The palate shows that rugged chaparral spice that made this blend world-famous, alongside dark-raspberry, boysenberry, roasted fennel, and anise flavours.

Thia Domaine Truchetet Bourgogne is a rich and juicy Pinot Noir from stony old-vine vineyards of Burgundy.

Cool veins of bracing minerality form the backbone in Borgogno’s 2008 Barolo Liste.

There is a lot to like here, especially for those who can be patient. Tar, smoke, incense & scorched earth add gravitas but with more time in glass some sweeter notes emerge.

Bosca Barbaresco red wine is famous in the world for its elegance, achieved thanks to a long refinement in oak barrels, that tames its tannic and austere nature.

Gentle robustness, soft and dry, rightly tannic and well balanced.

Pair with: Little spicy soufflé, Spinach and ricotta flakes with a sprinkling of nutmeg, Polenta and mushrooms au gratin, grana flan on a bed of mushrooms; Tajarin and ravioli with truffle, various types of risotto with aromatic sauces