BellaBrava Bexley

4.6

389 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

In 2003, while exploring Tuscany and indulging in the finest Italian culinary delights, we recognized a need for an Italian restaurant in Tampa that fuses traditional flavors with the contemporary essence of urban living.

In 2005, BellaBrava: New World Trattoria was established in downtown Saint Petersburg, where our Tuscan-inspired vision became a reality. Our New World Trattoria offers a relaxed dining experience, affordable prices, and a focus on building lasting connections with our guests rather than pursuing haute cuisine.

Our menu harmoniously blends old-world tastes with new-world sophistication. From seafood and classic pasta dishes to mouthwatering pizzas, we're confident that everyone will discover a delightful treat. Our special Woodstone ovens create delectable flatbreads, pizzas, and calzones, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients that evoke the flavors of Tuscany and other Italian cuisines.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:30 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 489-4890
Website
https://bellabravabexley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
16722 Focus Lp, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
Neighborhood
Land O' Lakes
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Aeroplane$14.99
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Bourbon | Lemon Juice Aperol | Amaro Nonino | Peach Puree
Rossini$12.99
Strawberry Puree | Simple | Zonin Prosecco
Blueberry Prosecco Martini$12.99
Van Gogh Açai Blueberry Vodka | Blueberries Lemon | Simple | Zonin Prosecco
Always In Fashion$13.99
Russell’s Reserve Bourbon | Sugar In The Raw Bitters | Orange | Luxardo Cherry
Strawberry Balsamic Martini$12.99
Breckenridge Vodka | Strawberries Sweet Balsamic | Simple | Lemon
Rosemary Cucumber Margarita$12.99
Campo Bravo Plata Tequila | Fresh Rosemary Cucumber | Agave | Lime
Basil Lime Smash$12.99
True Italian Vodka | Italicus | Basil | Simple | Fresh Lime
Espresso Martini$12.99
Vanilla Vodka | Borghetti Espresso Liqueur Brewed Espresso
Italian Mule$12.99
Tito’s Vodka | Limoncello | Ginger Beer

Spritz

Aperol Spritz$12.99
Aperol | Thatcher’s Blood Orange | Zonin Prosecco Orange Bitters
Fresca$12.99
Titos | Zonin Prosecco | St. Germain | Lemon Juice Thyme Simple
Empress$12.99
Empress Gin | Zonin Prosecco | Peach Puree | Lemon Juice
Limoncello$12.99
Limoncello | Zonin Prosecco | Lemon Juice

Mocktails

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade N/A$4.99

Birre

Miller Light$4.49
Coors Light$4.49
Michelob Ultra$4.49
Yuengling$4.49
Green Bench Sunshine City IPA$6.49
Corona$5.49
Stella Artois$5.49
Moretti $6.49
Rotating N/A Beer$5.49
Draft Beer: Rotating Selection - MP
Ask your server for details

Setlzer

Rotating Flavors - MP

Vino Bianco

Moscato, Castello Poggio | Lombardy
Flavors of musk & peach, with deeper notes of honey & white flower
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Riesling, T. Schmitt Kabinett | Mosel
Light-bodied, aromas of granny smith apples
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina | Delle Venezie
Straw yellow in color, delicate aromas of pineapple, apple and lemon peel
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita | Alto Adige
Clean intense aroma, and dry golden apple taste
- 6oz$14.99
- 9oz$18.99
- Btl$58.00
Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon Blanc, Bertani Due Uve | Veneto
Tangy on the nose, sage, ripe peach, elderflower and green pepper. Good balance between tanginess and crisp acidity
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pighin | Friuli Grave
Intense and persistent aromas of tomato leaves, with notes of wild green peppers and sage
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Crossings | Marlborough
Tropical fruit, currant-leaf and herbal notes - hints of pineapple and grapefruit
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Grechetto, Tenuta di Salviano | Orvieto Classico Superiore
Bright pale yellow, aromas of daises, ripe yellow fleshed fruit, tangy texture and minerality with a crisp finish
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Cortese, Banfi Principessa | Gavi
Gentle acidity, dry finish, intense with aromas of pineapple and green apple
- 6oz$11.99
- 9oz$15.99
- Btl$46.00
Vermentino, Rocco Di Montemassi Calasole | Maremma Toscana
Elegantly balanced with notes of citrus, green melon, and delicate white flowers
- 6oz$12.99
- 9oz$16.99
- Btl$50.00
Blend-Tuscany, Querceto | Toscana
Well balanced and elegant. Bright notes of tropical fruits, peach, stone fruit and melon with a clean, round finish
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Chardonnay, Vie Di Romans Ciampagnis Vieris | Friuli Isonzo
Sweet notes of lemon meringue, full-bodied, juicy notes of citrus fruits and apple
- Btl$73.00
Chardonnay, Black Stallion | Napa Valley
Aromas of yellow apple, crème brûlée and hints of apricot, pear, and oak
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer | Russian River Valley
Aromas of nectarine, white peach and oak spice with hints of vanilla and butterscotch
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00
Rosé, Califuria | Puglia
citrus aromas of pink grapefruit, orange blossoms, jasmine and lime – dry finish
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00

