Baci Italian Cafe and Wine Bar (trattoria e enoteca) : vino

White Wines
Red Wines
Vino Reserva & Ports


One of Baci’s highlights is the extensive wine list.

Specializing in wines from Italy, Spain and the
South of France, Baci offers over 30 of its wines by the glass.

A variety of our wines are from grapes indigenous
to the Mediterranean — Primovito (Zinfandel), Barbera,
Syrah, Tempramillo, Sangiovese, Albarino and Pinot Grigio —
that are now also being grown in California.

This gives Baci’s wine list an uncommon
twist of diversity and flavor at a great value.

 

W H I T E   W I N E S

by the glass or by the bottle

 

Champagne, Cava, Spumante & Sparkling Wines

1  Rotari, Methode Classico NV Brut (IT)   Split 8.25
Dry, crisp fruit with a lively bubble, a perfect aperitif.

2  Prosecco, Zardetto NV (IT)   Split 8.25
Italy’s famous, dry spumante from near Venice.

3  Moscato d’Asti, Marchese di Gresy 2004 (IT)   7.00   28.00
Lovely floral fragrance, crisp, sweet fruit flavors.

5  Prosecco, Zeta 2004 (IT)   40.00
Delicate floral scents, elegant peach overtones.

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Light, Crisp and Refreshing White Wines

11  Vina Esmeralda, Torres 2003 (SP)   7.50   30.00
Intense floral aromas of passion fruit and ripe banana. Perfect with grilled artichoke and seafood.

13  Fiano Di Avellino, Feudi San Gregorio 2003 (IT)   11.25   45.00
Incredible floral bouquet, intense yet delicate & light.

17  Gavi, Principessa Gavia 2004 (IT)   7.00   28.00
Light and crisp with pear and citrus accented by floral, mineral and almond notes. Excellent with salads and seafood dishes.

18  Sancerre, Domaine Patient Cottat 2003 (FR)   10.50   42.00
Classic Sauvignon Blanc from Loire Valley. Citrus and mineral nuances.

19  Trebbiano di Lugana, Zenato 2004 (IT)   6.75   27.00
Dry, crisp, hints of Orange Blossom. Perfect with seafood.

20  Orvieto Classico, Campogrande, Antinori 2004 (IT)   6.75   27.00
Fresh & crisp, a delicate balance of fruit and acid perfect with seafood.

21  Soave Classico, Inama 2004 (IT)   8.00   32.00
Bright citrus fruit with floral aromas and a long clean finish.

22  Pinot Grigio, Zenato 2004 (IT)    6.50   26.00
House favorite, lovely pear and bright fruit on the palate.

28  Pinot Grigio, Luna 2004 (CA)   9.00    36.00
California’s finest Pinot Grigio, rich fruit, a clean refreshing finish.

27  Arneis, Tre Donne 2003 (IT)   8.00   32.00
A new age style and production of this ancient Northern Italian
grape varietal, Floral nose, dry with nutty, crisp peach and pear flavors.

29  Albarino, Morgaddio, Rias Baixas 2004 (SP)   10.50   42.00
Wild, racy, intense honeysuckle & ginger. Spanish flare!
 

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Rich, Full-Bodied White Wines

30  Vernaccia/Chardonnay Blend, Terre di tufi 2003 (IT)   10.00   40.00
Ripe & rich exotic fruit, fuji apple, vanilla, and spice.

32  Chardonnay, Castello Della Sala, Antinori 2004 (IT)   9.00   36.00
Classic Umbrian style. Rich melon and pear nuances.

34  Viognier, La Violette, Jean-Luc Colombo 2003 (FR)   8.50   34.00
Beautiful floral nose. Rich peach and apricot flavors.

35  Chardonnay, Hartford, Sonoma Coast 2004 (CA)   10.50   42.00
Rich layers of tropical fruit with hints of vanilla & butterscotch and a long clean finish

36  Chardonnay, L’ Ecole no#41 2004 (WA)   9.75   39.00
Big lush flavors of fresh apple and peach. well balanced fruit and acid with a long clean finish.

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R E D   W I N E S

by the glass or by the bottle

 

Wines listed progressively from Light to Full Bodied

60  Cotes du Rhone, Guigal 2003 (FR)   7.00   28.00
Rich and savory from the Rhone Master. A great vintage.

63  Pinot Noir, Rusack 2004 (CA)   9.50   38.00
Striking presence of fresh strawberries, coffee and caramel nuances.

64  Chianti, Frescobaldi, DOCG Castiglione, 2004 (IT)   6.50   26.00
Beautiful ruby color, delicious fruit driven style. Soft and pure, this wine is a palate pleaser.

65  Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo, La Valentina 2003 (IT)   6.75   27.00
Big rich ripe fruit, layers of complex flavors and earthy mid palate
and a long dry finish that pair perfectly with red meat dishes.

67  Merlot, Chalone 2003 (CA)   9.50   38.00
Rich cherry aromas and a velvety mouthfeel accentuated by a soft vanilla character.

68  Syrah, Qupe 2004 (CA)   8.75   35.00
“Fruit forward”, spicy, with a polished suggestive finish.

70  Cabernet, Clayhouse 2003 (CA)   7.50   30.00
Aromas of rich black fruits combined with moderate oak and a lush velvety finish.

71  Sangiovese, Seghesio 2003 (CA)   12.00   48.00
Chianti Classico American style from one hundred year old Sangiovese vines. Ripe cherry aromas, rich fruit flavors and fine-grained tannins are beautifully integrated.

