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Red Wine
Tenuta di Nozzole Nozzole Riserva Chianti Classico 2021, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tenuta di Nozzole's Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva from Tuscany is an elegant, medium to full-bodied red wine showcasing notes of red cherry, toasted hazelnut, dried sage and sweet tobacco. This dry Sangiovese displays firm, velvety tannins and bright acidity that will soften beautifully over the next five years. Serve it at room temperature with osso buco with gremolata as the wine's structure cuts through the braised veal shank, or pair it with grilled portobello mushrooms and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano where the earthy flavors harmonize with the wine's savory character. Winemaker Alessandro Staderini oversees production at this historic estate owned by the Folonari family, one of Tuscany's most respected wine dynasties with roots in Italian winemaking stretching back to 1825. The Nozzole vineyards sit at 450 meters elevation in the Greve-in-Chianti subzone, where galestro soils and cooling breezes from the nearby hills produce Sangiovese of remarkable elegance and finesse. This Riserva represents exceptional value and will continue to evolve through 2030. Chianti Classico food pairings: lasagne, meat-lover's pizza, roast chicken. Drink: 2025 - 2030 11109 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 93/100. December 2025. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
Sparkling Wine
Bailly-Lapierre Pinot Noir Brut Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France: A terrific Blanc de Noirs from Burgundy, made using the classical Champagne method and from red grapes (Pinot Noir) to produce this white sparkling wine Lots of racy acidity and aromas of Asian pear and golden apple. Pinot Noir Brut Crémant De Bourgogne food pairings: seafood, salad, gorgonzola brie. Drink: 2025 - 2027 420984 12% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. December 2025. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart