Grape Varieties: Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mantellato 20%
Vinification in stainless steel
Aging in chestnut barrels for 12 months and then in bottle for an additional 6 months
Color:Ruby red
Nose:Floral notes with fresh berries and herbs
Palate: Tannic but not aggressive, well balanced by spicy acidity and fresh fruit.
Italy, Lombardy
2021
750ml
From DIRUPI Intense and complex, with aromas of dried red berries and wild flowers. Inferno is the warmest area of Valtellina, and allows for excellent ripening of the fruit. The palate has peppery spice, firm tannins, and a velvety finish.
United States, California
2021
750ml
From NOAH RIVER Ruby in color. Big, floral nose of dark cherry, fig, and Asian spice. Secondary notes of blackberry, mint, and pekoe tea. Medium bodied flavors of dark cherry cola, red raspberry, and tea. Wonderful finish of red plum and bakerâs chocolate.
France, Loire Valley
2021
750ml
From MANOIR DE LA TĂȘTE ROUGE Medium-bodied, bright acidity, and soft tannins, this is a juicy Cab Franc full of fresh raspberry on the nose and a surprising palate with savory flavors of plum, cherry, and sweet tobacco. Â Lingering finish.
USA, Oregon
2021
750ml
From FLĂąNEUR Violets and sweet freesia, followed by aromas of blackberry kombucha and coriander. The wine drinks like an icy grape popsicle, with bits of wild strawberry and olive oil. Â A lithe and lean texture, with blazing acidity.
Italy, Piedmont
2023
750ml
From MATTEO CORREGGIA Sweet floral notes of rose petal and violet. Juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit with exotic spices on the finish. Juicy and bright with no significant tannins.
Italy, Alto Adige
2019
750ml
From MURI-GRIES Intense ruby red color. Aromas of ripe cherry and plum, with some spicy walnut notes. Soft and warm tannins. Delicate minerality with a smooth finish. Pair with steak, grilled fish, roast duck, and mature cheeses. 92 pts Robert Parker