Italy
Italy
Poli 2006 Grappa Barili di Sassicaia 500 mL
Italian Marc & Grappa
Elegant fruit and herbal aromas lead a finely structured profile, with polished oak bringing toast and vanilla into focus. The palate is dry, complex and composed, layering grape skin, subtle spice and savoury warmth over a firm core. Cocoa, coffee and liquorice add darker depth. The finish is persistent and refined, returning to vanilla, herbs and gently roasted notes.
Baladin L’IPPA Italian IPA 330 mL
Italian Beer
Bright amber colour and a white head describe the appearance, while the fruit notes include tangerine, melon and mango. The official brewery identifies the beer within the India pale ale family and records citrus and exotic-fruit scents. Its published profile supplies the colour, head and three named fruit notes for this exact 330 mL release from Italy.
Castiglion del Bosco 2021 Prima Pietra Costa Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Red berries and floral notes lead a broad, persistent nose, with delicate spice adding depth. The palate is fresh and harmonious, combining generous fruit with a vertical, finely defined structure. Soft, dense and velvety tannins give the blend richness without heaviness, carrying savoury spice and ripe red fruit into a polished, lingering finish.
Soldera 1998 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Pure red fruit and dried cherry rise with rose, violet, herb and warm spice. The palate is intense yet remarkably composed, adding red berries, liquorice, smoke and a gentle leather note as it opens. Fresh acidity and finely resolved tannins give the mature fruit lift, carrying the wine into a long, balanced and quietly mineral finish.
Fattoria La Rivolta 2017 Terra di Rivolta Aglianico del Taburno Riserva
Italian Red
Roagna 2018 Pira Barolo DOCG
Italian Red
Pale ruby in colour, with preserved strawberry, red cherry and currant framed by rose petal, lavender, dried herbs, tobacco and mint. The palate is bright and linear, combining vivid acidity with refined, closely woven tannins. Sandalwood, licorice and graphite add depth before an energetic, long and finely poised finish.
Tornatore 2023 Etna Bianco
Italian White
Carricante from Etna's northern slope gives this white a bright, mineral profile, with green apple, grapefruit, white peach and aromatic herbs. The palate is dry and lively, balancing juicy acidity with a saline finish and gentle lees texture. Serve chilled with shellfish, grilled fish, citrus-dressed vegetables or fresh cheeses.
Tornatore 2021 Etna Rosso
Italian Red
Pale ruby in the glass, this Etna Rosso layers sour cherry and small red berries with herbs, spice and a distinctly savoury mineral edge. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio bring freshness and fine tannins, while time in large oak rounds the palate without obscuring the fruit. Serve with roast poultry, pork, mushrooms or tomato-based pasta.
Biondi-Santi 2020 Rosso di Montalcino
Italian Red
Wild red berries and fresh cherry lead, joined by rose, tangerine zest and a subtle herbal lift. Medium-bodied and finely drawn, the palate combines lively acidity with ripe, close-knit tannins and clear mineral tension. Red currant and saline notes lengthen the balanced finish, leaving a graceful, quietly structured impression.
Altesino Grappa di Brunello 500 mL
Italian Marc & Grappa
Fresh 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.
Zenato 2018 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Dessert
Intense garnet colour introduces black cherry, brandied marasca cherry, dried fig and plum, with cocoa and sweet spice adding depth. The palate is lush and velvety, its generous sweetness balanced by freshness and soft tannins. Dark fruit and spice remain poised through the long finish. Pair with blue cheese, panettone or dark chocolate.
Maculan 2020 Torcolato Breganze 375 mL
Italian Dessert
Deep gold opens with acacia honey, dried apricot, candied fig and orange peel. Saffron, toasted almond and a touch of salty toffee add depth. Full-bodied and silky, the palate is rich without becoming syrupy, as bright acidity keeps the fruit sharply defined. Zesty lime and papaya carry the long, clean finish.
Jermann 2008 Vino Dolce della Casa Picolit
Italian Dessert
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.
Masi Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Italian Dessert
Cooked cherry and preserved red fruit lead an intense, deeply coloured profile, with sweet spice and a subtle balsamic edge adding complexity. The palate is rich and generous, balancing natural sweetness with lively acidity and soft tannins. Ripe cherry carries through the long, persistent finish. Pair with blue cheese, fruit tart or traditional panettone.
