Le Cimate Montefalco Wine Tasting with owner Paolo Bartoloni

"Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand,

whose wine? what wine? where the hell did I dine!"

Do You Feel Like I Do by Peter Frampton

Montefalco produces some of the greatest wines of Italy that most have never heard of and the Sagrentino grape has more polyphenols than Cabernet Sauvignon making it one of the biggest wines in the big red category.

Umbria also has some unique whites, sparkling wines, roses and lighter style reds to appeal to almost any palate.  Join us was we welcome the owner of Le Climate Winery Paolo Baroloni to South Florida as we sample through a selection of his current releases.  Chef Toni Lampasone will be making a special meal to accompany the tasting wines and the fee for this event is $85 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com

Le Cimate Montefalco Wine Tasting with owner Paolo Bartoloni
Wednesday, February 28th
7:30pm

Le Cimate ARAGON  UMBRIA IGT BIANCO  (2014)
Price: $21.50  Sale $18.92

Exotic fruit, grapefruit and pleasant mineral nuances.

TREBBIANO SPOLETINO IGT (2012)
Price: $36.50  Sale $32.12

Aroma of tropical fruits, peach and pleasant mineral tones.  A well balanced, long lasting zesty fresh taste.

SAUDADE ROSATO IGT
Price: $21.50  Sale $18.92

Hints of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant make a complex, fresh and fruity aroma with a long lasting finish.

MONTEFALCO ROSSO DOC (2012)
Price: $21.50  Sale $18.92

An inviting nose with hints of plum and cherry.  Enveloping, warm and soft in the mouth, with elegant tannins creating a balanced structure.

MACCHIETTO – SUPER UMBRIAN IGT  (2011)
Price: $32.75  Sale $28.82

Inviting hints of blackberry and subtle balsamic notes.   The palate is warm, soft and lingeringly intense.

MONTEFALCO SAGRANTINO DOCG (2011)
Price: $39.50  Sale $34.76

Particularly rich in fruity notes, reminiscent of black currant jam, licorice and herbs.  Structured, enveloping a long finish.

Menu
Strangozzi with Montefalco Olive Oil, Fresh Shaved Black Trufle Pecorino Cheese and Fried Sage
Roasted Baby Pig with Legume Risotto and Sagrentino Natural Sauce
Chocolate Honey Hazelnut Bread Pudding

The fee for this tasting is $85 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com

“LE CIMATE” is situated in one of the most desired loca:ons at the heart of Umbria -Montefalco.  The cantina can be found in the middle of 28 hectares of land that were purchased by the Bartoloni family in 1993 from the Diocese of Spoleto. This site includes the property where the Curate of Casale resided.

The family has specialized in agriculture since 1800 and owns a total of 170 hectares of land, of which 108 hectares are used for grain produce, 15 hectares for DOP olive groves and 20 hectares culivate DOCG vines.

Situated on a splendid hill top with a 360 degree panorama view of on one side the Mont Martani mountains and on the other side the city of Montefalco, the cantina ‘Le Cimate’ takes the name of the actual location. This area which covers approximately 5 hectares now harvests 4 different types of high quality white grape vines.

Today the area of Montefalco is above all famous for the extraordinary wines that it produces such as the Montefalco Sagran:no Passito DOCG, a sweet desert wine with a high alcohol content from which the Montefalco Sagran:no dry wine derives with its very well sustained tannins and the Montefalco Rosso DOC wine which is a blend of sagrantino and other grapes local to the area.

In addition to these wines the can:na “Le Cimate” produces various high quality white wines to complete the range.

Three generations of the Bartoloni family have contributed to the construction of the cantina; grandfather Paolo who has dedicated his life to agriculture and moreover has always specialized in vine growing (he was president of the local community cantina ‘Colli Spoletini’ for more than 20 years); his son Giovanni who had the courage to believe in the investment necessary to realize one of the most modern cellar in the area; and grandson Paolo who with his degree in agricultural studies will dedicate the rest of his life to wine production.

