The Calcagno brothers, Franco and Gianni, represent the most exciting part of the development of the fine wine scene on the north side of the Etna. They’re a sixth-generation Sicilian family with a small cellar in the village of Passopisciaro and own GORGEOUS, old-vine, pre-phylloxera holdings in the grand cru Contrada of Feudo di Mezzo and Arcuria. In 2006, they bottled their first family production and moved away from selling grapes in bulk. Viniculture is 100% organic and the wines are classics! A blend of 95% Nerello Mascalese with 5% Nerello Cappuccio, natural co-fermentations with ambient yeast and aged in large neutral cask. The increase in ‘wine activity’ in the area has buoyed many local families and the future is very bright at this tiny Domaine. Winemaker Alessandro Bianco recently joined the family after working in the cellars with Andrea Franchetti at Passopisciaro and is taking the wines to new heights.

These wines are excellent! A wine everyone should try once to see the true terroir of Etna. Take a chance and see if your palate enjoys these beautiful indigenous varietals.

Calcaneus Etna Rosso 2015

Was: $22.99

NOW: $14.99

Bright ruby red. Tasting notes are Intense and complex, notes of red and black fruits, cherries and plums, mineral hints, lava and ground stone elegant and harmonious, fragrant, with a beautiful complexity, with supportive tannic texture.

Calcaneus Etna Rosso Arcuria 2019

92 pts JM

Was: $45.99

NOW: $35.99

From the vinification of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, at a controlled temperature, after 12 months in oak barrels (20 HL) and refinement in the bottle for at least 4 months, Arcuria is born. A fresh and harmonious red wine, with a delicate taste and a fruity aroma with notes of cherry and raspberry.

Barbaresco Wine Dinner

Chateau Cellars is proud to welcome owner/winemaker Giorgio Pelissero for a night of Nebbiolo.

The Pelissero family has been cultivating vineyards in Treiso, in the heart of the Barbaresco DOCG appellation, for three generations and now Giorgio manages the vineyards, makes the wine, and runs the marketing of his family’s label in more than 50 countries. These are some of the finest expressions of Barbaresco being made today with more 95+ point scores than any other producer.

Join us in Ybor on Wednesday, January 31st at 6:30pm where Giorgio will present his wines from Piedmont along with a wonderful 3-course Piedmontese dinner prepared by Chef Viet.

There are a very limited number of spots available for this full service seated dinner/tasting.

Total Cost- $180pp

The Dinner Menu

Course #1

Roasted Vegetable “Carpaccio”, Blistered Tomatoes, Chive and Truffle Oil

Course #2

Pasta alla Gricia: Pork Lardon, Pecorino Romano

Course #3

Pork Ragu with Creamy Polenta: Tomato Braised Pork, Greens, Polenta

The Wines

Pelissero Munfrina Dolcetto d’Alba 2021

Pelissero Nebbiolo Langhe 2019

Pelissero Long Now (Nebbiolo/Barbera Blend) 2018

Pelissero Barbaresco Nubiola 2019

Pelissero Barbaresco Tulin 2014

Pelissero Barbaresco Cru Vantou 2016

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Champagne Pre-Valentines Dinner

Chateau Cellars is in love with Champagne and you will be too at our exclusive wine dinner the night before Valentines Day in Ybor City. No need to fight the crowds and get gouged on the 14th, come to Beaune’s on the 13th instead.

On Tuesday February 13th at 6:30pm Beaune’s Wine Bar will host Norie Chinea from the world famous Laurent Perrier Champagne house as she leads us through the world of sparkling wines featuring the 100pt Tête de cuvée The Grand Siecle no 26.

A 4 course meal expertly designed to compliment the wines will be prepared by our favorite Chef Viet Vo.

What can be more romantic than a night of great food and bubbles?

Cost for this Wine Dinner is $200pp- Space is LIMITED

The Dinner Menu

Passed at the Bar: Crispy Chicken Bites and Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

Seated:

1st Course

Salad: Mixed Greens with Dijon Vinaigrette

2nd Course

Soup: French Onion Soup

Main

Cod with Citrus Buerre Blanc or Crispy Pork Cutlet with Cucumber and Tomato Salad: sides: Roasted Broccolini and Orzo

Cheese Course

Assorted with Spreads and Crostini

The Wines

At the Bar- Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut

Seated:

Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature

Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut

Laurent-Perrier Millesime Brut 2012

Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 26 (100pt Wine of the Year JS)

Order Tickets for either event on our Eventbrite Page Below!