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In Italy, lunch, or “pranzo,” is regarded as the days most important meal. Here you can enjoy multiple courses as they would in the Old World, and end with coffee and sweets.
Antipasto
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Watermelon Gazpacho
watermelon, tomato, jalapeno, lime, and ginger with spices and a mango salsa
$9
gluten free, vegetarian
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The Emperor's Samosas
with ginger-garlic yogurt, cilantro mint chutney choose: spicy braised lamb or vegetarian with potato, peas, & chic peas
2 for $8
3 for $11
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Julius Caesar
chopped romaine, preserved lemon, marinated artichokes, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan and from scratch caesar dressing
small $7
large $10
add shrimp to your large caesar $6
add chicken to your large caesar $5
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Baked Tomato and Buratta
whole roma tomato seasoned with EVOO, balsamic, garlic, and rosemary are baked & served with arugula, burrata, & crostini
$12
gluten free, vegetarian
Principale
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Avocado Caprese Flatbread
Avocado toast gets an Italian-style upgrade by adding fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, & basil on a garlic parmesan flatbread. Served with homemade fries
$14
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Veritus Panino
All of our cured Italian meats with fresh mozzarella, arugula pesto, garlic aioli, and pickled peppers on our focaccia and served with homemade fries
$15
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Garlic Shrimp and Saffron Risotto
creamy saffron acquerello risotto, oregano, bra duro, lemon garlic shrimp, charred red onion
$18
gluten free
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Seared Medi Tuna
lemon EVOO tuna, pan-roasted fennel, olives, blood orange, peppers, ginger garlic yogurt
$18
Pizza
24 hour dough ferment gives our crust some love. Fresh & whole milk mozzarella, EVOO, & San Marzano tomato sauce complete our pies.-
Sides
small caesar salad, fried brussels sprouts, or parmesan truffle fries
each side $5
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Individual 8"
margherita $10
specialty $12
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Regular 12"
margherita $15
specialty $18
Specialty Pies
- Classic margherita
- Roasted apple, andouille, bra duro
- Pork belly, mango, basil, cilantro, spicy tomato curry sauce
- Cherries, cherry balsamic, prosciutto, arugula
- Pepperoni, sausage, oregano
- Truffled mushroom, toasted cauliflower, parmesan, roasted garlic cream
BYOP
Build Your Own Pie- All BYOP include your choice of sauce, fresh mozzarella, and shredded whole milk mozzarella. Add toppings as you like.-
BYOP- individual
choose your sauce and toppings
$10
per topping $1
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BYOP- Regular
choose your sauce and toppings
$15
per topping $2
Choose your sauce:
- tomato sauce
- curry tomato sauce
- garlic parmesan cream
Choose your toppings:
- apple
- mango
- cauliflower
- cherries
- pickled onion
- pickled peppers
- pork belly
- andouille
- artichokes
- olives
- mushrooms
- pepperoni
- sausage
- prosciutto
- bresaola
- salami
Wild orgies fueled by a love for Bacchus, the wine god...an Olympic Gold medalist with an asterisk...Possessing a love for the arts and music exceeding that of all other Roman emperors...let the wine flow and the games begin... if it’s a Tinder date, share a pizza and pretend that you care about your figure...if they are going straight to the friend zone, f#ck it, eat a whole pie cheese plate (V) cheese: sheep's milk toma, parmigiano reggiano, gorgonzola, taleggio $15 served with fig orange chutney and rosemary crostini charcuterie meat: prosciutto, bresaola, salami Toscano $15 served with mustard, crostini, & pickles cheese and charcuterie combo $24 Using high-quality ingredients, we have developed our own recipes, making everything from scratch.
