Red Wines - La Tasca

Red Wines
Sangre de Toro 2006/07, Penedes
Easy drinking, soft-dry wine with flavors of ripe raspberries,
succulent strawberries, vanilla, and oak. Good for pinot noir drinkers.
bottle
glass
24.00 6.50
Higueruela 2008, Almansa
27.00
El Primavera 2007/08, Rioja
29.00
7.50
29.00
7.50
Great for merlot drinkers. Jammy, soft and silky.
Easy and smooth, light-medium bodied wine with flavors
of strawberry, earth, and spice.
El Molinet 2006, Valencia
A burst of chocolate and dark cherry, with notes of cedar
and herbs on the finish.
Chivite Gran Feudo 2004, Navarra
30.00
Abundant rich plum fruits, loaded with weighty toasted vanilla scents.
Terrasola Syrah 2005, Penedes
A fruit-led modern Spanish Syrah, with waves of rich fruit,
black pepper and a splash of sweet oak.
Trinchero Merlot 2005, Central Coast
Complex cherry, tea, flower and herb aromas with smooth, fruity,
toasted cherry flavors.
Arrocal 2006/07, Ribera del Duero
Deep, rich and powerful wine with abundant red and black fruits,
vanilla and spices, dry and good for cabernet drinkers.
Marques de Caceres 2005/06, Rioja
Delicious fruity flavors mingled with polished tannins.
Full, harmonious and unctuous.
Viña Salceda 2004/05, Rioja
Stix Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Alexander Valley
Gorgeous bouquet of espresso bean intermixed with licorice.
35.00
9.25
35.00
9.25
40.00
40.00
Part Syrah with flavors of cherry and a hint of vanilla.
Good for cabernet drinkers.
Octavia Pinot Noir 2005, Central Coast
Provocative aromas of rose petals, incense and dark cherries.
Wonderfully fresh and enlightening.
Napa Cellars Cabernet 2005, Napa Valley
This sophisticated, full-bodied wine combines flavors of ripe
blackberry, cherry, clove and cedar with toasty oak notes.
Finca La Cuesta Mencia 2005
8
.75
40.00 10.50
“Pure silk.” This goes beyond well balanced with wonderful notes
of crème de cassis. Rich, lush, and smooth the whole way through.
Los 800 2004/05, Priorato
33.00
38.00
Ripe cherry and blackberry fruit flavors with a long spicy finish.
Beryna 2006, Alicante
8.75
38.00
Classic, smooth Rioja with a spicy, rich, fruit character
and well-integrated oak flavors.
El Curato 2008, Toro
33.00
Cloves and leathery smoke flavors with sturdy tannins that smooth
out the complex, but balanced finish.
1
0.50
41.00
1
0.75
42.00
Medium-bodied wine with raspberry, white pepper and citrus
rind flavors leading to a bold finish that’s warm and comforting.
Abadia Retuerta Rivola 2005, Sardon del Duero
40.00
43.00
Jean Leon Cabernet 2002, Penedes
58.00
Pujanza 2004, Rioja
67.00
Meaty and velvety, great structure with sweet tannins, accompanied
by notes of quince and dried fruits. Pleasing aftertaste.
Largely floral, black cherry and vanilla flavors. Ripe and elegant with
beautiful purity, superb intensity, and a long, smooth finish.
Pesquera 2005/06, Ribera del Duero
Refined, long-lasting and elegant wine that starts off smoothly and
becomes lush with abundant ripe tannins. Excellently balanced.
70.00
White Wines
bottle
glass
Viña Sol-Sangre de Toro Blanco 2008, Penedes
24.00
6.00
Tierra 2007, Rioja
30.00
7.00
Castelo de Medina 2008, Rueda 31.00
8.00
Las Colinas del Ebro Garnacha 2007/08, Terra Alta 31.00
8.00
Thomas Henry Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley 31.00
8.00
Terrasola Chardonnay 2007, Penedes 32.00
8.00
Fuente Elvira 2007/08, Rueda 33.00
Benziger Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Sonoma 34.00
8.00
Nessa 2008, Albariño 35.00
9.00
Esencia Divina 2007/08, Rias Baixas 44.00
Crisp and elegant, with a fresh, easy-drinking style.
From the local parellada variety.
Stylish, subtle spices, giving gentle wafts of newly baked apples.
Dry and fruity at the same time. Refined, with a surprisingly
long and complex finish.
Exhibits aromas of melon, mineral, and spring flowers.
Crisp and refreshing on the palate.
Green apple, peach, crisp with a nutty finish.
On the drier side of chardonnays.
Tingling richness of lightly creamed vanilla and gooseberries.
Hints of butter, plus whispers of ripe stone fruit.
Bright and crisp with flavors of grapefruit, melon, vanilla, fresh herbs.
Hints of peaches, exuding from crisp apple chunks.
This wine shows real power and has crisp characteristics
of pear, lime, almond, and chamomile flavors.
The taste is harmonious and distinctive, with a long finish.
