Tuscany
Brancaia 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Cherry and black fruit lead a broad, layered bouquet, followed by spice, leather, tar and freshly tilled earth. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate balances firm structure with bright freshness and succulent fruit. Fine tannins carry the savoury detail through a long, composed finish, making this a natural partner for roasted meats and rich sauces.
Donatella 2018 Il Drago e le 8 Colombe Toscana IGT
Dark ruby with garnet highlights, opening with ripe red and black fruit, sweet spice and a fine mineral note. The palate balances concentration with freshness, layering cocoa, pepper, tobacco and leather over dense, structured tannins. Savoury detail and measured acidity carry the rich fruit through a long, composed finish.
Gabbiano 2009 Alleanza Toscana IGT
Rich ruby with purple reflections, offering fresh red currant and a light touch of sweet chocolate. The palate is smooth and evenly fruited, with currant returning at the centre. The balance is measured rather than heavy, carrying clean red-fruit flavour and subtle cocoa through fine tannins to a long finish.
Terralsole 2016 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Casanuova di Nittardi 2022 Vigna Doghessa Chianti Classico
Dark cherry and wild berries lead an expressive nose, joined by clove, walnut and licorice. The palate is succulent and layered, with finely integrated tannins giving the ripe fruit a firm, polished frame. Cedar and spice build through the finish, balancing generosity with definition and making it a natural match for grilled meat or aged pecorino.
Gaja 2015 Ca’Marcanda Camarcanda Bolgheri
Ripe black cherry and blueberry meet tobacco, iron and dark mineral notes. The palate is compact and concentrated, with succulent fruit, silky tannins and a sleek, tensile shape. Polished yet serious, it carries fine minerality through a balanced finish and is best served with grilled steak or lamb.
Gaja Ca’Marcanda 2020 Promis Toscana IGT
Black cherry, blackberry and plum open with violet, wild herbs and a polished touch of sandalwood. The palate is full yet bright, layering juicy dark fruit over smooth tannins and fresh acidity. Syrah brings peppery lift while a measured oak note adds depth. The finish is balanced, savoury and quietly persistent.
Podere Poggio Scalette 2014 Il Carbonaione
Violet, lavender and clove lead a bright, finely drawn nose, with cherry and raspberry adding pure fruit. The palate is lithe and energetic, balancing ripe depth with fresh acidity and ultra-fine tannins. Persistent rather than heavy, it carries floral and herbal detail through the finish. Serve with roast poultry, pork, mushroom dishes or rosemary-scented lamb.
Querceto 2016 Cignale Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT
Deep ruby in colour, with blueberry, blackcurrant and dark plum layered over dried flowers and earthy notes of humus, mushroom and bark. A restrained balsamic lift recalls pine. Full-bodied and harmonious, the palate carries dense fruit on firm yet silky tannins, finishing fresh and long with lingering fruit and dried-citrus detail.
Guado al Melo 2016 Jassarte Toscana IGT
Dark berries and black plum lead the nose, joined by broom, incense, mint, pepper and sweet tobacco. The palate is full-bodied yet very fresh, with layered fruit held by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Mediterranean herbs and subtle cocoa emerge through a polished, lingering finish with savoury depth.
Tenuta San Jacopo 2017 Poggio ai Grilli Chianti Riserva DOCG
Sour cherry leads the bouquet, joined by sweet spice, tobacco, leather and balsamic notes. Warm and fruit-forward on the palate, it combines rounded tannins with enough structure and freshness to stay composed. A savoury, lightly saline quality gathers through the finish, leaving polished red fruit and spice in its wake.
Montevertine 2017 Le Pergole Torte Toscana IGT Magnum
Castello ColleMassari 2014 Montecucco Rosso Riserva
Black cherry and ripe red berries open the nose, joined by dried herbs and warm spice. The palate shows notable depth and energy, with vibrant acidity lifting the soft, concentrated fruit. Sweet, polished tannins carry the wine through a focused, persistent finish that remains fresh, savoury and fruit-driven.
Ricasoli 2016 Colledilà Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG
Dark plum leads the nose, layered with black cherry, vanilla, tobacco, tar and warm spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate balances ripe, agile fruit with firm, assertive tannins and fresh acidity. A savoury mineral line adds definition, carrying the wine into a complex, deep and persistent finish.
Tua Rita 2018 Redigaffi Rosso Toscana IGT
Deep purple with generous layers of blueberry preserve, ripe plum and blackberry, followed by dark chocolate, licorice, black pepper, vanilla and incense. Full-bodied and lush, the palate carries its concentration with polished tannins and controlled richness. The finish is exceptionally long, dark-fruited and warmly spiced without losing balance.
Collemattoni 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Magnum
Silky texture and warm spice define a composed, mature expression. The palate is smooth yet structured, with enough freshness to keep the wine poised and the savoury detail clear through the finish. Refined without feeling austere, it is well suited to roast lamb, porcini, braised beef or aged pecorino.
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Morello cherry and plum open with floral lift, chocolate and sandalwood. The palate is full but polished, with soft, refined tannins and mouthwatering acidity keeping the ripe fruit in balance. Savoury notes of salty liquorice shape the long finish, giving the wine both richness and precision. Decanting will let its layered perfume and structure unfold.
Nittardi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Nittardi 2019 Ad Astra Maremma Toscana Rosso DOC
Masseto 1999 Toscana IGT
Violet, raspberry and ripe berry aromas rise from a deep, concentrated core. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and structured, with silky tannins giving the dark fruit remarkable polish. Freshness keeps the scale in balance, while berry richness and quiet savoury detail build toward an exceptionally long, composed finish.