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The Bellavista Wine Tasting TONIGHT with Owner Sara Padarli

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:52:23 +0000

TODAY (March 17th) from 5 – 7pm, come celebrate the Italy’s 150th birthday with a complimentary tasting of Bellavista Wines with Owner Sara Padarli!

Bellavista Wines is the top producer of sparkling wines! Come and taste greatness for yourself. All wines being tasted will be available for purchase at special pricing during this event.

This event will be a complimentary tasting, so no reservations are necessary.

Mattia Vezzola! 2008 Tre Bicchieri WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR

The Wines Being Tasted

Bellavista NV Franciacorta Brut

Rating: 91
The NV Brut Cuvee is simply beautiful. White peaches, jasmine, minerals, ash and grapefruit are some of the aromas and flavors that come together in this taut, focused Franciacorta. This is a superb example of Italy’s best reasonably priced methode Champenoise wine. I loved it.
-Antonio Galloni (February, 2011)

Bellavista Grand Cuvee 2004

Rating: 91
The 2005 Brut Gran Cuvee is another super-impressive wine from Bellavista. This understated, elegant wine shows lovely inner perfume and fabulous overall balance in an open, approachable style best suited for drinking over the next few years. Rich, seductive fruit finds a lovely counterpoint in an underlying streak of minerality on the impeccable, chiseled finish.
-Antonio Galloni

Bellavista Grand Cuvee Rose 2005

Rating: 91+
The 2005 Gran Cuvee Rose is a pretty, delicate wine that is almost certainly not showing the fullest breadth of its potential. Though still somewhat buttoned up, the 2005 occasionally reveals its gorgeous inner perfume. The mousse is exceptionally fine in this polished, understated wine.
-Antonio Galloni (February, 2011)

About Bellavista

Scale and charm do not generally go together; yet in Bellavista’s case, they are perfectly compatible. This remarkable operation, masterminded by owner Vittorio Moretti and winemaker Mattia Vezzola, combines grandeur and star quality with familiarity and simplicity. The estate’s larger-than-life facilities, miles of underground cellars, impressive contemporary architecture (helipad included), and 1,250 surrounding acres of Franciacorta soil – 462 acres of which (187 hectares) are now under vine – leave you awestruck. At the same time, the exuberant Mattia, ebullient Morettis and likable, friendly Bellavista staff inspire immediate empathy.

Moretti founded the estate in 1976, and the first bottle of Franciacorta was issued in 1984. Over these three decades, the style of Bellavista has become a benchmark to the DOCG – so much so it has prompted countless imitations. Its vineyards now constitute 8% of the entire appellation, in extraordinarily favorable positions: some 60 selections that go into one million bottles yearly.
A choice number of special Reserves from the finest vintages rest in 3.5 million 3-lt. bottles, in Bellavista’s immense underground cellars. This treasury of excellence continues to nurture the Bellavista cuvées, providing the winery’s signature leitmotiv. The past couple of years have seen Mattia implement yet another phase in the estate’s constant crescendo: increasing élevage, on average from 36 to 48 months, so as to achieve the greatest possible quality consistency and personality.

WHAT IS FRANCIACORTA?

Franciacorta is not only an appellation; it is also a vinification method – metodo Franciacorta – for sparkling wines known as Franciacortas. There are only two world regions whose bubbles enjoy such distinction: Franciacorta, and Champagne. The Franciacortas of Bellavista consist of classic méthode champenoise/metodo Franciacorta from Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, awesome in every detail: minuscule, persistent perlage, ample, elegant bouquet of bread dough, ripe apples, pears and apricots with subtle notes of vanilla and peach jam; creamy, silky texture, unique concentration and long, pure finish.
Franciacorta’s clayey/limestone soil is richly endowed with the elements of Champagne, ideally enhanced by in-depth genetic research, organic-only fertilization, phased out harvests, parcelled out crops (the 60-plus selections are separately fermented in oak/stainless steel), vertical presses (Marmonnier and the more recent Coquard), up to 6 years’ bottle age in the vast underground cellars, refermentation directly in the bottle for the larger-format sparkling wines, remuage by hand for all sparkling wines etc. Both still and sparkling are from prime hillside vineyards, clonally selected material, densely planted stock. The still DOCs of the range are called Curtefranca (an ancient designation for the area).

Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day at Undici

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:17:36 +0000

Join us the week of March 14 – 20 in Celebration of Saint Josephs Day

We will be serving St. Josephs Pasta all week

Saint Josephs Day March 19, 2011

A note from Victor Rallo Jr.

My Father loved this day and would always cook a feast for family and friends. I grew up eating pasta con sarde and the traditional sfinge on St. Josephs day. After my father passed away in 2002 I promised to keep the tradition alive, please join us and enjoy this special occasion.

Customs of the Day

St. Joseph’s Day is a big Feast for Italians because in the Middle Ages, God, through St. Joseph’s intercessions, saved the Sicilians from a very serious drought. So in his honor, the custom is for all to wear red, in the same way that green is worn on St. Patrick’s Day.

Today, after Mass (at least in parishes with large Italian populations), a big altar (“la tavola di San Giuse” or “St. Joseph’s Table”) is laden with food contributed by everyone (note that all these St. Joseph celebrations might take place on the nearest, most convenient weekend). Different Italian regions celebrate this day differently, but all involve special meatless foods: minestrone, pasta with breadcrumbs (the breadcrumbs symbolize the sawdust that would have covered St. Joseph’s floor), seafood, Sfinge di San Giuseppe, and, always, fava beans, which are considered “lucky” because during the drought, the fava thrived while other crops failed (recipes below).

The table — which is always blessed by a priest — will be in three tiers, symbolizing the Most Holy Trinity. The top tier will hold a statue of St. Joseph surrounded by flowers and greenery. The other tiers might hold, in addition to the food: flowers (especially lilies); candles; figurines and symbolic breads and pastries shaped like a monstrance, chalices, fishes, doves, baskets, St. Joseph’s staff, lilies, the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, carpentry tools, etc.; 12 fishes symbolizing the 12 Apostles; wine symbolizing the miracle at Cana; pineapple symbolizing hospitality; lemons for “luck”; bread and wine (symbolizing the Last Supper); and pictures of the dead. There will also be a basket in which the faithful place prayer petitions.

The cry “Viva la tavola di San Giuse!” begins the feasting and is heard throughout the day. When the eating is done, the St. Joseph’s altar is smashed, and then three children dressed as the Holy Family will knock on three doors, asking for shelter. They will be refused at the first two, and welcomed at the third, in memory of the Holy Family’s seeking of hospitality just before Christ was born. This re-enactment is called “Tupa Tupa,” meaning “Knock Knock.”

The day ends with each participant taking home a bag that might be filled with bread, fruit, pastries, cookies, a medal of St. Joseph, a Holy Card and/or a blessed fava bean. Keep your “lucky bean,” and let it remind you to pray to St. Joseph. (The Litany of St. Joseph would be most appropriate today! You can download the Litany, in Microsoft Word .doc format, in English and in Latin).

Recipes:

Pasta di San Giuseppe (pasta with breadcrumbs that symbolize sawdust)

Bucatini or Perciatelli pasta

Sauce:
2 TBSP olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped fresh fennel
2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 TBSP tomato paste
1 TBSP chopped fresh basil
4 cans of drained, skinless, boneless sardines

Heat oil in large pot, and saute in it the garlic and pepper flakes. Add the fennel, tomatoes, paste, and basil. Cover and let simmer 30 minutes ’til fennel is tender. Add the sardines and simmer a few more minutes.

Topping:
1 TBSP olive oil
1 cup fine homemade breadcrumbs

Heat oil, and add crumbs and heat until golden brown. Pour sauce over the pasta, then sprinkle with the breadcrumbs.
Traditional St. Josephs Reading

Sermon 2, On St Joseph
By St. Bernardine of Siena

This is the general rule that applies to all individual graces given to a rational creature. Whenever divine grace selects someone to receive a particular grace, or some especially favoured position, all the gifts for his state are given to that person, and. enrich him abundantly.

This is especially true of that holy man Joseph, the supposed father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and true husband of the queen of the world and of the angels. He was chosen by the eternal Father to be the faithful foster-parent and guardian of the most precious treasures of God, his Son and his spouse. This was the task which he so faithfully carried out. For this, the Lord said to him, “Good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord.”

A comparison can be made between Joseph and the whole Church of Christ. Joseph was the specially chosen man through whom and under whom Christ entered the world fittingly and in an appropriate way. So, if the whole Church is in the debt of the Virgin Mary, since, through her, it was able to receive the Christ, surely after her, it also owes to Joseph special thanks and veneration.

For he it is who marks the closing of the old testament. In him the dignity of the prophets and patriarchs achieves its promised fulfilment. Moreover; he alone possessed in the flesh what God in his goodness promised to them over and again.

It is beyond doubt that Christ did not deny to Joseph in heaven that intimacy, respect, and high honour which he showed to him as to a father during his own human life, but rather completed and perfected it. Justifiably the words of the Lord should be applied to him, “Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Although it is the joy of eternal happiness that comes into the heart of man, the Lord prefers to say to him “enter into joy”. The mystical implication is that this joy is not just inside man, but surrounds him everywhere and absorbs him, as if he were plunged in an infinite abyss.

Therefore be mindful of us, blessed Joseph, and intercede for us with Him Whom men thought to be your Son. Win for us the favour of the most Blessed Virgin your spouse, the mother of Him Who lives and reigns with the Holy Spirit through ages unending. Amen.

Tasting with Elisa Scavino at Undici

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:04:42 +0000

Meet & Greet Tasting with Elisa Scavino

March 31st

Meet and Greet with Elisa Scavino

On March 31st, Undici will be hosting a complimentary Meet & Greet event and tasting with Paolo Scavino winemaker Elisa Scavino.

