Red Wine

The Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio 2021 is a focused, elegant Sangiovese with red cherry, raspberry, herbs, and subtle licorice. Powerful yet refined, it’s a true benchmark of the region. 94 pts Vinous | 93 pts Wine Advocate | 93 pts James Suckling

The Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022 is a supple, full-bodied Bolgheri blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah. Lush dark fruit, spice, and polished tannins define this refined yet accessible Tuscan red. 93 pts Jeb Dunnuck | 92 pts Wine Enthusiast | 91 pts Wine Advocate

From biodynamic Alto Adige, the Manincor Kalterersee Keil Schiava 2022 is a bright, elegant Schiava with red berries, rose, and almond notes. Sleek, refreshing, and food-friendly, it’s a true expression of its terroir. 92 pts James Suckling | 90 pts Wine Advocate

From Piedmont’s Barbaresco, the Tenuta Fontanabianca Barbaresco 2016 is a deep, structured Nebbiolo with red and blue fruit, leather, and mahogany notes. Full-bodied and age-worthy, it’s a classic collector’s wine

The Monte Bernardi estate in Panzano boasts 15 ha of vineyards, many over 40 years old, on rolling, south-facing hills at 350m. Rich soils of shale, sandstone, and limestone, along with the nearby Pesa River, create ideal conditions for Grand Cru-quality Chianti Classico.

From Fleurie, the Clos de la Roilette Fleurie 2023 is a structured, elegant Gamay with red cherry, red berries, spice, and a hint of crushed rock. Full-bodied and mineral-driven, it’s a serious Beaujolais built for now and the cellar. 92 pts James Suckling | 91 pts Wine Advocate

The Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte Du Py 2023 is a structured, elegant Gamay with red cherry, strawberry, thyme, and mineral notes. Juicy, fleshy, and age-worthy, it’s a serious Beaujolais built for now and the cellar. 93 pts James Suckling | 92 pts Wine Advocate

The Château de Villeneuve Saumur-Champigny Le Grand Clos 2017 is a refined Cabernet Franc from historic Loire limestone vineyards. Silky, fresh, and elegant, it offers fine-grained tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a chalky, sapid finish. Best enjoyed after five years of cellaring.

From Priorat, the Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2017 is a powerful yet elegant blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah. Dark fruit, red berries, spice, and slate notes are framed by silky tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish. 94 pts Wine Advocate

The Poggerino Chianti Classico 2022 is a vibrant, elegant Sangiovese with red cherry, dried flowers, orange peel, and crushed stone notes. Silky tannins and lively fruit create a refined, long finish. 92 pts Wine Advocate | 93 pts James Suckling

From one of Serralunga’s great crus, Luigi Pira Barolo Vigna Rionda 2007 is elegant and refined, offering aromas of rose, spice, raspberry, and licorice. Silky and harmonious, it lingers with grace and balance—an authentic expression of classic Barolo.

From the Vega Sicilia family, Alión Ribera del Duero unites power and precision in a bold, modern style. Aged 12 months in French and 5% American oak (80% new), it shows layers of blackberry, spice, and cedar with structure, polish, and lasting finesse.

The Seabra Xisto Ilimitado Tinto Douro 2020 is a fresh, mineral-driven red with bright garnet color, red and blue fruits, violets, wet stone, and herbs. Lush yet balanced, it offers juicy cherry, pomegranate, slate, and pepper—a pure, terroir-driven Douro expression.

The Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Noir Roland Green Vineyard 2018 is a pure, elegant Pinot Noir with red fruit, subtle spice, and silky texture. Crafted with minimal intervention and a “gentle touch,” it’s approachable now yet built to evolve gracefully over decades.

The Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 60 2020 is a dense, mineral-driven Cornas with black fruit, iron, and spice. From historic southeast-facing vineyards, it’s meticulously crafted, oak-aged, and built for aging. Pure, structured, and terroir-driven, this is classic Cornas at its finest.

Stéphane Ogier’s La Rosine 2018 is a “baby Côte-Rôtie” from Northern Rhône, offering dark forest fruit, crushed violets, and black pepper. Silky, medium-bodied, and approachable, it delivers immediate pleasure while reflecting the elegance and complexity of the region.

Ampeau’s library is extraordinary, spanning select vintages back to 1976. His Premier Cru and village wines from the Côte de Beaune remain fresh, bright, and complex, offering rare, age-burnished expressions of the region with remarkable depth and lasting elegance.

Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret’s Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 2015 reflects decades of family tradition. Silky and precise, it offers red cherry, subtle spice, and elegant tannins, delivering a classic expression of Burgundy with depth, finesse, and age-worthy structure.

Casanova di Neri, a family-run Brunello di Montalcino estate founded in 1971, crafts iconic wines like Cerretalto and Tenuta Nuova. Known for precision, balance, and age-worthy structure, their Brunellos offer red cherry, spice, and elegance—stunning young or decades later.

Azelia 2013 Barolo Margheria offers lavender, sage, mint, leather, and dark stone fruit aromas. Bright acidity and saline notes enhance its long, vibrant finish. High-altitude, limestone-rich soils yield a salivating, elegant Barolo from this historic Castiglione Falletto estate.

Produttori del Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2013 offers juicy Morello cherry, pomegranate, licorice & clove, with hints of cured meat and forest floor. Fine tannins and a long, energetic finish balance power and finesse. 95pts Wine Spectator, 94pts Vinous.

Delivers the legendary 2010 vintage in full form. 100% Sangiovese from biodynamic vineyards shows dried citrus, rosemary, balsam herb, and black fruit. Full-bodied, structured, and velvety, with a long finish. 97 points from James Suckling, 96 points from Wine Spectator, and 94+ points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2010: a 98-point Italian masterpiece. Discover elegant cherry, tobacco, and high-altitude complexity. Cellar or enjoy.

Pain Perdu (“lost bread”) is Fabien Castel’s project exploring overlooked terroirs and micro-climates. Born in 2023 from a collaboration with three dedicated farmers, it crafts single-plot wines or blends that transform the region’s hidden potential into expressive, story-driven wines.

Bright garnet Zinfandel from Carlisle’s Piner-Olivet old-vine parcels (2019). Aromas of macerated cherry, raspberry & sweet tobacco. Medium-full, vibrant palate with red fruit, blood orange & lively acidity, finishing with a mineral-tinged lift. Drink now or 2024–2028.

Elio Altare Barolo Cerretta Riserva 2012 comes from La Morra’s visionary Altare family. Elio pioneered elegance and balance in vineyard and cellar, and today his daughter Silvia carries on the legacy, crafting Barolos of finesse, depth, and age-worthy structure.