Amarone-Style Italian Reds

Massaro Del Fondo is a big, rich red wine with rich blackberry, black cherry and black plum jam on the nose, plus subtle baking spice notes. The palate is luxuriously rich and velvety with intensely concentrated black-fruit flavors. Hints of spice frame the long, smooth finish.

Beef, lamb, pizza (esp. with meaty toppings), game, tomato-based pasta dishes, aged cheeses.

Bartolomeo Lorenzi Valpolicella Ripasso is a lusciously full-bodied red with aromas of ripe plum and cherry, supported by notes of cinnamon and licorice. The palate is redolent with bramble fruit, baking spice, and dark chocolate, which are lifted by the silky mouthfeel and a long, chocolaty finish.

Pastas (in cream sauce or pesto), seafood, roasted vegetables, grilled anchovies.

Bartolomeo Lorenzi is a full-bodied red wine with intense cherry, plum, dried flower, and sweet spice aromas and flavors. Luscious and balanced, the palate delivers similar flavors, plus silky-smooth tannins and a long, concentrated finish.

Pastas (in cream sauce or pesto), seafood, roasted vegetables, grilled anchovies.

Collezione di Paolo Contrappasso is a medium- to full-bodied red with vibrant raspberry and strawberry aromas, supported by hints of cloves and wild herbs. The palate has richer, more intense red-fruit flavors and a long, fresh finish.

Beef, pork, firm cheeses, red-sauced pastas, vegetarian meals.

Sartirano Figli a full-bodied red wine with ripe cherry, cloves and sweet spice notes. The rich texture is balanced by vibrant acidity, while the lengthy finish has hints of pepper.

Pizza, rich pastas, barbecue, full-flavored cheeses (i.e. Parmigiano Reggiano), mushrooms.