Tuscany
Vecchia Cantina 2023 Chianti
$24.99Fresh red berries and plum lead with a gentle floral note, while brief wood ageing adds a quiet touch of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, with lively acidity, moderate tannins and a savoury finish. Straightforward but well shaped, it suits tomato-based pasta, grilled meats, pizza or a board of cured meats.
Fattoria La Vialla 2021 Casa Conforto Chianti Superiore
$48.99Dried berry and baked strawberry open into a concentrated, savoury palate. Earth and warm spice bring depth, while a measured oak note adds structure and a gently rustic edge. The fruit stays present through the finish, giving the wine enough richness for the table without losing its firm Tuscan character. Serve with braised lamb, tomato-based pasta or aged pecorino.
Collemattoni 2023 Rosso di Montalcino
$49.99Red fruit opens with violet and almond, leading into a firmly structured palate. The tannins are still youthful, but concentrated cherry carries through the finish and gives the wine a clear sense of promise. Savoury and composed, it has enough depth for roast pork, grilled mushrooms or tomato-rich pasta, and will reward a little air before serving.
Brancaia 2022 Tre Toscana IGT
$42.99Juicy red plum and cherry lead, with dark chocolate, orange peel and a savoury herbal edge. Medium-bodied and supple, the palate balances soft fruit with lively acidity and fine, easy tannins. A fresh, gently spiced finish keeps the wine poised and versatile. Serve with pasta, roast chicken or grilled pork.
Rocca di Montegrossi 2018 Geremia Toscana IGT
$109.99Sour cherry, currant and wild berries open with vanilla, licorice and dark chocolate. Full and structured, the palate layers blueberry, blackberry, lavender and scorched earth over lively acidity and velvety tannins. Freshness keeps the depth controlled, while savoury herbs and warm spice extend the finish. Serve with roast lamb, braised beef or porcini.
Collemattoni 2022 Rosato Toscana IGT
$31.99Rosehip, fresh cherry and strawberry lead, with watermelon, grapefruit and orange zest bringing a bright citrus lift. The palate is dry, lively and gently rounded, carrying its ripe red fruit with clean acidity and a light herbal note. Fresh and persistent through the finish, it suits antipasti, pizza, grilled salmon or young cheeses.
Sette Ponti 2017 Orma Toscana IGT
$124.99Dark fruit leads an intense bouquet, with warm spice and herbal notes bringing lift and definition. The palate is deep, rich and dense, yet soft tannins and light acidity keep the generous fruit in balance through a long, refreshing finish. A polished match for marinated beef, salami or medium-aged cheese.
Corte Pavone 2017 Campo Marzio Brunello di Montalcino
$149.99Dark fruit, blackcurrant and spice lead an earthy, mineral-driven profile, with cherries and black tea adding depth. The palate is elegant and tightly wound, framed by chalky, savoury tannins and bright berry fruit. Long and composed through the finish, it is an excellent match for roast lamb, game or porcini.
Il Borro 2019 Il Borrigiano Valdarno di Sopra DOC
$49.99Lively 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.
Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2002 Bolgheri
$525.99Concentrated 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.
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2017
$129.99Vibrantly perfumed and savoury, with redcurrant, sour cherry and dark woodland fruit layered with wild herbs, laurel, pepper and warm spice. The palate is firm yet energetic, balancing ripe fruit with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins and a gently earthy undertone. Long and composed on the finish, it benefits from air and pairs naturally with braised beef or aged pecorino.
Canalicchio di Sopra 2017 Brunello di Montalcino
$281.99Candle wax, ripe cherry and worked leather lead a deep, savoury aroma, with cedar shavings adding definition. The palate is full and fleshy, shaped by firm tannins and cranberry-like acidity. Mineral salinity runs through the fruit and keeps the structure precise. The finish is long and smouldering, returning to dark cherry, leather, smoke and a taut mineral edge.
Podere Le Ripi 2019 Cielo d’Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
$137.99Violet, ripe plum and exotic spice rise first, followed by fresh leather and a quiet truffle note. Full-bodied and enveloping, the palate brings ripe black cherry and raspberry compote together with licorice, blood orange and tobacco. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity give the wine balance, while a salty mineral note lingers on the close. Serve with roast lamb, wild mushrooms or braised beef.
Castell’in Villa 2019 Chianti Classico
$63.99Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, menthol and liquorice frame ripe red cherry and dried herbs on an aromatic nose. Medium-bodied and unusually approachable, the palate is open-knit yet structured, with savoury detail unfolding effortlessly. A measured touch of oak carries through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with roast veal, grilled pork or tomato-based pasta.
Orma 2009 Toscana IGT 750 mL
$129.99Dried fruit, black olive, rich undergrowth and autumnal fruit shape the documented profile. The palate is big and silky, with ample fruit balanced by lively acidity and herbal, earthy secondary notes. Cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and tobacco add further detail, supported by dusty, velvety tannins. The recorded blend is Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.