February 12th, 2009
Put a Cork In It
You’ve watched Sideways ten times and your dream is to drive through Napa with Georges Pertuiset as your date.
With over 200 labels, many of which aren’t even available at the LCBO, the impressive wine list at Trattoria Giancarlo’s new wine bar may be the next best thing.
Sommelier and owner Antonio Barata’s suggestions include:
• Clos De Los Siete - Malbec 2006 - Mendoza, Argentina (bottle, $70)
• La Bascula - Syrah/Monastrell 2005 - Spain (bottle, $50)
• Illuminati Riparosso - Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2006 - Italy (bottle, $40)
Pair your wines with light and tasty Italian food ($6-$15) like beef carpaccio, Chiantigiana pasta (with onions, tomatoes and black olives) or the Farrotto (barley risotto with king crab and vegetable vellutata).
When you’re nowhere near Napa, Little Italy will more than do.
Trattoria Giancarlo, 41 Clinton St., Toronto, 416-533-9619.
