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Nonvintage Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Cuvée ($25)
A big and rich, balanced and elegant méthode champenoise wine, with flavors of pear, citrus, apple and roasted nuts.

Pojer e Sandri Spumante Extra Brut Cuvée 1993/1994 ($38)
Toasty, earthy and refreshingly crisp, with creamy aromas of citrus, truffles, vanilla and minerals.

Nonvintage Nino Franco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rustico ($12)
A delicate spumante with notes of blossoms, lime, green apple, flint and spice.

Nonvintage Mionetto Prosecco di Valdobbiadene ($13)
A crisp frizzante with flavors of pear, grapefruit and almonds.

1998 Medici Ermete Daphne Malvasia Secco ($20)
A seductively dry white frizzante, rich yet balanced, with notes of honeysuckle, lime, grapefruit and pear.

1999 Medici Ermete Concerto Lambrusco Reggiano Secco ($20)
An unusually complex and dry frizzante with cherry, plum and lime flavors.

1999 La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti Bricco Quaglia ($17)
Frothy, with aromas of roasted peaches and apricots and a lively acidity that balances its sweetness.

1998 Banfi Cellars Brachetto d'Acqui ($20)
A sweet, appealing fizzy red with aromas of strawberries and spice.