Vini da Dino
Dino named #8 of Food & Wine's
"50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences"
October 2006
Free Corkage every Tuesday & Thursday
Otherwise our corkage fee is: $20 per bottle
or: free corkage on one bottle for every bottle you buy from our list
Wine Wednesdays: Wine & Food flights
3 wines & 3 appetizers for $25
See The Dino Wine Book
(November 9, 2008, opens a rather large pdf file)
"Perhaps no restaurant in Washington is more passionate about wine, especially Italian wines, than Cleveland Park's Dino, thanks to its owner, Dean Gold. Many of the wines are described in detail on a list that is both informative and educational. Every corner of Italy is represented, with a special emphasis on wines from the Veneto, including the two most sought-after Amarones: the 1997 Quintarelli ($550) and the 2000 Dal Forno ($675). The United States has strong representation as well, including the very rare 2003 Sean H. Thackery "Orion" ($200). "Every wine is on here because I love it for what it is and for what it costs," says Gold."
This wine list compiled 9/8/2008
Bubbles by the Glass
Terregaie {Prosecco} Veneto {flute} 9 / 42
Pederzana {Lambrusco Grasparossa} Castelvetro, Modena ‘07 {8oz} 11 / 33
Whites by the Glass
Lighter to richer 3oz / 8oz / Bt
pink Renzo Masi “Poggiorissi” {Sangiovese} Toscana 2007 4 / 9 / 25
Monchhof {Riesling} Moselle, Tedesco 2007 5 / 12 / 35
Dal Maso “Ca Fischele” {Gambellara} Veneto 2007 3 / 8 / 24
Posenato “Vigneto Costalunga” {Garganega} Soave 2006 4 / 10 / 30
Pratello “Lieti Conversari” {Manzoni Bianco} Lombardia 2006 5 / 13 / 39
Di Lenardo “TOH!” {Tocai Friulano} Greve del Friuli ‘07 4 / 9 / 26
Pievalta {Verdicchio} Caselli Jesi, Marche 2007 6 / 15 / 45
Reds by the Glass
smoother to bolder 3oz / 8oz / Bt
Hendry “HRW” {Pinot Noir} Napa Valley 2006 5 / 13 / 39
Stella “Sufragio” {Grignolino, served chilled} d’Asti Piemonte ‘07 4 / 11 / 33
Cossentino {Nero d’Avola} Sicilia 2007 3 / 8 / 24
Colonia Las Liebres {Bonarda} Mendoza Argentina 2007 3 / 7 / 21
Argiolas Perdera {Monica} Sardegna 2006 4 / 9 / 27
Trecciano {Sangiovese} Colle Sinese, Chianti 2007 4 / 10 / 30
Di Majo Norante “Contado” {Aglianico} Molise 2004 4 / 11 / 33
Ada Nada “Valeirano” {Nebbiolo} Barbaresco, Piemonte 2003 8 / 20 / 60
Graziano {Petite Sirah} Mendocino 2004 5 / 12 / 36
Collemattone {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 6 / 17 / 50
Bubbles
The bright acidity of bubbly makes it perfect with an assortment of antipasti.
Terregaie {Prosecco} Veneto 42
Pierre Peters “Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru” {Chardonnay}
Le Mensil Champagne 85
Heidseick Monopole “Diamant Bleu” Champagne, Francia 1996 140
Heidseick Monopole “Diamant Rose” Champagne, Francia 1998 150
Red Bubbles
Bubbly, dry reds: incredible wines! Perfect with prosciutto, cheese & cured meats!
{bone dry, pinkish from red grapes} Ca dei Mandorli “Rosato” {Brachetto} Piemonte 45
{old school, agressively dry, perfect w/prosciutto} Chiarli “Vecchio Modena” {Lambrusco} Modena 30
{red, dry fizzy, superb with antipasti} “Buttafuoco” {Bonarda +} Oltrepo’ Pavese 25
{dry, spicy, fresh} Pederzana {Lambrusco Grasparossa} Castelvetro, Modena, Emilie 2007 33
{rich, berry, dry} Chiarli “Vigneto Enrico Cialdini” {Lambrusco Grasparossa} Emilia 30
{fruity, light} Grotte Del Sole “Gragnano” {Aglianico & Local Reds } Campagnia 2006 23
{dry, fizzy, fruity red} Negri “Gelsomina” {Lambrusco, Ancelotta} Mantova 2005 26
{sweet, fizzy, fruity red} Fraccia “Voulet” {Malavasia} Casorzo, Piemonte 2006 27
Vini Bianchi
Riesling & Gewurztraminer: Incredible Food Wines!
YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING THESE WINES!
With their bright acidity, intense fruit & incredible balance,
they are some of the best food wines today!
