Red
Red
Cappellano Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris 2017 Barolo
Italian Red
Sweet red cherry and redcurrant lead a lifted, savoury bouquet, with rose petals, mint and cedar adding detail. Liquorice, tar, earth and a touch of bitter chocolate deepen the profile. The palate is powerful yet finely drawn, its vibrant acidity and wiry tannins framing the ripe fruit. Mineral tension carries the wine through a persistent finish of cherry, herbs, smoke and spice, with a measured dry grip.
Giodo 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe plum and red cherry lead an expressive, seamless bouquet, joined by rose, lavender and sandalwood. Walnut, tobacco and a light touch of toast add savoury depth. The palate is full yet fluid, with vibrant acidity and exceptionally fine tannins giving the fruit clarity and poise. Mineral detail builds through the middle. Long and polished, it finishes with cherry, flowers, spice and a clean stony echo.
Sebastiani Cherryblock 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
American Red
Crème de cassis, black cherry and baked plum open a deep, polished bouquet. Allspice, graphite, mint and toasted oak add savoury definition, with crushed walnut and liquorice emerging in the glass. The palate is full and concentrated, its dark fruit carried by plush, fine-grained tannins. Balanced and velvety through the middle, it closes long and dry with blackcurrant, cedar, cocoa and a measured earthy note.
Luigi Pira Vigna Rionda 2021 Barolo
Italian Red
Wild strawberry, dried cherry and blood orange lead a fragrant, finely layered bouquet. Rose, cinnamon, sweet tobacco and balsamic herbs add lift and complexity, while tar and mineral notes bring a darker counterpoint. The palate is dense yet controlled, with crisp acidity and firm, refined tannins shaping the ripe fruit. Long and vertical through the finish, it leaves red berries, mint, spice and a persistent stony note.
Domaine Barge 2020 Côte-Rôtie Coeur de Combard
French Red
Black cherry and dark berries lead a deep, savoury bouquet, with liquorice, roasted herbs and iron adding definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its ripe fruit carried by silky tannins and a layered, supple texture. Freshness keeps the wine balanced as pepper and mineral notes develop through the middle. Long and composed, it finishes with black fruit, herbs, liquorice and a persistent ferrous edge.
Paolo Bea Rosso de Véo 2015 Umbria Rosso
Italian Red
Plum, black cherry and mixed bramble berries lead a concentrated, generous profile. Floral lift keeps the ripe fruit fresh, while earth, balsamic detail, espresso and dark spice add savoury complexity. The palate is dry and powerful, with electric acidity and chewy tannins giving shape to the opulence. Silky texture emerges with air. The finish remains lifted and persistent, carrying dark fruit, earth and spice.
Paolo Bea Pagliaro 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino
Italian Red
Dusty dried cherry, plum and blood orange lead an intense, distinctive bouquet, with crushed rose and fragrant purple flowers adding lift. Dark spice, earth and a measured feral note bring savoury depth. The palate is taut and juicy, driven by fresh acidity and firm tannins. Crunchy mineral detail sharpens the long finish, leaving dark fruit, flowers, spice and a persistent dry grip.
Nittardi 2018 Nectar Dei Magnum 1.5 L
Italian Red
Deep red with purple highlights, this opens with ripe blueberry, blackberry and black cherry. Tobacco, dark chocolate, vanilla and pink pepper add layered savoury spice. The palate is concentrated and full, with lush, rounded tannins carrying the dark fruit smoothly. Liquorice and warm spice develop through the middle. Persistent and generous, it closes with black berries, cocoa, tobacco and a measured earthy note.
Batasiolo Boscareto 2004 Barolo
Italian Red
Red berry and delicate mineral notes lead a finely detailed bouquet, joined by exotic tea, liquorice, sweet ginger and clove. The palate is sharply focused, with clear acidity and firm, closely knit tannins framing the mature fruit. Ash and smoke add savoury depth without overwhelming the wine's restraint. Persistent and composed, it finishes with red fruit, spice, minerals and a dry earthy echo.
Viña Don Melchor 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto
Chilean Red
Deep garnet in colour, with blackcurrant, plum and red fruit at the centre of a precise, layered bouquet. Black tea, leafy herbs and a light red-pepper note lend savoury definition, while refined oak remains measured. The palate is dense but elegant, carried by fresh acidity and rounded, fine-grained tannins. Juicy fruit persists through a long finish, joined by dark berries, herbs and gentle cedar.
