I was introduced to Una Pizza Napoletana, probably the best pizza I've had in a while with a great group of girls. I chose to eat the Bianca pizza and the rest went with the Margherita. Each "personal pie" that could feel 2-3 people costs $21. But we couldn't have pizza without wine. For a cash-only place, their wine list was great. We went from red to white, so we started with a bottle of Penisola Sorrentina Gragnano (2007) sparkling red wine from Villa Monteleone. I am a lover of Lambruscos, so I was doubtful of this red wine bottle that was plopped in front of us. My doubts soon subsided as I washed down the delish pizza with the fabulous bubbly red. A bottle will cost you roughly $13 at a wine shop, and it's a dry yet refreshing red that goes perfectly with pizza. Now since one bottle wasn't enough for 5 lushes, we next went with a bottle of I Borboni Asprinio from Terre del Volturno. I haven't been able to find any information online about this wine. It doesn't surpass my favorite prosecco, Cantine Riondo Prosecco Veneto, but it still washed down the pizza and tasted pretty good. Now onto a bad review...
I went to Eli's Wine Store on 3rd ave between 80 and 81st street looking for a wine that would compliment my lunch from Beyoglu, one of my fave Mediterranean restaurants. I got a lamb dish of course, homage to my days living in London and off lamb instead of red meat. So I was looking for a red that went with the lamb. The wine guy said the baby del Rey (2004) would go nicely. HA - the after taste is atrocious. I don't know if it's a prune taste or what, but all I know is I was disappointed. I just read a review and someone said they could taste a hint of raisin - I hate raisins, so now I'm not surprised that I'm not a fan of this wine. Also it's French - I should have known better. I normally stick to Cotes du Rhones or George DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau - I'm truly upset with myself. However, since I'm unemployed, my heart (wallet) can't take pouring out the rest of the bottle. So I'm still drinking it, almost gaging every time I swallow. No, I can't do it - I have to much pride. I poured the remainder of what was in my glass and the bottle into the kitchen sink. Money down the drain. PITS!
