2014 brunello di montalcino pieve restituta, gaja

Sangiovese

The property's entire 40 acres have been dedicated to Sangiovese, the most well-known of the indigenous Italian grape varieties. The grapes from the different vineyards are fermented and macerated separately for three weeks. They are then aged in oak for 24 months before being blended and then aged for another six months in concrete vats.

£75.00

2014 corte di cama sorfzato di valtellina 75cl

Nebbiolo

This terrific red comes from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Valtellina Superiore area in the districts of Berbenno, Sondrio, Montagna e Teglio, between 350 and 500 metres above sea level. The best quality grapes are dried for 2 months in the “fruttaio”, a ventilated area on the top floor of the CasaClima Wine cellar.

£49.95

2015 amarone della valpolicella ‘terre san zeno’, corteforte

Corvina

A classic Amarone della Valpolicella, the Terre di San Zeno from Corteforte is a wonderfully decadent and sophisticated wine.  Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and the wine is then aged in steel for a further 24 - 36 months before ageing in large French oak and then smaller French oak barrels for 12 months in each.  The wine is then bottled and released following an additional 12 month period in bottle.  Although approachable when released, this tremendous Amarone will continue to develop in bottle for a good decade following release. 

£45.00

2015 brunello di montalcino ‘officium’ docg, poggio scudieri

Sangiovese

This Brunello spends 36 months in large barrels and another 1-2 years in cement and steel tanks. Further ageing of at least 4 months takes place in bottle prior to release 5 years from the harvest year.

£36.95

2015 valpolicella ripasso classico superiore, ca dei maghi

Corvina

This 2015 Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 'Canova' is part of the 'Gold Label' range from Ca dei Maghi, representing the finest wines of this remarkable property.  This is a luscious, ethereal red based on Corvina and shows a wealth of silky red fruits, raisined undertones and perfect balance - pure class!  Hand harvested in October, the wine is fermented in stainless steel and then spends 4 years in oak resting on the Amarone marc, giving a wonderful depth and concentration.

£36.00

2016 barbera d’asti superiore mompirone, cascina vengore, magnum

Barbera

Intense ruby red in the glass with spicy aromas of blackcurrant, cocoa and vanilla. Medium to full bodied on the palate, with intense and persistent fruit on the palate.

£50.00

2016 recioto della valpolicella 75cl

Corvina

The production area for this wine is located in northern part of Verona and it is crossed by hills that slope towards Adige river. Rich soils provide the perfect conditions for a balanced mix of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Negrara grapes.

£29.99

2016 salice salentino riserva paolo leo 75cl

Negroamaro

The Paolo Leo Salice Salentino Riserva is rich and full bodied, with powerful aromas of dried berries and redcurrant jelly, a hint of spice and smooth velvety textures.

£11.95

2016 vino nobile di montepulciano, avignonese

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£24.99

2017 50 & 50 toscana igt, avignonese

Sangiovese

The 50 & 50 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese and has a deep, ruby red color, producing aromas of red berry fruits and black cherries which intertwine with scents of sweet tobacco and mediterranean herbs. The flavour is rich, enveloping and long lingering with lots of ripe fruit and warm notes of baking spices.

£120.00

2017 amarone 3 cru, guerrieri rizzardi

Corvina

Amarone Classico 3CRU is made from hand-picked grapes from the three vineyards of Calcarole, Pojega & Rovereti. After the traditional grape drying period the wine undergoes a long fermentation followed by three years maturation in oak. 

£29.99

2017 barbaresco ‘batu’ docg, cantine povero

Nebbiolo

Cantine Povero are a fabulous, sustainably minded property located in the heart of Piedmont, where Langhe meets Roero and Monferrato, with 35 hectares of vines under conversion to organic status.  We stock a range of wines which represent excellent value examples of their type, whether it's the delicately floral Moscato d'Asti or award winning Barbaresco and Barolo, the wines always hit the spot for authenticity and pure drinking pleasure.

£24.95

2017 barolo ‘priore’, cantine povero, docg

Nebbiolo

Cantine Povero are a fabulous, sustainably minded property located in the heart of Piedmont, where Langhe meets Roero and Monferrato, with 35 hectares of vines under conversion to organic status.  We stock a range of wines which represent excellent value examples of their type, whether it's the delicately floral Moscato d'Asti or award winning Barbaresco and Barolo, the wines always hit the spot for authenticity and pure drinking pleasure.

