Italy
Cavallotto 2010 Barolo Riserva Vignolo 750 mL
Rose and violet rise over ripe black cherry, crushed raspberry, dried herbs and a mineral edge. The palate is concentrated and finely layered, with firm yet velvety tannins carrying anise, liquorice, tobacco and savoury earth. Its structure is powerful but precise, gradually opening to balsamic herbs and warm spice. The finish is long and persistent, balancing depth with classical Nebbiolo lift.
Podere Poggio Scalette 2014 Capogatto Tuscan Red Blend 750 mL
Black cherry and cassis lead, joined by blueberry, mint and a restrained touch of violet. Rich and full-bodied, the palate brings concentrated dark fruit into balance with vibrant acidity and smooth, velvety tannins. Cedar, leather and earthy spice build through the middle. The finish is long and polished, retaining freshness beneath the wine’s generous texture.
Castellare di Castellina 2019 I Sodi di San Niccolò Toscana Rosso 750 mL
Ripe cherry, dark berries and currants open with violet, vanilla, leather and cedar. The palate is full and richly textured, its concentrated fruit held by firm, fine-grained tannins and precise balance. Earthy and savoury detail develops beneath the fruit while the structure remains supple. The finish is long and composed, returning to dark berries, aromatic herbs, spice and polished tannin.
Pio Cesare Barolo Chinato NV 750 mL
Aromatic mountain herbs lead with cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and bright orange zest. The palate is rich and layered, balancing measured sweetness with quinine bitterness and the firm structure of its Barolo base. Molasses and cardamom add depth without overwhelming the herbal lift. The finish is long and warming, lingering on citrus, spice and a clean bittersweet edge.
Castiglion del Bosco 2011 Campo del Drago Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1.5 L
Red cherry opens with sweet spice, leather, cola and balsamic herbs. The palate is generous and full, its ripe fruit framed by well-present tannins and a firm mineral structure. Savoury complexity builds through the middle while steady acidity keeps the wine composed. The finish is long and characterful, returning to cherry, spice, tobacco and stony detail.
Conti Costanti 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 750 mL
Wild red berries lead with chestnut, sweet earth, anise and a touch of orange. The palate is sculpted and stately, combining firm structure with vivid acidity and a gracious, controlled flow. Savoury and earthy details bring depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and resonant, returning to red berries, spice and a refined mineral tension.
Franz Haas 2022 Schweizer Pinot Nero Alto Adige 750 mL
Ripe cherry and wild berry notes open with pepper, leather and a cool savoury edge. The palate is elegant and finely structured, combining silky tannins with vivid red fruit and a harmonious, supple texture. Subtle spice adds depth through the middle without overt weight. The finish is long and composed, returning to cherry, berry fruit and gentle earthy detail with freshness and measured intensity.
Alta Mora 2017 Etna Bianco Carricante 1.5 L
Yellow pear and fresh apricot open with lemon zest, wild sage and a flinty mineral note. The palate is lean and energetic, with bright acidity giving the fruit a clean, snappy shape. Crushed herbs and graphite add savoury definition through the middle, while the magnum format gives the wine a generous presence at the table. The finish is persistent and precise, lingering on citrus, stone fruit and cool mineral detail.
Paolo Scavino 2019 Barolo Prapo Nebbiolo 750 mL
Black cherry and red cherry lead with lifted rose, mint and a measured savoury edge. The palate is structured yet composed, its ripe fruit framed by firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity. Notes of liquorice, tar, rosemary and gentle spice build through the middle without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and focused, carrying dark cherry, herbs and fine mineral tension with classic depth and restraint.
Poderi Aldo Conterno 2019 Il Favot Langhe Nebbiolo 750 mL
Aromatic and finely detailed, with red cherry, plum and rose layered over gentle spice and a subtle earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining soft fruit with delicate freshness and elegant tannins. Fine structure keeps the wine lively without making it austere. The finish is clean and persistent, returning to red fruit, florals and spice with a smooth, composed feel.
