Salvo's Special Cellar Menu
From Salvo's Special Cellar
2011 Gini Tenuta Scajari Amarone Riserva
A lovely, expressive red, with a fragrant nose of cured tobacco and forest floor transitioning to flavors of black cherry reduction, soft fig, anise hyssop and mineral on the silky palate.$260$260A lovely, expressive red, with a fragrant nose of cured tobacco and forest floor transitioning to flavors of black cherry reduction, soft fig, anise hyssop and mineral on the silky palate.
2019 La Serena Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Gemini" ~ Tuscany
Firm and structured with dark berries and raspberries as well as cherry character, chocolate and smoky oak. Medium-bodied, this has solid structure and an intense finish. From organically grown grapes.$230$230Firm and structured with dark berries and raspberries as well as cherry character, chocolate and smoky oak. Medium-bodied, this has solid structure and an intense finish. From organically grown grapes.
2020 Paolo Scavino "Ravera" Barolo
Infused with berry and floral aromas and flavors, this red is lithe and elegant, with terrific harmony and length. Mineral, tar and wild herb accents add depth, but this is more about the fruit. The aftertaste is complex and really persists.$200$200Infused with berry and floral aromas and flavors, this red is lithe and elegant, with terrific harmony and length. Mineral, tar and wild herb accents add depth, but this is more about the fruit. The aftertaste is complex and really persists.
2019 S&B Borgogno Barolo Cannubi Riserva ~ Piemonte
Great vintage, with notes of currants, red fruits, pomegranate and spices. On the palate, ample and balanced, with vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a long, savory finish.$220$220Great vintage, with notes of currants, red fruits, pomegranate and spices. On the palate, ample and balanced, with vibrant acidity, silky tannins, and a long, savory finish.
2017 Foxen Pinot Noir "Bien Nacido Block 8" ~ St Maria
In the glass, the 2017 is exotic, perfumed and full of character. The ripeness of the year is evident, and yet the 2017 remains silky, medium in body and absolutely impeccable in its balance.$190$190In the glass, the 2017 is exotic, perfumed and full of character. The ripeness of the year is evident, and yet the 2017 remains silky, medium in body and absolutely impeccable in its balance.
2019 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri ~ Tuscany
The best Italian wine! Cabernet/Merlot blend, with aromas and flavors of currants and berries with cedar and black currant, red plum and star anise while tobacco notes linger on the long finish. 100 pts Decanter$620$620The best Italian wine! Cabernet/Merlot blend, with aromas and flavors of currants and berries with cedar and black currant, red plum and star anise while tobacco notes linger on the long finish. 100 pts Decanter
2021 Daou Soul of a Lion Cabernet ~Paso Robles
Abundant fruit aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry jam and black currant are interwoven with accents of baking spices, sage and graphite. A voluminous entry introduces sumptuous layers of chocolate-covered blueberry, tobacco, mocha, vanilla and toasted oak.$240$240Abundant fruit aromas of black cherry, blackberry, blueberry jam and black currant are interwoven with accents of baking spices, sage and graphite. A voluminous entry introduces sumptuous layers of chocolate-covered blueberry, tobacco, mocha, vanilla and toasted oak.
2022 Kistler Occidental Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir Sonoma
Crystalline, bright, mouthwatering, evokes juicy red berries and a near perfect balance of finesse and energy – of bright, primary red fruits and saline elements. It conveys outstanding precision and lift in the mouth and finishes vibrant and long with beautifully sculpted tannins.$160$160Crystalline, bright, mouthwatering, evokes juicy red berries and a near perfect balance of finesse and energy – of bright, primary red fruits and saline elements. It conveys outstanding precision and lift in the mouth and finishes vibrant and long with beautifully sculpted tannins.
2020 La Spinetta Barolo Campe ~ Piemonte
Amazing wine from a famous cellar! Bouquet of small red berries and jasmine. Taste is precise and structured, with elegant hints of licorice and blueberry jam. Tannins are soft but powerful.$300$300Amazing wine from a famous cellar! Bouquet of small red berries and jasmine. Taste is precise and structured, with elegant hints of licorice and blueberry jam. Tannins are soft but powerful.