Spring Reds

Collezione di Paolo Chianti is a medium-bodied red wine with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and hints of violet. On the palate, look for fresh cranberry and tangy cherry along with firm, pleasing tannins and a smooth, harmonious finish.

Pizza and pastas (esp. with red sauce), steak, veal, dark-meat chicken, barbecue, lamb, aged cheeses

Schroeder Estate is a medium-bodied red wine with cherry, raspberry and plum aromas, complemented by notes of sweet cedar. The palate delivers similar flavors, plus silky tannins and a long, gently spiced finish.

Salmon, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, mushrooms, tuna steak.

Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé is a full-bodied red wine with heady, ripe cherry and strawberry aromas, plus notes of licorice and wild herbs. The palate is rich and round, with more red-fruit flavors and a long, powerful finish.

Roast lamb, steak (esp. ribeye), game birds, venison, pork, vegetarian, aged cheeses.

Purple Owl is a medium-bodied red wine that offers ripe aromas of red berries, plus earthy spice and hints of classic cola. The palate is juicy, with fresh raspberry and red cherry notes framing an elegant structure. Look for a delicate cinnamon nuance on the silky finish.

Salmon, tuna steak, roast chicken or duck, burgers, barbecue, charcuterie, mushrooms, soft and creamy cheeses.

La Chiamata is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with expressive black cherry, plum and violet notes. Luscious dark fruit and floral characters dominate the palate and smooth tannins introduce a lingering, fruit-rich finish.

Hearty pasta dishes, pizza, beef, lamb, cured meats, firm cheeses.