Wines

The list has about 700 wines, predominantly Italian, many from small producers that create excellent wines from grapes that are not widely known except to aficionados, but will enhance a dinner’s quality.

In antiquity, the part of what is now Bulgaria, located between the Struma River and the Black Sea was occupied by the Thracian group of tribes. Many ancient authors commented about the incredible drinking capabilities of the Thracians. Wine was the great passion of the Thracians, who were considered “big drinkers” of undiluted wines.

Barolo wines are made in Piedmont, predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes, and are often described as one of Italy’s greatest red wines.

The Downton Abbey name has been licensed for an upcoming line of Bordeaux clarets and Bordeaux blancs.