Italy
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
Il Marroneto 2017 Madonna delle Grazie, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy
Rose, forest berries, crushed mint and spice are front and center on this fragrant, stunner, which also has whiffs of leather. Delicious palate delivers raspberry, ripe Morello cherry, baking spice and licorice framed in tightly wound, refined tannins.
$349.99
Ceretto 2023 Blange Langhe Arneis, Piedmont, Italy
Pleasant medium-bodied white, fresh and fragrant. Appearance has a bright straw yellow color. The nose is mineral and intensely fruity, with clear hints of ripe pear and green apple. In the mouth it is fragrant, savory, fresh and with a persistent finish.
$24.99
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. The tannins are dry, but the wine maintains a ric
$79.99
Cantine Valpane Barbera del Monferrato Superiore, Piedmont, Italy
Morello cherry, fresh picked raspberries, tea leaf and a dusting of dark cocoa and cloves on the back. The palate is fresh but also plush with heaps of red fruits, followed by wild herbs and pepper underlined by red currant on the persistent finish.
$17.99
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