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watermelon gazpacho
watermelon, tomato, jalapeno, lime, and ginger with spices and a mango salsa
$9
gluten free, vegan
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the emperor's samosas
spicy braised lamb, ginger garlic yogurt, cilantro mint chutney or vegetarian with potato, peas, chic peas
2 for $8
3 for $11
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fried brussels sprouts
with black pepper & bra duro (Italian “white cheddar”) atop roasted parsnip puree with toasted cauliflower
$9
vegetarian
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baked tomato and buratta
whole roma tomato seasoned with EVOO, balsamic, garlic, and rosemary is baked & served with arugula, burrata, & crostini
$14
vegetarian
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avocado caprese focaccia toast
Avocado toast gets an Italian-style upgrade by adding fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, & basil on focaccia. Served with homemade fries
$14
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julius caesar
chopped romaine, preserved lemon, marinated artichokes, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan and from scratch Caesar dressing....add shrimp
small $7
large $10
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smoked salmon arugula salad
pine nuts, pickled red onion, parmesan, creamy lemon herb dressing, and smoked salmon
$16
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garlic shrimp and saffron risotto
creamy saffron acquerello risotto, oregano, bra duro, lemon garlic shrimp, charred red onion
$19
gluten free
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seared medi tuna
lemon EVOO tuna, pan-roasted fennel, olives, blood orange, peppers, ginger garlic yogurt
$19
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tandoori pops
marinated, grilled & roasted chicken in tandoori seasonings paired with garlic ginger yogurt sauce
$16
gluten free
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things you can dip
grilled naan & papadums with seasonal chutney, spiced lentils, roasted eggplant & pickle assortment
$12
vegan
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fries
pizza style with basil, oregano, mozzarella, pepperoni & zesty tomato sauce $8
truffled parmesan with garlic ailoi (vegetarian) $8
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cheese plate
sheep's milk toma, parmigiano reggiano, gorgonzola, taleggio served with fig orange chutney and rosemary crostini
$15
vegetarian
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charcuterie
meat: prosciutto, bresaola, salami toscano served with mustard, crostini, & pickles
$15
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Cheese and Charcuterie Combo
$24
Nero is a must-visit destination for those who enjoy the three essentials in life: good drink, good music and good conversation.
Brews On Tap
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Mustang Sally
Article 1 Amber Lager
16 oz $8
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Port City
Optimal Wit
16 oz $8
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Larry’s Latest
16 oz $8
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DC Brau
Corruption IPA
16 oz $8
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Modelo
16 oz $7
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Alewerks Tavern
Brown Ale
16 oz $8
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Bells Two Hearted
16 oz $8
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Hardywood VIPA
16 oz $8
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Potters Farmhouse
Dry Cider
16 oz $8
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Michelob Ultra
16 oz $8
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Peroni
16 oz $8
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Founders
All Day IPA
16 oz $8
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OBH Graffiti
House IPA
16 oz $9
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Port City Porter
16 oz $8
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Maharaja
Double IPA
16 oz $10
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Eggenberg Pils
16 oz $8
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3 Stars Peppercorn Saison
16 oz $8
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Dogfish Head
90 Min IPA
16 oz $9
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Guinness
16 oz $9
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Solace Partly
Cloudy IPA
16 oz $8
Brews In Bottles / Cans
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Great Lakes
Commodore Perry
$6
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Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout
$6
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Gouden Carolus
Cuvee Van de Keizer Blau
$11
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Cuvee des Trolls
$11
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Peche Mel
$11
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Anxo National
Colonial Farm 500mL
$18
Cocktails
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Prosecco Royale
Prosecco, cremé de cassis
$10
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Pisco Sour
Pisco, egg white, lime
$12
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Makin’ Me Hard Cider
Spiced rum, cider, lime
$12
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Moscow Mule
Vodka, ginger, lime, ginger beer
$12
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Nero’s Revenge
Mezcal, lime, flame
$15
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Blood Smoke Old Fashioned
Bourbon, smoke, cherry, blood orange
$15
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Michaelorangelo
Rye, blood orange syrup, Aperol, bitters
$14
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Lavender French 75
Gin, lavender, lime
$12
Bourbon
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Jack Daniels
$9
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Maker’s Mark
$10
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Jameson
$10
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Bulleit
$12
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Buffalo Trace
$12
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Monkey Shoulder
$12
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Eagle Rare
$12
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Heavens Door
$12
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Jameson Black Barrel
$14
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1792
$14
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Blanton’s
$14
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Widow Jane
$14
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Jefferson’s
$14
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Hudson
$14
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Basil Hayden
$14
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Woodford Reserve
$14
Rye
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Sazerac
$11
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Knob Creek
$11
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Bulleit
$12
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Whistle Pig
$14
Cognac
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Remy Martin
$12
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Hennessy
$14
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Courvoisier
$14
Scotch
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Glennfiddich
12yr
$13
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Glennfiddich
14yr
$15
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Glennfiddich
18yr
$20
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Glennfiddich
21yr
$40
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Macallan
12yr
$14
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Macallan
15yr
$21
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Balvanie
14yr peat week
$20
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Highland Park
12yr
$14
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Highland Park
18yr
$22
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Oban
14yr
$16
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Laphroaig
10yr
$13
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Glenroth’s
$12
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Johnnie Walker Black
$13
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Johnnie Blue
$35
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Glenmorangie
10yr
$13
Our wines are selected from small producers, with a strong emphasis on Old and New world regions, and an array of up and coming producers. The bar’s cozy ambiance and meticulously crafted appetizers simply add to the already excellent experience provided by the team. Stop by during brunch or lunch or dinner or happy hour for select appetizers and wines.
