Veneto
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2011 Decima Aurea Merlot 750 mL
Ripe red plum and wild berry meet pine needle, toasted hazelnut and a savoury, earthy maturity. The palate is medium-bodied and composed, with resolved tannins framing mossy fruit, olive, tobacco and a light mushroom note. Coffee, cocoa and liquorice add depth without overwhelming the fruit. It finishes dry and settled, carrying mature berry, earth and gentle spice through a measured close.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2018 Torre Pieve Chardonnay 750 mL
White flowers and warm stone lead into pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is broad and creamy, with vanilla, hazelnut and a light buttery note held in check by balanced acidity and a savoury mineral edge. The texture is refined rather than heavy, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes harmoniously, with citrus, nut and gentle oak lingering through a composed close.
Ruffino Prosecco Extra Dry 375 mL
Fresh apple, pear and honeydew melon open with a clean, inviting lift. Vigorous bubbles and bright acidity give the palate an energetic first impression, followed by a gentle touch of sweetness through the centre. The fruit remains crisp and clearly defined, with green apple and pear carrying the wine forward. It finishes refreshing and balanced, leaving melon, orchard fruit and a softly rounded extra-dry close.
Tenuta Sant’Antonio 2013 Scaia Corvina 750 mL
Cherry, black cherry and plum lead, joined by raspberry, currant and a measured floral note of rose and violet. The palate is fresh and well balanced, with enough body to carry the dark fruit while remaining graceful. A savoury mineral line adds definition through the centre. Smooth and vibrant, it closes with lingering berries, soft spice and a clean, gently structured finish.
Gigglewater Prosecco Rosé 200 mL
Red berries and light floral tones lead, carried by fine bubbles and a clean citrus lift. The palate is lively and fruit-forward, with crisp acidity bringing freshness and a gentle touch of sweetness rounding the centre. Bright rather than weighty, it keeps its red-fruit character clear through the finish. The close is refreshing and softly effervescent, with lingering berry and citrus notes.
Oddbird Spumante Dealcoholized Sparkling Wine
Nashi pear and green apple open with a fresh, crunchy character, followed by elderflower and a clean grapefruit edge. Fine bubbles and bright acidity give the palate lift, while the fruit remains light and precise rather than broad. A subtle floral note carries into a lively, citrus-led finish. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or with salted nuts, cured meats, firm cheese, seafood and simple vegetable dishes.
Select Aperitivo
Bright ruby in colour, with citrus peel, juniper and rhubarb leading a complex botanical aroma. Floral, balsamic and gently mentholated notes add freshness. The palate is medium-bodied and bittersweet, balancing warming spice with a clean herbal core and restrained sweetness. A persistent finish returns to citrus and bitter roots. Serve over ice with Prosecco, soda and a green olive, or use in other aperitivo-led cocktails.
Poli Super Taurus Bitter Veneto
Red-orange zest leads an intense, citrus-driven aroma, framed by gentian, liquorice root and warming spice. The palate is firm and bittersweet, with natural peel oils bringing brightness while bitter herbs add depth and grip. A measured sweetness rounds the texture without blunting its aperitif character. The finish is long, herbal and clean. Serve over ice with orange peel, lengthen with soda, or use in a Negroni-style cocktail.
Elisir Gambrinus Raboso Piave Wine Liqueur 100 mL
Deeply coloured and concentrated, with dried red fruit, fig, prune, date and raisin at the centre. Browned butter and an earthy truffle note add savoury complexity, while the naturally firm Raboso acidity keeps the richness composed. The palate is moderately sweet rather than syrupy, finishing with a gentle bitter edge that brings freshness and length. Serve in a small glass after dinner, either at cool room temperature or lightly chilled, alongside dark chocolate or aged cheese.
Cantina Colli Euganei 2023 Rialto Merlot Colli Euganei
Dark berry fruit fills the palate from the first sip, generous and full-flavoured without feeling heavy. Bright freshness and juicy lift give the wine an easy, energetic shape, while soft, harmonious tannins frame the fruit rather than dominate it. The finish is smooth and uncomplicated. Serve slightly cool with pizza, tomato-rich pasta, grilled sausages or simple roast chicken.
Cornelia Tessari 2024 Grisela Soave Classico DOC
Poli 2006 Grappa di Sassicaia
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.
Zenato 2018 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
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
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.
Masi Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
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.
Italo Cescon 2018 Tesirare In Sé Manzoni Bianco Vendemmia Tardiva
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 Vigna Sere Recioto 2004
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.
Le Ragose 2014 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
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.