Amalia, Coste di Monforte, Barolo, Piedmont 2011
Founded in 2003, Amalia have produced a lovely Barolo made from two small vineyard sites; one hectare in Le Coste and two hectares in Bussia...
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Founded in 2003, Amalia have produced a lovely Barolo made from two small vineyard sites; one hectare in Le Coste and two hectares in Bussia...
The second wine of Tuscan legend, Sassicaia. If you like Bordeaux, you will love this - a riper, modern take on the French style...
Distinctively Italian, this medium-bodied red is very approachable with fresh, juicy red cherry aromas and some spice...
It’s not often you see an almost 10 year old wine sub-£25 and quite rightly so. It will probably sell out in the blink of an eye so don’t miss it...
Amarone is known for its power, which comes from drying the handpicked grapes to concentrate the sugars and flavour compounds...
Riserva level Chianti must spend additional time in oak compared to the standard wine, which has given this simple yet effective example a vanilla frame for the fruit...
What makes this a great summer wine also enables it to shine with richer food in the winter months - a clean, vibrant acidity cuts through pretty much anything, while the softer, gently aromatic flavours sit well alongside a variety of foods...
From a co-op founded in the 1950s, this is a good introduction to the Nebbiolo grape that won’t break the bank...
This is all about red fruit: vibrant, fresh and expressive with elegant, soft tannins...
A unique and ambitious concept, this is a blend of seven indigenous grapes from seven Italian regions...
An impressive wine made by Andrea Cortonesi, it displays subtle yet bright cherry, plum and liquorice flavours on a smooth palate...
A blend of Sangiovese with the addition of the rare native grape, Lacrima. This offering is all about the fruit...
After 18 months in oak and one year in bottle before release, this Barbera is a cut above many of its peers...
Located on the Tuscan coast, Bolgheri is a big-hitting wine region best known for the 'Super Tuscan', Sassicaia. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates to produce wines that are loved around the world...
Gorgeous floral scent with hint of elderflower and lemon zest...
Made with grapes from two outstanding vineyards, this is a classic, elegant Gavi di Gavi...
An unpretentious offering from the Gavi area run by a third generation family tending 65 hectares. This 100% Cortese is delicate, with white peach and crisp apple aromas...
Gewürztraminer can be a marmite effect with this distinctive aroma. It can have a reminiscence of...
Made from the native grape, Lagrein, sourced from the extreme north-east of Italy. This dense...
Creamy, plush plum and cassis with rich, smoky tones...
Floral, cherry and earthy fruit with firm tannins - quite punchy...