Big Reds Case

A carefully selected case of 6 wonderful, powerful reds which will take pride of place on any Christmas dinner table: 

Castello Romitorio, Romitòro, 2019

"The Castello Romitorio 2019 Romitòro is a generous Tuscan blend of Petit Verdot and Syrah (with exactly 72,868 bottles produced). This is a terrific value from a vintage that delivers excellent balance, intensity and richness. That beautiful concentration is what drives this wine, imparting dark fruit flavors, plum, spice and sweet tobacco along the way. This was a terrific vintage in both Maremma and Montalcino, the two areas where Filippo Chia makes wine." 93/100 Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

Haras de Pirque, Galantas Cabernet Franc, 2018

"The 2018 Cabernet Franc Gran Reserva Galantas from Pirque, Maipo Alto, is blended with 15% Carménère and was aged for 14 months in barrels. Garnet red in the glass, the pure and precise aromas feature blackcurrant and hints of mint, sour cherry and ash over an oaky and toasted layer. Lean and juicy in the mouth, the palate presents finely grained tannins enhanced by a mild freshness that keeps things flowing. Lingering with a smoked trace." 92/100 Joaquin Hidalgo

Château Saintayme, 2017

"Ripe fruit with chocolate, spice and hints of raisins. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Really delicious." 92/100 James Suckling

Castello di Montespertoli, Chianti Riserva DOCG, 2020

"A fruit-forward red with aromas of cranberries, red currants, cherry jam and vanilla, with a touch of orange fruit. Full-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins accompanying the sweet red fruit. Sangiovese with some merlot and cabernet sauvignon." 90/100 James Suckling

Bodega DiamAndes de Uco Malbec, 2016

"This has a fragrant nose of rose hips, crushed brambleberries, mocha and citrus zest. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity. Juicy and fresh. Vegan." 91/100 James Suckling

Casal da Coelheira, Reserva Red, 2020

"Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for a year in French and American oak. Brooding blackcurrant and cherry nose with lovely aromatic lift. Supple, ripe and expressive with lovely balance and some nice spicy qualities. There’s good density here showing lovely oak influence right in the background adding a foil to the polished, sweet fruit. Really lovely." 92/100 Jamie Goode, Wine Anorak