| Spiritus opened its doors in 1982 on Main Street in Hartford, opened and closed a store in West Hartford, and is now settled
into Hartford 21 on Asylum Street. Our new, larger space is a breath of fresh air, the redesign drawing great enthusiasm and
praise from visitors and adding to the ever-growing activity in downtown Hartford. Now feeling comfortable in our new
home, we figure it is time we throw a party!
In doing so, we would like to jointly celebrate the efforts of another entity that was also created in 1982, Foodshare—the
‘heart’ of Greater Hartford’s fight against hunger. This organization has also moved over the years to bigger and better
warehouse facilities as our region’s thirst has not yet been satisfied and bellies not yet filled. On May 4th Foodshare will
complete their 25th Anniversary Walk Against Hunger raising money to end hunger in our area. As one of our country’s
most efficient not-for-profits, over 95% of its total revenue goes directly to feeding those in need. The money that we raise
together at our special benefit tasting on May 29th will make a difference! Every $30 provides enough food for a hungry
person for an entire month and aids in the distribution of 14 tons of food per day to over 100,000 people who are at risk—
40,000 of whom are children. 100% of ticket sale proceeds from 21&Vine will go directly to Foodshare and help in the fight
to end hunger in our area. Visit www.Foodshare.org for more information on the organization, make a donation, or find out
how you can become involved.
Aiding the 21&Vine festivities will be over 50 Italian wines from Vias Imports which are listed below. Premium admission tickets will have access to a special collection of some of Italy’s top wines
including Dalforno Romano Valpolicella, Argiano Solengo, Rampolla Vigna d’Acelo, and Francesco Gravner Ribolla Gialla in
our Rare Wines Room. The wines in the general room will be wide-ranging with the likes of Madonna’s Montepulicano’s,
Broglia’s Gavi di Gavi, and Damilano’s Barolo. (Gary and Nate)
:::GENERAL ADMISSION WINE SELECTIONS:::
2007 Araldica Gavi La Luciana
2005 Araldica Barbera d'Asti
2005 Argiano Toscana Non Confunditur
NV Bisol Prosecco Jeio
NV Bisol Prosecco Crede
2007 Broglia Gavi di Gavi
2007 Broglia Gavi di Gavi Bruno Broglia
2006 Bruni Poggio d'Elsa Cab. Sangiovese
2006 Bruni Morellino di Scansano Marteto
2003 Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino
2006 Camigliano Rosso di Montalcino
2007 Cantele Chardonnay
2005 Cantele Primitivo
2003 Cantele Salice Salentino Reserva
2006 Cantele Negromaro Rosato
2006 Cantine Colosi Sicilia Bianco
2005 Cantine Colosi Sicilia Rosso
2006 Cantine Colosi Sicilia Nero d'Avola
2006 Capestrano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
2004 Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico
2005 Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
2004 Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Malandrino
2006 Damilano Langhe Arneis
2006 Damilano Barbera d'Alba
2003 Damilano Barolo Le Cinque Vigne
2006 Elvio Cogno Langhe Anas-Cetta
2006 Elvio Cogno Dolcetto d'Alba
2003 Elvio Cogno Barolo
2006 Fattoria di Pietra Porzia Frascati Superiore
2003 Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino
2001 Guerrieri Gonzaga Trentino San Leonardo
2006 Marenco Moscato d'Asti Strev
2006 Marenco Brachetto d'Acqui Pineto
2005 Podere Alasia Barbera d'Asti Il Casinone
2003 Poggio Bertaio Umbria Cimbolo
2004 Poggio Bertaio Umbria Stucchio
2006 Suavia Soave Classico
2006 Tenuta Luisa Friuli Venezia Pinot Grigio
2006 Tenuta Luisa Friuli Venezia Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Terredora di Paolo Irpinia Aglianico
2007 Terredora di Paolo Irpinia Falanghina
2006 Terredora di Paolo Fiano di Avellino
2007 Terredora di Paolo Greco di Tufo Loggia della Serra
2005 Terredora di Paolo Lacryma Christi Rosso
2007 Torre di Luna Pinot Grigio
:::RARE WINE ROOM SELECTIONS:::
2004 Argiano Toscana Solengo
2005 Argiano Suolo
2003 Cataldi Madonna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Toni
2002 Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore
2003 Damilano Barolo Cannubi
2003 De Bartoli Moscato Passito di Pantelleria Bukkuram
NV De Bartoli Marsalla Superiore Riserva Dieci Anni
NV De Bartoli Sicilia Vecchio Samperi Ventenalle
2001 Francesco Gravner Friuli Venezia Ribolla Gialla Amphora
2001 Francesco Gravner Friuli Venezia Breg Amphora
2004 Gottardi Sudtiroler Pinot Nero
2003 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino
2004 Le Salette Amarone La Marega
2003 Rampolla Toscana Sammarco
2003 Rampolla Toscana Vigna d'Alceo
2005 Rocca di Frassinello Marema Toscana Rocca di Frassinello
2001 Terredora di Paolo Taurasi
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