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Dino named #8  of Food & Wine's
"50 Most Amazing Wine Experiences"
October 2006

$18 Wine Special: Our Choice of Red, White or Pink
Free Corkage every Monday Tuesday & Wednesday
Otherwise our corkage fee is:  $20 per bottle
or: free corkage on one bottle for every bottle you buy from our list
When ordered with entree or pasta per person. Limit one bottle per person.  Gratuity may be added for parties of 6 or more.


Sunday Monday: 33% off wines $50+
 See The Dino Wine Book
(March 6, 2010, 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 mostly correct as of 1/30/2010

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Bubbles by the Glass

fizz    Cima di Conegliano {Prosecco} Conegliano, Veneto    {flute}     9    42
red fizz    Gelsomina {Lambrusco Grasparossa, Ancelotta} Mantova 2007    {8oz}    9    27


Whites by the Glass

Lighter to richer                                                                  3oz / 8oz / Bt

pink    Peter Solva “Da Silva” {Lagrein Rose} Alto Adige 2008    6    16    48
riesling    Jokoby~Mathy “Balance” {Riesling} Kinheimer Mosel 2007    5    12    35
refreshing    Villa d’ {Grechetto, Procanico Malvasia} Orvieto, Umbria 2008    3    8    24
lush    Valle Reale {Trebbiano} d’Abruzzo 2008    4    9    27
refreshing    La Slina “Bianco” {Cortese, Chard, Malavasia} Monferrato 2008    3    8    24
bracing    La Cappucina {Garganega} Soave 2008    3    7    21
traditions    Santa Barbara “Le Vaglie” {Verdicchio} Marche 2008        5    13    39   
refreshing    Ronco del Gnemiz “San Zuan” {Tocai} Colli Orientali Friuli 2007   6    17    50
fully blown    Mount Eden “Edna Valley Wolff” {Chardonnay} 2008    7    18    54



Reds by the Glass

smoother to bolder                                                               3oz / 8oz / Bt   

delightful     Ca’ Buona {Bonarda} Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia 2005    3    8    24
explosive    Due Mari {Nero D’Avola} Sicilia 2008    4    9    27
delightful    Degani {Corvina et al} Valpolicella, Veneto 2008    4    9    27
soft tannin    Caldaro {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2007    4    11    33
soft tannins    San Polo {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino Tuscany 2005    5    14    42
elegant    Eric Banti {Morellino, Merlot, Syrah} Scansano Tuscany 2007    4    10    30
explosive    Odoardi {Galioppo, Greco, Nerello, Magliocco) Savuto, Calabria ‘05    4    11    33
spicy    Cinnabar “Estate” {Pinot Noir} Santa Cruz Mountains 2006    7    18    54   
explosive    Ridge “Three Valley” {Zin, P Sirah, Carignane, GSM} ‘08    6    15    45

 

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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
Orsolani “Brut Tradition” {Erbaluce} Caluso 2004    45
{drink this wine!!!} Cantine di Taburno {Falanghina} Campania    45
Ca Mandorli “Brut Roscato {Brachetto} Piemonte    55
Cima di Conegliano “Cartizze” {Prosecco} Veneto    65
Cartizze is the oldest & best part of prosecco yielding wines with more richness
Ferrari “Brut Rose” {Pinot Noir, Chardonnay} NV     75



Red Bubbles
Bubbly, dry reds: incredible wines! Perfect with prosciutto, cheese & cured meats!

Ca Buona “Buttafuoco” {Bonarda +} Oltrepo’ Pavese 2006    25
Gelsomina {Lambrusco, Ancelotta} Montova, Emilia 2007    27   
Pederzana {Lambrusco Grasparossa} Castelvetro, Modena, Emilie 2007    33
Donati Camillo “Il Ulio” {Lambrusco} dell’Emilia NV    45
Fraccia “Voulet” {Malavasia} Casorzo, Piemonte 2008     27


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Vini Bianchi



Refreshing:  Crisp, Light, Quaffable
Super sippers, perfect as an aperitivo or with lighter foods.

Ronco del Gnemiz “San Zuan” {Tocai} 2007 Colli Orientali del Friuli 2007    50
Abbazia di Novacella {Kerner} Alto Adige 2008    51


Lush: Floral, Tropical, Intense
Wines that show off the varietal character of their grapes, packed with flavors.

