L’Angolo Divino is a wine bar just off the Campo dei Fiori in Rome. Michele and I discovered it over 20 years when she was researching an article she was writing for the Wine Spectator magazine. It became one of our favorites because it is one of the few places in Rome where you can both drink and eat very well. For many years, I would choose the wine but now I like to let the owner, Massimo Crippa, choose for me. He knows the style of wine I like and will bring out 3 or 4 different wines for me to consider. I know I can count on him to recommend something interesting to try.
Cheese plate — Massimo always has an interesting assortment of cheeses available.
Salumi — We always order the salumi assortment. This one included prosciutto, smoked culatello, mortadella and bresaola.
Soup — Our friend ordered the chick pea soup which was very good.
Vallee d’Aosta Donnas DOC 2020 Caves de Donnas 2020 made from 90% Nebbiolo Pictendo grapes (which are small and tender) 5% Freisa and 5% Neyret from the municipalities of Donnas, Pont-Saint Martin, Perloz and Brad. The wine is aged for at least 12 months in large 25hl barrels. This is a wine with hints of cherry and raspberry, spice, and a touch of leather. Very easy and approachable wine but it can age. It went very well with the food and we all enjoyed it. The wine is made by a cooperative.
Ravioli Stuffed with Sheep’s Ricotta and Spinach in Sage Butter
Aglianico del Vulture “le drude” DOCG Superiore 2014 Azienda Agricola Alluce. Le Drude was the name given by Piedmontese soldiers to the bandits’ wives in Basilicata after unification. This wine was created in honor of their courage. Made from 100% Aglianico del Vulture grapes. The soil is calcareous, clayey. It is magma rich of volcanic origin. Vinification is in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. It is the only Aglianico del Vulture DOCG to be aged for two years in large oak barrels. It is then aged in bottle for 12 months before release. This is a complex wine with hints of blueberries, blackberries, and currants. It is a wine that will age.
Polpettine — Classic meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Coda alla Vaccinara — A Roman classic, oxtail in a spicy tomato sauce.
Dessert was a Crostata di Visciole, a simple tart filled with sour cherry jam.
L’Angolo DiVino has a large selection of Grappa, dessert wines, and digestivi, after lunch/dinner drinks.
Traditional Grappa
Marsala
Marsala
Cerasa, a locally made red wine flavored with cherries.
As always, I enjoyed my visit to L’Angolo Di Vino and look forward to returning again soon.
