Drink
We are proud of the cocktails we’ve crafted for the restaurant featuring local ingredients and local spirits in addition to the classics. We’ve chosen our wines to compliment the evolving menu, keeping with the tradition of enjoying Italian wines with your supper. The wines we offer come from small, family-owned and operated wineries throughout Italy, many organically produced and all with a great story.
Red Wines
Ma Roat Valpolicella Tezza, 2010
From the Cimbrean Language for “red moon;” Ancient peoples descended here in the upper Veneto from Scandinavia
Le Calle Sangiovese “Campo Beo”
From organic farmers who grow a variety of beans, olives, and wheat, as well as raise sheep, pheasants, and a donkey
Lis Neris Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010
Lis Neris refers to the widows dressed in black who were the original land owners
Colli Della Murgia Selvato, 2008
One of the first certified organic Italian wines ever imported to the United States
Cordero di Montezemolo Barbera d’Alba, 2010
This family has owned the land of the estate since 1340!
Caprili Brunello di Montalcino, 2007
Owned by a family of longtime farmers and custodians of the land, unlike most Montalcino estates owned by bankers and industrialists
Brovia Castiglione Falletto Barolo, 2007
Since 1863, this family has specialized in the placement of the grapes; giving the wines specific personalities based on the soil and altitude
Cordero di Montezemolo “Enrico VI” Barolo, 2006
In 1865, the descendants of the Montezemolo beneficiaries planted a Cedar tree on their wedding day. This tree stands at the top of the tallest hill in the vineyard, symbolizing the family’s love of the earth
White Wines
La Meriggia Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2011
From the coast in Abruzzo, with vineyards near the Adriatic Sea
Badia Corti Orvieto Classico 2011
Coop produced, meaning, the farmers own the land and allow tens of thousands of acres to remain dedicated to agriculture
Garofoli Macrina Verdicchio di Castelli 2011
First family owned winery in Italy to have a mechanized bottling line circa the early nineteen hundreds
Colterenzio Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 2011
Led the way as one of the first Coops in Italy to focus on quality over quantity
Alois Lageder Alto Adige Chardonnay 2010
Started 7 generations ago by a wheelwright moonlighting in the wine trade, this winery has been passed from father to son ever since
Montenidoli “Tradizionale” Vernaccia 2009
Owner and winemaker Elisabetta is a 78 year old force of nature whose white wines like to have a little age before drinking
Cocktails
Carolina Zip – North Carolina Cardinal Gin, Ginger Ale, Galliano, Muddle Lemon
The A Train – North Carolina Apple Brandy, Amaretto, Anisette, Arancine, Angostura
Pucker Up – Vodka, Limoncello, Tuaca, Campari,
Muddle Grapefruit
Butter Scotch – Scotch, Butterscotch, Honey, Rosemary, Lemon
Italian Spritz – Prosecco, Orange, Aperol
Martini – Gin or Vodka, Vermouth
Negroni – Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Manhattan – Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Gimlet – Gin or Vodka, Simple Syrup, Lime
Whiskey Sour – Whiskey, Simple Syrup, Lemon
Sparkling Wine and Beer
Campagnola Prosecco Frizzante 2010 – Light, dry, refreshing
Lonerider Brewing Co.’s – Peacemaker Pale Ale
Lonerider Brewing Co.’s – Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen
Lonerider Brewing Co.’s – Sweet Josie Brown Ale
Non – Alcoholic Beverages
San Benedetto Sparkling Water, Iced Tea, Soda
Joe Van Gogh Panciuto Blend Coffee or Hot Tea
Joe Van Gogh Panciuto Blend Espresso
Non – Alcoholic Beer or Sparkling Juice
