Italy
Rocca di Montegrossi 2018 Geremia Toscana IGT
$109.99Sour cherry, currant and wild berries open with vanilla, licorice and dark chocolate. Full and structured, the palate layers blueberry, blackberry, lavender and scorched earth over lively acidity and velvety tannins. Freshness keeps the depth controlled, while savoury herbs and warm spice extend the finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or porcini.
Brezza 2012 Barolo Sarmassa 750 mL
$109.99Rose, red cherry and raspberry open with star anise, clove and a gentle earthy note. The palate is savoury and tightly shaped, balancing ripe black cherry with bright acidity, mineral detail and firm, fine-grained tannins. Hints of tar, cigar box and dried herbs emerge with air, bringing mature complexity without losing freshness. The finish is persistent and poised. Decant carefully and serve with braised beef, truffle dishes or aged hard cheese.
Selvapiana 2022 Chianti Rufina Magnum
$109.99Fresh red berries and dusky cherry open with citrus peel, hibiscus and a faint smoky-earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied and bright, with crisp acidity, dusty tannins and a fine, energetic shape. Red fruit remains central as loam and gentle wood smoke emerge toward a lingering, savoury finish. Serve with tomato-braised meats, grilled sausages, mushroom pasta or firm Tuscan cheese.
Quintodecimo 2022 Via del Campo Irpinia Falanghina
$111.99Apple and pineapple lead, joined by wild flowers, aromatic herbs and a stony mineral note. The palate is fresh and polished, with clear fruit, measured weight and a gently savoury finish. Its balance makes it versatile at the table; serve with seafood risotto, grilled vegetables or roast chicken.
Cavallotto 2013 Barolo Bricco Boschis 750 mL
$112.99Rose, violet and hibiscus frame dark cherry and raspberry on a finely layered nose. The palate is calm and linear, with fresh cherry, liquorice and mineral notes unfolding over firm, classical tannins. Sweet spice and savoury earth add depth without blurring the wine’s clarity. Full-bodied yet poised, it carries notable energy through a long, persistent finish. Decant generously and serve with braised beef, truffle dishes or aged hard cheese.
Altesino Grappa di Brunello
$113.99Fresh fruit and soft floral notes lead with a light touch of vanilla and oak. The palate is balanced and warming, carrying clear grape character through a rounded texture and restrained wood spice. Brief barrique ageing adds polish without masking the spirit’s youthful freshness. The finish is persistent and clean, leaving fruit, vanilla, gentle oak and a faintly sweet, savoury echo.
Alta Mora 2017 Etna Bianco Carricante 1.5 L
$114.99Yellow 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.
Querceto 2016 Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
$115.99Deep ruby in colour, with blueberry, blackcurrant and dark plum layered over dried flowers and earthy notes of humus, mushroom and bark. A restrained balsamic lift recalls pine. Full-bodied and harmonious, the palate carries dense fruit on firm yet silky tannins, finishing fresh and long with lingering fruit and dried-citrus detail.
Costaripa 2018 Molmenti Valtènesi Rosé 750 mL
$116.99Full and generous on the nose, with a rich, substantial palate shaped by both texture and lively acidity. Time in tonneaux adds breadth and quiet structure without making the wine feel heavy. This is a serious, composed rosé with enough presence for food; serve it with smoke and char, salt-crusted fish, saffron risotto or gently spiced dishes.
Borgo Del Tiglio 2012 Rosso Riserva
$117.99Deep red and full-bodied, opening with black cherry and blackcurrant before baking spice and earthy undertones add depth. Bright acidity keeps the ripe dark fruit balanced, while firm, integrated tannins give the palate a composed, dry shape. The finish is clean and lingering rather than heavy. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, braised beef or aged cheese.
Nardini Grappa Riserva
$119.99Warm oak and subtle sweetness lead a smooth, rounded aroma, followed by dried fruit, vanilla and a gentle toasted note. The palate is elegant and softly textured, with wood ageing adding spice and quiet complexity while the grape spirit remains clear and lively. A measured warmth builds through the middle. The finish is clean and persistent, carrying sweet spice, polished oak and a faint nutty echo.
Tenute Silvio Nardi 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
$119.99Black cherry and cassis lead a layered, savoury profile, joined by dried herbs, underbrush and toasted almond. The palate is composed and firmly balanced, with velvety tannins carrying the dark fruit into a persistent finish. Generous without excess, it is well suited to braised lamb, roast pork or aged pecorino.
Fattoria La Fiorita 2015 Brunello di Montalcino 750 mL
$119.99Mid ruby in colour, with floral lift, dark fruit and a touch of black pepper. Generous cherry jam and red currant fill the palate, held in shape by youthful, firm tannins. The fruit remains clear and balanced rather than heavy, with savoury detail emerging as the wine opens. The finish is long, structured and composed. Decant before serving with roast lamb, braised beef, porcini mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Collemattoni 2018/20 Brunello Di Montalc
$121.99100% Sangiovese
92 Points Vinous: “Bright, deep red. Red cherry, sweet spices and smoky oak on the enticing nose. Strong soil tones complement musky spice, sweet pipe tobacco, and red fruit flavors. Finishes creamy, tactile and long, with polished tannins. Made from Sangiovese grown in vineyards located in all four of the major quadrants of the Montalcino production zone, which allowed owner Adon Bucci to make a highly balanced wine”.
Collemattoni is Certified Organic
Ricasoli 2016 Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
$121.99Dark plum leads the nose, layered with black cherry, vanilla, tobacco, tar and warm spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate balances ripe, agile fruit with firm, assertive tannins and fresh acidity. A savoury mineral line adds definition, carrying the wine into a complex, deep and persistent finish.
Riecine 2020 La Gioia Toscana IGT 750 mL
$121.99Plum and balsamic notes open with fresh earth and stone, followed by mushroom, grilled meat and a gentle floral lift. The palate is generous and softly ripe, yet assertive acidity and tannin keep the fruit firmly in balance. A savoury, umami-rich middle gives way to a lightly astringent plum-skin note on the finish. Decant before serving with bistecca, braised beef, wild mushrooms or aged pecorino.
Famiglia Cotarella 2019 Montiano Merlot 750 mL
$121.99Black 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.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
$124.99Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Giovanni Rosso 2015 Barolo Serra 750 mL
$124.99Sour 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.