From 5 – 7pm Elisa Scavino will be discussing her wines and signing bottles which will be available for purchase. Special pricing will be available for wines being tasted at this event!

We will be tasting:

Scavino Rosso Vino da Tavola 2009

Scavino Langhe Nebbiolo 2007

Scavino Barolo 2006

Italian cheeses and salume will be served. This is a complimentary event; no reservations are required!

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Undici Taverna Rustica prides itself on maintaining the highest quality service.To ensure we meet those high standards, Undici reserves the right to pour or not pour samples to any individual at our discretion.

The History of Paolo Scavino

The Paolo Scavino winery was founded in 1921 by Enrico Scavino’s grandfather Paolo. Today Enrico runs the winery with the help of his daughters Enrica and Elisa. The winery is located in Castiglione Falletto, one of the eleven communes of the Barolo appellation, in the historical Langhe hills. The Scavino winery is rare in their possession of grand cru’s in six of the eleven villages of Barolo.

The Wines Being Tasted

Wines tasted at the event will be available by the bottle and case for special pricing during this event only!

Scavino Rosso Vino da Tavola 2009

Scavino Rosso Vino da Tavola 2009 – A straight-forward, easy drinking red wine produced to be enjoyed in its youth. A blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto and Merlot, this wine is a great one to have on hand for your go-to “house wine”. A tremendous value.

Clean and fresh fruit. Clean and pure fruit from the grapes being in stainless only. Medium body and nice structure make this an easy to drink palate pleaser for everyday.

12 Bottle Case – $150

Bottle – $13

Scavino Langhe Nebbiolo 2007

This 100% Nebbiolo wine is this wine is made from the same grapes that make the world-renowned Barolo wines. This wine is a great introduction to Barolo – a tribute to the grape that made this land famous.

A fresh and fruity nebbiolo with berry, citrus and tobacco notes. A clean and simple wine with nice body and layered complex flavors.

12 Bottle Case – $240

Bottle – $21

Scavino Barolo 2006
Scavino Barolo “Classic Label” 2006 – This bottling is a blend made with grapes from Scavino’s prized vineyards. It represents the philosophy of the Scavino estate. It is aged in small French Oak for one year, then large oak for one year followed by one year of aging in the bottle. The result is a perfumed fruit with a touch of oak balanced by firm tannins and a rich mouth feel. This wine drinks great now and will only get better with age.

This classic Barolo is decadent and exotic with wild aromas of ripe berries and black truffles. Full-bodied with ultra fine tannins and an incredible finish.

12 Bottle Case – $525

Bottle – $46

Undici will Proudly Offer

a Tasting Flight of Paolo Scavino Cru Barolos

Starting after the kickoff event on March 31st, Undici will offer a tasting flight of Paolo Scavino Cru Barolos.

What is a Tasting Flight?

A Tasting Flight is a selection of wines, usually between three and eight glasses, presented for the purpose of sampling and comparison.

Available at the bar or dining room, the Flight of Cru Barolos is a perfect compliment to any meal at Undici. The Flight will be only $36 and will include a 2 ounce tasting of the following wines:
Scavino Langhe Nebbiolo 2007

Scavino Barolo Bricco Ambrogio 2005

The Bricco Ambrogio is from the township of Roddi, which is small and still undiscovered. Enrico realized the great potential of this vineyard and made the decision to bottle it separately with outstanding results. It is a Barolo of elegance that is approachable when young, but gains silky texture when it ages.

Scavino Barolo “Bric del Fiasc” 2005

The modern history of the Scavino family starts with this vineyard, within the Fiasco cru. Here the Nebbiolo grapes were always the best, so in 1978 young Enrico convinced his father Paolo to vinify these grapes separately. This is the family’s first, and still most loved cru. It is rich and full bodied with mouth-filling tannins.

Scavino Barolo “Carobric” 2000

This Barolo is made by blending three important crus: Rocche di Castiglione, Fiasco in Castiglione Falletto and the mythical Cannubi. The result is one of the most fascinating and sensuous wines of the estate. We are offering the 2000 vintage from the Scavino Library to show the beauty and grace of an aged Barolo. This is a rare treat.

Enjoy The Best NJ Wine Tasting Events At Undici’s

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:26:17 +0000

Undici’s Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series is one of the best NJ wine tasting events of the spring, so why not join in on the fun. With only two lectures scheduled for March, now is a great time to reserve your seats for a fantastic evening.

The Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series continues through 2011 with events throughout the spring, including “Our Favorite Chianti’s with Vic and Verdoni” on March 7^th and “The Wines of the South: Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata, & Sicily with Vic and Verdoni” on March 28^th. Each event begins at 6:30 and includes the seminar, dinner, and wine tasting, all for only $65.00 per person.

Past Lecture Series events have been a huge success with everyone enjoying an elegant evening of wining and dining, and this month’s upcoming events look to be equally delightful and delicious.