San Giusto a Rentennano 2018 Percarlo Toscana Sangiovese 750 mL
Silky and gracious, with dark cherry and plum framed by lifted floral notes and fine spice. The palate is ample and creamy without losing precision, its ripe fruit carried by fresh acidity and polished tannins. Savoury earth and a subtle mineral note add depth through the middle. The finish is long and refined, returning to red fruit, florals and measured spice with composed persistence.
Elio Grasso 2012 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera 750 mL
Floral perfume and ripe plum open with cherry, strawberry and darker fruit, followed by smoke, ash, crushed mineral, tobacco and tar. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh and agile, with bright acidity sharpening the dense fruit. Firm, finely structured tannins provide a serious frame. The finish is long and energetic, balancing creamy texture, mineral detail, dark fruit and measured spice.
Tenuta San Guido 2022 Sassicaia Bolgheri 750 mL
Cassis, blackberry and dark plum are lifted by bergamot, blood orange, Mediterranean herbs, cedar, graphite and fresh mint. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with concentrated black fruit held in balance by lively acidity. Firm, polished tannins provide a fine-grained frame, while liquorice and damson add depth. The finish is long, structured and savoury, carrying graphite, herbs and dark fruit with composed persistence.
Pio Cesare 2015 Barolo Mosconi Nebbiolo 750 mL
Wild berry and bright red fruit lead, joined by red liquorice, balsamic herbs and a measured earthy note. The palate feels light on its feet despite its depth, with juicy fruit carried by a precise, finely drawn structure. Crushed stone brings mineral definition, while the savoury detail remains clean and composed. The finish is persistent and balanced, returning to red fruit, herbs and liquorice.
Castello di Ama 2015 L’Apparita Merlot 750 mL
Blackberry, black cherry and plum are layered with violet, black olive, vanilla, black pepper and juniper. The palate is full and enveloping, yet freshness keeps the dark fruit poised and precise. Silky, powerful tannins provide a firm frame, while balsamic herbs, tobacco and a mineral edge add savoury complexity. The finish is exceptionally persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and polished structure in balance.
Famiglia Cotarella 2019 Montiano Merlot 750 mL
Black cherry, redcurrant and ripe plum meet sandalwood, cedar, balsamic herbs and a measured note of dark chocolate. The palate is full and concentrated, yet fresh acidity keeps the fruit energetic and clearly defined. Silky, polished tannins build a refined structure without heaviness, while rosemary, orange peel and gentle spice add lift. The finish is long, harmonious and savoury, with dark fruit returning.
Palari 2016 Faro 750 mL
Black fruit, forest berries and cassis meet smoke, tar, leather and a restrained note of toasted wood. The palate is broad and savoury, with delicate fruit carried by notable freshness rather than weight alone. Firm, fine tannins and steady acidity give the wine a dry, structured shape, while liquorice and mineral detail build through a long, balanced finish with a distinctly saline edge.
Giovanni Rosso 2016 Ester Canale Rosso Langhe Nebbiolo 750 mL
Red cherry and wild berries lead into dried rose, violet and a measured note of sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied and finely structured, with bright acidity carrying the fruit through firm but balanced tannins. Tobacco, earth and a touch of white pepper add savoury depth, while the finish stays composed and persistent, returning to cherry, floral detail and gentle mineral tension.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra 750 mL
Sour cherry, pomegranate and dark plum meet rose petal, balsamic, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is bright and concentrated, with fresh acidity carrying the red fruit through a firm but refined structure. Fine, porcelain-like tannins add grip, while star anise, cinnamon and a quiet meaty note deepen the savoury side. The finish is long, mineral and persistent, with cherry and balsam returning.
Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Chinato 750 mL
Aged red-wine depth meets a complex botanical profile of bitter orange, liquorice, rhubarb and warming spice. Notes of sarsaparilla, coriander, marjoram and bay leaf add a savoury, gently medicinal edge without overwhelming the fruit. Smooth and full across the palate, it balances sweetness with a measured bitterness and finishes long, warm and composed. Serve lightly chilled after dinner or alongside dark chocolate.