Italy
Monastero Suore Cistercensi 2019 Benedic Lazio Rosso 750 mL
$47.99Pale and translucent in the glass, this gentle red favours clarity over weight. Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo bring fresh red-fruit character, while a two-week maceration adds light grip without sacrificing delicacy. Natural fermentation and restrained cellar work preserve an unadorned, quietly savoury profile. The result remains clear and composed, with fresh fruit continuing through a clean, understated finish that suits the wine’s light touch.
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore
$48.99Dried berry and baked strawberry open into a concentrated, savoury palate. Earth and warm spice bring depth, while a measured oak note adds structure and a gently rustic edge. The fruit stays present through the finish, giving the wine enough richness for the table without losing its firm Tuscan character. Serve with braised lamb, tomato-based pasta or aged pecorino.
Fattoria La Rivolta 2022 Coda di Volpe Taburno Sannio DOC
$48.99Fresh and floral, with honeydew melon, apple blossom and crisp green apple. The palate is gentle and immediately approachable, its moderate acidity and soft fruit lifted by a fine aromatic line. A lightly leesy note gives the finish a quiet savoury dimension without disturbing its clean, friendly shape. Serve with burrata, grilled prawns or spring vegetables.
Tunella 2021 Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali
$48.99Cooked apple and citrus meet a clear mineral undertone, with acacia blossom and tropical fruit adding breadth. The palate is crisp and clean yet notably creamy, carrying medium-full weight with poise rather than heaviness. A subtle brioche note rounds the finish. Serve with richer seafood, roast poultry or creamy vegetable dishes.
Masi Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
$48.99Cooked cherry and preserved red fruit lead an intense, deeply coloured profile, with sweet spice and a subtle balsamic edge adding complexity. The palate is rich and generous, balancing natural sweetness with lively acidity and soft tannins. Ripe cherry carries through the long, persistent finish. Pair with blue cheese, fruit tart or traditional panettone.
Maculan 2020 Torcolato Breganze
$48.99Deep gold opens with acacia honey, dried apricot, candied fig and orange peel. Saffron, toasted almond and a touch of salty toffee add depth. Full-bodied and silky, the palate is rich without becoming syrupy, as bright acidity keeps the fruit sharply defined. Zesty lime and papaya carry the long, clean finish.
La Rivolta 2021 Aglianico del Taburno
$49.99Wild cassis, fleshy raspberry and juicy blackberry lead, with sweet pepper, tobacco, cumin and clove adding savoury depth. Concentrated yet precise, the palate keeps the dark fruit focused while spice builds through the finish. Give it a brief decant and serve with braised beef, roast lamb or grilled mushrooms.
Collemattoni 2023 Rosso di Montalcino
$49.99Red fruit opens with violet and almond, leading into a firmly structured palate. The tannins are still youthful, but concentrated cherry carries through the finish and gives the wine a clear sense of promise. Savoury and composed, it has enough depth for roast pork, grilled mushrooms or tomato-rich pasta, and will reward a little air before serving.
Le Cecche 2019 Nebbiolo d’Alba
$49.99Blueberry leads a firm, classically styled profile, with a refined edge emerging once the wine has had time to breathe. The palate is dry and distinctly tannic, showing more restraint than richness. Decant briefly to let the structure settle, then serve with braised beef, lamb, mushroom ragu or aged hard cheese, where its grip will feel most at home.
Il Borro 2019 Il Borrigiano Valdarno di Sopra DOC
$49.99Lively ruby with purple reflections, opening on fresh cherry and other red fruit. Ginger and white pepper add lift and aromatic definition. The palate is bright and harmonious, with refreshing acidity and elegant, rounded tannins. A clean, fruit-led finish keeps the wine energetic and especially easy to place at the table.
Carlo Revello & Figli 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo
$49.99Sour cherry and blood orange set a bright, savoury tone, with rose hip and light spice adding aromatic detail. The interplay of tart red fruit, citrus and gently floral accents gives the wine a poised, food-friendly character without feeling ornate. Serve slightly below room temperature with mushroom risotto, roast chicken, tomato-braised dishes or a simple plate of cured meats and firm cheese.
Zenato 2021 Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore
$49.99Blackberry and blackcurrant lead a generous, dark-fruited nose, layered with cracked pepper, warm spice and a subtle leather note. The palate is smooth and enveloping, with fresh acidity keeping the richness balanced and savoury. Polished texture and a long, layered finish make it a confident match for braised meat, mushroom dishes or firm cheese.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2021 Dolcetto d’Alba
$49.99Cherry and raspberry lead an aromatic, garnet-hued red, with wild herbs, minerality and brown spice adding savoury complexity. The palate is balanced and elegant, combining lively acidity with supple tannins and a gentle floral note. Fresh and inviting through the finish, it suits salumi, pasta, braised beef or roast game.
Tunella 2020 Pinot Nero Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
$49.99Intense ruby in the glass, opening with fragrant raspberry, strawberry and wild berries, followed by a light herbal lift. Dry and medium-bodied, the palate is fresh, supple and gently aromatic, with soft texture and a subtle savoury-bitter note adding definition. Bright red fruit carries cleanly through the poised, easy-flowing finish.
La Rivolta 2021 Greco Sannio Taburno
$49.99Golden apple, quince and pomelo lead, with white flowers and tuberose bringing an aromatic lift. Silky in texture, the palate remains taut and refreshing, while crushed-limestone minerality gives the finish quiet definition. A subtle bitter-almond edge adds length and savoury complexity. Serve with shellfish, grilled fish, fresh mozzarella or light poultry dishes.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Langhe Arneis
$49.99Apricot and soft floral notes lead a bright straw-coloured white with a clean, dry profile. The palate is crisp and straightforward, with enough freshness to keep the finish lively and precise. Easy to enjoy but neatly composed, it works well as an aperitif or with antipasti, grilled fish and simply dressed vegetables.
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Mussantino Selvatico Frizzante Extra Dry
$49.99Fresh berry fruit and rose petal lead with clear varietal character. The palate is smooth, lively and well balanced, its delicate perlage carrying red-fruit brightness and a gentle floral lift. A light touch of sweetness is kept in check by freshness, leaving the finish elegant, clean and easy-flowing rather than heavy.
Foradori 2019 Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
$51.99Deep dark purple in the glass, with red berries, flowers and mint shaping an attractive, lifted nose. The palate is rich yet refined, combining good acidity with clear minerality and a supple, velvety texture. Structured and balanced, it carries fresh fruit and herbal detail through a long, composed finish.