2003 Tenuta La Fuga Brunello di Montalcino (Italy) – Sangiovese grape
Has gorgeous aromas of crushed berry and cherry. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a long, caressing finish. Very fresh and beautiful. Best after 2010. Rated 91 Wine Spectator
2009 Pietraluna Negroamaro del Salento (Italy) – Negroamaro grape
Bright red. Strawberry, red cherry, minerals and licorice lifted by spices on the nose. Moderately dense and fruit-driven, with lovely mouthcoating breadth to the red berry, spice and fresh herb flavors. Finishes with a peppery kick, persistent fruity sweetness and very fine-grained tannins. Rated 90 International Wine Cellar
2006 Cantine Povero Barolo – Nebbiolo grape
Ruby red tinged with hints of garnet, the aromas are intense and evolves from violets and dried roses to earth, fading into an unmistakable and distinctive bouquet. The flavor is crisp, warm and full, with firm tannins and a long and substantial finish. carlorussowine.com
2007 Terre Molin Barbaresco – Nebbiolo grape
Garnet red in color, with traces of orange. On the nose, rose and violet. Flavors of red fruit and spice. Full-bodied, balanced tannins and a lingering finish. A great match for red meat dishes, game and cheese. carlorussowine.com
2003 Dievole Chianti Classico Novecento Riserva – blend of Sangiovese and Tuscan grapes
Chianti Classico DOCG Novecento Riserva is composed of 90% Sangiovese grape and the 10% are Tuscan red native grapes. Our selection Dieulele is a blend of Dievole’s best grapes from the vineyards of Sessina and Massoni and Colombaio. In order to obtain the best quality these grapes have been harvested by hand in baskets only in mid October. “Concentrated and slightly raisiny, with a chewy tannin structure. Full and mouth-puckering. Best after 2007.” Wine Spectator
2007 90+ Cellars Chianti Classico Riserva – Sangiovese grape
This is a wine with vibrant color, exuberant flavors of cherry fruit, and subtle but penetrating balsam notes that add depth and dimension. 90pluscellars.com