Italy
Marchesi Antinori 2021 Tenuta Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
The 2021 is a very beautiful wine, but also quite a departure from the known style. Especially polished, a wine that emphasizes finesse more than power. Silky tannins wrap around a core of black cherry fruit, licorice, spice, mocha and new leather.
$169.99
Elio Altare 2017 Cannubi, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Layered and inviting aromatics lift from the 2017 Barolo, including kirsch, incense, and dried roses. The palate is highly refined yet also has generous fruit with a beautiful arch noted by cherry lozenge, dried apricot, and orange blossom.
$209.99
Tenuta di Carleone 2022 'Il Guercio' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
This is spiced and racy with aromas of ripe dark cherries, dried raspberries and hints of chocolate, dried orange peel and wet stones. Tense and juicy on the palate, with a medium body, crunchy tannins and a savory dried herb character at the end.
$74.99
Tenuta di Biserno 2023 Campo di Sasso Insoglio del Cinghiale, Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy
Clear, dark ruby red colour. Blackberry and cherry on the nose, followed by a hint of fresh thyme. Great interplay of juice and flavour on the palate, harmonious tannin structure, refreshing acidity, savory, lingering finish.
$29.99
Dal Forno Romano Vigneto Monte Lodoletta 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy
This inky, dark expression oozes with syrupy tones of maraschino, dark chocolate fudge, cinnamon spice, crushed clove and barbecue smoke. In keeping with the wine’s legendary reputation for long aging potential, the tannins are rock solid at the moment.
$499.97
Castello del Terriccio 2016 Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy
A concentrated and inky dark wine. It moves smoothly over the palate with focus and precision. There is plenty of dark fruit, with plum and blackberry, but the wine is also fleshed out by spice and toast.
$79.99
Bartolo Mascarello 2017 Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Camphor, dark spice, cedar and a whiff of hay slowly shape the nose. The full body boasts weightless finesse and a great depth of flavors, featuring ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and tobacco framed in firm but refined tannins.
$399.99