Colour: Intense pink

Scent: Deep and intense, with scents of small red fruits, aromatic herbs, wild rose and mineral notes

Taste: Balanced, structured and harmonic, animated by a strong freshness and mighty mineral

Cabernet Franc Blend, Intense red and violet reflections with a pleasant perfume and clear aromas of blackberry and raspberry. A wine of great personality, balanced, full, decisive and particularly full-bodied.

Masi Mezzanella Amandorlato Recioto is a complex, ruby-red Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG wine from a single vineyard in Italy, characterized by its unique bitter-sweet almond aftertaste and notes of prunes, dried fruits, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Made using the appassimento technique of drying grapes, it is a velvety, full-bodied, sweet wine that balances richness with acidity, offering a multifaceted experience. It is best served at 15–18°C (59–64°F) and pairs well with rich meats, aged cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts.

Brilla! Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is a crisp, dry, and fruity white wine known for its vibrant flavors and light-bodied profile. It typically exhibits notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, with subtle floral and mineral undertones. This Italian wine is praised for its refreshing acidity and versatility, making it a good pairing for a variety of foods, especially seafood and light dishes.

Freixenet Italian Rosé is a sparkling wine known for its fresh, fruity, and elegant profile. It features a blend of Glera and Pinot Noir grapes, offering notes of red fruits like strawberries and raspberries, alongside hints of white flowers and apples. The wine is characterized by its delicate bubbles and a refreshing, crisp finish, making it suitable for both casual enjoyment and pairing with food.

Malfy Gin Rosa is a pink gin characterized by its bright and delicious Sicilian pink grapefruit and Italian rhubarb flavors, along with Italian juniper and five other botanicals. It offers a juicy, fresh grapefruit taste with a subtle sweetness, a rich juniper finish, and a hint of rose. The gin is designed to be mixed with tonic or used in cocktails, rather than enjoyed neat.

The Luce Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a highly-regarded Brunello, praised for its elegance, concentration, and aging potential. It's described as a medium-plus-bodied wine with fragrant aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and toasted nuts, complemented by floral and lavender notes. The palate features fine, textured tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. Some experts say it's already enjoyable but will benefit from further aging. 3 bottles, in an elegant black wooden display case.

GABBIANO BELLEZZA CHIANTI GRAN SELEZIONE is a premium Chianti Classico wine from Castello di Gabbiano, known for its intense expression of the Sangiovese grape. It boasts a deep ruby red color and offers a complex bouquet of red berries, citrus, and spicy notes with hints of vanilla. The wine is characterized by fresh acidity typical of Sangiovese, elegant tannins, and a full-bodied, well-structured palate.

Castello di Gabbiano Alleanza Toscana is a red wine blend from Tuscany, Italy. It's known for its intense red color with purple hues, and offers a balanced palate with ripe fruit notes, delicate savory characteristics, and well-integrated tannins. The wine also features aromas of black pepper, cloves, and ripe fruit, with a vegetal finish.

The FALESCO BRUNELLO LE MACIOCHE (also known as Famiglia Cotarella Le Macioche) is a Brunello di Montalcino wine that typically showcases a ruby red color with notes of dried wild plum, undergrowth of fresh juniper, and white musk. On the palate, it offers a deep, fruity character with elegant tannins and a long finish. Some vintages, like the 2019, might exhibit bright cherry fruit, menthol, balsamic herbs, and earthy tones.

Crafted with elegance and power, Orma Toscana Igt 2017 offers a structured palate with notes of cassis, spice, and cedar —an exceptional wine that captures the soul of its vineyard with every sip.

Bottega Pesca Grappa is an Italian liqueur that blends the essence of ripe peaches with grappa. It offers a smooth and fruity profile with a distinct grappa character. The tasting notes highlight a fruity aroma of ripe peaches, often with subtle floral or almond hints. The taste is described as soft and full-bodied with a natural sweetness from the peaches, sometimes with honey tones and a hint of spiciness. The finish is long and elegant, with the peach flavors lingering and a gentle warmth from the grappa.

Poggio al Tesoro Mediterra IGT Toscana is a red wine blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, offering a fragrant and intensely fruity experience with notes of blackberries, plums, and cherries, underpinned by white pepper and herbaceous aromas.