Vino Rosso

Barbera, Prunotto Fiulot | Barbera d’Asti
Medium-bodied, coffee and blackberry flavors, light tannins, tangy finish
- 6oz$14.99
- 9oz$18.99
- Btl$58.00
Pinot Noir, Diora La Petite Grace | Monterey
Voluptuous and full-bodied, chocolate-covered dark red cherries, hint of wild sage
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00
Pinot Noir, King Estate | Willamette Valley
Fruit forward notes of ripe strawberries, bing cherry and black tea. Aromas of toasted vanilla
- 6oz$15.99
- 9oz$19.99
- Btl$62.00
Corvina, Bertani | Valpolicella Ripasso
Aromas of ripe red fruits such as bramble & ripe cherry. Bright with velvety notes of strawberry preserves. Medium-Bodied
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00
Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon, Antinori Villa Toscana | Toscana
The definition of a Super Tuscan that presents fruity notes of black cherries and plum jam with hints of tobacco and vanilla. Full-bodied with velvety tannins
- 6oz$13.99
- 9oz$17.99
- Btl$54.00
Sangiovese, Sassoregale | Maremma Toscana
Hints of morello cherries, wild berries and a moderate spiciness
- 6oz$10.99
- 9oz$14.99
- Btl$42.00
Sangiovese, Rocca di Montemassi Sassabruna | Maremma Toscana
Rich and medium-bodied, mixed berries, savory notes, and milk chocolate
- 6oz$12.99
- 9oz$16.99
- Btl$50.00
Sangiovese, Castello d’Albola | Chianti Classico
Medium-bodied, notes of strawberry, red berries, sage, and spice cake
- 6oz$12.99
- 9oz$16.99
- Btl$50.00
Sangiovese, Tenuta di Nozzole | Chianti Classico Riserva
Full-bodied, cherry and violet aromas, rounded flavors of spices and earth tones
- 6oz$12.99
- 9oz$16.99
- Btl$50.00
Sangiovese, Trerose | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
An explosion of red fruit reminiscent of brandied cherries, blackberries, currants, and myrtle berries. Soft and Elegant
- Btl$75.00
Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon, Tignanello | Toscana
Aromas of dark berries, sandalwood and spanish cedar. Full-bodied with exotic spice aromas
- Btl$250.00
Zinfandel, Terra D’oro | Amador County
Vibrant aromas of spicy clove, dark fruits and hints of vanilla. Bold with notes of juicy blackberries, plums and black cherries. Full-bodied
- 6oz$11.99
- 9oz$15.99
- Btl$46.00
Merlot, Principi di Butera | Sicilia
Silky, well-balanced with hints of black plum, spices and long velvety finish
- 6oz$12.99
- 9oz$16.99
- Bottle$50.00
Malbec, Terrazas de Los Andes Reserve | Mendoza
Presence of violets, black cherry and plum aromas. Slight characters of pepper and chocolate
- 6oz$11.99
- 9oz$15.99
- Btl$46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Principi di Butera | Sicilia
Full-bodied, Creme de Cassis, wild blueberry scents, with hints of wild sage
- 6oz$11.99
- 9oz$15.99
- Btl$46.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Hope | Paso Robles
Fresh black currant, ripe and blackberries, notes of violets, mocha and dried spices
- 6oz$19.99
- 9oz$23.99
- Btl$75.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravel & Stitch | Central Coast
Rich with notes of blackberry, pomegranate and a clove like spiciness
- 6oz$12.99
- 9oz$16.99
- Btl$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, BR Cohn Silver Label | North Coast
Bold, rich, aromas of cassis, black cherry and mint - bouquet of oak, anise and warm vanilla
- 6oz$14.99
- 9oz$18.99
- Btl$58.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silverado | Napa Valley, Estate Grown
Elegant aromas of dark cherry and stone fruits. Full-bodied with great structure showcase perfectly ripe cherry and plum flavors; hints of apricot and toasted oak lead to a long, balanced finish
- 6oz$21.99
- 9oz$25.99
- Btl$86.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Banfi ASKA | Bolgheri Rosso
Red berries, blueberries and plum jam are followed by hints of tobacco and licorice
- Btl$88.00
Nebbiolo, Prunotto | Barolo
Complex aromas of violets and berry fruit. Full and velvety in flavor
- 6oz$21.99
- 9oz$25.99
- Btl$86.00
Nebbiolo, Prunotto Occhetti | Langhe
Raspberries, hints of roses and licorice
- 6oz$15.99
- 9oz$19.99
- Btl$62.00