In addition to the two March Lecture Series dates, Undici’s has scheduled a couple more Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series events for April 18^th and May 2^nd. For complete details about these premier NJ wine tasting events contact Undici’s restaurant.

The Undici restaurant is also excited to announce that Elisa Scavino will be on hand for a meet and greet on March 31^st. No reservations are required as the event is complimentary. Make sure to become a fan of the Undici Taverna Rustica restaurant on Facebook to receive all of the inside scoop.

NJ Wine Tasting Events Near You

In addition to hosting premier NJ wine tasting events, Undici’s also offers amazing Italian cuisine. Undici’s only uses the freshest ingredients available and each dish is prepared with care. All pasta, including gnocchi and ravioli are homemade daily using only Caputo Italian flour. Their wood fire oven produces some of the best pizza around and their wine room is home to the largest and finest collection of Italian wines in the state. Every dish is an inspired celebration of both an Italian region and the current season.

Undici’s creates a dining experience like no other. The restaurant, which is a Tuscan farmhouse replica complete with ancient stone, wood, tile, and plaster provides a taste of the Tuscan countryside a little closer to home. This one-of-a-kind restaurant provides a rustic and charming atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The Undici Taverna Rustica restaurant is located at 11 West River Road in Rumson NJ.

To reserve your seat for one of the upcoming NJ wine tasting events call 732-842-3880 today.

A Tasting with Giovanni Folonari at Undici

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:41:08 +0000

This Thursday, February 17th from 5:30 – 7:30pm, we invite you for a complimentary tasting of wines from Giovanni Folonari with the master himself, Giovanni Folonari.

Giovanni Folonari will be signing bottles and talking wine during this exclusive tasting at Undici. Special pricing on these wines will be available during the tasting.

Italian cheeses and salume will be served. No reservations necessary!

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Campo al Mare Rosso Bolgheri 2006

60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot.

Made with grapes from Campo al Mare Estate of our property located in the area of Bolgheri near the sea side.
A true Super Tuscan, the wine shows red fruit, and licorice on the nose with rich flavors and a velvet texture on the palate.

Bottle – $29
Case – $330 (12-Pack)

Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2006

100% Sangiovese

Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the family-run Nozzole estate dates back to the 1200s. The Nozzole Riserva uses only the finest Sangiovese grapes selected from Nozzole’s 200 acres of vineyards in the Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena. Villa Nozzole Chianti Classico is made from dedicated, select lots of Tenuta di Nozzole estate grapes

Ripe, crushed red cherry aromas and flavors with an earthy
note are balanced by pleasant acidity and round tannins.

Bottle - $25
Case - $286 (12-Pack)

Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay 2009

100% Chardonnay

The Chardonnay vines for Le Bruniche are planted on one of the estate’s highest hillsides at 900 feet above sea level. The site’s excellent exposure as well as the limestone and marl soil help maintain optimum thermal ground temperature.

Hay yellow with verdant hues, citrus and exotic fruit on the nose, with notes of apple and banana on then palate. The use of stainless steel vats during vinification (no oak) allows the Chardonnay to shine through.

Bottle – $12
Case – $135 (12-Pack)

Santa Martina Rosso Toscana

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Grapes are cultivated in the Chianti and Maremma regionsaccording to the soil type that best suits the respective variety. Chianti Classico provides soils with higher clay content well-suited to the Sangiovese grapes, while Maremma’s unique climate and sandy soils are optimal for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes.
Intense ruby red color with hints of violet. Aromas of wild berries with a thick, full-bodied taste, a spicy finish and ripe, rounded tannins.

Bottle – $11
Case – $125 (12-Pack)

TorCalvano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

90% Sangiovese, 10% other varieties depending on the vintage

High vine density and October harvests ensure mature grapes with balanced sugar and acidity. Contact with skins and extended temperature-controlled maceration give the Sangiovese a rich color. The wine is aged in small new oak barrels for 20 months and spends at least 6 months in bottle before release.

Intense ruby red in color with hints of granite, violet and cherry on the nose, balanced in the mouth with a sustained finish.

Bottle - $23
Case – $255 (12-Pack)

Undici Valentine’s Day Menu

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:51:51 +0000

On February 14th, please enjoy these special Valentine’s Day menu items in addition to our regular menu.