The SL Malvasia IGT Emilia Spumante Dolce is a delightful sparkling sweet wine. Its bright straw yellow color and fine, persistent bubbles make for a beautiful visual experience. The aroma, typical of Malvasia, is intense and opens up with floral notes, peach, and apricot.

Alcohol-Removed Sparkling Blanc de Blancs wine. Lively, juicy, elegant minerality, dry finish. A blend of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc & Gewurztraminer grapes.

The nose starts floral, with aromas of roses, vanilla and cherry, then turns earthy, before spiced undertones of cloves and bergamot float to the surface. The cherries return on the palate, with more bitter citrus and earth tones, while finely grained tannins tickle the back of your tongue.

The 2016 Barbaresco Manzola is a brilliant wine. Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries, mint, chalk and white pepper all pulse through the 2016. A Barbaresco of energy and tension, the 2016 is a bit nervous in feel, and yet it also has terrific depth, not to mention exceptional balance. The 2016 is one of the finest Manzolas I can remember tasting. In this range, the Manzola is distinguished by its saline minerality and drive.

The nose on this fresh Valpolicella is driven by pretty and upfront fresh floral notes followed by zippy red-berry fruit notes and hints of tobacco. The palate is lifted with fresh cherries, mixed herbs and underbrush—all well balanced—giving the wine an easiness about it yet a complexity that keeps you coming back.

This forward Barbera has aromas of black plum and macerated cherries punctuated by intense floral and gamy notes. The palate is concentrated with a deep core of black hue fruits with fresh herbs, violets finishing with bright acidity, fine tannins and a hint of sea salt.

Dive into a medley of cut red apples, bruised pineapple, and the essence of singed orange skin. Mouthwatering and saline, this Gavi offers a tantalizing experience reminiscent of a warm sea breeze. Each sip beckons with vibrant flavors and a refreshing finish that lingers.

Candied cherries, wild herbs and darker flowers, with subtle violet notes, create a very pretty aromatic profile. Well-structured, it showcases a great balance, with supple tannins and lifted acidity. While it can be enjoyed now, a bit more time in the cellar would be beneficial.

Guado Al Tasso is from the famous Antinori family from their estate in Bolgheri, the famed appellation on the upper coast of Maremma. The label features the crest and initials of the Della Gherardesca, former owners of the estate. Produced since 1990, the wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and occasionally a small amount of Petit Verdot to best represent the complexity and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir. The palate is intense and complex with captivating aromas of currants, blackberries and blood oranges followed by undertones of spices, tobacco, licorice, and roasted coffee. The palate is mouth filling and persistent, bursting with vibrant silky tannins. A powerful yet graceful vintage with outstanding aging potential.

Canadian Robert Tome learned his craft of hospitality in Italy, studying with the Italian Sommelier Association. He opened his own import agency, which quickly became one of the largest agencies in Canada representing some iconic Italian wineries. In 2017, Robert decided to challenge himself to do more and give more with a new endeavor. He sold his shares and branched out on his own to launch Tomé Group of Brands, his own wine brand making wines from Washington State and Italy. This vegan-friendly Pinot Grigio is clean and crisp, layered with notes of apple, pear, almond, and white nectarine with a twinkle of acidity. This is a great match with seafood, pasta with cream sauce, oyster, asparagus and summer salads.

At 600 meters above sea level, on the volcanic soils of Mount Calvarina, in the area of Lessini Durello and Soave DOC, the family has been producing wine for three generations, in an optical of synergy and harmony with nature, with the aim of interpreting and enhancing the native varieties of this area, creating a product that preserves tradition. This Soave, made with 100% garganega shows very pleasant mineral and savoury notes, which alternate with fruity-citrus hints and aromatic herbs. It is a wine with a fresh and enveloping drinkability, perfect for aperitifs and paired with fish-based dishes.

The red wine "Prugnolo" Valtellina Superiore from Cantina Rainoldi is named after the "Prunus Spinosa," a decorative shrub that grows near the vineyards and whose blue berries ripen in autumn, coinciding with the harvest period. Made from the noble Nebbiolo grape, "Prugnolo" is a structured and full-bodied wine, crafted from carefully selected grapes from the terraces of Valtellina Superiore. It undergoes a pre-fermentation cryo-maceration lasting about 60 hours, followed by controlled-temperature maceration with continuous pumpover. The wine then matures for approximately twelve months in small oak barrels previously used for Sfursat Fruttaio Ca' Rizzieri. Afterward, it is blended in stainless steel tanks and aged in bottle for at least 9 months before being released.

