Selection
Nittardi 2020 BEN Vermentino Toscana
Fresh lime, lemon zest and preserved pear give this Vermentino a vivid aromatic profile, with a delicate floral note adding lift. The palate is dry and composed, combining bright citrus acidity with a lightly saline edge and clean structure. Serve with grilled fish, summer vegetables or pasta with clams.
Feudo Maccari 2023 Olli Grillo
Adriano Basarico 2021 Langhe Sauvignon
Straw yellow with green reflections, this Sauvignon Blanc has a soft, delicate bouquet shaped by fresh fruit and subtle herbal lift. The palate is persistent and gently bright, with measured acidity bringing freshness and poise through a clean finish. Serve with shellfish, herb-led salads or simply grilled white fish.
La Rivolta 2023 Falanghina del Sannio
Granny Smith apple, lemon and lime lead a crisp, dry profile, with a saline note adding savoury definition. Present acidity keeps the medium-bodied palate bright, while the texture remains delicate and entirely free of oak. Clean and refreshing through the finish, it pairs naturally with oysters, citrus-dressed seafood or simply prepared fish.
La Rivolta 2021 Greco Sannio Taburno
Golden apple, quince and pomelo lead, with white flowers and tuberose bringing an aromatic lift. Silky in texture, the palate remains taut and refreshing, while crushed-limestone minerality gives the finish quiet definition. A subtle bitter-almond edge adds length and savoury complexity. Serve with shellfish, grilled fish, fresh mozzarella or light poultry dishes.
Dario Princic 2017 Sivi Pinot Grigio
Dark pink-amber in the glass, with apricot skin, mandarin peel, candied ginger and ripe tropical fruit. The palate is full-bodied and energetic, combining bright acidity with fine skin tannin, stony minerality and a gently bitter savoury edge. Long and persistent, it pairs well with roast pork, mushrooms or aged cheese.
Elios 2021 Modus Bibendi Grillo
Citrus and white flowers lead, with a light Mediterranean herbal note adding freshness and definition. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and balanced, carrying lemon, subtle spice and a gently saline edge into a clean finish. Bright and quietly textural, it works well with grilled fish, shellfish, fennel or fresh cheeses.
Elios 2019 Modus Bibendi Bianco Macerato
Burnished orange-gold in the glass, with candied fruit, apricot, orange peel and brown spice. The palate is structured and textural, its light skin tannin and gentle astringency balanced by lively acidity and a fresh herbal lift. Complex but approachable, it suits roast squash, spiced poultry, firm cheese or savoury grain dishes.
Santa Maria Colleoni 2021 Ansonica
Orange blossom and jasmine rise from the glass, followed by dried apricot and a clear coastal note of sea salt and crushed stone. The palate is gently textural, with citrus, orchard fruit and savoury mineral detail held by fresh acidity. A quietly distinctive white for shellfish, grilled vegetables or young pecorino.
Umani Ronchi 2024 Casal di Serra Verdicchio
Wild flowers, peach, apricot and golden apple lead a generous, clearly defined nose. The palate is rich and velvety, with lively freshness and a savoury mineral edge balancing the ripe orchard fruit. Dry and persistent on the finish, it is a polished match for grilled fish, roast poultry or fresh cheeses.
Caves Sao Joao 1992 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Dark fruit and forest-floor aromas lead to dark cherry, mixed berries, leather and a light balsamic edge. Soft tannins give the palate an easy, mature shape, while surprisingly bright acidity keeps the fruit defined and the medium-length finish fresh. Stand upright before opening and pour carefully around sediment; the balance suggests a bottle holding its age with quiet assurance.
Caves Sao Joao 1990 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Flint, steel and damp earth lead into autumn leaf, tarragon, cherry pit, espresso, tart red berry, fresh cigar tobacco and damson plum. Lean and elegant rather than fruit-driven, the palate has clean, softened acidity and an austere, savoury line. A short decant helps it open. Serve with duck, grouse or salmon, and handle the mature cork and sediment with care.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Porta dos Cavaleiros Tinto
Complex fruit aromas lead a full-bodied, richly structured palate, with the depth expected of a mature Dão red. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Jaen and Alfrocheiro form the blend, giving the wine a layered, traditional profile. Handle the bottle gently, stand it upright before opening, and serve with roast lamb, braised beef, mushrooms or firm cheese.
Caves Sao Joao 1982 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros
Light garnet with pronounced bricking opens slowly into dried red cherry, currant, hickory, mulch, wet hay, sweet cedar and worn leather. The palate is mature but alive, with resolved tannins and medium acidity carrying savoury red fruit, tobacco, coffee bean and cigar-box detail. Give it twenty to thirty minutes in the glass; stand upright beforehand and open carefully, as older corks may be fragile.
Caves Sao Joao 1989 Dao Porta dos Cavaleiros Reserva
Brick-garnet in colour, with cherry and strawberry moving into dried herbs, baked gingerbread, leather and a gently earthy savoury tone. The palate remains bright, carrying red fruit and raisined nuance on a firm line of acidity, while mature bottles may show a touch of oxidation. Stand upright before opening, pour carefully, and serve with roast pork, mushrooms or braised dishes.
Caves Sao Joao 1987 Frei Joao Bairrada
Deep garnet with a brick-orange rim leads into dried blackcurrant, cherry and plum, layered with cedar, tobacco, leather, graphite, forest floor and dried herbs. Silky, fully integrated tannins meet fresh acidity, carrying savoury plum, cigar box and earthy spice through a long, composed finish. Stand upright for a day before opening, then decant gently and serve slightly cool.
Caves Sao Joao 1978 Frei Joao Bairrada Magnum
Brick-edged and fully mature, with leather, iodine and damp forest-floor aromas leading into dried cherry and further woodland detail. The palate remains surprisingly fresh, with fully resolved tannins and a seamless transition into a long, lingering finish. Bottle condition will matter at this age; stand upright, open with care and assess before decanting. Serve with roast game or mushroom dishes.