Valle Reale {Trebbiano} d’Abruzzo 2008    27
Jokoby-Mathy “Balance” {Riesling} Kinheimer Mosel 2007    35
Pievalta {Verdicchio} Castelli dei Jesi, Marche 2007     50


Bracing: Mineral, Herbal, Lemony, Lean
Wines that are about leanness & crispness, great with seafood & lighter meats.

La Cappucina {Garganega} Soave 2008    21
Inama “Foscarino” {Garganega} Soave 2006    47
Abbazia di Novacella {Sylvaner} Alto Adige 2007    50
Suavia “Monte Carbonare” {Garganega} Soave 2007   59


Traditions: Texture, Spice, Earth, Nuts, Tang
These wines are not about fruit but mouthfeel, textures, style. 

DeAngelis {Pecorino, Trebbaino} Falerio, Marche 2008    27
Grotte del Sole {Coda di Volpe} Campania 2008    30
Suavia “Classico” {Garganega, Trebbiano} Soave, Veneto 2007    39
{drink this wine!!!} Santa Barbara “Le Vaglie” {Verdicchio} Castelli dei Jesi, Marche 2008    39
Abbazia di Novacella {Veltliner} Alto Adige 2007    50
Belldes {Gewurztraminer} Alto Adige 2007    60


Fully Blown: Rich, Round, Butter, Toast, Creamy, Ripe
Modern winemaking: ripe grapes & oak influence, picked for balance.

Dal Maso “Riva del Molino” {Gambellara} Veneto 2007    39
Foradori “Myrto” {Sauvignon, Incrocio Manzoni} 2007    60
Pavese Ermes “Nathan” {Blanc} de Morgex et de la Salle, Valle d’Aosta 2006    70


Anti Technology: Orange Wines Made the Old Fashioned Way
Challenging wines made with long macerations, little or no sulfites, no filtration or fining, having dark colors and are a totally unique experience: for the adventurous!

Cos “Rami” {Insolia Grecciano} 2007    46
{drink this wine!!!} Movia {Ribolla} Brda, Slovenia 2007    50
served at cellar temp Paolo Bea “Santa Chiara”
{Grechetto, Malavasia, Garganega, Sauvignon, chardonnay } Umbria 2007    68
served at cellar temp Radikon “Jakot” {Tocai Friulano} 2003 Venezia Giulia    65    500 ml
served at cellar temp Radikon {Ribolla Giala} 2003 Oslavia, Venezia Giulia    65    500 ml



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.

Dal Maso “Tai” {Tocai Rosso} Veneto 2008    28
Peter Solva “Peterleiten” {Schiava Grigia} Alto Adige 2007   50
{drink this wine!!!} Peter Solva “Rose” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2008   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 2008    27
Crivelli {Ruche} Monferrato, Piemonte 2007    40
{drink this wine!!!} Tassi {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2005    42
Caparzo {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2006    45
Colterenzio “Praedium Mantsch” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2005    60


Explosive: Ripe, Juicy, Fresh, Berry Flavors
The flavors of berries & grapes abound.  We love them with salumi & formaggi.

Aleramo {Barbera} Piemonte 2007    21
San Giuliano {Dolcetto} d’Alba 2008    36
Grosjean {Gamay} Vallee d’Aosta 2007    42
Ridge “3 Valley” {Zinfandel, P Sirah, Carignane, GSM} 2008    45
Abbazia di Novacella {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2007    50
Hilberg Pasquero {Barbera} d’Alba    57
{drink this wine!!!} Pecchenino “Seri d’Jermu” {Dolcetto} de Dogliani 2006    57
La Giaretta “I Quadretti” {Corvina et al} 2006    59


Elegant: Round, Composed, Focused
Wines that don’t beat you up with ripeness & oak, but show their terroir.