What 389 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BellaBrava Bexley shines with "top notch food, drinks, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing" food, including the hot honey pizza and truffle pasta. Service is often praised as "excellent," with standout mentions of attentive staff like Aida and Joe. Despite occasional noise, the vibrant ambiance and "beautiful atmosphere" make it a popular choice.

390 Reviews

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Judy
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing as always. Our server was very short, to the point and seemed ready to be home - I would even say rude. But everything and everyone else made up for it and we had a great experience!
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Karen
VIP
Las Vegas
47 reviews
3.0
47 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We like going there every once in awhile, it is fairly close by. The food is good. I just felt like their prices were a bit high, but then again everyone's prices are high these days. Lasagna, a house salad and an expresso martini was $37 plus tax and a tip As much as I did enjoy the meal, I did end up eating everything and not taking home a doggie bag, like I usually do. Note to ones self, if during a cold night, don't let them sit you near a door. it is cold when people go in and out.
BellaBrava BexleyResponded 2 days ago
Thank you. Merry Christmas.
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christina
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience at Bella Brava. The restaurant is beautiful inside and a great space with outdoor seating. An overall great vibe. The location is just as great as it is located in a pavilion with a shops, services, eateries (including Bella Brava), which all surrounded a space of artificial turf that is great to just hangout, let kids run and play etc, and there was also some live music. Our server at Bella Brava was Veronica and she was friendly and very attentive. She made sure we were having a great experience and even though we could see she had several other tables, it was like she just knew when to stop by and check on us. The food was amazing and the menu offers something for everyone from personal sized pizza to full course Italian meals. It has a feel of a more upscale restaurant experience with a friendly, welcoming vibe. So you can be dressed up for a special occasion, date night, or casual dress meeting up with friends! We will be back because of the wonderful service, the delicious food, and the entire experience! Thank you Veronica and the entire staff at Bella Brava! Oh and you can even "Buy the the kitchen a round" to show support of those working in the kitchen to make the amazing food. It's an option on the menu that I thought was a wonderful idea!
BellaBrava BexleyResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the stellar review Christina. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience and that Veronica was able to enhance it. We look forward to welcoming back soon.
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Daniel
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This was about the sixth time we have been to this restaurant. We almost always get the chicken Parmesan. This time it was definitely overcooked very dry. The service was also fairly poor. For example, they never removed used plates from the table. As the tables are small anyway, this made for a very cramped situation.
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Cheryl
West Palm Beach
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent as usual. Service was great and seeing Santa was a bonus. I want to give a shout out to the manager Dave! Every time we have visited your restaurant, Dave has been so welcoming. From saying hello, checking in on how our meal is, to wishing us happy holidays. You are lucky to have such an amazing employee.
BellaBrava BexleyResponded 5 days ago
We are very pleased that you enjoyed your experience Cheryl and we will let Dave know of your kind words.
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Steve
VIP
Tampa
114 reviews
2.0
114 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Makes me very sad, nice looking place, good location, greedy owners, average to poor food. First, had 6:15pm reservation, got there at 6:10pm, told there were NO tables, waited MORE than 30 minutes to finally get seated. DO NOT have reservation if you are not going to honor them. Second, high industrial ceiling, hard floors and walls and a room FULL of screaming children, sounded like a Chuck E. Cheese in there. Lastly, and most important, the food is far from the prices they charge. I tried the Shortrib Ragu, I was so excited for their homemade pasta, and good Shortrib. What I got was WAY overcooked (soggy) pasta, and literally 2 TINY TINY shreds of shortrib, not even enough for a small bite. My wife had a pasta dish with a white cream sauce, her pasta was also way overcooked, and there was virtually no sauce, it was SO dry. My father-in-law got the Eggplant pasta dish, the eggplant was SO hard, basically uncooked, it was too hard to even eat. The good part was our Waitress who truly tried her very best to make it a nice night, she was very pleasant, and very friendly. But all she could do was keep apologizing over and over, SHE knew it wasn't right, but other than removing some items from our bill, she couldn't do much else. We gave her a huge tip for her efforts and trying so hard. But, the short of it is, we wont be back. SO disappointed. They have such a great location, but truly are making NO effort to put out food that matches the prices they are charging. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.
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James
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Maybe just the busy Christmas party time but was very busy and the service staff seemed overwhelmed and were not attentive at all. Had to ask for refills multiple times and waitress forgot things we asked for. Food was ok. Beef Carpaccio was excellent, everything else seemed a bit undersized and rushed. Pizza was overdone and mostly black on the bottom. We will try again after the new year when it’s a bit slower there.
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Cameron
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and ,service by Joe, was out of his world
BellaBrava BexleyResponded on December 15, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback. We appreciate your opinions and will let Joe know.
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Eric
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love dining at BellaBrava. The food and drink is consistently excellent. We also enjoy seeing Dave. He ensures we have a great experience each time. Even with the special event outside tonight, our experience was amazing. Thanks again! See you next time.
BellaBrava BexleyResponded on December 14, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy that Dave is able to enhance your dining experience.
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Dawn
VIP
Tampa
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chicken parmigiana was amazing & tiramisu too! Joe was our server he did an excellent job!
BellaBrava BexleyResponded on December 10, 2024
Thank you fort the positive comments. We appreciate the feedback.
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FAQs

