Italian Red Wine

A formidable and quite royal wine from 55 year old south-facing vines in the cru “Cichin,” the grapes are harvested only when they are tending towards super-ripeness. This sturdy, somber wine is thick in body, deeply... Read More

This 100% Nebbiolo comes from the Valeirano vineyard, located within the village of Treiso. It offers comforting scents of violet, rose, white pepper and leather, with a core of cherry, plum, and red currant fruit. It has the... Read More

In the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry, vanilla, raw beef and herbs. On the palate, it is dry, structured and elegant with flavors of plum, ripe cherries, wild... Read More

The Isola del Satiro Rosso is a charming blend of 70% Nero d'Avola and 30% Perricone. Wonderful aromas of dark berries and purple flowers lead into ripe raspberry, fresh red cherry and lilac flavors. Soft, delicate tannins... Read More

This juicy red from the venerable Veneto-based Allegrini family is a long-time favorite. Approachably styled with soft tannins and lush fruit as well as a pleasingly piquant bitter note, it’s a staple for Italian wine lovers!... Read More

Giovanni and Massimo Duri are the 4th and 5th generation winemakers making wine in the village of Prepotto in the Colli Orientali region on easternmost hills of Friuli. This is where Refosco's native home lies. It thrives... Read More

This authentic Sardinian wine from leading producer Argiolas is a blend of 90% Monica, with small portions of Carignano and Bovale Sardo. It's aged in neutral barrels and cement vats to preserve its juicy acidity and lively... Read More

The 2021 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is rich, boisterous and quite appealing. I would open it in advance to allow some of the youthful brawn to soften. A burst of red-toned fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar and sweet spice makes a... Read More

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly in the glass, dark and earthy at first, gaining freshness as a cascade of violets and lavender accentuate red plums and hints of spice. It opens with a balanced inner sweetness offset... Read More

From the historic Montosoli hill, this baby Brunello offers pretty rose petals, lavender, and peppery wild berries alongside hints of damp earth and sage. Baricci stands as the only producer with all their vineyards (5 hectares)... Read More

Bibi Graetz has long been tinkering with his formula for this wine, and this vintage represents a new chapter. The 2020 Testamatta is a blend of Sangiovese from old and new vines, with a priority on cooler growing conditions (and... Read More

This cuvée is a blend of the younger vines found in the various crus. There is never excess here, no attempt to showboat or to flaunt an image of power. Balance is the key element in faithfully rendering a Barolo of great... Read More

The 2020 Rocche di Castiglione from Brovia is gorgeous. Embodying the finesse the site is celebrated for, it boasts enticing scents of wild rose, iris, perfumed berry and botanical herb. Sleek and elegant, the smooth palate offers... Read More

Very much made in a traditional Italian style, this wine has a refreshing and food friendly finish to it. Ruby red in color with violet nuances, the nose is generous and aromatic with aromas of small red berries and cherry fruit.... Read More

Sourced from a picturesque, organic vineyard in the heart of Chianti's 'Golden Bowl' or the Conca d'Oro. The vines range between 300-400m above sea level, bringing a cooling aspect to their growing season that... Read More

The wine has a deep ruby color that shimmers with purple. It is a full-bodied wine with fine, silky tannin, long aftertaste and a black cherry aroma. It goes well with barbecue, grilled and roast meat, lamb or cheese.

This elegant Pinot Noir shows a light ruby red color. The wine develops intense aromas of raspberry and cherry that evolve into natural aromas of forest fruit. It is a full bodied wine with fine silky tannins. It goes well with... Read More

Produced from Sangiovese grapes, this is a well-structured dry red that is perfect with pizza and pasta with tomato based sauces. It has a fresh nose of violets, rose petals, cherries and cedar. The dry palate shows red berry... Read More

The T Rosso from Cantina Tramin combines the tangy fruit of Schiava, mineral freshness found in Pinot Noir and the textural richness of Merlot. This supple red offers brilliant notes of cherry, anise and black pepper. The balanced... Read More

Flavors of juicy blackberry and blueberry notes supported by great underlying acidity. Beyond that, there are touches of black licorice, balsamic, dark chocolate, herbs, and white pepper, all of it in a medium-bodied wine with... Read More

This is a delicious aperitif that also pairs with charcuterie, fruit tarts, strawberries and roasted nuts. A semi-sweet, slightly sparkling wine that is pleasant and delicate, with a ruby red color and hints of violet and cherry.... Read More

Deep ruby red in color (given by the Cannaiolo and Ciliegiolo grapes), with an intense bouquet typical of Marasca cherry and red berries. Light and balanced, with a fresh and pleasantly astringent finish. It pairs beautifully... Read More

The Barco Reale di Carmignano is a fruity, fresh and easy drinking red wine, vinified in steel tanks and aged for 10 months in big French oak barrels. The name evokes an ancient Medici’s estate and it is like a younger and... Read More

This is the principal Barolo of the estate, at least in terms of quantity produced. The vineyard is the Gabutti cru and the exposure is south to southwest. After an extended fermentation and considerable aging in the classic “botte”... Read More

The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite... Read More