{bracing, mineral, bone dry} Schafer-Frohlich {Riesling} Nahe 2006 41
{bone dry, stunningly intense} Peter Solva "Amistar" {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2006 99
{delicate, rich, dry, spicy} Elena Walch “Kastelaz” {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2007 57
{medium, very fruity, just off dry} Nals Margreid {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2007 30
{big, rich, litchi, just off dry} Hofstatter “Kolbenhof” {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2005 69
{crisp, apricot & peach, medium dry} Monchhof {Riesling} Moselle 2007 35
Refreshing: Crisp, Light, Quaffable
Super sippers, perfect as an aperitivo or with lighter foods.
Dal Maso “Ca Fischele” {Gambellara} Veneto 2007 24
{drink this wine!!!} Tamellini {Garganega, Trebbiano} 2004 29
Orsolani “La Rustia” {Erbaluce} di Caluso, Piemonte 2007 34
Benito Ferrara {Grecco} di Tufo, Campania 2006 42
Ronco del Gnemiz “San Zuan” {Tocai Friulano} Colli Orientali del Friuli 2006 48
Peter Solva "Terlaner" {Pinot Bianco} Alto Adige 2005 69
Lush: Floral, Tropical, Intense
Wines that show off the varietal character of their grapes, packed with flavors.
Di Lenardo “Toh!” {Tocai Friulano} Greve, Friuli 2007 26
{drink this wine!!!} Pratello “Lieti Conversari” {Manzoni Bianco} Lombardia 2006 39
Deconcillis “Perella” {Fiano} Paestum, Campania 2004 65
Bracing: Mineral, Herbal, Lemony, Lean
Wines that are about leanness & crispness, great with seafood & lighter meats.
{drink this wine!!!} Degli Azzoni {Grechetto} Marche 2007 28
Campo Vernino {Vermentino} Maremma Toscana 2007 33
Oro d’Orta Deconciliis {Greco di Tufo} Campania 2006 42
Marco Felluga “Molamatta” {Tocai, Pinot Bianco, Ribolla} Collio, Friuli 2006 42
Toros {Tocai Friulano} Collio 2006 42
Pieavlta {Verdicchio} Castello Jesi, Marche 2007 45
{drink this wine!!!} Pavese Ermes {Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle} Vallee d’Aoste 2006 55
Traditions: Texture, Spice, Earth, Nuts, Tang
These wines are not about fruit but mouthfeel, textures, style.
Posenato “Vigneto Costalunga” {Garganega, Trebiano} Soave, Veneto 2006 30
COS "Rami" {Inzolia/Grecanico} Sicilia 2006 39
Antico Broilo {Ribolla Gialla} Colli Orientali del Friuli 2006 69
Mount Eden Vineyard {Chardonnay} Santa Cruz Estate 2003 75
Fully Blown: Rich, Round, Butter, Toast, Creamy, Ripe
Modern winemaking: ripe grapes & oak influence, picked for balance.
Au Bon Climat {Pinot Gris & Bianco} Santa Barbara 2006 39
Arcadian “Sleepy Hollow Young Vine” {Chardonnay} Santa Lucia Highlands 2005 50
Mount Eden “Saratoga Cuvee” {Chardonnay} Santa Cruz Mountains 2006 62
See The Dino Wine Book
(November 9, 2008, opens a rather large pdf file)
Pinks & Light Reds
Caution: the following may be dangerous to your preconceived notions of rose.{bone dry, spicy, crisp} Renzo Masi “Poggiorissi” {Sangiovese} Rufina in Chianti 2007 25
{gutsy, rich, spicy} Dal Maso “Tai” {Tocai Rosso} Veneto 2007 28
{light red, dry} Cantina Nals “Galea” {Schiava Grigia} Alto Adige 2006 29
{drink this wine!!!} Stella {Grignolino - light red} Piemonte 2007 36
{full rich rose, drink this wine!} Peter Solva “DeSilva” {Peterleiten} Alto Adige 2006 54
Vini Rossi
Delightful: Rich, Straightforward, Friendly, Gulpable
Easy to drink wines that are fruit driven and uncomplicated.
Di Lenardo {Refosco} Grave del Friuli 2007 24
Cossentino {Nero d’Avola} 2007 24
Degani {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2007 24
Carpazo {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 39
{drink this wine!!!} Tassi {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 54
Colterenzio “Praedium Mantsch” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2004 60
Explosive: Ripe, Juicy, Fresh, Berry Flavors
The flavors of berries & grapes abound. We love them with salumi & formaggi.
Colonia Las Liebres {Bonarda} Mendoza Argentina 2007 21
Trecciano {Sangiovese} Chianti Colli Sinese 2007 30
{drink this wine!!!} Stella {Grignolino - light red, served chilled} Piemonte 2007 33
{drink this wine!!!} Grosjean {Gamay} Vallee d’Aosta 2006 42
Milleuna “Bacmione” {Primitivo} Salentino 200? 57
Sant’Antonio “La Bandina” {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2003 60
Antico Broilo {Schiopettino} Colli Orientali 2005 99
Elegant: Round, Composed, Focused
Wines that don’t beat you up with ripeness & oak, but show their terroir.
