Vini da Dino
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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
Sunday Monday: 33% off wines over $50
See The Dino Wine Book
(June 6, opens a rather large pdf file)
Doug Heye wrote in the Fall 2007 Issue of Capitol file Magazine:
"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 current as of 06/06/2009
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Bubbles by the Glass
fizz Cima di Conegliano {Prosecco} Conegliano, Veneto {flute} 9 42
red fizz Pederzana {Lambrusco Grasparossa} Castelvetro, Modena ‘07 {8oz} 11 33
Whites by the Glass
Lighter to richer 3oz / 8oz / Bt
pink Dal Maso “Tai Rosso” {Tocai Rosso} Veneto 2007 4 / 10 / 28
riesling Monchhof {Riesling} Moselle, Tedesco 2007 5 / 12 / 35
Marotti Campi "Luzano" {Verdicchio} Marche 2007 4 / 10 / 30
Pedres "Thilibas" {Vermentino} di Galluria, Sardegna 2006 4 / 11 / 33
Vignabaldo {Grechetto} Umbria 2008 3 / 8 / 24
Inama {Garganega} Soave, Veneto 2007 5 / 13 / 39
Di Lenardo “Vieris” {Sauvignon} Friuli 2007 3 / 8 / 24
Terrosi "Monopolio" {Tocai, Sauvignon, Ribolla} Isonzo, Friuli 2007 5 / 14 / 42
Reds by the Glass
smoother to bolder 3oz / 8oz / Bt
Ramsey {Pinot Noir} Napa 2007 5 / 14 / 42
Di Lenardo {Refosco} Grave del Friuli 2008 3 / 8 / 24
Trecciano {Sangiovese etc} Colli Sinesi, Chianti 2007 4 / 10 / 30
Aleramo {Barbera} Piemonte 2007 3 / 7 / 21
Ada Nada “Valeirano” {Nebbiolo} Barbaresco, Piemonte 2004 6 / 17 / 51
Monte Volpe {Zin, Carignane, Negramaro+} Mendocino 2006 4 / 9 / 27
Bosco “Riserva” {Montepulciano} d’Abruzzo 2003 4 / 10 / 30
Tassi {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 5 / 14 / 42
Messapicus {Negroamaro, Malavasia} Salice Salento 2003 4 / 9 / 27
Ridge {Zinfandel} Paso Robles 2006 6 / 16 / 48
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Bubbles
The bright acidity of bubbly makes it perfect with an assortment of antipasti.
Cima di Conegliano {Prosecco} Conegliano, Veneto 42
Ca Mandorli “Spumante Rosato” {Brachetto} 48
Cima di Conegliano {Prosecco} Cartizze 69
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!
Chiarli “Vecchio Modena” {Lambrusco} Modena 30
Stella {Grignolino Crackly Red} Piemonte 33
“Buttafuoco” {Bonarda +} Oltrepo’ Pavese 25
Pederzana {Lambrusco Grasparossa} Castelvetro, Modena, Emilie 2007 33
Grotte Del Sole “Gragnano” {Aglianico & Local Reds } Campagnia 2006 23
Ca Mandorli “Bella Donne” {Brachetto} d’Acqui, Piemonte 36
Fraccia “Voulet” {Malavasia} Casorzo, Piemonte 2006 27
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Vini Bianchi
Refreshing: Crisp, Light, Quaffable
Super sippers, perfect as an aperitivo or with lighter foods.
Marotti Campi “Luzzano” {Verdicchio} Castelli dei Jesi 2007 30
Pedres “Thilibas” {Vermentino} di Galluria, Sardegna 2006 33
{crisp, apricot & peach, lightly sweet} Monchhof {Riesling} Moselle 2007 35
{drink this wine!!!} Abbazia di Novacella {Kerner} Alto Adige 2007 51
Lush: Floral, Tropical, Intense
Wines that show off the varietal character of their grapes, packed with flavors.
Inama {Garganega} Soave, Veneto 2007 39
Mastut di Rive {Tocai} Isonzo del Friuli 2007 42
{drink this wine!!!} Peter Schandl “Furmint” Rust, Austria 2007 45
{delicate, rich, dry, spicy} Elena Walch “Kastelaz” {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2007 57
Pieropaolo Peccorari “Kolaus” {Sauvignon} Friuli 2006 57
{big, rich, litchi, just off dry} Hofstatter “Kolbenhof” {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2005 69
Bracing: Mineral, Herbal, Lemony, Lean
Wines that are about leanness & crispness, great with seafood & lighter meats.
Vignabaldo {Grechetto} Umbria 2008 24
Di Lenardo “Vieris” {Sauvignon} Friuli, 2007 24
{bracing, mineral, bone dry} Schafer-Frohlich {Riesling} Nahe 2006 41
Inama “Foscarino {Garganega} Soave 2006 47
Colterenzio {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2007 51
Suavia “Monte Carbonare” {Garganega} Soave 2007 53
Traditions: Texture, Spice, Earth, Nuts, Tang
These wines are not about fruit but mouthfeel, textures, style.
La Raia {Cortese} Gavi, Piemonte 2007 39
Terrosi “Monopolio Contessa” {Tocai, Sauvignon, Ribolla +} Isonzo, Friuli 2007 42
Antico Broilo {Ribolla Gialla} Colli Orientali del Friuli 2006 69
Mount Eden Vineyard {Chardonnay} Santa Cruz Estate 2003 75
{bone dry, stunningly intense} Peter Solva “Amistar” {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2006 99
Fully Blown: Rich, Round, Butter, Toast, Creamy, Ripe
Modern winemaking: ripe grapes & oak influence, picked for balance.
