Why choose this box Three reds from southern and central Italy selected to accompany a board of aged cheeses, from pecorino to blue cheese: structure and tannins to stand up to the savory depth and lingering finish of a substantial winter cheeseboard.

Mormoreto — Frescobaldi A Tuscan winemaking masterpiece from the historic vineyards of Nipozzano, a refined blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and a small proportion of Sangiovese. Aged for 18 months in French oak barriques. Intense ruby red with purple highlights, a complex nose of berries, cocoa, tobacco, and coffee, and a full-bodied, vibrant palate with velvety tannins. Made to pair with red meat and game — here, it finds an equally worthy companion in aged cheeses.

La Firma — Aglianico del Vulture DOC, Cantine del Notaio A pure Aglianico from Basilicata, a volcanic region that gives its reds a distinctive minerality. Ruby in color with garnet highlights, a complex nose of small black fruits in jam and carob over a spicy base, and a powerful, harmonious taste with velvety tannins and a long, balsamic finish. Excellent with game, braised red meats, and, above all, aged cheeses.

Gravello IGT Calabria — Librandi A flagship wine of the Librandi winery since the late 1980s, made from a blend of Gaglioppo (an indigenous Calabrian grape variety) and Cabernet Sauvignon. An emblem of a Calabria that was just beginning to open up to the international market at the time, it combines complexity with immediacy. A characterful red that rounds off the selection with southern Italian strength.