2020 Toscana Rosso, Monte Antico, IGT

Sangiovese

The Monte Antico Toscana Rosso is an accessible 'baby' Super Tuscan and has an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice and plums leading to a medium to full-bodied palate with ripe red fruit along with subtle notes of lingering vanilla and violets. The soft tannins have a gorgeous silky texture yet the wine still shows some backbone with perfect integration of acidity and fruit.

£14.95

2020/21 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.

£26.95

202020 Barbera d’Asti, Cantine Povero, Double Magnum, DOCG

Barbera

This inviting Barbera shows notes of intense red fruits (raspberry and cherry), notes of tobacco and vanilla and cinnamon spice coming from the oak on a delicate, floral finish. This is the kind of wine you'd like to dive right into and keep coming back for more which is why we're stocking it in double magnum!

£88.00

2021 Aglianico ‘Rubrato’, Fuedi di San Gregorio, DOC

Aglianico

The Aglianico Rubrato from Fuedi di San Gregorio is an intense, deep wine showing classic wild black fruits, cherry liquorice and spice. This lovely wine is very well-balanced, with soft, well-structured tannins and a long finish, reminiscent of fresh fruits and a delicate balsamic note.

£21.95

2021 Brachetto D’Acqui, Braida, Giacomo Bologna

Brachetto

The Braida Brachetto d'Acqui is a semi-sparkling (frizzante) red sweet wine with a bright ruby colour. The nose is youthful and exuberant and bursts with aromas of red fruits like wild strawberry, raspberry & grape. The palate surprises with its fresh, refined and mineral notes, freshened by crisp acidity and fine, elegant fizz. The fruity notes are complemented by subtle hints of violet and rose.

£19.95

2021 Cabane Langhe, Cantine Povero, DOC Langhe

Nebbiolo

The Cabanè Langhe from Cantine Povero is a unique velvety wine, which blends the full body of Cabernet Sauvignon, the fruity notes of Barbera, and the elegance, complexity and rich bouquet of Nebbiolo. The is the first wine from Povero that included international grapes in the blend and was created so the winemaker could express the power of these varietals. 

£15.95

2021 Chianti Classico DOCG, Querciabella

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.

£28.99

2021 Chianti Riserva ‘Vigna la Sughera’, Fattoria di Calappiano

Sangiovese

The Fattoria di Calappiano Chianti Riserva Vigna la Sughera is made with 100% Sangiovese from a perfectly sited organic vineyard 150 metres above sea level in Montalbano.  Fermented in stsainless steel, then aged in French oak for 14 months, and a further 12 in bottle, this impressive Chianti has an elegant nose of red berries, subtle spices and smokey undertones complimented by pretty floral notes. The palate is rich yet dynamic with lots of juicy red fruits, savoury notes and a long, balanced finish showing more spice and smokey notes.

£35.00

2021 Clos Roareti Rosso Veronese, Rizzardi, IGT

Merlot

The Clos Roareti from Rizzardi is an amazing 100% Merlot from the single 2 hectare walled Rovereti (Roareti in local dialect) vineyard in Negrar, Valpolicella.  The inviting nose opens with plum, blackberry and wild berry fruit, hints of aromatic herbs, tobacco and warm toast.  The silky, mouth-coating palate is rounded and rich with plush ripe fruits and wonderful freshness. Blackberry, Damson and wild berry fruits mingle on the palate with spicy notes and more savoury characters.  The finish is long and complimented by balsamic notes, polished tannins and well balanced acidity.  Truly delicious and one to stash away for a while. 

£28.95

2021 Dolcetto ‘Gioia Mia’, Cantine Povero, 3 Litre BIB

Dolcetto

This is a wonderfully juicy and fresh Dolcetto that is packed with fresh blackberry and cherry fruit and has a clean, fruity finish.  Great value, eminently quaffable and very versatile as a food wine, there is very little not to like here!

£35.00

2021 Le Pitre Primitivo, Mottura DOC Primitivo di Manduria

Primitivo

Le Pitre Primitivo is one of Mottura's flagship wines and is very complex, velvety and full-bodied, with an intense nose of sweet jammy red fruits, blackberry and chocolate along with black pepper spice. Well-balanced and powerful, with soft tannins that tends to sweetness. A beautiful Primitivo which is definitely up there as one of the best.

£26.95

2021 Muller Thurgau, Kurtatsch, DOC Sudtirol Alto Adige

Mouvedre

Muller Thurgau may not be the sexiest of grape varieties but every now and again you come across one which makes you take notice.  The Kurtatsch Muller Thurgau is a sustainably produced white wine with a personality!  Benefitting from the warm days, cool nights and extra hang time on the vine, this slow ripening white comes from vines grown at altitude on sandy and loam soils.  Elegant on the nose with stone fruit and jasmine scented floral notes, the palate is beautifully balanced, fresh and lively leads to an aromatic finish.  This lovely white is drinking well now, but will continue to develop for a couple of years.

