Italian Red Wines
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Carletto, Abruzzo
This wine is ruby red in color and has bold inviting aromas of cherries and spices that explode from the glass to offer a fine, fresh, and well-orchestrated palate
Rosso di Montalcino, Fattoria Cerro Roso, Tuscany
This medium bodied fruit-forward wine gives off aromas of cherry and blackberry. Its soft tannins pair well with pastas with red sauces, salmon and pork dishes
Montepulciano Reserva, Zaccagnini, Abruzzo
Dark deep reddish purple with garnet hues. Subtle nose but clear aromas of coffee and dark
chocolate, the wine smells like tiramisu in a glass
Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Torcalvano, Tuscany
With aromas of dark chocolate, violets and cherry this wine shows bright acidity, long finish, and rustic character
Chianti, Superiore, Banfi, Tuscany
Aromas of dried rose petals, oak spices , followed by red currant , sour cherries and violets
Chianti Classico, Carpineto, Tuscany
Intense flavors with notes of ripe cherries, plums and lavender. Rich flavors of dark fruit and leather, followed by supple tannins and balanced acidity
Chianti Classico, Castello Banfi, Tuscany
Deep ruby red, rich with notes of cassis, black currant and iris. Subtle wood notes, oregano and dry spices, with lingering finish
Chianti Classico Riserva, Ruffino Ducale Tan, Tuscany
An elegant, full blooded wine, smooth and round with a rich aromatic bouquet
Chianti Classico Riserva, Tenuta Nozzole, Tuscany
Ripe red berry and cherry aromas with classic notes of earth and elegant tannic structure
Barberesco, Teunte Neirano, Piedmont
Velvety and full bodied. Pure and distinctive aromas of red cherry, raspberry, white pepper and tobacco, with spice notes.
Rosso di Toscana, Casamata, Bibi Graetz, Tuscany
Ripe very and very earthy, slightly decadent aromas,, medium bodied
Rosso di Toscana, Monte Antico, Tuscany
Sangiovese Grosso from the southern region of Tuscany right next door to the famous Brunello region. Soft, fruity with subtle tannins
Barolo, Coppo “Estate”, Piedmont
93 pts JS. Violet, cherries and liquorice aromas. Well balanced and elegant.
Aged 30 months in large French oak casks and 6/12 months in the bottle.
Super Tuscan, Remole, Frescobaldi, Tuscany
Fresh, medium bodied red, with berry, cherry and tobacco character
Super Tuscan, Magliano Heba Superiore, Tuscany
Fragrant aromas of red and black berries on the nose. Well balanced super Tuscan with smooth sweet tannins. Graziana Grassini produces a beautiful blend of Sangiovese and Syrah.
Super Tuscan, Terrabianca Campaccio, Tuscany
The Campaccio is oak aged for 12 months and retains a great deal of freshness and youthful vigor. Lively fruit with firm tannins and food friendly acidity , blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon
Super Tuscan Tenuta Sette Ponti “ Crognolo, Tuscany
WS 90 Wine Spectator – A firm red, featuring cherry and blackberry flavors,
with mineral and tobacco accents. Shows depth and balance, with a solid layer
of tannins lining the finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2025.
12,500 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.
Le Volte, Tenuta di Ornellaia, Tuscany
Sangiovese and Merlot together form this intense ruby red. Velvety smooth with an abundance of fruit and balanced acidity
Primitivo (Zinfandel), Matane, Puglia
Vibrant , pure red shimmers on the palate with layers of dark cherries, sweet herbs, licorice and tobacco
Ripasso Masi Campofiorin, Veneto
The most authentic expression of Barbera, a varietal cultivated in Monferrato as early as the 6th century. Aged in stainless steel tanks, Contrada Maestra has cherry notes, orange peel, plum, wild berries, and violet. The color is an intense ruby red and the nose is particularly vinous and persistent. The palate is fresh, pleasant, and quaffable. With low tannins and high acidity, Barbera is one of the most food friendly wines ever. Ruby red, mild and fruity with raspberry and plum.
