2008 Vermentino di Sargdegna-Argiolas “Cosmolino”, Sardinia
Slight amber hue. Quite forward with its mineral. A decent wine, but one that appeared to force its minerality more and which didn’t quite combine well with the rest of the structure. This was ordered off of the "by-the-glass" list. B-
1995 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello de Montalcino, Tuscany
This bottle was byob'd.
Mature leather, grilled meat and earth on the nose. Tannin are pretty much resolved, some cherry tartness, and other layers of ripe and sweet black fruit. I think this bottle is just beyond its peak drinking window. I like it’s medium-bodied texture but it was too sweet and could have used more rustic earthy undertones that I like in Tuscan wines. B
Supper Osteria is a neighborhood restaurant in a very quaint East Village’esque old brownstones street in what was New York City’s Alphabet City, with young “grunge-but-fashionably-chic” friendly wait staff. Serving rustic style Northern Italian, I was pleasantly surprised at the good quality of the dishes that we ordered and of the menu choices, in general. My appetizer of grilled polenta on greens was very good and my entrée of short-ribs and grilled vegetables was above average. I was also very impressed with Marina’s Pappardelle with fresh mushrooms. We’ll be back.