Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

1183 Reviews

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.

Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Modern Australian, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 8068 5202
Website
http://www.russoandrusso.net.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alex Wong
Private party facilities
Osteria di Russo & Russo has a private dining room which is perfect for functions of 15 - 38 guests, and is available for lunches and dinners Tuesday - Sunday.

Location
158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW 2042
Neighborhood
Enmore
Cross street
Marian Street
Parking details
Whilst parking can be a pain around Enmore, free parking can be found at the council car park on corner of Edgeware and Enmore Rd, and at Enmore Tafe further down Edgeware Rd.
Public transit
Newtown Train Station - 5 minute walk
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Tutto Bene
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our Tutto Bene menu is a six course shared feast, available (and wildly popular) for groups of all sizes but compulsory for groups of six or larger. The menu is made up of all our favourites from the A La Carte Menu, and served course by course like a degustation. The menu can be adapted to suit any and all dietary requirements, and guests are also welcome to swap dishes with similar ones from the A La Carte menu if they wish.
Tutto Bene Menu for Groups of 6 or larger
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Russo & Russo's Greatest Hits! 6 Course Feast, drawn from our a la carte menu, and adapted to suit all tastes.

Navy Strength MartiniA$20.00
4 Pillars Navy Strength Gin, Regal Rogue Dry
From Napoli with LoveA$18.00
Gin, Strega, Riberries, Lemon, Egg White
Paloma Louise RussA$18.00
Tequila, Campari, Grapefruit
Permanent ResidencyA$18.00
Spiced Rum, Housemade Limoncello, Ginger & Lemon
Chinotto Sotto ControlloA$18.00
Rye Whiskey, Averna, Housemade Chinotto

Fancy Gin & Tonic

Tonic from Russo & Russo, Gins from the rest of the world

TanquerayA$12.00
Gin MareA$14.00
Archie RoseA$14.00
MarconiA$15.00
Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$16.00

Housemade Soda

Ginger & LemonA$7.00
Lavender, Nutmeg & Cinnamon (Cola)A$7.00
Grapefruit & MintA$7.00
ChinottoA$7.00
Strawberry & Thmye ShrubA$7.00

Bottomless Sparkling Water

Bottomless Sparkling WaterA$4.00

Aperitivi

CampariA$10.00
AperolA$7.00
TanquerayA$10.00
Gin MareA$12.00
Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$14.00
Archie RoseA$12.00
Marconi 46A$13.00
666 VodkaA$10.00
StolichnayaA$9.00

Vermouth

Mauro Vergano AmericanoA$10.00
Maidenii ClassicA$9.00
Cocchi AmericanoA$9.00
Antica FormulaA$10.00
Mauro Vergano LuliA$14.00
Regal RogueA$8.00
Noilly Prat ExtraA$7.00

Beer / Cider

Menabrea (Lager)A$8.00
Peroni LightA$7.00
Ichnusa (Lager)A$7.00

Craft Beers

Baladin Wayan (Wheat Beer)A$13.00
Grand St.Bernard (Larger)A$10.00
Baladin Nazionale (Pale Ale)A$13.00
Baladin Nora (Egyptian Ale)A$13.00
Baladin Super Bitter (Strong Ale)A$15.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Collenento 921 "Extra Dry" ProseccoA$12.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese BiancoA$13.00
Macchialupa "Beneventano" FalanghinaA$15.00

Orange

Villa Marson "#7" FriulanoA$14.00

Red

Le Calendre "Valpolicella" Corvina, EtcA$13.00
Bonaccorsi "Rossorelativo" Nerello MascaleseA$18.00
Agricola Punica "Montessu" CarignanoA$15.00
Fabiana "Kalemna" NegroamaroA$15.00

Sparkling

Collevento 921 Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto 2014A$50.00
Ruge, Prosecco Superiore Brut, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2017A$65.00
Costadilla "330" Prosecco Methode Ancestral, Coli Trevigiani, Veneto 2017A$75.00
Mirabella "Brut" Chardonnay Pinot Nero, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2015A$90.00
Ca del Vent "Pas Opere" Cabernet Merlot, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2014A$135.00
Col Vetoraz "Dodici Lune" Pinot Nero, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2015A$90.00
Monte delle Vigne, Lambrusco Rosso, Emilia Romagna NVA$55.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese Bianco, Toscana 2016A$55.00
Les Cretes "Mon Blanc" Field Blend, Valle D'Aosta 2015A$70.00
Nino Barraco "Vignamare" Grillo, Sicilia 2016A$90.00
Vindimian Rudi, Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige 2015A$60.00
Villa Sparina, Cortese, Gavi, Piemonte 2016A$85.00
Matteo Braidot, Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2017A$55.00
Vie di Romans "Dessimis" Pinot Grigio, Friuli 2016A$110.00
Cristiana Meggiolaro "Saro" Garganega, Soave,Veneto 2017A$60.00
Tondini "Karagnanj" Vermentino, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna 2016A$85.00
Macchialupa "Beneventano" Falanghina, Campania 2016A$65.00
Foradori, Manzoni Bianco, Alto Adige 2017A$95.00
Edi Kante, Chardonnay, Carso,Venezia Giulia 2012A$130.00
Gino Pedrotti "L'Aura" Chardonay + Nosiola, Trentino 2013A$85.00

