Italy
Cordero di Montezemolo 2015 Enrico VI Barolo DOCG
$176.99French oak, baked plum, vanilla and roasted coffee bean lead, with a cool menthol note adding lift. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate brings espresso, liquorice and fleshy black cherry into focus. Taut, close-grained tannins frame the richness, carrying the savoury, oak-shaped profile to a firm, drying finish.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2019 Barolo Bricco Gattera
$184.99Dark cherry and plum lead a rich, concentrated nose, joined by spice, soft tobacco and a touch of candied licorice. The palate is full-bodied and firmly shaped, with generous fruit carried by structured tannins into a long, savoury finish. Decant and serve with braised beef, roast lamb or aged cheese.
Cirelli NV Vino da Tavola Rosso
$36.99Red cherry, raspberry and plum set a generous, immediately appealing tone, with oregano and other herbal notes adding a savoury edge. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, but a chewy texture and firm tannic grip keep the fruit from feeling simple. Fresh, energetic and food-friendly, it suits tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, roast vegetables or hard cheese.
Aldegheri 2019 I Lastari Valpolicella Classico Superiore
$34.99Deep ruby and smoothly rounded, with cherry and marasca cherry at the centre of a broad, complex bouquet. The palate is dry, full and velvety, carrying ripe red fruit through a harmonious, persistent finish. There is enough structure for further development, but the generous fruit makes it inviting now. Serve with pasta, roast poultry, veal or firm cheese.
Gaja 2018 Sito Moresco Langhe DOP
$149.99Red currant, black currant and blackberry meet violet, sweet liquorice and a discreet smoky note. Smooth and juicy on the palate, it has medium-to-full weight, silky tannins and enough mineral freshness to keep the ripe fruit focused. Wild herbs and gentle spice carry the savoury, refined finish.
Gaja 2015 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
$281.99Ripe black cherry and blueberry meet tobacco, iron and dark mineral notes. The palate is compact and concentrated, with succulent fruit, silky tannins and a sleek, tensile shape. Polished yet serious, it carries fine minerality through a balanced finish and is best served with grilled steak or lamb.
Gaja Ca’Marcanda 2020 Promis Toscana IGT
$109.99Black cherry, blackberry and plum open with violet, wild herbs and a polished touch of sandalwood. The palate is full yet bright, layering juicy dark fruit over smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Syrah brings peppery lift while a measured oak note adds depth. The finish is balanced, savoury and quietly persistent.
Podere Poggio Scalette 2014 Il Carbonaione
$103.99Violet, lavender and clove lead a bright, finely drawn nose, with cherry and raspberry adding pure fruit. The palate is lithe and energetic, balancing ripe depth with fresh acidity and ultra-fine tannins. Persistent rather than heavy, it carries floral and herbal detail through the finish. Serve with roast poultry, pork, mushroom dishes or rosemary-scented lamb.
Pietradolce 2018 Archineri Etna Rosso DOC
$65.99Dried raspberry, cranberry and woodland berries open the nose, joined by Mediterranean herbs, camphor, white pepper and wet stone. The palate is focused and energetic, with crisp freshness and fine, closely woven tannins. Earthy spice and a mineral line carry the red fruit through a dry, persistent finish with clear volcanic character.
Mamete Prevostini 2017 La Cruus Valtellina Superiore Inferno DOCG
$81.99Red sour cherry and ripe berry fruit meet dried flowers, savoury spice and a clear mineral line. The palate is full-bodied yet fresh, with warm, velvety tannins supporting the fruit rather than weighing it down. Intensity and alpine lift remain in balance through a harmonious, persistent finish.
Musso 2017 Pora Barbaresco DOCG
$88.99Blue flower, baked plum and pipe tobacco lead a full, concentrated nose. The palate is firm but polished, layering dried cherry, steeped prune and liquorice over fine-grained tannins. Structured and composed, it balances savoury depth with measured fruit, carrying the darker notes through a persistent, clean finish.
Antonio Scala 2022 Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore Magnum
$88.99Red 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.
Sartirano Figli 2020 Piemonte Rosso
$29.99Juicy red fruit and cherry are accented by dried herbs and a modest touch of spice. The palate is expressive and medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and enough freshness to keep the ripe fruit in balance. A savoury, lightly spiced finish makes it versatile with risotto, braised pork, grilled pizza or mushroom dishes.
Frank Cornelissen 2017 Munjebel Rosso
$74.99Smoke, graphite and truffle meet wild black berries and molten chocolate on a deep, compelling nose. The palate is full and enveloping, layering blackberry, crushed black raspberry, liquorice and grilled herbs over velvety tannins. Tangy acidity and a lingering mineral note keep the richness precise. Decant and serve with venison, grilled beef, lamb shoulder or earthy mushroom dishes.
Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Angelo
$109.99Iris, wild berries and sandalwood shape an aromatic, graceful nose. The palate is savoury and elegant, with sour cherry, orange zest, liquorice and coffee bean unfolding in measured layers. Fine-grained tannins hold the fruit firmly in place, while fresh acidity keeps the finish poised, detailed and built for patient cellaring.
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.
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.
Colombera & Garella 2016 Cascina Cottignano Bramaterra
$61.99Dark cherry in the glass, with plump cherry and raspberry lifted by a quiet floral perfume. The palate moves through red and black berries, savoury herbs and a distinctly stony, mineral line. Tempered acidity and broad, medium-grained tannins keep the ripe fruit composed. Decant briefly and serve with roast duck, wild mushrooms, braised beef or aged mountain cheese.