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Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Piero Busso Gallina 2020 Barbaresco
Italian Red
Clear ruby in colour, with cranberry, pomegranate and rosewood forming a vivid, finely drawn bouquet. The palate is juicy and energetic, its red-berry fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely woven tannins. A light saline note adds precision as the wine expands across the tongue. The structure is firm but polished, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes long and savoury, with red berries, mineral detail and measured grip.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco
Italian Red
Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Franz Haas Pònkler 2019 Pinot Nero Alto Adige
Italian Red
Bright ruby in colour, with ripe raspberry, rosehip and blood orange giving the nose a vivid, lifted character. Sage, candied ginger and fine green spice add complexity without obscuring the fruit. The palate is deep yet elegant, spreading smoothly across the tongue with polished structure and lively spice. A subtle stony note brings focus, while balanced freshness carries the wine into a very long, precise finish.
Bartolo Mascarello 2018 Barolo
Italian Red
Raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry form a bright, transparent core, lifted by orange peel and rose petals. Wet stone, cardamom and soft earth add savoury definition without dulling the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, with fresh acidity and fine, integrated tannins creating a silky but structured feel. Floral and mineral notes persist through a long, precise finish with measured spice and gentle earthy depth.
Fuligni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Italian Red
Light garnet in the glass, opening with rose petals, bright red cherry and wild strawberry. Cedar and gentle yellow spice add savoury depth, while a subtle peach note brings lift. The palate is poised and finely structured, with fresh acidity shaping the fruit and polished tannins providing quiet grip. Floral detail returns on a long, measured finish, joined by red berries, spice and a restrained earthy note.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Italian Red
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Oddero Monvigliero 2021 Barolo
Italian Red
Translucent ruby in colour, with bright red berries, mint and white pepper leading an unusually graceful profile. Lilac, iris and cherry blossom bring floral lift, while a blood-orange note adds freshness and definition. The palate is silky and vibrant, with fine tannins carrying the fruit toward gentle spice and earth. Precise rather than heavy, it finishes long, perfumed and composed.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Mediterranean herbs, cypress berries and blackberry open a rich, expressive nose. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with dark fruit and dense, finely woven tannins balanced by aromatic freshness. Blackcurrant, violet and a light mineral note add lift, while tobacco and wild herbs bring savoury depth. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with polished texture, vibrant energy and an enduring finish.
Castello di Perno Perno 2017 Barolo Riserva
Italian Red
Dried rose, red cherry and ripe plum open with tar, leather and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, its firm tannins integrated by vibrant acidity and generous fruit. Blackberry and cranberry meet forest floor, tobacco and warm spice as the wine develops. Balsamic, anise and mineral notes extend the finish, giving this structured Riserva both depth and composed persistence.
Nardi Vigneto Manachiara 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe blackberry and cassis open with dark chocolate, toasted oak and a clear mineral line. The palate is robust and concentrated, but precise acidity and velvety tannins keep the structure controlled. Spice and savoury detail build with air, giving the single-vineyard fruit both depth and definition. Full-bodied and persistent, it closes with polished power, mineral tension and a long, balanced finish.
Ornellaia 2005 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Red and black berries lead an elegant, complex bouquet, with tobacco, spice and a light balsamic note developing behind the fruit. The palate is full and enveloping, framed by densely woven tannins that feel ripe, soft and polished. Dark cherry, blueberry and crushed stone add definition, while fresh acidity keeps the concentration measured. The finish is long, fruity and quietly savoury.
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Rennina 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Bright and composed, opening with cedar, rose hip and dried blood orange over restrained dark fruit. The palate has a juicy core and a distinctly savoury, saline line, with polished structure and no excess weight. Subtle earth and spice add depth as it opens, leading to a compact, powerful finish. A refined Brunello that balances concentration with freshness and detail.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Generous and intense, showing crunchy red fruit, liquorice and fresh pepper leaf, with a darker, slightly savoury edge underneath. The palate is broad and juicy, balancing ripe fruit with firm structure and a sense of lift. Tannins are present but well integrated, and the wine builds steadily rather than feeling heavy. The finish is persistent, carrying spice, dried herbs and red fruit long after each sip.