Castellare di Castellina 2018 Vin Santo San Niccolò
Italian Dessert
Rocca Di Montegrossi 2013 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Italian Dessert
Warm amber tones frame a complex bouquet of cherry liqueur, dried fruit and balsamic herbs. The palate is velvety and fresh, layering melted caramel and hazelnut with mint, flowers and gentle spice. Richness and natural acidity remain finely balanced through the persistent finish. Serve in a small pour with foie gras, blue cheese or almond pastries.
Italo Cescon 2018 TesiRare In Sé Manzoni Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva 375 mL
Italian Dessert
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.
Dal Forno Romano 2004 Vigna Seré Recioto 375 mL
Italian Dessert
Intense black cherry and kirsch lead a concentrated aroma, joined by violet, clementine and blackcurrant jam. Mint, chocolate and Christmas-cake spice add depth, while charred cedar and prune bring a darker savoury edge. The palate is powerful but sharply defined, its sweetness held by freshness and structure. The finish is polished and persistent, leaving dark fruit, cocoa, spice and aromatic lift.
Fattoria La Vialla 2016 Vin Santo del Chianti Occhio di Pernice Riserva
Italian Dessert
Dried cherry, fig and date open into walnut, caramel and warm baking spice. The palate is rich and softly viscous, with mature savoury depth balancing the concentrated sweetness. A fine line of acidity keeps the finish composed and persistent. Serve in a small pour with almond biscotti, aged pecorino or a simple nut tart.
Le Ragose 2014 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Italian Dessert
Black cherry and blackcurrant lead a dense, dark-fruited nose, followed by wild berries, dark chocolate and cardamom. The palate is lush and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the sweetness composed. Coffee-bean and gentle savoury notes add depth to a long, harmonious finish. Serve lightly chilled with blue cheese, chocolate cake or hazelnut pastries.
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria
Italian Dessert
Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso 2019 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Tobacco, liquorice and ripe plum shape a rich, inviting aroma, with balsamic lift and a measured touch of toasted coffee. The palate is pure and concentrated, carrying dark fruit through silky tannins and polished structure. Savoury depth builds without dulling the wine's freshness or clarity. The finish is persistent and composed, returning to plum, dark herbs, coffee and fine-grained tannin.
Carpineto 2010 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva
Italian Red
Violet and ripe fruit open the aroma, with polished wood adding a measured frame. The palate is dry and harmonious, carrying concentrated fruit through a velvety texture and firm, well-integrated structure. The wine stays composed as it develops. The finish is long and balanced, returning to violet, ripe fruit and gentle wood tones with an elegant, mature sense of proportion.
Bisol NV Jeio Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut
Italian Sparkling
Fresh green apple, pear and white flowers lead, with citrus, peach and apricot close behind. The palate is bright and balanced, its gentle mousse carrying crisp grapefruit, straw and aromatic herbs. A subtle river-stone note adds definition, while a delicate savoury edge keeps the clean, lively finish dry and precise.
Medici Ermete Unique Metodo Classico Rosé Brut
Italian Sparkling
Wild strawberry and crushed raspberry meet soft florals and a bright hint of citrus. Fine persistent bubbles give the palate a creamy lift, while fresh acidity keeps the delicate red fruit precise. Dry, taut and harmonious, it closes with restrained bread-crust complexity and a clean, elegant finish.
Il Roccolo di Monticelli Cinciallegra Frizzante
Italian Sparkling
Furlani Alpino Bianco Frizzante
Italian Sparkling
Furlani Alpino Macerato Frizzante
Italian Sparkling
1701 NV Sullerba Pét-Nat
Italian Sparkling
Fresh and lightly hazy, with white peach and mature citrus giving the palate a bright, open feel. Fine bubbles and lively acidity keep the texture energetic, while a gentle leesy creaminess brings softness through the middle. A subtle savoury, briny note shapes the dry finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, fried seafood, soft cheeses or vegetable antipasti.
Venturini Baldini NV T.E.R.S. Ancestrale Lambrusco Emilia IGP
Italian Sparkling
Ruby red with a fine, lively bead. Cassis, raspberry and cherry candy lead the nose, joined by rhubarb and a subtle herbal edge. The palate is completely dry and confidently structured, with bright freshness, firm but measured tannin and a savoury mineral undertone. Crunchy red fruit returns through the persistent finish, keeping the wine energetic and balanced.