Piedmont
Brezza 2012 Barolo Sarmassa 750 mL
Rose, 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.
Albino Rocca 2018 Barbaresco Angelo
Iris, 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.
Chinati Vergano × Clos du Tue-Boeuf Sec 2000 Vermouth
Fresh citron peel, elderflower and acacia blossom open a precise, highly aromatic nose. Raspberry adds a delicate fruit note, while fig leaf and peach kernel bring green, almond-like depth. The palate is dry and lightly sweetened, with wormwood and peppercorn shaping a firm botanical bitterness around the fresh seasonal ingredients. A clear wine core keeps the texture lively and integrated. Serve lightly chilled over ice, with soda, or as an expressive dry-vermouth component in a Martini.
Bersano 2010 Badarina Barolo Riserva
Dark berry, roasted coffee and menthol lead, followed by dried black cherry, liquorice and a measured toasted note. The palate is full and mature, with close-grained tannins giving the fruit a firm, savoury frame. Decant to let the aromatics unfold, then serve with braised beef, roast lamb, porcini risotto, aged hard cheese or other slow-cooked dishes.
Travaglini 2017 Nebolé Metodo Classico Dosaggio Zero
Brilliant straw yellow, with a fine, persistent bead. Pastry, toasted hazelnut and fresh bread crust lead into yellow apple, grapefruit and delicate floral notes. The palate is taut and energetic, its brisk acidity framed by subtle tannin and a distinctly savoury mineral line. Coffee and citrus linger on the long, lively finish, bringing depth without sacrificing precision.
Negretti 2015 Barolo DOCG
Cavallotto 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo
Wild cherry and red berries lead, joined by liquorice, rose, cedar and a gentle earthy note. The palate is medium-bodied yet substantial, with fresh acidity and dry, fine-grained tannins giving the fruit a sturdy frame. Tobacco leaf and sandalwood add savoury depth before a balanced, persistent finish.
Elena Italian Gin
Juniper sets a clear, aromatic lead, joined by fresh citrus peel, alpine herbs and delicate floral notes. The palate is rich and silky, with almond, thyme, mint and chamomile adding layered detail around the core of juniper. Chinotto and citron bring a lightly bitter lift, while angelica and warm spice shape a persistent, herb-led finish that feels polished rather than heavy.
Musso 2017 Pora Barbaresco DOCG
Blue 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.
Mauro Vergano Americano Rosso Aperitivo
A Grignolino wine base brings vivid cherry fruit beneath a firmly bitter botanical frame. Gentian, wormwood and quinine give the palate structure, while bitter orange peel and savoury herbs add citrus lift and aromatic detail. More fruit-driven than a deeply caramelized bitter, it finishes dry, herbal and persistent. Serve over ice with an orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use in an Americano-style cocktail.
Le Cecche 2018 Barolo Borzone DOCG
Bright garnet in the glass, with balsamic aromas of eucalyptus, mountain pine and resin. Black pepper, nutmeg and liquorice follow, joined by tobacco and a light leather note. The palate is notably fresh and savoury, carrying dark fruit and spice through a firm, composed finish with classic restraint.
Petterino 2004 Gattinara DOCG
Adriano Marco e Vittorio 2018 Sanadaive Barbaresco
Red cherry, anise and dried rose lead a poised, aromatic profile, with raspberry, orange rind and earthy notes adding complexity. The palate is fresh and inviting, shaped by fine tannins and an elegant, pure line through the finish. Refined yet approachable, it suits lamb stew, game or mature cheese.
Cocchi Americano Bianco
Bright and gently bittersweet, this aromatized white wine opens with bitter orange, elderflower and fresh herbs. Gentian, wormwood and cinchona bring an appetizing, tonic-like edge, balanced by subtle sweetness and a clean vinous frame. Serve well chilled over ice with a splash of soda and orange peel, or use it in a Vesper, Corpse Reviver No. 2 or low-alcohol aperitif.
Cocchi Americano Rosa
Fragrant and lightly bittersweet, with wild rose, red berries and citrus peel layered over ginger and vanilla. Gentian and cinchona give the palate a measured herbal grip, while the red-wine base keeps the finish supple and vinous. Serve over ice with soda and grapefruit peel, lengthen with tonic or ginger beer, or use it to bring floral lift to gin and agave-based cocktails.
Marengo 2020 Vigna Valmaggiore Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
Cordero di Montezemolo 2021 Barbera d’Alba
Mature fruit and prune lead with cacao and warm spice on a fragrant nose. Full and fresh on the palate, it combines generous flavour with very soft tannins and a smooth, approachable shape. The finish remains poised and gently savoury. Serve with mushroom pasta, grilled sausage, pizza or slow-cooked beef.
Colombera & Garella 2016 Cascina Cottignano Bramaterra
Dark 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.
Cordero di Montezemolo 2024 Langhe Nebbiolo
Rose, violet, raspberry and cherry lead a fragrant, immediately appealing nose. The palate is fresh and supple, with soft tannins and an earthy note giving shape to the red fruit. Elegant and easy to approach without losing varietal character, it suits charcuterie, mushroom pasta, roast poultry or lighter meat dishes.
Mancino Vermouth di Torino Rosso Amaranto
Dark red colour and caramel tones introduce a full, aromatic profile. Vanilla, rhubarb and juniper lead, followed by toasted wood, myrrh and orange peel. The palate is broad but balanced, with clove and cinnamon adding warmth while botanical bitterness checks the sweetness. A lingering bittersweet finish returns to citrus and spice. Serve lightly chilled over ice, or use it to add depth and structure to a Negroni, Manhattan or Milano-Torino.