Red
Barbacàn 2019 Rosso di Valtellina
Clean and pure, with red berries, violet and alpine herbs carried by a cool mineral line. The palate is light on its feet yet firmly shaped, bringing fresh fruit, peppery spice and fine tannins into balance. Energetic rather than heavy, it closes savoury, stony and precise, with distinctly mountain-bred freshness.
Zenato 2013 Sergio Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
Deep cherry, Marasca cherry and small dark berries lead with warm spice and a quietly savoury undertone. Full-bodied and intense, the palate remains graceful, with concentrated fruit framed by measured freshness and supple structure. The blend's richness builds gradually, carrying dried-fruit depth and spice through a long, composed finish suited to braised beef or aged cheese.
Sartirano Figli 2020 Piemonte Rosso
Juicy red fruit and cherry are accented by dried herbs and a modest touch of spice. The palate is expressive and medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and enough freshness to keep the ripe fruit in balance. A savoury, lightly spiced finish makes it versatile with risotto, braised pork, grilled pizza or mushroom dishes.
Petterino 2004 Gattinara DOCG
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2017
Vibrantly 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.
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.
Canalicchio di Sopra 2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Candle 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.
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.
Zenato 2020 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Dried black cherry and cassis open an intense, aromatic nose, followed by truffle and dark chocolate. The palate is silky and luscious, with concentrated fruit carried by ripe tannins and enough freshness to keep the richness composed. Complex and lingering, it closes on savoury cocoa and spice and suits slow-braised beef, game or mature cheese.
Podere Le Ripi 2019 Cielo d’Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
Violet, 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.
San Marzano 2021 Primitivo Puglia IGP
Deep ruby with violet reflections, opening on ripe plum and black cherry with Mediterranean herbs and a light touch of spice. The palate is generous and smooth, balancing rich dark fruit with fresh acidity and softly rounded tannins. Savoury herbal detail carries through a warm, supple and fruit-led finish.
Castell’in Villa 2019 Chianti Classico
Cedar, 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.
Bocale 2015 Ennio Montefalco Sagrantino
Cassis, mocha and cedar lead the nose with an assertive, dark-fruited character. The concentrated palate brings dried black cherry, cocoa and vanilla into focus, supported by tightly knit tannins and a broad, powerful frame. A warming note carries through the finish, giving this structured red a bold, cellar-worthy profile.
Elio Grasso 2015 Ginestra Casa Maté Barolo
Ripe strawberry and dark cherry open with dried fig, mushroom and a cool menthol note. The palate is deep and firmly structured, its concentrated fruit framed by tight tannins and balsamic lift. Earthy detail builds with air while the fruit remains precise. The finish is long and linear, leaving dried berries, savoury spice and a clean mineral edge.
Yalumba 2017 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon
Fruitcake, plum cordial and cherry chocolate lead, joined by cola, sweet spice and a measured note of toasted vanilla. The palate remains rich and powerful, with dried fruit and savoury complexity held by firm, oak-shaped tannins. Decant well to let the structure relax, then serve with roast lamb, braised beef, grilled ribeye, mushroom dishes or aged cheddar.
Averaen 2022 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Dark cherry and strawberry meet earth, cracked pepper and a quiet thread of vanilla. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, the palate combines ripe fruit with fresh acidity and a gently plush texture. Tea, clove and anise add savoury complexity through the finish. Pair with duck, roast chicken, salmon or mushroom dishes.
d’Arenberg 2014 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
A poised Cabernet Sauvignon with violet, cassis and dark plum carried by a subtle minty lift. The palate is sleek and concentrated, shaped by fine, chalky tannins rather than sheer weight. Notes of baked capsicum, tobacco and cedar add savoury depth through the finish, while the fruit remains clear and composed. Decant now or cellar for further dried-fruit and cedar complexity.
Mac Forbes 2023 Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Red cherry and raspberry lead a vibrant, finely drawn profile, with a restrained note of spice and subtle oak in support. The palate is elegant and balanced, built on fine tannins rather than weight, and the finish lingers without excess. Polished but approachable, it suits salmon, duck, mushrooms or herb-roasted chicken.