2021 Castelare Chianti Classico DOCG
Region: Tuscany (Chianti Classico), Italy
Varietal: 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo
Nose: Red cherry, liquorice, vanilla, raspberry
Palette: Red cherry, cranberries, earth, violets, blackcurrant, tobacco
Food pairing: Beef lasagna, ragù sauces, braised veal shank.
2018 Re Manfredi Aglianico Del Vulture
Region: Basilicata, Southern Italy
Varietal: 100% Aglianico
Nose: Black cherry, candied fruit, aromatic herbs and distant hints of vanilla and thyme
Palette: Blackberry, black cherry, plum, spice, walnut, tobacco, oak, blackberry
Food pairing: Red meats, game, pork and mature cheeses.
2017 Castellani Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Region: Montepulciano, Tuscany
Varietal: Sangiovese
Nose: Ripe plum, cherry, strawberry, leather, spice
Palette: Strawberry, plum, cranberry, red cherry, tobacco
Food pairing: Roast meats, lamb, ragu, beef cheek, pecorino,
2020 Vigna 800 La Cesolina Valpolicella Classico
Region: Veneto (Valpolicella), Italy
Varietal: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara
Nose: Red cherry, blackberry, red plum, blackcurrant
Palette: Fresh ripe cherry, violets, blackcurrant, vanilla, oak tobacco, chocolate
Food pairing: Veal, beef, chicken, meatballs
2016 Coppi Don Antonio Primitivo
Region: Puglia, Italy
Varietal: 100% Primitivo
Nose: Plum, spice, blackberry, black cherry
Palette: Jam, plum, spice, dark chocolate, vanilla, blackberry, black cherry, coffee
Food pairing: Rich pasta dishes, beef lasagne, Greek lamb, matured aged cheese
2018 Ca’Bianca Tenimenti Barolo DOCG
Region: Piemont (Barolo), Italy
Varietal: 100% Nebbiolo
Nose: Strawberry, red cherry vanilla, clove
Palette: Ripe red fruits, spice, leather, vanilla, liquorice
Food pairing: Braised beef, game, meat ravioli, mushroom, mature hard cheese