Wines of Central Italy

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The wines of Central Italy come from the regions of Molise, Abruzzo, Lazio (Rome), Le Marche, Umbria and Tuscany. There is little doubt that the most popular of these regions is Tuscany. Consequently, the region dominates our wine lists with a mix of Sangiovese-based and Super Tuscan style reds and crisp whites. Super Tuscans are the wines most commonly produced in the western coastal part of Tuscany around Bolgheri and the Maremma. They are notable for their blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, then aging the wine in oak barrels.

It’s easy to always select a Tuscan wine, since they are so familiar. Don’t overlook the whites from Abruzzo, La Marche and Umbria, where they specialize in Verdicchios and Trebbianos. Verdicchio from Le Marche has green fruit aroma and almond flavors while Abruzzo’s Trebbianos are light and dry. At M’tucci’s Twenty-Five you’ll find a CaselFarento ‘Fontevecchia’ DOC Classico Superiore Verdicchio from Le Marche, the region that borders the Adriatic. On your next visit try a Torri Cantine ‘420’ Trebbiano d’Abruzzo or a Tuscan Chardonnay from Frescobaldi.

Different styles of Tuscan reds available at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

While there is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or Lungarotti from Umbria, when we think of red wine from Central Italy, we think of Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino. The dominant grape in Tuscany is Sangiovese. Chianti and Chianti Classico are required to be at least 75% Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino is only made with Sangiovese.

One of our most popular Chiantis (available at all M’tucci’s) is Tenuta di Arceno, which is available by the glass or bottle. Their vineyards are south of Castellini and Greve in Chianti near the town of Castelnuovo di Berardegna. The tasting notes from their website describe why this is our most popular Tuscan red, “Unmistakably Tuscan in origin, offering a level of depth, power and concentration that is rare for its classification. The fruit, showing dominant flavors of plums, cherries, earth, and cedar, comes from some of the coolest blocks on the estate and adds a vibrant acidity to the wine.”

The Frescobaldi Terre More is a classic wine from the Maremma, the coastal area of Tuscany which has hot summer days and nights cooled by the breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Elegant and rich - perfect with Five Pork Bolognese.

Explore the wines of Central Italy during your next visit to M’tucci’s!

M’tucci’s Five-Course Pairing Dinners - April 5, 6 & 7

Call now to reserve your spot. There is limited seating for our $75 Five-Course Dinners with local favorites, La Cumbre Brewing, Hollow Spirits Distillery & Sheehan Winery.

M’tucci’s Bar Roma is opening in April and we are looking for talented bartenders, servers, cooks and managers. Attend the Job Fair this weekend or next weekend.

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Weekend Specials

M’tucci’s Italian

Ravioli - Spinach & Ricotta filling: Sautéed Artichokes, Spring Peas, Carrots, Caramelized Onion, Thyme Gorgonzola Cream Sauce $23

24 oz Hand Cut Porterhouse: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $39

Pan Seared Ruby Trout: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $29

Braise - Napoleon Porcini Braised Sackett Farms Pork Shank, Creamy Polenta, Red Wine Braising Sauce, Sautéed Spinach $23

Weekend Cocktail

Copper Sour: Copper & Kings Apple Brandy, Muddled Lemon & Cherries, Fresh Lemon Juice, Cane Sugar


M’tucci’s Moderno

24 oz. Hand Cut Porterhouse- Traditional Italian Salsa Verde, Crispy Saltwater Potatoes, & Grilled Asparagus $39

Pan Seared Barramundi - Roasted Artichoke, Sautéed Organic Arugula, Mashed Potatoes, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, & Smoked Prosciutto Powder $27

Sackett Farms Pork Milanese - Salt Water Potatoes, Arugula, Diced Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Lemon Butter Sauce $19

Weekend Cocktail

Paper Plane: Hollow Spirits Red 96 Bourbon, Nonino Amaro, Lemon Juice


M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

Vino e Cozze Pasta - Mussels, Clams, Light White Wine Brodo, Shallots, Garlic, Red Peppers Flakes & Fresh Herbs over House Made Fettuccine $22

8 oz Filet - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Smoked Blackberry Bone Marrow Butter $37

Pan-Seared California Halibut - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Braised Greens, Stem on Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce $30

Weekend Cocktail

Scrum-Diddly-Umptous: Tru Organic Vanilla Vodka, St. Germain, Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice

Live Music for March, April & May at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five and M’tucci’s Moderno

Thursdays @ 6:30 & Fridays @ 7:00

M’tucci’s Italian has soft cello or violin dinner music every Thursday night.

3/25 Kirk Matthews @ Moderno

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John Martinez @ Moderno

Austin Van @ 25

April & May

MODERNO


4/1 Alex Maryol

4/7 Oscar Butler

4/8 Nathan Fox

4/14 Sloan Armitage

4/15 Lani Nash

4/21 RJ Perez

4/22 Kirk Matthews

4/28 Austin Van

4/29 Cali Shaw

5/5 Eryn Bent

5/6 Nathan Fox

5/12 Sloan Armitage

5/13 Lani Nash

5/19 Alex Maryol

5/20 RJ Perez

5/26 Oscar Butler

5/27 Kirk Matthews


TWENTY-FIVE


4/7 Kirk Matthews

4/14 Amy Faithe

4/21 Eryn Bent

4/28 Oscar Butler

5/5 Kirk Matthews

5/12 Amy Faithe

5/19 Austin Van

5/26 Alex Maryol

Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!