Wine at The Bar
Bubbles
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NV Montelliana
Prosecco, Treviso
$9
$38
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2016 GD Vajra Rosé
Brut Nebbiolo, Piemonte, It
$60
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NV Besserat De Bellefon
Brut, Champagne, Fr
Half $57
Full $73
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2006 Besserat De Bellefon
Brut, Champagne, Fr
$140
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2004 Dom Perignon
Brut, Champagne, Fr
$325
Whites
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2017 B. Magrez Bleu De Mer
Rosé, Provence, Fr
$8
$36
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2017 Mont Gravet
Cotes De Gascogne, Fr
$9
$36
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2011 Sant’elena
Pinot Grigio, Friuli Isonzo, It
$9
$36
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2015 Sant’elena
Chardonnay, Friuli Isonzo, It
$12
$45
Reds
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2016 Prodigo Nero
D’avola, Sicily, It
$9
$39
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2015 GD Vajra Langhe
Pinot Nero, Piemonte, It
$53
White on Tap
2oz | 3oz | 5oz | BottleRosé
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2018 Elizabeth Spencer Grenache Rose
Mendocino
$4
$6
$10
$40
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2018 Pico Maccario Lavignone Rosata
Piemonte
$4
$6
$11
$43
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2018 Stolpman Rose of Grenache
Santa Barbara
$4
$7
$13
$45
White
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2016 PH CrossBarn Chardonnay
Sonoma Co
$4
$6
$10
$48
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2016 Rombauer Chardonnay
Carneros
$6
$9
$16
$80
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2017 Honig Sauvignon Blanc
$4
$6
$10
$41
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France
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2017 Rimbault Cuvee Prestige Sancerre
Loire Vly
$5
$7
$13
$54
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2017 Chateau Haut Rian Blanc, Bordeaux
France
$4
$6
$9
$39
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2016 Macon La Roche Chardonnay
Burgundy
$4
$6
$11
$43
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2016 Ferraton Samorens
Cotes Du Rhone
$4
$6
$9
$36
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2017 Mont Gravet
Cotes De Gascogne
$4
$6
$9
$36
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Italy
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2011 Sant’elena Pinot Grigio
Friuli Isonzo
$4
$6
$9
$36
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2017 Inama Soave Classico
Verona
$4
$6
$9
$34
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2015 Scubla Sauvignon Blanc
Friuli Isonzo
$5
$7
$11
$50
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2017 Cascina Chicco Roero Arneis
Piemonte
$5
$7
$11
$54
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2016 Talamonti Trebocchetto Pecorino
Abruzzo
$4
$6
$9
$37
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2015 Conte Vistarino
Riesling Lombardy
$4
$6
$9
$38
Red
France-
2013 Foncalieu “Le Lien” Syrah
Languedoc
$6
$8
$13
$50
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2017 Le Versant Pinot Noir
Languedoc
$4
$6
$10
$40
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2009 Claud La Chappelle Castillon
Bordeaux
$4
$6
$10
$42
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2014 Crocus L’Atelier Malbec
Cahors
$4
$6
$11
$40
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2016 St Cosme Cotes Du Rhone
Rhone Valley
$4
$6
$10
$48
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Italy
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2011 Cacciata Chianti Classico Riserva
Toscana
$6
$9
$15
$53
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2016 Prodigo Nero D’avola
Sicily
$4
$6
$9
$39
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2017 GD Vajra Dolcetto D’Alba
Piemonte
$4
$6
$10
$41
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2016 Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino
Toscana
$5
$7
$13
$54
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2016 Cascina Chicco Nebbiolo
Piemonte
$5
$7
$13
$55
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2016 Mormoraia Haurio Chianti
Toscana
$4
$6
$11
$44
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1999 Oddero Fureste Cabernet
Piemonte
$8
$12
$18
$87
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2014 Massolino Serralunga Barolo
Piemonte, It
$9
$13
$19
$95
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2013 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello
Toscana, It
$9
$13
$19
$95
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1997 Terreno Chianti Classico
Riserva, Toscana
$10
$14
$21
$105
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California
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2016 Ridge East Bench Zinfandel
Dry Creek Vly
$6
$9
$14
$69
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Virginia
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2015 Linden Vineyards
Claret, Linden
$5
$7
$12
$54