Elena Walch {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2006 34
Agostina Pieri {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2006 49
Mazzolino “Noir” {Pinot Noir} Oltrepo Pavese 2003 60
Mount Eden “Saratoga Cuvee” {Pinot Noir} Santa Cruz Mountains 2006 69
Hoffstatter “Steinraffler” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2000 72
Peter Solva “Da Silva” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2006 75
Collosorbo {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2001 125
Huge: Ripe, Extracted, Heady
Whether an Amarone or a late harvest Zin: lush, ripe and powerful wines.
Li Veli “Passemante” {Negramaro} Puglia 2007 32
Grosjean “Merletta” {Fumin} Valle d’Aosta 2005 65
{drink this wine!!!} Valdipiatta {Prugnolo Gentile} Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005 57
Hilberg Pasquero {Barbera} Alba,. Piemonte 2006 59
McKenzie-Muller {Malbec} Napa Valley 2003 72
Degani {Corvina et al} Amarone, Veneto 2003 79
Triacca “Prestigio” {Nebbiolo} Valtellina 2003 80
Ciacci Piccolomini {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2001 130
Spicy: Racy, Opulent, Full, Tannic
Big, loaded with the flavors of black pepper & other hard spices.
Piazzano {Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino} Empoli, Chianti 2005 30
Messapicus {Nero d’Avola} Sicilia 2005 36
Graziano {Petite Sirah} Mendocino 2004 36
{drink this wine!!!} Grotte del Sole “Monteguaro” {Piedirosso} dei Campi Flegri 2004 42
Cecilia {Syrah} Elba, Toscana 2004 75
Sean Thackery “Pleiades” {Old Vines} California 79
Collemattoni {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2001 145
Dal Forno Romano {Corvina etc} Valpolicella {1 bottle only in stock} 2002 245
Rustic: Earthy, Funky, Old School
Wines eschewing modernity, celebrating terroir, old fashioned flavors & textures.
Mazzolino {Bonarda} Oltrapo Pavese 2007 32
Di Majo Norante “Contado” {Aglianico} Molise 2004 33
{drink this wine!!!} Begali “Ripasso” {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2006 34
Ambra “S Cristina in Pili” {Sangiovese, Cabernet+} Carmignano 2004 36
{drink this wine!!!} Sassetti Pertimali {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2006 69
Luigi Ferrando {Nebiolo} Carema 2003 69
Degani "La Rosta" {Corvina etc} Amarone 2004 95
Le Macioche {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2001 125
Traditional: Herbs, Leather, Earth, Smoke, Woods
Wines that celebrate terroir, texture & traditional flavors over fruit.
Deforville “Vigneto Loreto” {Dolcetto} d’Alba 2006 38
{drink this wine!!!} Collemattone {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 50
Soletta “Riserva” {Cannonau} di Sardegna 2003 52
Ada Nada “Valeirano” {Nebbiolo} Barbaresco 2003 60
Deforville “Vigneto Loreto”{Nebbiolo} Barbaresco 2003 66
COS “Pithos” {Nero d’Avola, Frappato made in Amphora} Sicilia 2005 72
Giuseppi Mascarello “Scudetto” {Barbera} Castelone Falleto 2004 72
{drink this wine!!!} Paolo Bea “Rosso di Veo” {Sagrantino +?} 2002 86
Soft Tannins: Gentle Red Wines
You can drink red wine with fish & other lighter dishes. Here are a few to try.
{drink this wine!!!} Hendry “HRW” {Pinot Noir} Napa Valley 2006 39
Monte Vertine “Pian di Ciampolo” {Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo} Radda Chianti ‘05 46
Adelsheim {Pinot Noir} Willamette Valley 2006 57
Colterenzio “Praedium St. Daniel Riserva” {Pinot Nero} Alto Adige 2004 60
Mount Eden “Estate” {Pinot Noir} Santa Cruz Mountain 2004 85
Arcadian “Gold Coast” {Pinot Noir} Santa Maria 2004 86
See The Dino Wine Book
(November 9, 2008, opens a rather large pdf file)
Sometime a quartin is not enough, a bottle too much!
Poggio Argentria “Bellamarsilia” {Morellino} Scansano 2006 26
Felsina {Sangiovese} Chianti Classico, Toscana 2005/6 30
Au Bon Climat “La Bauge Au-dessus” {Pinot Noir} Santa Maria Valley 2006 36
Ramey “Claret” {Cabernets, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petite Verdot} Napa 2005 37
Speri {Corvina et. al.} Amarone della Valpolicella 2004 75
Ridge “Home Ranch” {Cabernet etc} Montebello, Santa Cruz 2001 75
