Wine of the month - Barolo

Get stuck into a meaty Italian drop this month

The 1999 Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Riserva Barolo DOCG is just starting to hit its stride. The renowned vintage offers up rich dried fruit flavours with pepper and well-rounded tannins.

Order this bottle for home, whip up a quick meal of pasta and red sauce with meat, and serve a fabulous Italian food and wine combo that’ll leave a lasting impression on that special someone in your life.

990RMB from ASC Wines. Seventh Floor, Block D, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district (6587 3808; www.asc-wines.com ). 朝阳区光华路9号世 贸天阶9号D座7层