Per Linda {Montepulciano} d’Abruzzo 2007    24
Erik Banti “Carato” {Morellino, Merlot, Syrah} di Scansano 2006    30
Castello di Magione “Morcinaia” {Cabnernet, Merlot Sangiovese} Umbria 2005    37
Agostina Pieri {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2007    64
Adelsheim {Pinot Noir} Willamette Oregon 2007    65
Costanti {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2003    66
this wine is priced at Wine Madness level every day, no further discounts!
{drink this wine!!!} Peter Solva “De Silva” {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2007    75
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
Nicolis “Ripasso Seccal” {Corvina et al} Veneto 2005    42
Querciola “Corniole” {Dolcetto} Dogliani 2006   48
Deconcillis “Donnaluna” {Aglianico} Paestum, Campania 2007    50
{drink this wine!!!} Milleuna “Bacmione” {Primitivo} Puglia 2005    65
Ridge Geyserville {Zinfandel, P. Sirah, Carignane, Mataro} Alexander Valley 07    65
Pertimali {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2007    69
Degani {Corvina et al} Amarone, Veneto 2005    79


Spicy: Racy, Opulent, Full, Tannic
Big, loaded with the flavors of black pepper & other hard spices.

Vajra “Rosso” {Barbera, Dolcetto, Freisa, Albarosso} Piemonte 2007    29
Poppiano Il Cortile  {Sangiovese, Canaiolo, +} Colli Fiorentini, Chianti 2007    30
Boccadigabbia {Montepulciano, Sangiovese} Rosso Piceno, 2006    38
Cinabar {Pinot Noir} Santa Cruz Mountain 2006   54
Antonelli {Sagrantino} Montefalco, Umbria 2004    68
{drink this wine!!!} Cecilia “Oglassa” {Syrah} Elba, Toscana 2005    75
Brovia {Nebbiolo} Barolo, Piemonte 2003    88
{drink this wine!!!} Collemattoni {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2004   130


Rustic: Earthy, Funky, Old School
Wines eschewing modernity, celebrating terroir, old fashioned flavors & textures.

Villa Teresa {Primitivo} Puglia 2007    27
Ambra “Barco Reale” {Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Cab, Merlot} Carmignano 2007    33
La Slina “Giorgio Cichero” {Dolcetto} di Ovada 2008    35
Foxglove {Zinfandel} Paso Robles 2007    36
Grotte del Sole “Monteguaro” {Piedirosso} Campi Flegri 2005    42
Sean Thackery “Pleiades” {Sean’s not saying!!} Lot 16    79
Paolo Bea “Rosso di Veo” {Sagrantino +?} 2002    86
Degani "La Rosta" {Corvina etc} Amarone 2005    95
Sassetti Pertimali {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2003     125


Traditional: Herbs, Leather, Earth, Smoke, Woods
Wines that celebrate terroir, texture & traditional flavors over fruit. 

Fracchia “Antica Giochi Tambass” {Barbera} Monferrato, Piemonte 2007    30
Domaine La Garrigue {Old Vines Grenache & Syrah} 2004    38
Degani “Ripasso Cecelia” {Corvina et al} Valpolicella 2004    39
Barco “Case di Pezza” {Primitivo, Malavasia, Negroamaro} Puglia 2007    39
Cavalotto “Bricco Boschis” {Friesa} Piemonte 2006    42
Querciabella {Sangiovese +} Chianti Classico 2007    51
{drink this wine!!!} Collemattone {Sangiovese} Rosso di Montalcino 2006    54
Il Fagetto “Pietra del Diavolo” {Prugnolo} Nobile di Montepulciano 2005    65
Giuseppe Mascarello “Scudetto” {Barbera} Monforte d’Alba 2005     69


Soft Tannins: Gentle Red Wines
You can drink red wine with fish & other lighter dishes.  Here are a few to try.

Tenuta Sant’Antonio “Nanfre” {Corvina, Rondinella} Valpolicella 2007    30
Caldaro {Lagrein} Alto Adige 2007    33
{drink this wine!!!} King’s Ridge {Pinot Noir} Willamette Oregon 2007    42
Au Bon Climat {Pinot Noir} Santa Barbara 2008    48
Cos Pithos {Nero d’Avola} Sicilia 2007    82
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)

 

Half Bottles
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} {drink this wine!!!} McCrea {Mouvedre} Washington State 2006    36
Altesino {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2003    58
Costanti {Sangiovese} Brunello di Montalcino 2004     75



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