Nebbiolo “Baby Barolo”, “Il Principe”, Michele Chiarlo, Piedmonte
Garnet red of medium intensity with brilliant reflections. Intense of good complexity and great elegance, hints of small black fruits, plums and violet. Pleasant impact, ample and balanced with silky tannins; highly pleasing and long lasting
Valpolicella, Buglioni, L’Imperfetto, Veneto
Black cherry nose, medium body, round flavors delivering an elegant and lightly textured red
Ripasso, Zeni “Marogne”, Veneto
92 pts JS. Intense ruby red color and a warm fragrance of small red fruits
and cherries, this wine is engaging, slightly spicy and appreciated all over the world
Valpolicella Ripasso, Speri, Veneto
Produced using the Ripasso technique, exhibits a delightfully complex fruity aroma and spicy tones complemented with a good acidity and just the right alcohol content
Amarone della Valpolicella, Luigi Righetti, Veneto
Characteristic aromas of almonds, cherries and spices. Full, velvety and warm with great complexity and fitness.
Brunello Di Montalcino, Caparzo, Tuscany
Ruby red in color, tending toward garnet with age, this wine offers complex aromas of wild berry fruit. On the palate, it is dry, warm, firm, harmonious, delicate, austere and persistent.
American Red Wines
Malbec, Trivento Reserve, Oregon
Brilliant, intense red with violet and bluish tinges. Aromas of blackberries, cherries and flowers with balanced notes of vanilla and coconut imparted from oak. Well balanced, exhibits sweet tannins and a velvety finish.
Ponzi Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2018 ‘Tavola’, Willamette Valley, Oregan
Pinot Noir, Elouan, Mendoza, Argentina
Red plum , black cherry , minerality, rustic flavors and tannin
Pinot Noir, Raeburn Winery, Sonoma, California
Bright focused-fruit aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and red cherries capped with notes of spicy oak. Medium-bodied with racy acidity and velvety texture to its tannins.
Pinot Noir, Meiomi, California
Grown in cool climate, very textured, complex, medium body, silky wine that has a fantastic finish
Pinot Noir, Benton-Lane, Willamette Valley, Oregon
An elegant composition with bing cherry and plum aromas. This lovely wine has
hints of blackberry, violets, cinnamon and vanilla
Merlot, Alexander Valley Vinayards, Sonoma, California
Flavors of roasted coffee and dark cherry with sweet vanilla from French oak aging
Merlot, Stag’s Leap Winery, Napa Valley, California
Founded in 1893, this winery consistently produces at the highest levels of quality. Fresh red fruit, bittersweet chocolate and sweet clove spice aromas integrate to balance one another
Cabernet Sauvignon, J.Lohr, ”Seven Oaks Vineyard”, California
Dark ruby in color with a aromas of black cherry, current, blueberry and violets.
Ripe and ample tannins with a good balance of acidity and fruit
Cabernet Sauvignon , River Walk, Nappa
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon is dry and full-bodied, and displays the grape’s signature green flavors like bell pepper, dark fruits like blackberry
Cabernet Sauvignon , The Crtic, Sonoma, California
A bold, rich Cabernet with aromas of cassis, black cherry, mint and violet combine with a bouquet of pungent oak, anise and warm vanilla. On the palate, lush cherry, caramel and sooth tannins.
Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Sonoma Coast, California
Lush blackberry and strawberry fruit with forward black pepper and baking spices
Syrah, Cambria, Tepusquet Vineyard, Santa Barbara, California
A cool-climate, estate grown Syrah offers generous aromas of black pepper and savory spice. On the palate, flavors of licorice, olive and boysenberry are complemented by notes of savory and pepper
Red Blend, Vermillion by Helen Keplinger, California
Vermillion is Helen’s blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Counoise and Cabernet Sauvignon, and boasts flavors of baking spice, blackberry with immense warmth.