Rosé Wines
Viña Aljibes 2008, Tierra de Castilla 27.00
1+1=3 Rose 2007/08, Penedes
36.00
Lively, thirst-quenching and zesty with fresh red berry fruit.
This dry, fruity wine has a firm texture and crisp, flavorful
aftertaste of summer fruits with pomegranate and juicy raspberries.
7.00
Cavas
Sweet Espumoso de Moscatel Flare N/V, Valencia
32.00
6.00
Cava Conde de Subirat Brut Rose N/V, Penedes 34.00
6.00
1+1=3 Cava N/V, Penedes 34.00
6.00
Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad N/V, Penedes
46.00
A fresh surprise, similar to Italian Spumante. Flavors of grapes
and violets and white peach; sparkling and fruity, but not overly sweet.
Great rose cava with citrus and strawberry fruit flavors.
Delicate with plenty of citrus peel, honeysuckle and green apples.
A Grand Reserve cava with a strong, aging aroma in the bottle.
Sherry Wines
With its range and diversity of styles, sherry is one of the most versatile
of all wines. All sherries are matured through a system of barrels
called the solera and criadera.
bottle
glass
Manzanilla La Gitana (500 ml) 33.00 6.00
Fino Tio Pepe 40.00 5.50
Oloroso Alfonso 45.00 6.00
Amontillado Viña AB 45.00 6.00
Tangy, zesty & crisp Manzanilla. Perfect aperitif.
Distinctive aroma and lightly nutty taste with a hint of almonds.
Dry, velvety, complex and soft.
A dry wine with a full, smooth and nutty character.
Dessert Wines Espumoso de Moscatel Flare N/V, Valencia
32.00
6.00
Nectar Pedro Ximenez, Jerez
45.00
6.00
Alceño Dulce Monastrel (375 ml), Jumilla
45.00
7.00
54.00
7.00
A fresh surprise, similar to Italian Spumante, flavors of grapes
and violets, white peach; sparkling and fruity, but not overly sweet.
Dates on the attack mingled with figs, raisins,
and finally blackstrap molasses on the finish.
Raisins with spicy, toasted notes. It is smooth with complex
flavors and mature fruit sensations. Clean with a long finish.
Moscatel Silvano Garcia (500 ml), Alicante
Elegant and very intense aromas dominated by floral notes,
resembling a French Beaumes de Venise.
Spain’s Wine Producing Regions
Bizkaiko
Txakolina
Arabako
Txakolina
Bierzo
Ribera Sacra
Rais Baixas
Rioja
Valdeorras
Ribeiro
Monterrel
Emporda
Costa Brava
Conca de
Navarra
Coster Barbera
Somontano
Pla de
del Segre
Bages
Priorat
Campo de
Montsant
Borja
Penedes
Terra Alta Tarragona
Calatsyud Carinena
Cigales
Ribera del
Duero
Toro
Getariako
Txakolina
Rueda
Mondejar
Madrid
Valencia
Ucles
Mentrida
Ribera
Ut-eldel Jucar
Requena
La Mancha
Manchuela
Ribera del
Guadiana
Valdepenas
Almansa
Jumilla
MontillaMoriles
Condado de
Huelva
Jerez-Sherry
Malaga-Sierras
de Malaga
Alicante
Yecla
Bullas
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Sangrias
Traditional Sangria Tinta
pitcher
glass
22.00
6.00
22.00
6.00
28.00
7
.50
28.00
7
.50
22.00
6
.00
22.00
6
.00
The sangria that started it all – red wine blended
with triple sec, orange liqueur, brandy, and
fresh sliced apples and oranges.
Sangria Blanca
A refreshing blend of peaches, white wine,
triple sec, brandy and cinnamon sticks.
Cadillac Red Sangria
A step above our traditional red sangria,
this version is made with Sangre de Toro red wine.
Cadillac White Sangria
This top-shelf sangria has the same character
as our “Blanca”but is made with premium
Sangre De Toro white wine.
Sangria Rosada
This smooth recipe mixes rose wine with grape juice,
blueberries, and strawberries.
Cava Sangria
The clear staff favorite: a bubbly sangria made
with sparkling wine, triple sec, and brandy
blended with grape juice and blueberries.
Agua de Sevilla
22.00 6.00
Another sparkling wine sangria, this concoction
is unique because it is prepared with
pineapple juice and whipped cream.
Rebujito
22.00 6.00
For sherry lovers, this sangria is blended
with lemons and limes.
Agua de Valencia
22.00
6
.00
A twist to the traditional Mimosa. Orange juice and
sparkling white wine set the stage for this sangria.
Sangria La Tasca
22.00 6.00
Our signature sangria, this recipe fuses red wine,
triple sec, brandy, apples, and cinnamon sticks.
Toro Rojo Sangria
25.00 7.50
For an extra jolt, order this sangria which
combines red bull with our traditional sangria.
Booster Shot
If you like your sangria on the stronger side, add a “shot”
of brandy with triple sec to your sangria glass or pitcher.
5.00
2
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