San Valentino

Primi

Zuppa di Gamberi

A “classic creamy shrimp soup”

with sherry wine and mascarpone

$10

Vongole e Cozze Miste

Cockle clams, Manila clams, littleneck clams,

black shell mussels, garlic, olive oil and Italian parsley

$15

Secondi

Ravioli

House made ravioli filled with sheeps milk ricotta, mascarpone and

fresh mozzarella with a sauce of fresh tomato and crispy basil

$28

Salmone

Grilled “Loc Duarte” salmon filet, celery root and Yukon potato puree,

roasted winter mushrooms and imported saba

$33

Costata Agro Dolce

14 ounce Berkshire center cut pork chop with hot and sweet peppers,

roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar and fingerling potato

$36

Aragosta alla Diavola

Two pound fresh Maine lobster, pan sautéed with pomodoro fresco,

hot pepper flakes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil served with house made chitarra pasta

$52

Costoletta di Vitello

16 ounce Frenched center cut veal chop, served with

sauté Swiss chard and cannellini beans, and potato croquette

$52

Bistecca

18 oz 21 day dry prime aged sirloin with coastal sea salt and

extra virgin olive oil with sauté spinach and spaghetti pomodoro

$52

Wine Dinner Event – The Wines of Castello di Ama

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:38:28 +0000

Tuesday January 25, 2011

The Wines of Castello Di Ama

with owner Lorenza Sebasti-Pallanti

Tickets Available Now

Join us for a tasting of the Wines of Castello Di Ama with special guest and owner, Lorenza Sebasti-Pallanti. Enjoy fine Italian wines from Tuscany, expertly paired and prepared with regional cuisine. Owner Lorenza Sebasti-Pallanti will speak on the wines, the estate, and the heart of Castello Di Ama.

You can purchase tickets by called Undici at (732) 842-3880

Tickets are $85 per person. Space is extremely limited, so reserve your seats now! (This post will be updated when tickets for this event are sold out.)

The Wines Being Tasted:

Castello di Ama Chardonnay Al Pogio 2009

Castello di Ama Il Chiuso 2009

Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2007
93 points Robert Parker

Merlot L’Apparita 2006
**A RARE Tasting! Only 3 cases available for purchase, and
only 8 cases allocated for the tri-state area!
94 points Wine Spectator, 96 points Wine Enthusiast

Castello di Ama Vin Santo 2004
90 points Robert Parker

The Menu

Taglierino

Pecorino Toscano, finocchiona, prosciutto, cacciatorini,

fresh grapes and roasted almonds.

Castello di Ama Chardonnay Al Poggio 2009

Gnocchi Toscani

House made potato gnocchi with fresh tomato and pecorino

Castello di Ama Il Chiuso 2009

Tagliolini Bianco

Hand cut, house made tagliolini, with chardonnay,

veal stock and root vegetables

Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2007

Brasato al Chainti

Slow roasted beef short rib, with Chianti wine, root vegetables,

juniper berry served over creamy polenta

Castello di Ama L’Apperita 2006

Cantucci Zabaglione al Vin Santo

House made cantucci with vin santo zabaglione

Castello di Ama Vin Santo 2004

Castello Di Ama

“The winery, begun in 1972 as a result of the love of four families from Rome, currently comprises some 250 hectares, of which 90 are in vines and 40 in olives trees, growing at an average altitude of 480 meters. Annual production, exclusively from our estate vineyards, amounts to about 300-350,000 bottles, or some 3,500-4,000 bottles per hectare. The winery standard-bearer is “Castello di Ama,” a wine produced by a rigorous selection of sangiovese grapes from the most outstanding vineyard parcels.”

You can read more about Castello Di Ama here

Undici Italian Restaurant, a NJ Wine Bar in Rumson, Offers Have Priced Wine Nights

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:13:30 +0000

Experience the award-winning selection of over 600 wines from Undici Italian restaurant, a wine bar in NJ. Hailed for their selection of labels representing every growing region in Italy, Undici’s 100% all Italian wine menu has earned the restaurant the coveted Wine Spectator, Best of Award of Excellence award for three consecutive years.

Twice a week wine enthusiasts can indulge in selecting fine wines from Undici’s menu at a generous 50% discount. Visit the NJ wine bar on Wednesday nights for half priced wine bottles from their seasonal selection and on Thursday nights for half priced wines by the glass from their wines by the glass list.

NJ’s Finest Wine Bar

Undici is a standout NJ wine bar. Minutes outside of Red Bank, Undici provides an authentic Tuscan ambiance with a rustic Italian feel throughout the restaurant’s 2 spacious floors. Outside seating is available in the front during warmer months. The intoxicating aroma of fresh Italian cuisine hints at the delicious menu of fresh produce, fish, meats, gnocchi, pastas and more. Everything is homemade.

Not to be missed are Undici’s wine tasting and lecture series, part of Accademia del Vino. The evenings consist of three main parts: a dinner, lecture and wine tasting. The events, which cost $85.00 per person (all inclusive), are offered throughout the year. Accademia del Vino brings together NJ wine enthusiasts and aspiring connoisseurs for an evening of exquisite wine paired with authentic Italian cuisine. Three dates have already been announced for 2011, January 25^th, February 7^th and February 21^st.

Details for all the upcoming wine tasting events can be found online with Undici.

The best way to get the latest updates on events at Undici is to join their mailing list.

Winebow Portfolio Tasting

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:29:29 +0000

Undici Taverna Rustica in conjunction with
Winebow, and Leonardo Locascio Selections Presents:

The Winebow Portfolio Tasting

Sunday September 26, 2010

With over 50 Italian wines featured in The Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate, and Gambero Rosso

Italian Cheeses, Prosciutto de Parma, Salumeria Biellese cured meats, fresh baked bread and crostini.