BellaBrava Bexley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 489-4890.

BellaBrava Bexley is rated 4.6 stars by 389 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

16722 Focus Lp, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638

Additional information

Neighborhood
Land O' Lakes
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 11:30 am–7:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–7:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://bellabravabexley.com/
Phone number
(813) 489-4890

BellaBrava Bexley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Eggplant Parmesan

Black Truffle Pasta v

Margherita

Sparkling

Prosecco Zonin

Sparkling Rose Zonin | Split$9.99

Champagne Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label | Bottle$113.00

Avissi, Prosecco D.O.C., Veneto | Bottle$38.00

Cocktails

Aeroplane$14.99

Rossini$12.99

Blueberry Prosecco Martini$12.99

Always In Fashion$13.99

Strawberry Balsamic Martini$12.99

Rosemary Cucumber Margarita$12.99

Basil Lime Smash$12.99

Espresso Martini$12.99

Italian Mule$12.99

Spritz

Aperol Spritz$12.99

Fresca$12.99

Empress$12.99

Limoncello$12.99

Mocktails

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade N/A$4.99

Birre

Miller Light$4.49

Coors Light$4.49

Michelob Ultra$4.49

Yuengling$4.49

Green Bench Sunshine City IPA$6.49

Corona$5.49

Stella Artois$5.49

Moretti $6.49

Rotating N/A Beer$5.49

Draft Beer: Rotating Selection - MP

Setlzer

Rotating Flavors - MP

Vino Bianco

Moscato, Castello Poggio | Lombardy

Riesling, T. Schmitt Kabinett | Mosel

Pinot Grigio, Santa Cristina | Delle Venezie

Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita | Alto Adige

Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon Blanc, Bertani Due Uve | Veneto

Sauvignon Blanc, Pighin | Friuli Grave

Sauvignon Blanc, Crossings | Marlborough

Grechetto, Tenuta di Salviano | Orvieto Classico Superiore

Cortese, Banfi Principessa | Gavi

Vermentino, Rocco Di Montemassi Calasole | Maremma Toscana

Blend-Tuscany, Querceto | Toscana

Chardonnay, Vie Di Romans Ciampagnis Vieris | Friuli Isonzo

Chardonnay, Black Stallion | Napa Valley

Chardonnay, Sonoma Cutrer | Russian River Valley

Rosé, Califuria | Puglia

Vino Rosso

Barbera, Prunotto Fiulot | Barbera d’Asti

Pinot Noir, Diora La Petite Grace | Monterey

Pinot Noir, King Estate | Willamette Valley

Corvina, Bertani | Valpolicella Ripasso

Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon, Antinori Villa Toscana | Toscana

Sangiovese, Sassoregale | Maremma Toscana

Sangiovese, Rocca di Montemassi Sassabruna | Maremma Toscana

Sangiovese, Castello d’Albola | Chianti Classico

Sangiovese, Tenuta di Nozzole | Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese, Trerose | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon, Tignanello | Toscana

Zinfandel, Terra D’oro | Amador County

Merlot, Principi di Butera | Sicilia

Malbec, Terrazas de Los Andes Reserve | Mendoza

Cabernet Sauvignon, Principi di Butera | Sicilia

Cabernet Sauvignon, Austin Hope | Paso Robles

Cabernet Sauvignon, Ravel & Stitch | Central Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon, BR Cohn Silver Label | North Coast

Cabernet Sauvignon, Silverado | Napa Valley, Estate Grown

Cabernet Sauvignon, Banfi ASKA | Bolgheri Rosso

Nebbiolo, Prunotto | Barolo