Garofoli “Podium” {Verdicchio} Castelli dei Jesi, Marche 2006 48
{drink this wine!!!} Movia {Ribolla} Brda, Slovenia 2007 50
Foradori “Myrto” {Sauvignon, Incrocio Manzoni} Vignetti delle Dolomiti 2007 50
Inama “du Lot” {Garganega} Soave 2006 53
See The Dino Wine Book
(December 26, 2008, opens a rather large pdf file)
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Pinks & Light Reds
Caution: the following may be dangerous to your preconceived notions of rose.{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!!!} Littorai Vin Gris {Pinot Noir} Anderson Valley 2008 49
{full rich rose, drink this wine!} Peter Solva “Rose” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2007 54
{light red with a big style} Peter Solva “Peterleiten” {Schiava Grigia} Alto Adige 2007 54
Peter Solva’s rose & light red respectively, are both full, rich & great food wines!
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Vini Rossi
Delightful: Rich, Straightforward, Friendly, Gulpable
Easy to drink wines that are fruit driven and uncomplicated.
Di Lenardo {Refosco} Grave del Friuli 2008 24
Degani {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2007 27
Stella {Grignolino} d’Asti 2007 33
San Giuliano {Dolcetto} d’Alba 2007 36
Caparzo {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 39
Sant’Antonio “Monte Garbi Ripasso” {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2004 47
{drink this wine!!!} Tassi {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 42
Colterenzio “Praedium Mantsch” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2006 60
Explosive: Ripe, Juicy, Fresh, Berry Flavors
The flavors of berries & grapes abound. We love them with salumi & formaggi.
Aleramo {Barbera} Piemonte 2007 21
Trecciano {Sangiovese} Chianti Colli Sinese 2007 30
Grosjean {Gamay} Vallee d’Aosta 2006 42
{drink this wine!!!} Deconcillis “Donnaluna” {Aglianico} Paestum, Campania 2006/7 50
Pecchenino “Seri d’Jermu” {Dolcetto} de Dogliani 2006 57
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.
Bosco “Riserva” {Montepulciano} d’Abruzzo 2003 30
Agostina Pieri {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2006 49
Mount Eden “Saratoga Cuvee” {Pinot Noir} Santa Cruz Mountains 2006 69
Peter Solva “De Silva” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2007 75
{drink this wine!!!} Altesino {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2003 99
Huge: Ripe, Extracted, Heady
Whether an Amarone or a late harvest Zin: lush, ripe and powerful wines.
Li Veli “Passemante” {Negramaro} Puglia 2007 32
Antonelli “Rosso” {Sangiovese, Sagrantino, Cab, Merlot} Montefalco 2006 38
{drink this wine!!!} Hilberg Pasquero {Barbera} d’Alba 2006 45
Ridge “Paso Robles” {Zinfandel} 2006 48
Valdipiatta {Prugnolo Gentile} Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004 57
Grosjean “Merletta” {Fumin} Valle d’Aosta 2005 65
Degani {Corvina et al} Amarone, Veneto 2004 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.
Messapicus “Riserva” {Negramaro, Malavasia} Salice Salentino Puglia 2003 27
Monte Volpe “Primo Rosso” {Zin, Carignane, Negramaro+} Mendocino 2006 27
Poppiano Il Cortile {Sangiovese, Canaiolo, +} Colli Fiorentini, Chianti 2006 30
Boccadigabbia {Montepulciano, Sangiovese} Rosso Piceno, 2006 38
Cecilia “Oglassa” {Syrah} Elba, Toscana 2004 66
{drink this wine!!!} Antonelli {Sagrantino} Montefalco, Umbria 2004 68
Sean Thackery “Pleiades” {Old Vines} California 79
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.
Grotte del Sole “Monteguaro” {Piedirosso} Campi Flegri 2004 42
Renzo Seghesio {Barbera} d’Alba Piemonte 2006 44
Brovia “La Villerina Secca” {Freisa} Langhe Piemonte 2006 51
{drink this wine!!!} Sassetti Pertimali {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2006 69
Paolo Bea “Rosso di Veo” {Sagrantino +?} 2002 86
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.
{drin{drink this wine!!!} Cavalotto “Bricco Boschis” {Friesa} Piemonte 2006 42
Collemattone {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005 50
Ada Nada “Valeirano” {Nebbiolo} Barbaresco 2004 51
{drink this wine!!!} Faggeto “Pietra del Diavolo” {Prugnolo} Nobile di Montepulciano ‘05 65
Ambra “Riserva Montalbiolo” {Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Cab} Carmignano 2004 70
Giuseppi Mascarello “Scudetto” {Barbera} Castelone Falleto 2004 72
Fattoi {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2003 99
Soft Tannins: Gentle Red Wines
You can drink red wine with fish & other lighter dishes. Here are a few to try.
Corte St Alda “Ca’ Fiui” {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2006 37
{drink this wine!!!} Ramsey {Pinot Noir} Napa Valley 2007 42
{drink this wine!!!} Robert Foley {Charbono} Napa Valley 2007 62
COS “Pithos” {Nero d’Avola, Frappato made in Amphora} Sicilia 2005 72
Arcadian “Gold Coast” {Pinot Noir} Santa Maria 2004 86
Mount Eden “Estate” {Pinot Noir} Santa Cruz Mountain 2004 99
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See The Dino Wine Book
(December 26, 2008, opens a rather large pdf file)
Sometime a quartin is not enough, a bottle too much!
{white} McCrea {Roussanne} Washington State 2006 33
Littorai “Lemon’s Folley {Gewurztraminer, Sauv Blanc} Sonoma Coast 2008 {375ml} 65
{rossi} Poggio Argentria “Bellamarsilia” {Morellino} Scansano 2006 26
McCrea {Mouvedre} Washington State 2006 36
Altesino {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2003 58
Speri {Corvina et. al.} Amarone della Valpolicella 2004 75
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