Italy
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Nero Ossidiana
Deep purple in the glass, with ripe black cherry, cassis, pomegranate and tomato leaf on the nose. The palate is full-bodied but fresh, shaped by a distinctive saline current and supple tannins. Dark fruit remains clear through the long, kirsch-toned finish, giving the wine both power and coastal brightness.
Terralsole 2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Radikon Saša 2019 Sivi Pinot Grigio
Roses, cranberry, tangerine and red pomelo lead a vivid, complex bouquet, joined by fresh herbs and a gentle tea-like note. The skin-contact palate is savoury and mineral, with bright acidity, fine tannic grip and a saline finish. Serve lightly chilled with grilled vegetables, charcuterie or richer seafood dishes.
Petterino 2004 Gattinara DOCG
Castello ColleMassari 2014 Montecucco Rosso Riserva
Black cherry and ripe red berries open the nose, joined by dried herbs and warm spice. The palate shows notable depth and energy, with vibrant acidity lifting the soft, concentrated fruit. Sweet, polished tannins carry the wine through a focused, persistent finish that remains fresh, savoury and fruit-driven.
Fattoria La Vialla 2013 Casa Conforto Chianti Riserva
Mature and savoury, with wild cherry and blackberry joined by violet, cedar and star anise. The palate is dry and firmly structured, yet the fruit remains clear through the tannic frame. Earthy spice and gentle oak carry into a composed, lingering finish. Decant briefly and serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, mushroom ragù or aged pecorino.
Tiberio 2017 Archivio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP
Intensely aromatic yet composed, with smoky dark cherry and red cherry layered over spice, violet, rose and licorice. The palate is powerful but elegant, combining smooth texture with vibrant freshness and concentrated fruit. Fine structure gathers through the middle, while the finish remains long, poised and distinctly savoury rather than heavy.
Jermann 2008 Vino Dolce della Casa Picolit
Ripe peach and dried apricot lead into acacia honey, toasted almond and a gentle woodsy spice. The palate is supple and concentrated, with polished sweetness and enough freshness to keep the texture poised. A savoury nutty edge adds depth to the persistent finish. Serve with almond cake, aged cheese or poached fruit.
Mamete Prevostini 2017 La Cruus Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG
Italo Cescon 2018 Tesirare In Sé Manzoni Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva
Dates, chestnut and dried apricot lead a concentrated aroma, joined by candied orange and chestnut honey. The palate is enveloping and persistent, with generous sweetness, warm spice and fine tannins bringing shape to the finish. Rich but composed, it pairs naturally with aged cheese, almond pastries or savoury biscuits.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola 750 mL
Green apple and pear meet fresh herbs, light flowers and a measured touch of honey. The palate is clear and lively, with skin contact bringing gentle phenolic texture rather than heaviness. Savoury herbal detail and firm freshness keep the fruit precise, while amphora ageing contributes quiet depth. The finish is long, dry and delicately structured, carrying apple, herbs and a faintly earthy mineral note.
Planeta NV Etna Brut Metodo Classico
Delicate flowers and bright citrus rise through refined, persistent bubbles. The palate is soft yet mineral, with lemon and passion fruit carried by a fresh, finely textured mousse. Mediterranean herbs shape the finish, adding savoury definition to the generous fruit, volcanic drive, length and clarity.
Le Cecche 2018 Barolo Borzone DOCG
Bright garnet in the glass, with balsamic aromas of eucalyptus, mountain pine and resin. Black pepper, nutmeg and liquorice follow, joined by tobacco and a light leather note. The palate is notably fresh and savoury, carrying dark fruit and spice through a firm, composed finish with classic restraint.
Costaripa Brut Rosé NV 750 mL
Fine, persistent bubbles rise through a pale antique-pink colour. The nose is rounded and expressive, combining ripe fruit, forest berries, vanilla and redcurrant. Chardonnay provides most of the blend, while Pinot Noir adds colour and red-fruit detail; partial fermentation in small white-oak casks brings gentle texture. The finish remains poised and fruit-led, with subtle vanilla and a steady, refined mousse.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot 750 mL
Ripe red plum and wild berry meet pine needle, toasted hazelnut and a savoury, earthy maturity. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins framing mossy fruit, olive, tobacco and a light mushroom note. Coffee, cocoa and liquorice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. It finishes dry and settled, carrying mature berry, earth and gentle spice through a measured close.
Mauro Vergano Americano Rosso Aperitivo
A Grignolino wine base brings vivid cherry fruit beneath a firmly bitter botanical frame. Gentian, wormwood and quinine give the palate structure, while bitter orange peel and savoury herbs add citrus lift and aromatic detail. More fruit-driven than a deeply caramelized bitter, it finishes dry, herbal and persistent. Serve over ice with an orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use in an Americano-style cocktail.
Antonio Scala 2022 Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore Magnum
Red cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry open into rose petal, dried herbs and earthy spice. The palate is medium-bodied and savoury, with bright acidity, silky yet persistent tannins and a fine thread of sea-salt minerality. Sun-dried tomato and wild thyme carry through the long finish. Decant briefly and serve with grilled lamb, tomato-based pasta or roasted vegetables.