Poggio Antico
Luce Brunello
Pillastro Nero
Pillastro Nero is a true ‘black red’ – from the ornate label to the deep, dark wine inside. Angelo Maci (winner of three Vinitaly Winemaker of the Year titles) crafted it from Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Primitivo (40%) grown on his 80-year-old alberello-trained bush vines in Puglia, Southern Italy. These gnarled heirlooms yield precious few grapes, meaning each one is a knot of intensely concentrated flavour. In the winery, Angelo treated it to six months’ barrel ageing, imparting toasty oak and sweet spice notes to the wine’s lusciously ripe, black- and bramble-fruit flavours. This is a stunner. Enjoy.
Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio Riserva
Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio Riserva
Picco Attila ()
If you enjoy discovering some of the thousand or so grape varieties most people have never heard of, try this. Aside from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, local varieties such as Refosco provide original and distinctive wines in refreshing, food friendly styles. Picco Attila was aged in large oak botti (vats) and has flavours of dark damson, fig and prune. Winemaker Alessandro Gallici likes to serve this wine with rich game or creamy polenta with pumpkin, a local favourite.
Giodo Brunello Di Montalcino
Poggio Antico Riserva
Caiarossa
Bericanto Gran Rosso Riserva Colli Berici Doc
Intense garnet red colour, the nose features fragrant aromas of cassis and blackberry with hints of vanilla. With the acid vein that sustains, the tannin that weaves and the pulp of fruit that everything harmoniously wraps and contains, the mouthfeel is majestic with notes of cherries, clove, licorice, sweet tannins and long finish. Great companion for game, roasted red meats, mature cheeses and salami. Very suitable also as an after dinner drink.