£21.00

2021 Pinot Grigio delle Venezie ‘La Luna Gaia’, Casa Girelli

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

If you are looking for a great Pinot Grigio from Veneto at an attractive price, this is the perfect choice.  This wine has a very pale straw colour with pale green highlights. The nose is fresh and clean with citrus fruit and green apple. In the mouth the wine is soft, fresh with lovely mouthfeel and good length. 

£9.45

2021 Promis Ca Marcanda, Gaja, IGT Toscana

Merlot

The Ca Marcanda Promis is a complex wine with an undeniable elegance. The nose is rich and concentrated, with blueberry, liquorice and cocoa hints. It starts fresh and then develops balsamic notes and scents of graphite, before becoming more mellow in character with a rhubarb and menthol note. The palate is voluminous with fine-grained and silky tannins on the finish.

£39.95

2021 Trastullo Inzolia, Terre Siciliane IGT

Inzolia

The Trastullo Inzolia is a crisp, fresh and lifted white from Sicily.  Bright, perky and light, this zesty white is perfect summer drinking.  Enjoy as an aperitif or with seafoods and salads.

£11.95

2021 Vanedda Bianco, Agricola Cortese, IGP Sicilia

Catarratto

The Vanedda Bianco from Agricola Cortese is made from an organic blend of Catarratto and Grillo co-fermented on their skins in old 30 litre Slavonian Oak Botti to give structure and phenolics.  Fresh, tropical tinged aromas leap from the glass.  There's a beautiful richness on the palate which boasts depth and structure underpinned by clean, crisp acidity. 

£19.95

2021/22 Brachetto d’Acqui, Giacomo Bologna, Half Bottle

Brachetto

The Braida Brachetto d'Acqui is a semi-sparkling (frizzante) red sweet wine with a bright ruby colour. The nose is youthful and exuberant and bursts with aromas of red fruits like wild strawberry, raspberry & grape. The palate surprises with its fresh, refined and mineral notes, freshened by crisp acidity and fine, elegant fizz. The fruity notes are complemented by subtle hints of violet and rose.

£12.95

2021/22 Pinot Grigio Hill, Nals Margreid, DOC Alto Adige

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Since it was established in 1932, Nals Margreid has focused on creating variety and terroir driven wines from South Tyrol, where Italy’s northernmost wine-growing region borders on the Alps and the Dolomites. 170 hectares (65% white wine, 35% red wine) are cultivated in vineyards between 250-900 meters above sea level.  The growers´ knowledge and passion in the vineyards, combined with an acute attention to detail in the winery, results in authentic wines from fourteen different areas in Alto Adige.  

£19.95

2021/23 Di Meno Catarratto, Normanno, IGT Terre Siciliane

Catarratto

The Di Meno is made with predominantly Catarratto plus a smattering of other indigenous Italian grape varieties.  It is a deliciously refreshing, minimal intervention white which shows citrus and tropical fruit notes.  There is some skin contact involved which gives a thirst quenching edge and some added depth and texture but none of the funkiness often assosciated with orange wines. 

£12.95

2022 ‘Balbino’ Vermentino Di Maremma Terenzi

Vermentino

This family creates wines with a personality, respecting the territory with such competence and care that it is really expressed in the end product.

£28.00

2022 Aglianico del Sannio ‘Classici’, Cantina la Guardiense, DOP

£11.95

2022 Etna Rosso, Setteporte, DOC Etna Rosso

Nerello Mascalese

The Setteporte Etna Rosso has an intense ruby red colour with a pleasantly fruity bouquet layered with red fruit and wild berries underpinned by a distinct minerality. The finish is dry, finely balanced, elegant and persistent.

£28.95

2022 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido, IGT Toscana

Red Blend

This 'little brother' to Sassicaia is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and made in a more approachable style.  The 2022 vintage is very elegant with a mixture of ripe red fruit and more darker fruits tinged with herbal notes alongside dark chocolate and cedar. 

£55.00

2022 Lugana, Guerrieri Rizzardi, DOC Lugana

Trebbiano

This Lugana from Rizzardi is a relatively new addition to the range.  Made with the local clone of Trebbiano (Turbiana), this is elegant and fresh with mineral undertones.  The texture comes from two months lees ageing in stainless steel.  A delightful wine to enjoy as an aperitif or with shellfish dishes.

£19.50