Orange

Vinea Marson "#7" Friulano, Heathcote, Victoria 2014A$60.00
Cantina Marilina "Sketta" Grecanico, Sicilia 2017A$70.00
Podere Pradarolo "Vej" Malvasia di Candia, Emilia-Romagna 2015A$85.00
Skerk "Ograde" Carso, Friuli 2012A$125.00
Radikon "Jakot" Bianco, Oslavia, Friuli 2007
- 1 LA$240.00

Rose

Tiberio, Montepulciano, Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo, Abruzzo 2016A$65.00
Collector "Shoreline" Sangiovese, Canberra, ACT 2018A$50.00
Madonna delle Grazie "Sagaris" Aglianico, Basilicata 2016A$55.00
Girolamo Russo, Nerello Mascalese, Etna, Sicily 2016A$80.00
Montenidoli, Canaiuolo, Toscana 2015A$95.00

Red

Bonaccorsi "Rossorelativo" Nerello Mascalese, Mt Etna, Sicilia 2013A$80.00
Le Calendre, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Valpolicella Classico, Veneto 2016A$55.00
Mazzolino "Terrazze" Pinot Noir, Pavia, Lombardia 2017A$60.00
Cataldo Calabretta, Gaglioppo, Ciro, Calabria 2014A$70.00
Foradori, Teroldego, Mezzolambardo, Trentino 2016A$90.00
Fletcher, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piedmonte 2012
- MagnumA$220.00
Ca del Baio "Asili" Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Piemonte 2014A$170.00
Principiano "Serralunga" Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte 2012A$150.00
Brezza "Sarmassa" Nebbiolo, Barolo, Piemonte 2011A$200.00
Agricola Punica "Montessu" Carignano, Sardegna 2015A$65.00
Val delle Corti, Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, Toscana 2014A$80.00
Querce Bettina, Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino, Toscana 2010A$190.00
Ornellaia, Cab Sav, Cab Franc + Merlot, Bolgheri Superiore, Toscana 2012A$600.00
Isole e Olena "Cepparello" Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, Toscana 2009A$220.00
Ca'Marcanda "Promis" Merlot + Syrah + Sang, Bolgheri, Toscana 2015A$100.00
Orsi, Posca Rossa "Perpetuo" Barbera, Emillia Romagna NVA$75.00
Cos, Nero D'Avola + Frappato, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicilia 2015A$95.00
Ciu Ciu "Piceno" Sangiovese Montepulciano, Le Marche 2017A$50.00
La Stoppa "Della Stoppa" Barbera, Emilia Romagna 2010A$98.00
Mario Maciocca "Monocromo #2" Cesanese, Lazio 2016A$75.00
San Lorenzo " Il Solleone" Montepulciano, Le Marche 2011A$90.00
Fabiana "Kalema" Negroamaro, Puglia 2016A$65.00
Il Cancelliere, Aglianico, Campania 2015A$60.00
Marion, Corvina + Corvinone, Amarone di Valpolicella,Veneto 2012A$250.00

Dessert

Piero Gatti "Brachetto D'Acqui" Piemonte 2016
- 90 MlsA$14.00
- 375 MlsA$44.00
Conti Zecca "Sole" Malvasia Dolce, Puglia 2008
- 90 MlsA$11.00
- 750 MlsA$75.00
Nals Magreid" Barone" Passito Riserva, Alto Adige 2011
- 375 MlsA$120.00
Visner, Vino e Visciole, Le Marche 2017
- 90 MlsA$13.00
- 750 MlsA$90.00
Poderi Del Paradiso, Marsala / Trebbiano, Vin Santo, Toscana 2011
- 375 MlsA$55.00
Campagnola, Recioto della Valpolicella, Veneto 2013
- 500 MlsA$86.00
Chianto Vergano "Chinato" Nebbiolo, Piemonte N/V
- 30 MlsA$14.00

Liquori

FrangelicoA$8.00
AmarettoA$8.00
KahluaA$9.00
Elderfower LiquorA$10.00
NocelloA$8.00
Tia MariaA$8.00
Myrtle LiquorA$9.00
CointreauA$8.00

Amari

MontenegroA$9.00
LazzaroniA$9.00
Cocchi AmaroA$10.00
Branca MentaA$9.00
RucolinoA$9.00
AvernaA$9.00

