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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

 Wine Wednesdays: Wine & Food flights
3 wines & 3 appetizers for $25

   

Sunday Monday: 33% off wines over $50
 See The Dino Wine Book
(November 9, 2008, 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 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)

 

Half Bottles
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