Bigi ‘07 Est! Est! Est! $9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
The tale of this wine’s origins begins back in the early Middle Ages.
A wine-loving German bishop, on his way to Rome to see the Pope, sent his valet ahead of his party to scout out inns serving good wine. Whenever the aide found such a place, he would scrawl "Est!" ("here it is!") on the side of the building. When the good fellow stopped in the hamlet of Montefiascone, just outside of Rome, he was so taken with the local wine that he emblazoned "Est! Est!! Est!!!" on the inn’s door. This wine is made from Trebbiano and Malvasia and it offers a pleasing pear and melon nose with straw scents. The peach and honeydew melon flavors are fresh and lively, picking up a bit of spice from the Malvasia, followed by a crisp finish that shows hints of almond and herbs.
Argiolas ‘07 Costamolino Vermentino
$13.99 btl / $159.49 cs
Made from 90% Vermentino and 10% of other
Sardinian grapes grown in the Costamolino vineyard. Supple aromas of citrus,
pineapple, tropical fruits and honey are wonderfully supported by a zesty
acidity. Delicate and pleasantly refreshing on the palate. Reg: $15.99
Tramin ‘07 Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
$13.99 btl / $159.49 cs
Made from 100% Pinot Grigio from southern
Alto Adige. Firm, velvety and rich on the palate, with well integrated acidity.
A very round and satisfying wine.
Terre di Paolo ‘07 Falaghina
$15.99 btl / $182.29 cs
"A vivid white, with peach, lemon, mineral
and light honey. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a long, flavorful finish.
Very delicious. A very good value as well." 90 points - Spectator. Reg: $19.99
Librandi Cirò ‘07 Rosato
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
Made from 100% Gaglioppo, the area’s most
important varietal. Delicate floral aromas that move into a ripe, plush
and spicy wine. Reg: $14
$7.99 btl / $91.09 cs
This is one of our perennial favorites at Esquin – it’s our "go-to" spaghetti red, great with marinara or a beefy Bolognese! It’s delicious, bright and fresh and a bargain to boot. You can drink it everyday at this price. Reg: $8.99
Boira ‘05 Sangiovese Marche
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
A delicious, elegant organic Sangiovese from Italy’s Adriatic coast. The
Sangiovese is hand-harvested and barrique aged, making this wine a superb value!
This is great with red-sauced Italian dishes as well as with grilled and braised
meats. Reg: $11.99
Cantele ’05 Primitivo, Puglia
$10.99 btl / $131.88 cs
Cantele impresses us their quality and great pricing! This new vintage
drinks like a classy $15 dollar red. Perfect balance, forward fruit and just
enough acidity to cut rich dishes with spices, and hearty meats like sausage.
Reg: $13
Palladio ‘06 Chianti
$11.99 btl / $136.69 cs
"Budget-friendly wines aren’t easy to find these days in Tuscany so I was
very pleasantly surprised by Palladio’s 2006 Chianti. The wine offers plenty of
dark ripe fruit with an accessible, easygoing personality. It is a terrific
value for the money." 87 points - Parker.
Reg: $12.99
Rivetto ’05 Nebbiolo d’Alba, "Lirano"
$12.99 btl / $148.09 cs
From a superb vintage in the Piedmont, this comes on like a junior Barolo
with its smoky, perfumed cigar box and sandalwood bouquet, authoritative flavors
of dried berries, earth and minerals, and a lingering nutty-fruited dry finish.
Regular: $15
Ruggeri Corsini ‘06 Barbera d’Alba
$15.99 btl / $182.29 cs
A perfect Barbera! Fresh, unaoked, with aromas of spice, tobacco and classic
black cherry. Corsini is a small producer turning out a consistently excellent
range of wines at reasonable prices. The palate delivers rich flavors of cherry
and plum. This is a delicious, versatile red!
San Polo Rubio ‘06 Toscana
$17.99 btl / $205.09 cs
Rubio is a young and fresh 100% Sangiovese. Rubio offers fresh aromas of red
cherries, violets and currants, followed by subtle spice and vanilla notes. This
is a youthful and easy to drink wine that offers great versatility: it’s great
by the glass and ideal for "al fresco" barbecues!
Produttori ‘06 Nebbiolo Langhe
$19.99 btl / $227.89 cs
Comprised of 100% Barbaresco fruit is another reminder why this is one of
our consistently favorite premium red values. Racy and firm in structure, yet
beautiful and delicate in the nose with aromas of freshly picked cherries, wild
flowers and exotic tea. Young Nebbiolo pairs perfectly with the wild northwest
salmon. Reg: $29.99 - save $10
