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.
Il Borro 2019 Il Borrigiano Valdarno di Sopra DOC
Lively ruby with purple reflections, opening on fresh cherry and other red fruit. Ginger and white pepper add lift and aromatic definition. The palate is bright and harmonious, with refreshing acidity and elegant, rounded tannins. A clean, fruit-led finish keeps the wine energetic and especially easy to place at the table.
Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso
Pale ruby in colour, with lifted red-fruit aromas and a cool mineral edge. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, balancing bright acidity with fine texture and a savoury, saline current. Freshness carries through the persistent finish, giving this poised Sicilian red both clarity and an easy affinity with food.
Michele Reverdito 2016 Barolo Badarina
A mature Barolo with dried cherry, red currant and rose petal set against tobacco, leather and warm spice. The palate is composed and savoury, with fine, integrated tannins and fresh acidity carrying the fruit into notes of orange peel, dried herbs and earth. Long and settled on the finish, it is well suited to braised beef, mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
Citra 2025 Pinot Grigio Terre d’Abruzzo
Fresh pear and lemon zest lead a light, crisp palate built for refreshment. The fruit is clean and direct, with dry acidity giving it shape and keeping the finish brisk. Easygoing without feeling thin, it closes neatly on citrus and pear. Serve well chilled with seafood, grilled fish, antipasti or a simple salad dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Paltrinieri NV Piria Lambrusco di Sorbara
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2002 Bolgheri
Concentrated and expressive, with blackcurrant, plum and ripe dark berries joined by tobacco, dried herbs, forest floor and subtle spice. The palate balances rugged savoury depth with unmistakable elegance, bringing velvety texture, fresh acidity and fine tannins into a long, vibrant finish. Allow time in a decanter and serve with roast lamb, beef or porcini mushrooms.
Mannara 2022 Pinot Grigio Sicilia
Lemon zest, green apple and pear lead a bright aromatic profile, with subtle white florals adding lift. The palate is light and lively, carrying fresh citrus and orchard fruit through a clean, dry finish. Straightforward and refreshing, this Pinot Grigio suits aperitifs, simple salads, shellfish or lightly grilled white fish.
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.
Campagnola 2022 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
Clean and bright, with green apple, pear and a light floral note. The palate is dry and crisp, carrying gentle citrus and a subtle mineral edge through a fresh, tidy finish. Easy to place at the table, this Pinot Grigio works well as an aperitif or with shellfish, salads and simply grilled white fish.
Alois Lageder 2015 Gewürztraminer
Arianna Occhipinti 2021 SP68 Bianco
Perfumed exotic fruit and white flowers lead an aromatic, textural white, with peach, red apple and orange blossom bringing generous fruit. Stony minerality and a gentle skin-contact grip add shape, while salinity keeps the finish fresh and detailed. Complex without heaviness, it pairs beautifully with grilled prawns, roasted vegetables or aromatic Mediterranean dishes.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Langhe Arneis
Apricot and soft floral notes lead a bright straw-coloured white with a clean, dry profile. The palate is crisp and straightforward, with enough freshness to keep the finish lively and precise. Easy to enjoy but neatly composed, it works well as an aperitif or with antipasti, grilled fish and simply dressed vegetables.
Abbazia di Novacella 2023 Lagrein
Masseria Li Veli 2022 Askos Susumaniello Salento IGT
Black and red berries lead an expressive, characterful nose, layered with spice, licorice, cocoa and a cool hint of eucalyptus. Full-bodied without feeling heavy, the palate is supple, satisfying and notably easy to drink. The balance of ripe fruit and savoury detail makes it a versatile match for grilled lamb, tomato-braised meats or firm aged cheese.
Barbacàn 2019 Rosso di Valtellina
Clean and pure, with red berries, violet and alpine herbs carried by a cool mineral line. The palate is light on its feet yet firmly shaped, bringing fresh fruit, peppery spice and fine tannins into balance. Energetic rather than heavy, it closes savoury, stony and precise, with distinctly mountain-bred freshness.
Zenato 2013 Sergio Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
Deep cherry, Marasca cherry and small dark berries lead with warm spice and a quietly savoury undertone. Full-bodied and intense, the palate remains graceful, with concentrated fruit framed by measured freshness and supple structure. The blend's richness builds gradually, carrying dried-fruit depth and spice through a long, composed finish suited to braised beef or aged cheese.
Sartirano Figli 2020 Piemonte Rosso
Juicy 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.