From 12-4 pm
Reservations are $18 per person plus sales tax*

*[Update]
Reservations for this event are now sold out. We will still be taking guests at the door for $25 on a first come, first serve basis until we reach capacity.

$25 at the door on the day of the event

Please call 732-842-3880

Credit Card necessary for reservation
You can not reserve for this events online

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Whites Sparkling/Light Whites

Zardetto Prosecco Di Conegliano Brut

Zardetto Prosecco Zeta DOC 2008

Botromagno Gravina Bianco 2008

Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali Bianco 2009

Falesco Vitiano Bianco 2009

Tiefenbrunner Pinot Bianco 2009

Whites Medium Bodied

Argiolas Costamolino 2009

La Carraia Orvieto DOC 2009

Kris Pinot Grigio 2009

Tramin Pinot Grigio DOC 2009

Whites Full Bodied

Mastroberardino Fiano di Avelino 2007/2008

Maculan Sauvignon 2009

Poggio Al Tesoro Solosole Vermentino 2009

Zenato Lugana DOC 2008

Tramin Gewarztraminer 2008/2009

Red Wines Light Bodied

Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali Le Rose 2009

Stella Sangiovese 2008

Palladio Chianti DOCG 2008

Kris Pinot Noir 2009

Argiolas Costera 2008

Zenato Valpolicella 2008

San Polo Rubio 2008

Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 2008

Tasca D’Almerita Regaleali Lamuri Nero D’Avola 2007

Red Wines Medium Bodied

Castellare Chianti Classico DOCG 2007

Altesino Rosso di Altesino 2008

Coppo Barbera d’Asti Camp du Rouss Doc 2006

Giacosa Dolcetto 2009

Cortese Nebbiolo Langhe Doc 2008

Valle Reale Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Doc 2006

Valdipiatta Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2006

Allegrini Pallazo della torre 2006

Librandi Ciro Duca San Felice Riserva 2005

Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva Doc 2005/2006

Falesco Merlot 2007

Di Majo Norante Ramitello Rosso 2007

Argiolas Korem 2006

Pratesi Carmignano DOCG 2004

Red Wines Full Bodied

Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo DOCG 2006

Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi DOCG 2005

Prunotto Barolo 2005

Bisceglia Gudarra Aglianico del Vulture Doc 2006

San Polo Brunello 2003

San Polo Brunello 2004

Poggio Al Tesoro Sondraia 2006

Allegrini la Poja 2003

Allegrini la Amarone Classico 2005/2006

Zenato Amarone 2005

Dessert Wines

Maculan Dindarello 2008

Allegrini Recioto Giovanni Allegrini 2006

Coppo Brachetto D’Acqui Passione Doc 2007

Meet and Greet with Dottore Sebastiano Rosa

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:04:55 +0000

On Sunday May 2nd from 5-7pm

Undici proudly welcomes

Dottore Sebastiano Rosa

of the Legendary

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia

for an unbelievable, one time only

meet and greet event.

This complimentary meet and greet event will feature a special tasting and special pricing of:

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006
The famous first Super Tuscan wine that scored an amazing 97 points in Robert Parker’s Wine Spectator.

“The One That Started It All…You’ve heard it before, Sassicaia is the most collectible Italian wine to come out of the Boot. The now historic wine is single-handedly responsible for launching the Super Tuscan movement and remains one of the most sought-after wines in the world.” -Italian Wine Merchants

Because of our relationship with the producer, signed bottles of Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006 will be available for the incredible price of just $180

Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2007
Specially priced signed bottles available for just $50

**Tenuta San Guido “Le Difese” Toscana IGT2006
Specially priced bottles available for $25, 6-pack available for $150

**Tenuta San Guido “Le Difese” is EXCLUSIVE to our restaurants and cannot be found anywhere else in New Jersey!

Wine Enthusiasts Partake in Lectures at Undici Restaurant in Red Bank

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:38:40 +0000

Undici restaurant in Red Bank is not only a fantastic place to enjoy dinner and wine, but we also offer a high-end selection of wines for purchase and we are dedicated to promoting and spreading the culture and knowledge of wine. By offering wine tastings and classes, we hope to bring together wine enthusiasts to celebrate and learn more about wine culture.

The lecture and seminar series being offered by Undici, called Accademia del Vino, was developed to bring together NJ wine enthusiasts and aspring connoisseurs. Victor Rallo, owner of Undici, states that “These events are part of our ongoing quest to bring our passion and knowledge of Italian wine, cuisine, and culture to the consumer.”

The Accademia del Vino classes consist of three main parts: a dinner, lecture and wine tasting. The classes, which cost $39.00 plus tax and 10% gratuity, are offered throughout the year.