£29.99

2017 cabane langhe, cantine povero 75cl

Nebbiolo

Cantine Povero are a fabulous, sustainably minded property located in the heart of Piedmont, where Langhe meets Roero and Monferrato, with 35 hectares of vines under conversion to organic status.  We stock a range of wines which represent excellent value examples of their type, whether it's the delicately floral Moscato d'Asti or award winning Barbaresco and Barolo, the wines always hit the spot for authenticity and pure drinking pleasure.

£12.99

2017 collina 21 il, borghetto, toscana

Red Blend

The Azienda Agricola Il Borghetto do things differently in this most well known and established region of Italy. Led by English winemaker Tim Manning who cut his vinous teeth with vintages in Oregon, there is a determination to show the potential of the region.

£16.99

2017 gran passione, veneto, magnum

Corvina

The Gran Passione project was set up in 2013 in homage to the Venetians long standing history of being great traders and their rich wine culture. The aim was to create wines of high quality, that are affordable and representative in style to those that have been made in Veneto for centuries.

£28.95

2017 la lus albarossa, banfi, piedmont 75cl

Albarossa

Albarossa is a crossing of Nebbiolo and Barbera created in 1938 by Professor Dalmasso.  Only a handful of wineries in Piedmont produce wines from this intriguing variety, with Banfi being one of the most accomplished.

£22.95

2017 querciabella chianti classico 75cl

Sangiovese

The name Querciabella is entirely appropriate to this estate in Chianti, which is surrounded by a sheltering forest of magnificent trees. Sebastiano Castiglioni is at the helm of one of the most innovative wineries in Italy, spearheading vegan and biodynamic practices in his two estates. Helped by the incredibly talented South African winemaker Manfred Ing, Querciabella are releasing not only some of the purest expressions of Chianti Classico but also venturing into Super-Tuscan territory with Camartina and Palafreno.

£26.99

2017 vino nobile di montepulciano, avignonese, half bottle

Sangiovese

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is the leading winery in the Montepulciano area of Tuscany, enjoying a sterling reputation amongst wine critics around the world.

£13.95

2017/19 etna rosso setteporte

Nerello Mascalese

Masseria Setteporte is located in a unique spot on the south-western slope of Etna, in the town of Biancavilla.  Viticulture here dates back to ancient times, with Portale family, owners of Masseria Setteporte, passing their winemaking tradition down through generations

£21.95

2018 barbaresco, produttori di barbaresco

Nebbiolo

Barbaresco DOCG is produced every year from the 100 hectares of vineyards controlled by the Produttori within the appellation, mainly in the Barbaresco village itself. In the best vintages, when the quality of the grapes is great everywhere, the historical crus are vinified separately and Barbaresco is then produced with the grapes from the remaining vineyards.

£38.95

2018 barbera d’asti marida, cantine povero

Barbera

Cantine Povero are a fabulous, sustainably minded property located in the heart of Piedmont, where Langhe meets Roero and Monferrato, with 35 hectares of vines under conversion to organic status.  We carry a range of wines which represent excellent value examples of their type, whether it's the delicately floral Moscato d'Asti or award winning Barbaresco and Barolo, the wines always hit the spot for authenticity and pure drinking pleasure. 

£80.00

2018 chianti classico tagliafune, villa montepaldi

Sangiovese

Villa Montepaldi is a fabulous renaissance property, once owned by Leonardo di Medici consisting of 300 hectares of vineyards and olive groves that is now owned by The University of Florence, and doubles as the field station for the Oenology department. It is run as a non-profit organisation and, as such, the wines are phenomenally good value. The winemaking is overseen by Italy’s leading consultant in Carlo Ferrini and the wines themselves are traditional in style with beautiful violet aromas bursting with cherry fruit. Delicious in thier relative youth, the fabulous Chiantis from this property benefit hugely from their time in bottle. 

£18.95

2018 grignolino d’asti cossetti 75cl

Grignolino

Clementina Cossetti is the fourth-generation winemaker in the heart of Asti, where her family has been farming for well over a century. It was in 1891 that Giovanni Cossetti first built a winery, and his son Clemente began achieving wider recognition for their wines in the early years of the twentieth century. Within the current vineyards where vines are on average 30-years-old, the yields are kept low and historically Barbera has performed exceptionally.

£17.95