Campania's favourite winemaker, Mastroberardino's entry level white is a blend of four native varieties: Coda di Volpe, Greco, Fiano and Falanghina. The nose recalls fresh flowers, pineapple, peach and citrus fruits, while on the palate, good freshness with balanced acidity and notes of citrus and exotic fruit.

From the master himself, Mastroberardino, Campania's favourite winemaker, this might be considered "entry level", but with nothing lacking in flavour and quality. Made with a blend of aglianico and piedirosso, the aromas denote fruity sensations of plum, blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, strawberry and cherry with hints of cinnamon. On the palate it is medium bodied with rich notes of red fruits.

Arnaldo Rivera was a local primary school teacher, mayor of his village for 36 years, and founder in 1958 of the Terre del Barolo winery, which still today is the only direct cooperative wine cellar in the entire supply chain in the Barolo production area. Verduno might be one of the 12 communes allowed to put ‘Barolo’ on the label, yet besides the great grape Nebbiolo, they are famous for the native Pelaverga grape, which you can find most locals drinking in caffes.

Rustic and slightly opaque on the nose, it is expertly worked to give complexity in addition to the floral matrix. Hints of wet geraniums, hot stone and ginseng root set the main scene. Medium body, soft little extracted tannins and vibrant acidity from the midpalate onward. Drink now.

The Aldegheri family has been in operation since 1956. Love for nature and extreme attention to the vineyards whilst keeping to traditions of the regions, yet not afraid to use modern technology, the family strives to improve day after day. Now in the 2 nd generation, they are proving to be around for a very long time to come. The Pietramara follows all the same principles of Amarone, yet at a fraction of the price.

This wine presents marked aromas of cherry and marasca cherry, which stand out in its complex bouquet, creating a pleasurable first impact. This is followed by the perfect harmony of its full, robust body. While the color, bouquet, and intensity of flavor suggest a wine suitable for aging, its fruitiness, roundness, and overall harmony make it highly enjoyable for immediate drinking as well.

This wine exudes freshness both on the nose and palate, with an abundance of crisp apple and pear flavors taking the spotlight. While it may not exhibit a wide range of complexities, its balance, intensity, and immediate drinkability more than compensate for this.

Tobacco, leather and dark-spice aromas take center stage along with a pretty whiff of violet. The full-bodied, rounded palate shows dried cherry, licorice and ground clove while fine-grained tannins lend polished support. Drink 2021–2027. Kerin O’Keefe

Plush and softly textured, this modern expression of Brunello boasts generous tones of black fruit, cherry, tobacco, leather and cola with smooth, silky tannins. You could age this wine many more years, or drink it sooner thanks to the inherent softness here.

Good intensity on the nose with savoury, inky, mocha notes. Full bodied yielding tannins and dry chewy finish.

Meat, soil and cherries create a rich nose, with softer cedar, vanilla and coconut peeking through. The palate has more cherries, plus plums, chocolate and a velvety texture reinforced by polished tannins. An acidic bite precedes a long, slightly bitter finish.

Made with 75%. Barolo Ravera Vietti and 25% Arneis DOC grapes.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 96:

The 2020 Masseto now sees new DNA with a touch of Cabernet Franc added to this celebrated Merlot-based icon wine. This is a vintage of enormous richness and density, and everything about the wine is taken up a notch or two (including the bottle glass weight and the 15% alcohol content). But Axel Heinz and his team are well prepared for the hot vintages like 2020, and changes to farming and canopy management ensure even ripening. This wine is always hard to analyze in its youth. It needs many more years to soften and flesh out. Give it time.

It's dark and vibrant on the palate, with perfect ripeness of tannins and an amazingly refreshing finish.

"Delicate scents of white flowers and white orchard fruit lead the nose while the refreshing palate offers yellow apple, lime and lemon pastry. It's crisp and clean, with lively acidity and small vivacious bubbles." - 89/100, Wine Enthusiast