red wine
Montefalco Collepiano 1999, Arnaldo Caprai
Complex and rich structure. The Caprai Montefalco Collepiano 1999 is expertly blended from the Sagrantino grape. Intense ruby color, wild fruit, leather and vanilla aromas. Powerful, harmonic and elegant. Warm with a long-lasting palate, this wine pairs well with poultry, beef, veal and pasta. Aged for 30 months (12 in French barrique (60% new). 94 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.
Cannonau di Sardegna 2019, Mora & Memo
Expertly blended from the Cannonau grape, the Mora & Memo Cannonau di Sardegna 2019 provides a delicious bouquet of red berries, spices and coffee. Smooth and elegant tannins in a great structure and complexity. Sweet and fruity, intense ruby red colour with violet reflections, this dry red wine is perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes, including poultry, beef, lamb and pasta.
Collio Merlot DeLa Tour 2005, Villa Russiz
Expertly blended to perfection, the Villa Russiz Collio Merlot DeLa Tour 2005 displays an intense ruby red colour that provides a bouquet of cheery, blackberry and dark cherry. Full-bodied, soft, spicy and fruity with a long-lasting palate, this merlot is best served at 18°C and pairs well with a variety of dishes, including cold cuts, pasts, game and dark chocolate.
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.
Valpolicella Superiore 2017, Rocca Sveva
Featuring an intense ruby red colour, the lovely, rich Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore 2017 is exquisitely blended with berries and has chocolate character. Medium-bodied, elegant and well-balanced with a long finish, this red wine is an excellent choice to pair with beef, poultry, veal and 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.