Red Wine | 50-55 Euros

Brenntal · Merlot Riserva DOC 2020

Pure varietal Merlot Riserva from the single vineyard Brenntal. Rich, ruby color with only slightly brightening edges in the glass. In the fragrance of cranberry and blackberry, underlined by alpine notes. On the palate dense, velvety tannin and delicate acidity. Impressive also the persistent finish. - Gerardo [TS07/21]

"Brilliantly bright ruby red with shimmering garnet edge. Intensely fragrant of ripe blackberries and blueberries, plus a slight spiciness carried by cayenne pepper, delicate coffee notes on the attack. Draws up elegantly, with fresh acidity, straightforward, precise structure, tightly woven tannins, delicate pressure accompanies the finish." - Falstaff

"Quite firm and deep, somewhat nutty, peppery and planty to herbal aroma of predominantly dark berries and a little cherry with nuances reminiscent of bacon, tomato paste and fine root vegetables. Polished, firm fruit with bitter chocolate and slightly roasted wood notes, crumbly, present tannins, good substance and persistence, some depth, coffee, leather and allspice in the background, tomato paste again, chalky traces, very good, tart finish with bite." - Wein-Plus.eu

Contrada Marchesa · Etna Rosso DOC 2018

With bright ruby red, Etna Rosso Doc Contrada Marchesa presents a fragrant bouquet with notes of small red berries, spicy notes and undergrowth, followed by balsamic nuances and a slight mineral note. On the palate, this Etna Rosso stands out for its great balance, characterized by good freshness and structure. The fine tannic structure prolongs the finish and highlights the elegance of this Etna Cru. - Gerardo [TS06/19]

"Sparkling, slightly brightening ruby red. Complex aromas of ripe heart cherries, currant, tea leaves, some licorice, thyme in the background, slightly iodine. Hits the palate juicy, shows up lively on the finish, with nice harmony and pressure, seems delicate and lingers long on the palate." - Falstaff

Pietro dal Cero · Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2016

Father Pietro dal Cero is dedicated this excellent Amarone, as a sign of reflection on its own roots, culture and history of the area. The siblings Igino, Gian Franco and Anna Maria dal Cero have recently acquired vineyards in Valpolicella to realize this dream there.

In the glass, this extract-rich wine shows through dark and complex ruby red. On the palate, lush fruit flavors, fine tart morello cherry mingle with chocolate to create spicy sweetness. This Amarone unfolds a powerful aromatic interplay of balsamic notes with hints of star anise and wild mint. The subtle harmonic tertiary aromas hint at sweet tobacco and coffee. - Gerardo [TS11/17]

"Sparkling, intense ruby. Quite bulky and restrained nose, lightly of roasted hazelnuts, some white pepper, cardamom, the fruit remains in the background. Then lots of cherry fruit on the palate, unfolds with nice juice, fine mesh tannin, nice game." - Falstaff

Mille e una Notte · C.E. DOC 2019

Mille e una Notte is the flagship of Donnafugata: the rich bouquet captivates with floral notes, balsamic hints and hints of tobacco. On the palate, of convincing individual character and good balance between the alcoholic component and the soft tannins. Without exaggeration, this Nero d'Avola is a wine like from a thousand and one nights. - Gerardo [TS06/20]

"Intense and impenetrable color. Mediterranean aroma with notes of dark olives, summer undergrowth and candied lemon. The palate is dense, muscular but with energy and verticality thanks to the refined tannins and good salinity. The finish is intense, spicy, catchy and very long lasting." - Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)
"Dark, elegant ruby red. On the nose of many ripe dark berries, underpinned by delicate spicy tones, a touch of precious wood and milk chocolate round out the bouquet. Very juicy on the palate with bright fruit, supported by grippy tannin, balsamic mineral touch, lightly earthy, pressured finish, good length." - Falstaff

Titolo Superiore · Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2019

A vintage full of character and charm: concentrated, rich and balanced, with an intense ruby color. Elegant and soft tannic structure, concentrated and aromatic of herbs and spices. Rich fruit reminiscent of cherry and sour cherry, with aromatic persistence and a finish reminiscent of tobacco, supported by an acidic note that gives an impressive freshness. Limited edition of only 400 bottles. - Gerardo [TS01/20]

"The 2018 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo Superiore pulls me deep into the glass to take in its beguiling bouquet, as balsamic spice, incense and crushed ashen rocks evolve into a mix of blackberries, sage and hints of animal musk. Cool-toned and finessed, this impresses with its savory, nearly salty character and perfumed black fruit profile, as brisk acids maintain a lovely freshness. A twang of sour citrus adds a bump of nervous energy toward the close, as the 2018 finishes with a web of silty tannins and hints of black currant that linger on. The Superiore is a selection that's refined for 12 months in tonneaux, followed by 12 months in used barrels and, finally 12 months in the bottle. It's aromatically stunning, with added textural depth and an enhanced structure that outhweighs the 2018 Titolo. Following this bottle for three days, I'm highly interested to see how it will mature of the coming years." - Antonio Galloni (Vinous)

Campo dei Gigli · Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2017

The nose is reminiscent of wild fruit, woody notes and mineral tones with aromas of licorice, black pepper, tobacco, spices and chocolate. In the drink balanced and at the same time very intense, of powerful body and long-lasting finish. - Gerardo [TS08/18]

"Rich, dark ruby; extremely intense nose with lots of lush fruit, of elderberry, ripe cherries, dark chocolate, clearly marked; substantial and rich in attack and course, shows lots of fine-grained, grippy tannin, builds nicely, rich in course and finish, long finish." - Falstaff