Rocco di Carpeneto 2019 Losna
Italian Red
Black cherry and plum lead a deep, savoury profile, followed by liquorice, tobacco and a dark raisined note edged with cocoa. Dry and medium-to-full bodied, the palate brings firm tannins and energetic acidity to the ripe fruit, keeping the wine structured rather than heavy. Extended maceration and time in older barrels lend depth without obvious sweetness. Pair with braised beef, game, rich pasta or aged hard cheese.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot
Italian Red
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.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2018 Torre Pieve Chardonnay
Italian White
White flowers and warm stone lead into pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is broad and creamy, with vanilla, hazelnut and a light buttery note held in check by balanced acidity and a savoury mineral edge. The texture is refined rather than heavy, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes harmoniously, with citrus, nut and gentle oak lingering through a composed close.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola
Italian White
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.
Villa Pozzi 2020 Nero d’Avola
Italian Red
Blackberry opens with white flowers, vanilla and a subtle hint of fig. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, carrying concentrated dark fruit through a broad, intense frame. Floral detail keeps the wine from feeling one-dimensional, while vanilla adds a rounded accent. The finish remains generous and persistent, leaving blackberry, fig and a measured vanilla note behind the wine's rich fruit core.
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore
Italian White
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.
Costaripa Brut Rosé NV
Italian Sparkling
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.
Capezzana 2010 Villa di Trefiano Carmignano Riserva
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads with violet, cherry and a measured cocoa-spice note. The palate is balanced and structured, with enough softness to keep the wine composed rather than severe. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon give it both Tuscan lift and a darker, firmer centre. The finish is harmonious and persistent, carrying ripe fruit, spice and cocoa with steady, well-integrated depth.
Monastero Suore Cistercensi 2019 Benedic Lazio Rosso
Italian Red
Pale 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.
Manuel Pulcini 2018 Marròca Toscana Bianco IGT
Italian White
Wild lemon and grapefruit pith open with hay, pine nut and a lifted thread of wild herbs. The palate is vivid and finely gripped, carrying bright acidity through a light, energetic frame. Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino contribute layered citrus, savoury depth and aromatic detail without losing precision. A mineral, lightly salted finish gathers the wine's herbal and citrus notes into a balanced, characterful close.
Antonio Scala 2021 Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Italian Red
Warm and Mediterranean in profile, this Gaglioppo-led red balances ripe fruit with savoury spice and a firm, composed structure. Long skin contact builds texture, while time in stainless steel and barrel rounds the edges without obscuring the grape's character. The palate feels generous yet controlled, with medium body and measured grip. It closes on red fruit, gentle spice and a polished, quietly persistent warmth.
Umani Ronchi 2013 Pelago Marche IGT
Italian Red
Deep ruby colour introduces coffee, black pepper, liquorice and tobacco, followed by ripe berries and vanilla. The palate is fruit-rich yet structured, with mineral detail adding lift beneath the darker flavours. Firm tannins give the wine shape and measured grip, while extended time in barrique and bottle brings integration. It finishes savoury and persistent, leaving berries, spice, tobacco and a cool mineral impression.
Florio 2020 VecchioFlorio Marsala Superiore Sweet
Italian Fortified
Amber in colour with bright caramel tones, this opens on raisins, vanilla and dried fruit. The palate is warm and rounded, with a generous texture balanced by the wine's savoury fortified character. Barrel ageing brings quiet depth without obscuring the fruit, while the sweetness remains measured and composed. It finishes with lingering raisin, dried fruit, vanilla and a gentle echo of caramel.
Ruffino Prosecco Extra Dry 375 mL
Italian Sparkling
Fresh apple, pear and honeydew melon open with a clean, inviting lift. Vigorous bubbles and bright acidity give the palate an energetic first impression, followed by a gentle touch of sweetness through the centre. The fruit remains crisp and clearly defined, with green apple and pear carrying the wine forward. It finishes refreshing and balanced, leaving melon, orchard fruit and a softly rounded extra-dry close.
Sperone Marsala Fine I.P. Dry
Italian Fortified
Amber in colour with a copper rim, this opens on marmalade, burnt sugar and dried citrus peel. Raisin and fig add richness, while smoke and toasted nuts bring savoury depth. The palate is rounded and concentrated, balanced by enough acidity to keep the dried-fruit character from feeling heavy. A nutty finish carries the flavours with measured warmth, leaving orange peel, fig and gentle caramel in its wake.