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| - We meandered in on a lazy Saturday walk and I was very pleasantly surprised by the wines! So the negatives first: none of the grapes are local at all (sourced from Chile, California, and Italy, predominantly). The meads that ARE locally sourced weren't our thing (sweeter than we tend to prefer). HOWEVER, these wines are truly something special. Our two favorites were the montepulciano (a light red in color, full in flavor; layered notes of plum, balsamic vinegar, but yet refreshing). Second favorite was the tannat, a tannic rich, full bodied and DEEP red wine. Impressive flavor and body for wines produced (if not grown) locally. You can buy the wine by the glass, carafe or bottle, and while they aren't cheap (around $9/glass, more than $20 for a bottle), the quality is great and the local experience is lovely. I'm happy to see a place that takes pride in Pittsburgh's little Italy and bringing it into the 21st century while paying homage to its roots.
We shared a glass of the montepulciano in the back in the open air garden. I couldn't have asked for a lovelier experience, and I can't wait to come back and try the food. Excellent work!
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