Ruffino Modus 2005

Colour: Ruby red with garnet hues. Aroma: Very complex and inviting with intense mature fruit (cherries, small red and black berries, plums) accompanied by hints of spices, sweet tobacco, toasted wood and refined ethereal notes on the finish. Tasting profile: Full bodied and very well balanced with a perfect union ... more

Nicodemi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006

The 2006 Montepulciano d’Abbruzzo is a gem. This deeply colored, full-bodied wine is packed with ripe dark fruit, earthiness and sweet toasted oak. It offers superb balance and tons of personality in an immensely pleasing style. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. more

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2000

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of robust character. It possesses a rich garnet color, and a depth, complexity and opulence that is softened by an elegant, lingering aftertaste. Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino's regal qualities are best exhibited with game, red meats, roasts, hearty stews and rich ... more

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003

Dense and deep ruby red in color, Palazzo della Torre is loaded with luscious aromas of currant, blackberry and licorice, followed by hints of raisins and plums. Full-bodied and rich, with firm yet juicy tannins, it is a classic accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats and barbecued ribs. more

Allegrini La Grola Veronese 2004

A full-bodied wine, intense and elegant. Deep ruby red in colour, it has a wide and embracing bouquet with scents of wild berries and juniper, tobacco and coffee essences. Made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes grown in La Grola, one of the most prestigious vineyards in the ... more

Cantele Primitivo del Salento 2005

The colour is a lively ruby red with delicate garnet reflections. The bouquet is mineral with undertones of cherries and plums; the finish is of flowers and spices. Soft tannins, good acidity and the soft mouth feel are characteristics of the bounty of Primitivo which was once a strong and ... more

Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004

Cesari Amarone is made from Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grapes from Cariano, the best zone for Amarone. These grapes are dried on racks and trellises until January, at which time the shriveled, raisin-like grapes begin the slow, long fermentation and aging process. After 4 years of careful and patient aging, ... more

Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2004

Full-bodied vintage, bright and floral fruit character supported by intense tannins. Very long finish. Food match: Egg pasta with rich sauces, risotto, poultry and red meat dishes, cheeses. more

Donnafugata Tancredi 2004

he two varieties fuse in fine style. The Cabernet gives the Nero d'Avola a touch of mint, enriching its substantial supply of scents. Notes of licorice, cacao, cherries and bilberries against a sweetish background. The flavors are well-structured, full, absorbing and remarkably persistent. Food matches: With grilled or roasted red ... more

Prunotto Barolo 2003

Garnet in colour and on the nose, wide and complex with hints of violet and forest fruit aromas. On the palate, full and velvety and well balanced. Due to its structure and characteristics, it is a perfect match for meat and game dishes, and tasty cheeses. Ideal serving temperature 17°C. more

Antinori Il Bruciato Guado al Tasso 2006

Intense ruby red colour. Aromas of fruit and whole red berries (especially cherries) rather than jam on the nose. Light hints of liquorice and vanilla follow from the oak. Sweet tannins and a dense structure, with a return of the fruit in the aftertaste alongside a hint of saltiness which ... more

Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2000

Sweet, firm and full-bodied, quite opulent with dense and sweet tannins, well balanced acidity perfectly combined with texture, fat and body of the wine. Long finish, with persistent fruitiness of small wild berries married to intense and complex spycy tones. more