Along with our calendar of wine tastings, classes and seminars, Undici also will be offering a complimentary “Meet and Greet” with renowned Piermonte Italian winemaker, Andrea Sottimano on April 1st, 2010. With a cozy setting in front of the fireplace, Sottimano, who’s been praised by The Wine Advocate, will be answering questions and talking about the world of wine producing from 7pm – 9pm.

Learn more about Andrea Sottimano and the April 1st Wine event.

Undici is well noted for our intriguing and impeccable menu of Italian wine. Most recently, we were selected to receive the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. Only 15 restaurants in NJ received this special ‘2 glass’ rated award. In order to qualify, restaurants must have a minimum of 400 labels as well as regional coverage of Italian wines and regions.

See the full menu of Italian wines at Undici Restaurant in NJ.

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Menu 2010

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:53:17 +0000

Jersey Shore Restaurant Week

April 16 – 25, 2010

Saturday Nights Until 7pm

3 Course Pre-Fixe Dinner $30.10

Choose one:

Antipasti

Caesar – romaine hearts, ciabatta croutons, homemade Caesar dressing, Parmigiano twill

Misticanza – hand picked baby greens, Trevisano, gorgonzola,

pignoli nuts, garbanzo beans, balsamic vinaigrette & grilled ciabatta

Prosutto e Formaggio – 18 month aged Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and Cerignola olives

Cozze Marinara – fresh black shell mussels, pomodoro fresco,

extra virgin olive oil and ciabatta bread

Spiedini alla Romana – egg battered fresh mozzarella and ciabatta bread golden brown with capers, anchovies, garlic and olive oil

Choose one:

Primi

Papalina – house made “chittara” guitar string pasta, Prosciutto di Parma,

cremini mushroom, fresh peas, light cream and Parmigiano sauce

Gnocchi Toscani Fresca – house made ricotta and spinach gnocchi

with fresca sauce

Mafaldine Bolognese – house made mafaldine “ruffled fettuccine”

slow braised meat sauce with veal, beef, pork, topped with ricotta cheese

Polletto Scarpariello – fresh baby chicken, pan sautéed

with white wine, garlic, and bay leaf served with sauté spinach and fingerling potato

Costata di Maiale Agro Dolce – grilled 14 ounce center cut Hatfield pork chop, sweet peppers, cherry peppers, fingerling potato, olive oil, garlic and red wine vinegar

Salmone – grilled fresh wild salmon filet, baby fennel, orange segment, and gaeta olive salad drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

Sogliola Livornese– fresh hand cut filet of sole, fresh tomato, capers, olives and extra virgin olive oil with homemade spaghetti

Choose one:

Dolce

Torta di Cioccolato e Polenta – bittersweet chocolate tart,

crispy polenta crust, served warm with vanilla gelato

Gelotoni – pistachio, vanilla and cherry vanilla gelato between homemade chocolate cookies

Biscotti Misto – a mixed assortment of Italian homemade biscotti with cannoli cream.

No substitutions

Gratuity added to parties of 6 or more

Menu subject to change without notice

Undici Brings the World of Wine to Rumson

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:22:16 +0000

Undici Taverna Rustica
Presents Two Special
Complimentary Winemaker Events:

On March 24th
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Featuring
Luca Speri and Andrea Pieropan

On April 1st
Meet and Greet with Andrea Sottimano
Renowned Piemonte
Wine Producer

Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson, New Jersey proudly presents two very special meet and greet wine events. Each event features complimentary tastes of outstanding Italian wines, finger food, and conversation.

These events are complimentary as part of our ongoing quest to bring our passion and knowledge of Italian wine, cuisine, and culture to you. We strive to be the best Rumson and Red Bank wine restaurant

On Monday, March 24th at 7:00pm we bring you
“Two Gentlemen of Verona” with wine producers Luca Speri and Andrea Pieropan.

On Thursday April 1st from 7-9pm come by for a meet & greet in front of our fireplace with renowned wine producer Andrea Sottimano.

Two Gentlemen of Verona

Join us Monday, March 24th at 7pm for a night of wine tasting and talking with famous wine producers Andrea Pieropan and Luca Speri.

This event will feature a complimentary tasting of two outstanding wines from each producer. Bottles of these wines will be available for purchase, and each bottle will be signed by its producer. These signed bottles make great gifts for any wineo!
Cases will also be available with special pricing.

Pieropan Soave 2008
From the hillside vineyards the blend is approximately 85% Garganega, 15% Trebbiano di Soave; brilliant straw yellow with greenish hues; apple pie crust nose. Complex on the palate, with excellent structure and good acidity, soft texture and pleasingly lingering finish.
Bottle - $15
Case - $165

Pieropan la Rocca 2006
100% later harvested, Garganega grapes from a single vineyard with vines up to 45 years old. white, its nose recalls exotic fruit and nuts, the palate is structured, layered, intense, and persistent.
Bottle - $26
Case (6 pack) - $148