Whiskey / Rum

Maker's Mark, BourbonA$9.00
Jim Beam, Rye WhiskeyA$8.00
Jameson, Irish WhiskeyA$8.00
Johnnie Walker, Black LabelA$12.00
Rittenhouse, Rye WhiskeyA$14.00
Caol Ila Islay, Single MaltA$16.00
Sullivan's Cove, Double CaskA$19.00

Brandy / Armagnac

Vecchia Romagna Brandy, Etichetta NeraA$9.00
Hennessy, Cognac VSA$9.00
Chateau du Breuil, CalvadosA$10.00
Mewkow Cognac, VSOPA$12.00
Chateau du Tariquet VSOP Bas ArmagnacA$14.00

Grappa

Carpene Malvolti, Grappa RiservaA$8.00
Poli, Grappa Sarpa BarriqueA$13.00
Marolo, Grappa di MoscatoA$15.00
Flaschengeist, Grappa di Pinot GrigioA$12.00

After Dinner Cocktails

Espresso MartiniA$18.00
666 Vodka, Kahlua, Nocello, Espresso
Godfather FlipA$18.00
Scotch Whisky, Amaretto, A Whole Egg, Cream
The Russo & Russo Old FashionedA$18.00
Rye Whiskey, Amaro, Orange Twist
Brandy AlexanderA$18.00
Vecchia Romagna, House Made Creme de Cacao, Cream

What 1,183 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria di Russo & Russo offers an intimate dining experience with "gorgeous food" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional food" and "lovely service," with standout dishes like the spanner crab pasta and Tutto Bene menu. The restaurant's unique modern Italian twist delights patrons, ensuring a memorable visit.

1,183 Reviews

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Sanjeev
Sydney
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Have been here many times, for both casual dinners and functions upstairs. Lovely staff, but the food was a bit 'so so' on this occasion. Lovely things- focaccia, grilled scallops. Not so lovely things- the over-sweet cocktail recommendations, the wine recommendations and the pastas on the main menu. I'd recommend sticking to the main proteins. It is a local for us, so we will be back
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Anita
New South Wales
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we entered the venue we were welcomed like regular customers, though it has been years. The friendly, prompt and attentive service was commendable. We liked a particular wine, which came as a pairing to one of the courses, and they kindly sold us a bottle. A return visit is definitely in the cards, we had the Tutto Bene so next time we will try ala carte.
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Ross
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An old favourite for a special gin themed dinner… and it was fabulous: interesting, tasty and wonderfully presented for great value. Thank you RnR - we will be back - Ross W
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Caroline
Sydney
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely food, great service just a shame about the musty smell when you are sitting at the table in the corner upstairs. We had the 5 course menu with matching wines and loved every course. Great to try some styles of wine we wouldn’t normally have especially the orange wine. We would come back again and recommend it - just ask for a table downstairs!
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SuezeeQ
Calgary
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding from the minute we walked in, so friendly and welcoming. The team looked after us for a special birthday and the food was terrific. Great selection, wine list offers good choice, even by the glass. Can’t wait to return.
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Adriana
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food, spectacular service, a special dining experience mixed with a cozy warm familiar vibe at the same time. Roberto and Mr Russo Senior’s impeccable service were a highlight. We can’t wait to return!
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Peta
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really wonderful service and atmosphere, felt like we were in someone’s home. The food was beautiful and the selection of dishes was wonderful.
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Sam
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I ate at Russo and Russo for dinner. We were met by Marc Russo as we arrived. Our waitress from Chile, sorry I didn’t catch her name was outstanding. Her attention to our table was perfect making sure everything was going well. The food was not traditional Italian food which worried me a little. Much to my surprise the food tasted beautiful and fresh with a touch of their on style. We had entree, mains and desert. All our food was perfectly cooked and presented. Thanks again to Marc and his team for a great experience and a lovely lemoncello to finish the night. Thanks everyone we will be back.
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Walter Eugene
Seattle
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was OK. Gnocchi was great. BUT from the moment we sat down, it was rush, rush, and more rushing. The waitress came to our table at least five times in 10 minutes as we were reading the menu, deciding what food and wine we might order. Dessert arrived — it was one of our BIRTHDAYS— we were told we had 15 minutes to eat our dessert, five minutes later the waitress returned to tell us they needed the table in 10 minutes and could move us to another place if we weren’t going to be able to eat dessert by the obvious INFLEXIBLE TIME LIMIT or should I say TIME LAW. The restaurant should advise its costumers to peruse the menu online in order to be prepared to order quickly. It won’t cut into their eating time as much. LOL We took a couple bites of dessert but then gave up and decided to leave as quickly as possible. It seems they reset the whole restaurant at 8 o’clock, so they clear you out quickly so they can reset and bring in new people. It felt like a fast food experience. It is unpleasant, inappropriate, and you are NOT able to truly enjoy the food with the clock tick tick ticking in the background. They should put a timer on your table so you can keep track every minute of how your meal is progressing and whether you’ll have time to eat it. It is certainly not appropriate to offer dessert and then tell a table you have 15 minutes to eat it and at 10 minutes offer to move you to somewhere else, ridiculous. Not to mention when you’re spending a significant amount of money. I know restaurants must turn over tables in order to make a profit. But there is also the art of return customers. Building a solid return custom base is equally as important. I highly recommend a restaurant down the street named Cairo. Delicious Egyptian food served in a casual atmosphere, you can BYOB your own wine and sit as long as you want no one fusses with you. And the food is much better and the whole experience, genuinely friendly, tastier and more relaxing.
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Sophie
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding food and service!! Lovely family feel. I live very close and this is my new favourite restaurant in the Newtown/ Enmore area. Highly recommend
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FAQs

