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The aim of any well-crafted wine catalogue is to make the
house's collection of wines accessible to its Guests. With
this in mind, I have arranged most of the wines by varietal
rather than by region or country. I think you'll find this
arrangement helpful as you make a considered selection of
the complete offering of a particular varietal. Additionally,
some wine descriptions feature tasting notes and numerical
ratings taken directly from Wine Spectator and "glass ratings"
(***) from Italy's Gambero Rosso to assist you further in
your decision. Certainly, should you want a recommendation
as you make your wine selection or if you would like more
information about a particular bottle, please do not hesitate
to ask.
The ever-growing collection of bottles in our cellar numbers
in the thousands and represents our attempt to provide you
with a balanced selection of a variety of truly outstanding
wines. Careful consideration has been given to selecting wines
that complement Chef Aldo Vitale's refined culinary philosophy
and delicately balanced style of cuisine.
Many of the producers in our collection are widely recognized
as leaders in the wine producing world, while others are the
result of our continuing effort to find small, quality-conscious
producers of outstanding wines. All of our bottles are stored
in redwood cellars that are temperature and humidity controlled;
we serve wines in only the finest lead crystal stemware.
While (thankfully) it is now widely recognized that there
need not be a rigid formality to the paring of wines and food,
it nevertheless remains true that the skillful pairing of
the two is an ethereal and heady experience almost without
comparison. My hope that you enjoy that experience and the
extraordinary dining experience that is the hallmark of a
visit to "Baltimore's Premier Italian Restaurant" is shared
by the entire staff.
Salute e Buon Appetito!
SERGIO VITALE
SOMMELIER
WINE LIST
Download our updated winelist here: PDF (updated 11/08)
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