BostonWineBuzz (BWB): Jeannie, please tell me a little about the Il Capriccio wine list?
Jeannie Rogers (JR): IL Capriccio is focused on Italian wines. About 95% of the wines on the list are from Italy. We have about 4,000 bottles on site. We feature wines from both small and large wineries. We here at Il Capriccio want wines that are expressive of the place, soil, and grape type. This allows the vineyard work to shine without obscuring the palate. Many of the bottles of wine you will find here are under the radar of many of the major wine reviewers.
BWB: What makes the Il Capriccio wine list different?
JR: Again the list is almost exclusively Italian, so that makes it different. The wine list at Il Capriccio is always changing. I am constantly updating it with new and exciting wines. I also strive to put a list together that gives the customers the biggest bang for the buck.
BWB: What are a couple of your favorite wines on the wine list?
JR: For a white wine, one of my favorites is the Coroncino Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi “Il Coroncino,” $36. For a red wine, the 1996 Case Corini Barbera d’Asti “Barla,” $95 is a favorite of mine.
BWB: What bottle would you recommend to your best friend if he/she and their spouse came to Il Capriccio for their anniversary?
JR: That’s a hard question to answer. It would be based upon what they normally like to drink.
BWB: Let’s say they tell you CA Cabernet and CA Chardonnay?
JR: Given those parameters, I would recommend the 2005 Caggiano Fiano di Avellino “Bechar,” $38. Like CA Chardonnay, this wine is aged in oak. For a red wine, I would pick the Perrone Barbera d’Asti “Grivo,” $36.
BWB: What are a couple of the best deals on the wine list? And is there a steal on the list?
JR: The 1997 Miani Rosso, $95, would be a good deal since it is rarely found outside of Italy. Another good deal is the Roberto Voerzio Lange Rosso “Vigna Serra,” $75. This wine is made by a great Barolo wine maker. This Nebbiolo and Barbera blend is a nice blend of power, earthiness, and finesse. But for some value, let’s go with the 2004 Rivetti Barbera d’Asti Superiore “Bionzo,” $60. It is great for California wine lovers because it has the new French oak and concentration. For a steal, I would go with the 2000 B. Verdi Cavariola Rosso Riserva, $50. This wine is made with Barbera & Bonarda.
BWB: What can you tell us about your wines by the glass program?
JR: We try to find good wine and offer it for a reasonable price. We keep the list small so we can keep the wines fresh.
BWB: What is the best deal in your wines by the glass program?
JR: I would say the Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett, $9.
BWB: Finally, why should the wine lovers of New England come to Il Capriccio?
JR: Wine lovers should come to Il Capriccio because we really try to understand what kind of wine you like and are looking for. The wait staff and I are very knowledgeable about our wines. We like to dialogue with our customers. We want to do everything we can to make their wine experience at Il Capriccio a good one. One of the little things we do is to offer the wine in very good stemware. We even decant many of the wines. I would also not leave out the food. We think you will find Richie’s Northern Italian food to be great and works beautifully with our list.
BWB: If our readers would like to come and enjoy some great Italian food and wine where can they find you?
JR: We are located at 888 Main Street in Waltham, MA. You can call us @ (781) 894-2234 for directions. Hope to see you soon.
I know we look forward to visiting Il Capriccio soon!
Enjoy and cheers,
Ken
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