Osteria di Russo & Russo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 8068 5202.

Osteria di Russo & Russo is rated 4.8 stars by 1183 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Marian Street
Neighborhood
Enmore
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Modern Australian, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Whilst parking can be a pain around Enmore, free parking can be found at the council car park on corner of Edgeware and Enmore Rd, and at Enmore Tafe further down Edgeware Rd.
Public transit
Newtown Train Station - 5 minute walk
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alex Wong
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.russoandrusso.net.au/
Phone number
(02) 8068 5202
Private party facilities
Osteria di Russo & Russo has a private dining room which is perfect for functions of 15 - 38 guests, and is available for lunches and dinners Tuesday - Sunday.

Osteria di Russo & Russo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Tutto Bene

Tutto Bene Menu for Groups of 6 or larger

Cocktails

Navy Strength MartiniA$20.00

From Napoli with LoveA$18.00

Paloma Louise RussA$18.00

Permanent ResidencyA$18.00

Chinotto Sotto ControlloA$18.00

Fancy Gin & Tonic

TanquerayA$12.00

Gin MareA$14.00

Archie RoseA$14.00

MarconiA$15.00

Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$16.00

Housemade Soda

Ginger & LemonA$7.00

Lavender, Nutmeg & Cinnamon (Cola)A$7.00

Grapefruit & MintA$7.00

ChinottoA$7.00

Strawberry & Thmye ShrubA$7.00

Bottomless Sparkling Water

Bottomless Sparkling WaterA$4.00

Aperitivi

CampariA$10.00

AperolA$7.00

TanquerayA$10.00

Gin MareA$12.00

Four Pillars Navy StrengthA$14.00

Archie RoseA$12.00

Marconi 46A$13.00

666 VodkaA$10.00

StolichnayaA$9.00

Vermouth

Mauro Vergano AmericanoA$10.00

Maidenii ClassicA$9.00

Cocchi AmericanoA$9.00

Antica FormulaA$10.00

Mauro Vergano LuliA$14.00

Regal RogueA$8.00

Noilly Prat ExtraA$7.00

Beer / Cider

Menabrea (Lager)A$8.00

Peroni LightA$7.00

Ichnusa (Lager)A$7.00

Craft Beers

Baladin Wayan (Wheat Beer)A$13.00

Grand St.Bernard (Larger)A$10.00

Baladin Nazionale (Pale Ale)A$13.00

Baladin Nora (Egyptian Ale)A$13.00

Baladin Super Bitter (Strong Ale)A$15.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Collenento 921 "Extra Dry" ProseccoA$12.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese BiancoA$13.00

Macchialupa "Beneventano" FalanghinaA$15.00

Orange

Villa Marson "#7" FriulanoA$14.00

Red

Le Calendre "Valpolicella" Corvina, EtcA$13.00

Bonaccorsi "Rossorelativo" Nerello MascaleseA$18.00

Agricola Punica "Montessu" CarignanoA$15.00

Fabiana "Kalemna" NegroamaroA$15.00

Sparkling

Collevento 921 Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto 2014A$50.00

Ruge, Prosecco Superiore Brut, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2017A$65.00

Costadilla "330" Prosecco Methode Ancestral, Coli Trevigiani, Veneto 2017A$75.00

Mirabella "Brut" Chardonnay Pinot Nero, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2015A$90.00

Ca del Vent "Pas Opere" Cabernet Merlot, Franciacorta, Lombardia 2014A$135.00

Col Vetoraz "Dodici Lune" Pinot Nero, Valdobbiadene, Veneto 2015A$90.00

Monte delle Vigne, Lambrusco Rosso, Emilia Romagna NVA$55.00

White

Poggio al Sole "Chiara" Sangiovese Bianco, Toscana 2016A$55.00