red wine
Scipio 2017, Tenuta Settecieli
The Tenuta Settecieli Toscana Scipio 2013 is exquisitely blended from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Peppery spice on the nose along with blackberry liqueur like fruit and cigar box spice. Fine herbs, minty notes. A big and chewy wine with a lot of tannins. With a juicy palate and tart finish, this wine pairs well with cured meat, beef, lamb, veal and poultry. Pure Cabernet Franc, only made in exceptional years. Only 3750 bottles. 91 point rating.
Barbaresco 1989, Gaja
Angelo Gaja, a legend in his lifetime and the producer of the Gaja Barbaresco 1989 which is expertly blended from 100 percent Nebbiolo grape to provide a bouquet of red fruit. Dry with a satisfying palate, this outstanding red wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine.
Langhe Sperss 1997, Gaja
The Gaja Langhe Sperss 1997 is expertly blended from the Nebbiolo grape to provide an earthy and fruity aroma. A superb Sperss, with refined aromas of minerals, flowers, berries and just a hint of mint. Full-bodied and powerful, with chewy tannins and a long berry, cherry and mineral aftertaste. Impressive structure. This red wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine. Best after 2005. 2,000 cases made. Gaja was never a great sustainer of the thesis that Barbaresco/Barolo should be 100 per cent Nebbiolo. In the late 1990s, Gaja decided to re-classify his Barolos, Sperss and Conteisa, as Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, which permits an addition of 15% of other grapes recommended or authorized for the province of Cuneo (could be Barbera or Cabernet Sauvignon; Gaja claims the former).
Barolo Sperss 1990, Gaja
The 1990 Gaja Langhe Sperrs now re-classified as Gaja Barolo Sperrs is expertly blended from 100% Nebbiolo grape to provide an aroma of roses, black fruits, smoke and a hint of tar. Outstanding, full-bodied with a moderately tannic finish, this wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine.
Barolo La Serra 1997, Marcarini
The Marcarini Barolo La Serra 1997 is expertly blended from the Nebbiolo grape. Full-bodied with soft tannins and a fruity, pretty aftertaste. Notes of strawberry, mineral and plum, with hints of mint. Up-front, delicious, well-balanced and round with a velvet texture and fresh acidity, this wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine. Better with bottle age.
Barolo Castiglione 1995, Oddero
Featuring a ruby red colour with light garnet reflections, the Oddero Barolo Castiglione 1995 is expertly blended from the Nebbiolo grape to provide wonderfully deep fruit aromas that mingle with smoke, tar and wet earth in this dense but elegant Barolo. Ripe but not overdone, subtle oak accents shine the spotlight and ripe fruit. Tannins are firm but also ripe and sweet. With a long-lasting palate, this wine pairs well with beef, lamb, game and pasta.
Centellino Decanter
The Centellino Decanter aerates any bottle of red wine which enriches its bouquet, flavour and aroma. Made from 100% hand-blown Italian glass, this stylish and elegant accessory fits perfectly on top of a red wine bottle for directing pouring from bottle to glass. Easy to use and clean, this decanter is the perfect gift for wine drinkers and enthusiasts.
Aerator Pourer
Elegantly designed with high-quality plastic acrylic materials, the Vinabon Aerator Pourer instantly enhances the wine bouquet and flavour by aerating wine with oxygen as you pour your favourite wine into a glass. Featuring a spout for simple and easy pouring, this accessory is perfect for wine lovers and enthusiasts.
Brachetto d’Aqui, Scanavino
Featuring a deep ruby red with a fine persistent perlage, the Scanavino Brachetto d'Aqui is expertly blended to exude intensely sweet aromatic with notes of fresh red fruits, roses, raspberries and blackberries. Well-balanced, sweet and velvety with crisp acidity, this wine is an excellent aperitif and pairs well with appetizers and snacks.
Maso Montalto 2018, Lunelli
Expertly blended from 100% Pinot Nero grapes, the Lunelli Pinot Nero Maso Montalto boasts fine perfumes of fruits, blackcurrants, blackberries, cherries and raspberries with traces of spice from the wood. Well-balanced, warm with a concentrated structure and elegant tannins, fruity sensations and fascinating spicy hints with a long-lasting palate. This wine is best served at 18° C, it is an excellent aperitif and pairs well with aged cheese, game and roasts.
