Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

1190 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
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
Area
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
Indoor Fireplace

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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 1,190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Neighbourhood gem
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Great for creative cocktails
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Neighbourhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Osteria di Russo & Russo offers a delightful dining experience with "incredible food and service" and a "cozy space." Guests rave about the creative flavors, especially in the "Tutto Bene" menu. While some hiccups in service occur, the "warm Italian hospitality" and "outstanding food" make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine enthusiasts.

1,190 Reviews

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Jessica
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ambience service ease of booking excellent. some of the dishes excellent. some dishes average. we had the paired wines. some was excellent some tasted as though it had been open for a while. The experience is delightful the food varies. Overall a great place to celebrate.
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Joanna
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, creative Italian dishes, cooked really well and full of flavour
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful experience at Russo and Russo. The food and wine were amazing. Highly recommended if your looking for somewhere for a great night out with excellent food.
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Alexandra
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I did not remember the name of our waitress but she was outstanding and very polite. Lovely service from the team from start to finish. Everyone was smiling and the cooks were on the ball busy cooking masterpieces away. Amazing food and brilliant flavours! The drinks were beautiful and the noise level was pretty quiet. The crab pasta was divine, my friend admired it was one of the best pasta dishes they ever tried. The duck was amazing and tender, packed full of flavour and not over cooked. The scallop entree is unique using corn with it and they were very large portions for a starter (big scallops which means good value for money). Thank you so much and cannot wait to return! Highly reccomend you give this place a try if you are in the Enmore or Newtown area. Cheers! :)
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Chris
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food highlighting unique combinations of ingredients. Wine list also notable for interesting options and 'not often seen' varieties. Attentative service. Great value.
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Kate
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food portions are really small (and I don't eat a lot) and the quality of the food was average and that's being kind! For instance, I ordered the flank steak at $46 and it wouldn't have weighed more than 120 grams and that was all that was on the plate .... nothing else except for a bit of sauce. Had to order some sides. On top of that, the cheapest bottle of wine (which are all Italian) was $75. Average price for two people would be You can BYO wine Monday to Thursday at $20 corkage! Average price for two people without alcohol would be around $150. I will not be going back to this restaurant.
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Vivien
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The mafaldine is a must order, so delicious. However would have expect more spanner crab in the cacerecce.
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MelL
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been here many times over the years and the food is always delicious and the service is always impeccable. Cannot fault Russo and Russo! It is one of my favourite places to fine in Sydney.
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Sanjeev
Sydney
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
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 on 22 November 2024
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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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 1190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

158 Enmore Road, Enmore, AU-NSW 2042

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Marian Street
Area
Enmore
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
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
Indoor Fireplace

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 booking

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