & pastas
Valpolicella Ripasso, Superiore, Italy 2008 $50
Depth of flavor, magnificent, tasty wine. Located in the Negrar, the centre of the Veneto area
Valpolicella Classico Superiore, 2008, Remo Farina $50
Grapes of Amarone, medium-bodied, long finishing wine
Barbara d’Asti, Pico Maccario, Italy, 2009 $60
100% Barbara grape, ruby red, fragrant & fruity, aromatic & easy drinking. Nice with risotto & beef
IL BOSCO, Rosso Toscano, Azienda Casale, Italy 2008 $60
100% Sangiovese grape, very good wine & very smooth
Chianti, The Sopranos, 2007 $55
Deep ruby red, complex aromas of currant, cherry, cedar, marzipan, woodspice, blackberry, strawberry & black pepper
Chianti, Castello Di Querceto, 2008 $45
Med. Bodied with juicy dark fruits – great balance. Hint of licorice, drinks well
Montepulciano Di Nobile, Terre Di Rubinoro, 2006 $60
Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot varietals. Ruby red, full-bodied, intense smell, dry, pleasant
Brunello di Montalcino, La Velona, 2004 $100
Floral & plum aromas. Full bodied. Pair with tomato pastas. One of Gio’s favourites
Brunello di Montalcino, Assunto, 2004 $100
Aromas of simple fruit. Full bodied, great with pasta, score 91 W/E
REST OF THE WORLD: per bottle
Shiraz, Wally’s Hut, Australia, 2009 $45
Ripe and rich, with aromas of spice & pepper. Medium bodied & smooth finish
Syrah (Shiraz), 2008, San Joaquin Valley, Mcmanis Family, California 47
Dark purple in color, blackberry, blueberry & dark chocolate. Nice finish of mixed berries
Shiraz, Bankside, Hardys, Australia, 2008 $47
Deep ruby red colour. Spice & blackberry aromas. Full flavours of plum & chocolate
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, San Joaguin Valley, Mcmanis Family,Cali $47
Purple red color, good depth, ripe blackberries, boysenberries & plum. Long smooth elegant finish
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Reif Estates, Niagara-On-The-Lake $60
Deep in colour, complexity of aromas intertwining notes of spice, blackberry & cocoa. Great finish
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Korta Barrel Selection, Chile $60
Blackberries & chocolate aromas, with a vanilla finish. 3 time gold medal in the London International Wine Challenge
Merlot, 2008, San Joaquin Valley, McManis Family, California $47
Deep in color, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry & cassis aromas, soft with a clean finish
Pinot Noir, 2008, San Joaquin Valley, McManis Family, California $47
Modern style, full bodied for a pinot. Ripe fruit with balanced acidity. Pair with almost anything
Zinfandel, 2007, SIERRA FOOTHILLS, Renwood, California $45
Big, bold, spicy wine. Pair with gnocchi and sausage or spaghetti & meatballs
Champagne, G.H. Martel & Co., France $85
Intense, & delicate tropical fruits(mango). Floral aromas (roses). Refreshing on the palate. Enjoy!!!
Prosecco, Villa Sandi, Italy $43
Very fresh, light & never over powers a meal. Nice aromas
Sauvignon Blanc Brut, Two Oceans, South Africa $43
Fresh, crisp, elegant with tropical fruit flavours & zesty finish
GIO’S WINE LIST AND PRICING CHANGES ALWAYS DUE TO PRODUCT AVAILABILITY. GIO’S WILL SOURCE OUT A CERTAIN WINE FOR YOU, IF WE DONT HAVE WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. MAJORITY OF OUR WINE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LCBO.
