Our sommeliers put together a package of six specially curated red wines for you to try, complete with food pairing suggestions, every month. They come together as a package, making them excellent for a month of special occasions or an incredible gift.
Date published
November 1, 2024
Carpineto Chianti Classico Riserva – Italy
93 Wine Spectator, “This powerful red is hallmarked by forthcoming aromas of black cherry, blackberry, iron, tar and tobacco. Burly tannins prowl in the background as this unfurls to a long, detailed finish. Balanced in a broad-shouldered way. Best from 2024 through 2035.”
Pair this wine with tomato-based pastas, pizza and pork chops.
Decero Malbec – Argentina
Displays intense violet aromas over a core of red fruits with notes of cherries and raspberries. A medium-bodied, very well-balanced wine with fresh acidity.
This wine pairs well with steak, lamb and cheddar cheese.
Carpineto Dogajolo – Italy
A young Super-Tuscan wine from Tuscany, it is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. A medium to full bodied wine with integrated tannins that is balanced superbly with red berries and black-fruit notes along with coffee and spice notes that provide a long finish on the palate.
Pair this wine with pizza, red meat pasta sauces and osso bucco pot roasts.
Uko Select Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – Argentina
Nothing sells in Alberta like Cabernet Sauvignon. We like our full-bodied, rich and flavourful wines here, and the Uko Cabernet Sauvignon falls right into line. Loaded with blackberry, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, and sweet baking spice, this is a great glass, whether just by itself or with a hearty dish.
Pair this wine with BBQ’d ribs, grilled steak and root vegetables or hard cheese.
Nostalgia Cabernet Sauvignon – Argentina
Deep claret with reddish hues. Fine mix of aromatic herbs, pepper and red fruits. Smooth and thick tannins. Long, drawn-out velvety finish.
Pairs well with beef or lamb stews, short ribs and burgers.
Senorio de la Antigua Mencia – Spain
Earthy with dark-fruity aromas on the nose, this medium-bodied red is vibrant with dark plum, blackberry, blueberry flavours, finishing spicy and so fresh on the palate.
Pair this wine with roast pork, chacuterie and sharp cheese.