Speri Ripasso Valpolicellla 2007
70% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, and 10% from Molinara and other native varieties. A limited production (only 30% of what the DOC would allow). Grapes are harvested in September, soft pressed and fermented in steel tanks.In the 1st week of March, 30% of the Amarone marc are used to re-ferment the wine for approximately 8 days, then aged 1 year in 20 hl. oak barrels with several more months in bottle.
Bottle - $22
Case (6 pack) – $122

Speri Amarone 2004
70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone from the Sant Urbano vineyard in the Fumane Commune. After harvest, the grapes are dried on racks for approximately 120 days then fermented in February with 25-35 days of maceration and daily pumping over. The wine is then aged 4 years in medium Slovenian oak casks and new Allier 500 l. tonneaux with an additional 12 months in bottle. An important wine of rare elegance.
Bottle - $96
Case - $1,085

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Meet and Greet with
Andrea Sottimano
of Azienda Agricola Sottimano

On Thursday April 1st from 7-9pm we welcome
Andrea Sottimano for a special meet and greet with bottle signing.

Join us to talk wine with this famous producer, and have a taste of Sottimano Dolcetto d’Alba 2008 and the Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo 2008. Andrea will be signing bottles and we will be offering special pricing on bottles and cases of these amazing wines.

Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate called the Sottimano Dolcetto d’Alba 2008 “the essence of first-rate Dolcetto from Barbaresco.
Antonio Galloni of The Wine Advocate wrote on the Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo saying, “Anyone serious about Nebbiolo must consider the Langhe Nebbiolo. 100% Basarin fruit, 14 months in oak… This is a Barbaresco in everything except name. Great juice.”

Sottimano Dolcetto d’Alba 2008
Bottle – $12.50
Case – 142.50

Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo 2008
Bottle – $17.50
Case – $176.50

The Sottimano vineyards have been called “A property that continues its rapid ascent into the top echelon of the region’s finest estates.” – The Wine Advocate

Notable are the two single-vineyard Dolcettos, the “Bric del Salto” from the Fausoni cru, and another from the Cottà cru. Beautifully ripe and exotic, “Pairolero” is delicious barrique-aged Barbera d’Alba that got 91 points from Tanzer and 90 points from Spectator for the 2005 vintage.

Young Andrea and father Rino Sottimano have been forging ahead over the past seven years to produce wines of outstanding quality at their small estate on the border of Neive and Barbaresco. In the Neive township, Sottimano produces rich and concentrated Barbarescos with beautiful deep color and fine-grained tannins from their vineyards in the crus Cottà, Currà, Fausoni, Basarin and Pajoré.

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Accademia del Vino Returns to Undici

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:40:39 +0000

The Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series is Back!

Tickets for the Accademia del Vino Wine Lecture Series must be purchased over the phone, and cannot be purchased online in any way.

Because of the tremendous demand for Accademia del Vino seats, reservations cannot be made for groups of more than four people. The price per ticket is $39, plus tax and 10% gratuity. Confirmation requires a credit card number that will be charged upon confirmation of your ticket purchase. There will no refunds, however if you are unable to attend the session you purchased tickets for, we can apply your ticket purchase to a future session.

Fireside Tasting at Undici

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:59:39 +0000

By our count, the average temperature in the first two weeks of 2010 falls somewhere around 24.4°F. And while that is still above freezing, we know some of you have the wintertime blues, especially considering most of you haven’t seen Victor since the last Accademia del Vino tasting in December, and probably miss him greatly by now. Victor and the Accademia del Vino Winter Session will be back in February, but until then, we have a special little event to melt away those wintertime blues.

This Monday, January 18th, we will be hosting a free, informal wine tasting of Di Lupo Chianti around our fireplace from 5 to 7pm. And to keep you warm long after the tasting, we will be selling cases of the Di Lupo Chianti for the special one-time price of $90 a case. We have only 25 cases, which will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. As always, Victor Rallo, Jr. and Anthony Verdoni aka “The Professor” will be there to share a glass with you, talk wine, and visit during this cold, wine lecture-less month.

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Anthony Verdoni “The Professor” on Di Lupo Chianti

Chianti, like Bordeaux, is not one wine but 1,000 wines. Vintage varies from hillside to hillside. Quality, price, and style range from the moderate to the ultra. The DOCG zone for Chianti is vast, skirting the important Tuscan cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa, Arezzo, and Prato, as well as the hillside hamlets of Montalcino, Montepulciano, and Montespertoli.

So where does Di Lupo Chianti fit in? It was born on the sunny hills of Pisa within sight of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The pleasant maritime effect, in the area where the Maremma and Chianti meet, softens and sweetens the fruit, yielding a dry yet round red wine. No international varietals are used — only 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo Rosso. The oak is large Slavonian, not small French, and the wood aging is short term, fewer than 6 months. The result is a fruity, traditional Chianti, where you feel the varietal character of the Sangiovese minus its power and grandeur.

Di Lupo is a typical Chianti, true to its Tuscan code. You can drink it often with a great range of food, from pizza and pasta to steaks and chops. Enjoy it young and fresh. You may just choose to howl like the wolf on the label.