This Weeks’ Menu and By the Glass List

Wednesday Night – February 21st

We have winemaker Michael Trujillo in for a special dinner, but the Wine Bar is also open for regular business from 6pm through 11pm

White Truffle Shoestring Fries
Price: $18
Maple Bacon Jam Beef Slider with Beehive smoked Cheddar
Price: $28
Pulled Chicken, Roasted corn, Jalapeno, pico de Gajo and Mozzarella Pizza
Price: $24
George Blanc Potato Cakes with American Sturgeon Caviar
Price: $30
Foie Gras Sushi with Mango and Papaya
Price: $32
Herbed Chevre Gougeres
Price: $20
Mahi Mahi with tropical fruit salsa and vanilla chardonnay butter Crispy plantains
Price: $40
Seared Venison Loin with Parmesan Creme and Sequoia Grove Cabernet natural Sauce root vegetable ratatouille
Price: $40
Blue Cheesed Souflee with blackberry Coulis and Dark Chocolate Biscotti
Price: $15
Dark Chocolate Bark
Price: $15

Thursday Night – February 22nd

These two items will be added to Wednesday nights menu

Coq Au Vin consommé with Foie Gras Pate Stuffed Fried Chicken Breast
Price: $40
Warm Triple Creme Sheep’s milk Puff Pastry with Cherry Pie Gelato
Price: $15

Friday Night -February 23rd

We have four new menu items to add on for Friday night’s Chateau Latour Tasting back to 1945!

Grilled Portobello Mushroom filled with Beef Tartar
Price: $28
Duck Confit Tacos with Black Currant Salsa and Foie Gras Dipping Sauce
Price: $26
Beff Wellington with Chestnut Mushrrom Duxelle, Foie Gras Pate, Bordeaux Natural Sauce and truffle Shoestring fries
Price: $45
Chocolate Bacon Breakfast Bars
Price: $15

Saturday Night February 24th
We are closed for a private event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis

This Weeks Wine By the Glass Wednesday February 21st – Friday February 23rd

Pol Roger Rich Champagne NV
(7 Ounce Pour)            Price: $15.00
2012 Zind Humbrecht Zind White blend Alsace
(7 Ounce Pour)            Price: $10.75
2013 Clos Du Val Sauvignon Blanc Napa
(7 Ounce Pour)            Price: $9.75
2015 Sequoia Grove Chardonnay Napa
(7 Ounce Pour)            Price: $9.50
2015 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
(7 Ounce Pour)            Price: $13.50
1988 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru
(7 Ounce Pour)            Price: $65.00
2003 Chateau Latour Pauillac (375ml)
(6 Ounce Pour) Price: $195.00
1900 Leacock Moscatel Madeira
(2 Ounce Pour)            Price: $96
1940 Barbeito Verdelho
(2 Ounce Pour)            Price: $59
1895 Araújo De Barros Verdelho Madeira
(2 Ounce Pour)            Price: $125
1886/87 Blandy Terrantez
(2 Ounce Pour)            Price: $150
1937 D’Olivera Sercial Madeira
(2 Ounce Pour)            Price: $65
1907 Blandy's Vintage Bual Madeira
(2 Ounce Pour)            Price: $87.50

Meat Selections
$5/1 ounce Serving

Bresaola-Italian Dried Beef
Principe Truffle Salumi
Duck Prosciutto
Prosciutto di san Daniele
Iberico Chorizo
Coppa Spicy Molinari
Felino Italian Wine Salumi
Sopressa Veneta Italian Salumi
Principe Cacciatori Chubs Salumi
House Cured Mild Jalapeno-Venison Salami
Iberico Salchichon Dry Cured Salami

Cheese Selections
$5/1 ounce Serving

Imported Gorgonzola– Italy
Extra Sharp Cheddar—Canada
Turtle Creek Goat Cheese-Oregon
Tartufo Bianco Pecorino—Italy
Beemster Gouda aged 26 months– Holland
Barely Buzzed (Cocoa & Lavender Crusted)-Jersey
Beehive Smoked Cheddar-Jersey
Blue D’auvergene-France
Manchego Artisan Raw 12 Month-Spain
Groene Oorsprong Gouda-Holland
Reggiano Parmesan-Italy
Triple Cream Perail Sheeps Milk-France
Stilton Blue-England