Cappellano Piè Rupestris 2018 Barolo
Italian Red
Pure red berry and dried rose lead an expressive, finely layered bouquet. Orange peel, mint and white pepper bring brightness, while iron, cedar, tobacco and a measured leathery note add savoury depth. The palate is firm but composed, with clear acidity and structured tannins framing the fruit. Liquorice and mineral detail emerge toward the finish, which is long, dry and persistent, leaving citrus, spice and earthy resonance.
Borgogno Cannubi 2019 Barolo
Italian Red
Fragrant red berries and cherry open with rose petal, rosemary and a cool herbal lift. As it unfolds, fresh leather, liquorice and a gentle savoury note add depth. The palate is graceful and finely balanced, with bright acidity and supple tannins carrying the fruit without heaviness. A subtle mineral edge sharpens the middle. The finish is floral and persistent, leaving raspberry, herbs and quiet earthy detail.
Luce della Vite 2019 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Black cherry and blueberry lead a polished, aromatic profile, lifted by violet and lavender. With air, dried rose, anise and a subtle balsamic note add depth, while toasted nut and restrained oak spice frame the fruit. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with lively acidity and firm, refined tannins. A savoury mineral edge carries through a long finish marked by dark fruit, herbs and gentle warmth.
Isole e Olena Cepparello 1996 Toscana IGT
Italian Red
Light to medium ruby with mature bricking, this shows cherry, spice and underbrush alongside subtle leather. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, with tart red fruit, clear acidity and tannins that have largely settled into the wine. Earth, dried herbs and a faint tobacco note add complexity without obscuring the fruit. Concentrated yet graceful, it finishes with persistent cherry, savoury spice and a composed mature freshness.
Piero Busso Gallina 2020 Barbaresco
Italian Red
Clear ruby in colour, with cranberry, pomegranate and rosewood forming a vivid, finely drawn bouquet. The palate is juicy and energetic, its red-berry fruit carried by fresh acidity and finely woven tannins. A light saline note adds precision as the wine expands across the tongue. The structure is firm but polished, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes long and savoury, with red berries, mineral detail and measured grip.
Roagna Pajè 2017 Barbaresco
Italian Red
Rose petals, red cherry and cranberry lead a restrained but finely detailed bouquet, joined by tobacco, dried flowers and warm spice. The palate is silky and light-footed, with vibrant acidity and fine, sandy tannins giving shape to the delicate fruit. Mushroom, leather and gravelly mineral notes emerge with air. Graceful rather than forceful, it finishes long and gently savoury, with dark berries, liquorice and a lingering earthy lift.
La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 890 Selección Especial 2010 Rioja
Spanish Red
Red plum and blackberry lead a layered bouquet of sandalwood, dried flowers, dill and exotic spice. With air, cherry, cedar, rooibos tea and a subtle cocoa note come forward. The palate is concentrated but refined, supported by fresh acidity and smooth, integrated tannins. Mature oak contributes vanilla and gentle balsamic detail without overwhelming the fruit. Long and composed, it closes with dried red berries, spice and a quiet earthy note.
Castiglion del Bosco Campo del Drago 2009 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe red fruit leads a mature, savoury profile, with earth, cedar and polished oak adding depth. Dried herbs, warm spice and a quiet mineral note emerge with air. The palate is medium-bodied and balanced, its fruit meeting firm but fine tannins and steady acidity. Vanilla recedes into the background as the wine opens, allowing cherry, woodland detail and a lightly bitter note to shape the long, composed finish.
Franz Haas Pònkler 2019 Pinot Nero Alto Adige
Italian Red
Bright ruby in colour, with ripe raspberry, rosehip and blood orange giving the nose a vivid, lifted character. Sage, candied ginger and fine green spice add complexity without obscuring the fruit. The palate is deep yet elegant, spreading smoothly across the tongue with polished structure and lively spice. A subtle stony note brings focus, while balanced freshness carries the wine into a very long, precise finish.