72  Primitivo, A Mano 2003 (IT)   6.00   24.00
Old World Italian Zinfandel with rich red & black raspberry jammy fruit, hints of almond, soft ripe tannins.

73  Chianti Classico, Brolio, Tuscany 2002 (IT)   10.75   43.00
Intense ruby red color, black cherry & currant fruit with a complex mid palate and soft ripe tannins.

74  Sangiovese, Luna 2003 (CA)   9.75   39.00
Voluptuous, hedonistic wine with rich black cherry fruit.

75  Valpolicella Ripasso, Palazzo della Torre 2001 (IT)   11.00   44.00
Smooth and full bodied, dark fruit and chocolate with a lingering finish.

76  Terre di Pietra, Lunelli Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2002 (IT)
       8.25   33.00
Wow! An Italian Red with the stoniness of Burgundy and allied to
the plum note characteristic of Cabernet, pairs beautifully with meat.

77  Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Avignonese 2002 (IT)   12.50   50.00
Deep violet in color and intense nose, big on the palate and excellent
balance. A perfect match with game or red meats.

79  Cabernet, Hess Estate, Napa Valley 2003 (CA)   11.00   44.00
A classic Napa Cabernet with red cherry and chocolate flavors
balanced with hints of French oak.

80  Tempranillo, El Vinculo, Castilla-La Mancha 2002 (SP)
      
13.00   52.00
Produced from old head pruned, organically cultivated vines, this wine is impressive with black cherry fruit, terrific purity and well integrated wood, acidty and alcohol.

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V I N O   R E S E R V A

by the bottle

 

81  Gattinara, Anzivino, Piemonte 1999 (IT)   60.00
100% Nebbiolo grapes with a bouquet of violets, dry and harmonious yet complex and balanced.

82   Compaccio, Terrabianca, Tuscany  2001 (IT)  62.00
Big full rich ripe fruit a complex mid palate that lingers through out a long finish a great food wine.

86   Sangiovese, Three Rivers 2002 (WA)   77.00
From this wonderful little winery in Walla Walla, comes this food friendly 100% Sangiovese with an attractive nose, and flavor notes of raspberries, boysenberries, cherries & spice with long clean finish.

85  Amarone Classico, Zenato, Venato 2000 (IT)   105.00
Ruby red with deep, smokey, dried fruit on the palate and a incredibly long finish perfect with red meat

87  Brunello di Montalcino, Val di Suga 2000 (IT)   103.00
Intense, powerful black cherry fruit. a rich earthy mid palate with mature tannins and a lingering finish. One of Italy’s greatest reds.

88   Brunello di Montalcino, Antinori “Pian Delle Vigne” 2000   125.00
Antinori’s individual Brunello estate, one of the most famous in the region. 100% Sangiovese Grosso, this wine is known for it’s subtle layers of flavors and long finish. This great cherry based fruit is interwoven with delicate nuances of clove and allspice with a hint of saddle leather.

90   Barolo, Marchesi Di Barolo 1998 (IT)   88.00
Scents of tobacco and cedar with full Nebbiolo fruit and light tannins
from this classic italian cellar of the first family of Barolo.

91   Barolo, Prunotto Classico 1999 (IT)   96.00
Big ripe rich fruit black cherry fruit, complex mid palate, velvety tannins and a long finish display the quality of this great vintage.

92   Barolo, Marchesi Di Barolo “ Cannubi” 1998 (IT)   110.00
A deep ruby/garnet color with a fresh and complex nose: Kirsch, mocha and anise. Full with abundant ripe red fruit. It’s plush texture shows all the class of this famous vineyard in a superior vintage.

93  Sangiovese, Leonetti 2003 (WA)   101.00
This silky-rich concentrated gem is the New World benchmark.

94  Promis, Gaja, Toscana 2003 (IT)   95.00
Bright and fruity with a jammy nose. A blend of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. A pleasure to drink young.

95  Magari, Gaja, Toscana 2002 (IT)   118.00
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc, Bordeaux style blend aged in oak for 18 months. A big red with an amazing finish.

96  Sito, Gaja, Langhe Nebbiolo 2000 (IT)   105.00
A blend of Nebbiolo, Cabernet and Merlot, elegant taste, good balance in the mouth a fresh fruity finish with very fine silky tannins.

97  Tignanello, Antinori 2001 (IT)   148.00
Lengendary super Tuscan, bold and complex, a blend of Cabernet, Sauvignon and Sangiovese. This is the benchmark of all super Tuscan wines.

98  Guado al Tasso, Antinori “Tentute Belvedere” 2000 (IT)   150.00
Very limited production from the house of Antinori, this Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot. Full bodied yet elegant flavors of Blackberry, currents and cassis.

99  Sassicaia, Antinori Bolgheri 1999 (IT)   280.00
Sweet cassis scented Cabernet fruit wrapped in a blanket of tannin,  hints of dreid cherry, roses and saddle leather from the estate that  started the Super Tuscan trend. Tenuta San Guido.

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P O R T S

by the glass

 

83. Ramos Pinto Ruby (POR)  6.00
Full bodied with mature fruit.

84. Ramos Pinto 20 Year Old Tawny (POR)  12.00
Complex, harmonious and delicate, noted for it’s silky finess.

89. Warres Late Bottle Vintage 1995 (POR)  8.00
Elegant on the palate, full of fruit and perfumed notes of cherry and mint.

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