Amarone Valpolicella 2016, Rocca Sveva
Featuring an intense rich ruby colour with garnet highlights, the Rocca Sveva Amarone Valpolicella 2016 is exquisitely blended to produce a large and exuberant aroma varied with fruity cherries and berries, background spicy, minty and balsamic. In the mouth feeling of warmth and softness, the taste is concentrated and persistent. Full-bodied, with a long-lasting palate, this red wine is an excellent choice to pair with red meats, chocolate and cheese. 91 point rating.
Valpolicella Superiore 2018, Rocca Sveva
Featuring a bright ruby red colour, the Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore 2018 is exquisitely blended to produce a bouquet of red berry fruit and black cherry notes. Intense, well-balanced with elegant tannin and a long-lasting palate, this red wine is an excellent choice to pair with red meats, roasts, cheeses, cold cuts, pasta dishes.
Cabernet Sauvignon Tre Venezie, Bottega
Featuring a red colour, the Bottega Cabernet Tre Venezie is expertly blended to exude a bouquet of acacia flowers, apple, white peach, lily of the valley and citrus. Fruity, fresh and elegant, this wine leaves a palate of strawberry, apple, pear and citrus notes. It is a wonderful aperitif and pairs well with light fish dishes, white meat and vegetable dishes.
Cabernet Sauvignon Veneto, Le Poesie
Deep, fruit driven and jammy, the Le Poesie Cabernet Sauvignon is subtle and full-bodied. Ripe, rich fruit and a plethora of spices. Well balanced on the palate. Fermented and mature. Bold and smooth with soft tannins, this dry red wine is an excellent choice to pair with lamb, beef, game and pasta dishes.
Merlot Veneto, Le Poesie
Featuring an intense red colour, the Le Poesie Merlot Veneto is expertly blended to exude an aroma of violets, blackberries and small red fruit. Elegant with soft tannins, this dry red wine is an excellent choice to pair with a variety of cuisine, including cured meats, poultry, beef, lamb and pasta dishes.
Merlot, Botter
Featuring a ruby clear colour, the Botter Merlot is expertly blended to exude notes of cherries and raspberries. Fresh, light, simple and fruity with soft tannins, this dry red wine is an excellent choice to pair with a variety of cuisine, including risotto with mushrooms, pasta ravioli and roasted meat dishes.
Santa Cecilia 2018, Planeta
Expertly blended to exude the aroma of leather, wet grass, carob and ferrous notes, the Planeta Santa Cecilia 2018 is a very spicy fruit wine. With a palate of ripe fruit and balsamic notes, this ruby red wine has a dense texture and a long lasting finish. It pairs well with pork marinated with chili pepper or with fish dishes. 92 point rating.
Santa Cecilia 2015, Planeta
Brilliant and clear, perfumed with carob, bergamot and orange peel, the Planeta Santa Cecilia 2015 is a very spicy fruit wine. Compact ripe fruit and balsamic notes on the palate dissolve sweetly and vigorously to accompany tannins of dense texture and a long-lasting finish. Rigorous style and taste, it pairs well with pork marinated with chili pepper or with fish dishes.
Primitivo Barbatto 2018, Tenuta Chiaromonte
Made with Primitivo grapes, the Tenuta Chiaromonte Primitivo Barbatto 2018 features dense aromas with medium dark red violet fruits chocolate and baked berries. The taste is in concert with the nose, even. This red wine is full-bodied, well-balanced and smooth with a finish of cacao and almond, it pairs well with beef, poultry, lamb, pasta and aged hard cheese. Limited production. 93 point rating.
Puglia Rosso Appassimento 2021, Botter
The Botter Puglia Rosso Appassimento features a deep red colour with notes of ripe and dried fruits, plums, raisins, chocolate and spices giving a harmonic balance. Full-bodied, well balanced, dry and soft with a pleasant long finish, this mature red wine pairs well with roasts, game and mature cheeses.