Bartolo Mascarello 2018 Barolo
Italian Red
Raspberry, wild strawberry and red cherry form a bright, transparent core, lifted by orange peel and rose petals. Wet stone, cardamom and soft earth add savoury definition without dulling the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and poised, with fresh acidity and fine, integrated tannins creating a silky but structured feel. Floral and mineral notes persist through a long, precise finish with measured spice and gentle earthy depth.
Fuligni 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Italian Red
Light garnet in the glass, opening with rose petals, bright red cherry and wild strawberry. Cedar and gentle yellow spice add savoury depth, while a subtle peach note brings lift. The palate is poised and finely structured, with fresh acidity shaping the fruit and polished tannins providing quiet grip. Floral detail returns on a long, measured finish, joined by red berries, spice and a restrained earthy note.
Continuum Estate Novicium 2019 Sage Mountain Vineyard Red
American Red
Black fruit leads a vibrant, direct profile, with dark chocolate, brown spice and savoury tapenade adding depth. The palate opens plush and weighted through the middle, yet refined tannins keep the texture controlled. Graphite and an iron-like mineral note give the fruit a firm, volcanic edge without making the wine severe. Powerful but approachable, it finishes bright and persistent, with spice and mineral structure carrying the length.
The Mascot 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Supple and expansive from the outset, with a broad aromatic profile and deep, polished fruit. The palate moves in smooth layers, balancing gratifying acidity with refined, velvety tannins. Its richness is controlled rather than heavy, allowing the structure to emerge gradually as the wine opens. The finish is long and burnished, with the fruit receding slowly to reveal a composed, savoury foundation beneath.
Brancaia Il Blu 2020 Toscana IGT 1.5 L
Italian Red
Currant, violet and cocoa shape an expressive, polished nose. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with wild berries bringing freshness through the centre. Firm tannins are creamy rather than coarse, giving the wine structure while preserving a smooth, composed texture. Subtle oak and dark chocolate tones sit behind the fruit, and the finish is rich and persistent, carrying sweet currant and savoury depth in measured balance.
Oddero Monvigliero 2021 Barolo
Italian Red
Translucent ruby in colour, with bright red berries, mint and white pepper leading an unusually graceful profile. Lilac, iris and cherry blossom bring floral lift, while a blood-orange note adds freshness and definition. The palate is silky and vibrant, with fine tannins carrying the fruit toward gentle spice and earth. Precise rather than heavy, it finishes long, perfumed and composed.
Ornellaia 2021 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Mediterranean herbs, cypress berries and blackberry open a rich, expressive nose. The palate is concentrated yet precise, with dark fruit and dense, finely woven tannins balanced by aromatic freshness. Blackcurrant, violet and a light mineral note add lift, while tobacco and wild herbs bring savoury depth. Generous without feeling heavy, it closes with polished texture, vibrant energy and an enduring finish.
Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot DD 2022 Arbois Rouge 3 L
French Red
Raspberry, cranberry and bright red berries lead with rose hip, hibiscus and a delicate floral perfume. The palate is medium-bodied and lively, balancing juicy fruit with earthy detail, fine tannins and a lightly dusty grip. Gentle herbs and warm spice add savoury definition without obscuring the freshness. Concentrated yet approachable, it closes cleanly with red fruit and an earthy, food-friendly finish.
Castello di Perno Perno 2017 Barolo Riserva
Italian Red
Dried rose, red cherry and ripe plum open with tar, leather and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, its firm tannins integrated by vibrant acidity and generous fruit. Blackberry and cranberry meet forest floor, tobacco and warm spice as the wine develops. Balsamic, anise and mineral notes extend the finish, giving this structured Riserva both depth and composed persistence.
Nardi Vigneto Manachiara 2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italian Red
Ripe blackberry and cassis open with dark chocolate, toasted oak and a clear mineral line. The palate is robust and concentrated, but precise acidity and velvety tannins keep the structure controlled. Spice and savoury detail build with air, giving the single-vineyard fruit both depth and definition. Full-bodied and persistent, it closes with polished power, mineral tension and a long, balanced finish.
Ornellaia 2005 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Red and black berries lead an elegant, complex bouquet, with tobacco, spice and a light balsamic note developing behind the fruit. The palate is full and enveloping, framed by densely woven tannins that feel ripe, soft and polished. Dark cherry, blueberry and crushed stone add definition, while fresh acidity keeps the concentration measured. The finish is long, fruity and quietly savoury.