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

2018 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.

£39.95

2018 Brunello di Montalcino Pieve Santa Restituta, Gaja, DOCG

Sangiovese

Gaja's Brunello di Montalcino shows notes of juniper berries, liquorice and sweet wood on the nose. It has a very clear expression of sweet and ripe fruit, opening on the palate, with notes of spice and earthy aromatic herbs. This wine has remarkable texture, mouth-filling fruit and a very good length.

£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. 

£15.95

2018 Rosso di Montalcino Pertimali, Livio Sassetti, DOC

Sangiovese

The Pertimali Rosso di Montalcino is a complex wine showing balsamic notes alongside plums, ripe cherry and violets on the nose.  Delicate initially but building on the palate, this is more like a baby Brunello than 'humble' Rosso.  Made from hand harvested, sustainably grown grapes which are gently pressed there is a wonderful freshness to the wine.  This gorgeous red ages for 6 months in steel tanks and 6 months in bottle prior to release. 

£36.00

2019 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

2019 Grifi, Avignonesi, IGT Toscana

Red Blend

The Grifi from Avignonesi is a 50/50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from two vineyard sites in Montepulciano.  Both varieties marry particularly well in this powerful red with Sangiovese showing up front fruit, spice and elegance whilst the Cabernet gives backbone and tannins.  Packed with dark berry fruits with lighter hints of blueberry and plum, the nose also shows plenty of oak and spice, the palate is complex and shows great depth.  This is a wonderful wien to enjoy with pelnty of breathing now, but has the capacity to age for at least a decade.

£45.00

2019 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.

£13.99

2019/20 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.

£31.00

2020 Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Meleto, DOCG

Sangiovese

The Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva is wonderfully approachable with an inviting nose of ripe red fruits intermingled with aromatic herbs and sweet spices.  The palate is rounded, medium to full bodied with soft tannins and a long, complex and elegant finish. 

£23.95

2020 Chianti, Tenuta Ormanni, DOCG Chianti

Sangiovese

The 13th century Ormanni estate is located right in the heart of Chianti, between the towns of Poggibonsi and Castellina. The ormanni property has been owned by the Brini Batacchi family for the last 200 years and covers an area of 242 hecters of land, 68 of which are vineyards dedicated solely to the cultivation of Sangiovese.

£15.95

2020 Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Fattoria Le Pupille, DOCG

Sangiovese

The Fattoria le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva has a seductive nose packed with perfumed, sweet dark fruits and fresh herbal notes.  The medium to full-bodied palate is generous and mouthfilling with finely integrated, ripe tannins.  As with many Italian wines, this will pair beautifully with food, espcially tomato based dishes and grilled meats.

£27.95

2020 Rosso di Montepulciano, Avignonesi, DOC

Sangiovese

The Rosso di Montepulciano from Avignonesi is certified organic, 100% Sangiovese and downright delicious.  Medium bodied with open, red berry fruits, hints of spice and a wonderful floral edge to the expressive nose.  The palate is smooth and harmonius with a lovely balance of sweet fruits and fresh acidity.  Generous and open now, this wonderful wine will continue to develop for a good few years from vintage.

£18.95

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 Sangiovese ‘Valley Vignerons Series’, Payten & Jones, Yarra

Sangiovese

The Payten and Jones winery in Yarra Valley has never been one to follow the crowd and they specialise in minimal intervention, natural (in a good way), farming and winemaking, that translates into styles which are fruit forward and downright enjoyable. 

£24.95

2022 Mandriolo Rosso, Morisfarms, Maremma Toscana

Red Blend

The Mandriolo Rosso is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grown in the coastal Maremma region of Tuscany.  This delightful red wine is so pretty on the nose with bright summer fruits and a hint of earthy spice.  The palate is equally fresh and fruit driven with finely poised acidity on the finish.  Light and easy to drink, the sunny disposition of this lovely red will keep you coming back for glass after glass.

£15.95

2022 Sangiovese ‘Brio’, Castello Romitorio, IGT Toscana

Sangiovese

Brio is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the estate vineyards on the gently sloping hills of Scansano, fully expressing the freshness of this grape variety. The combination of altitude, south-westerly exposure, and rich volcanic soils in Scansano create one of Italy's most unique microclimates.  Dense ruby red in colour with fragrant floral aromas, notes of red berries and cherries, and a layer of aromatic herbs.  The medium bodied palate is refined and balanced, with well integrated savouriness and soft tannins carrying through to the long and fruity finish.

£17.95

2022 Sangiovese Caparzo,Toscana IGT

Sangiovese

The Caparzo Sangiovese Toscana is a bright ruby colour with pretty hints of violet. The nose is intense and fruity with ripe blackberries, wild strawberries and spice. The medium-bodied palate has a warm brambly feel, full of soft ripe fruit and a peristant spice to the finish. Easy drinking.

£14.95

2022 Sangiovese Rubicone, Vinvita, IGT Emilia Romagna

Sangiovese

The Vinvita Rubicone is a very easy drinking red showing typical Sangiovese character with heaps of pure, upfront fruit unhindered by any oak ageing. Ripe cherry and red fruits, with a touch of flowers and spice. Well-balanced, juicy and extremely quaffable.

£9.50

Italian Everyday Dozen

Mixed Case

Our great value Italian Dozen contains 3 bottles each of the following:

£104.00

Rosso No.1 Coste del Vino, IGT Toscana

Sangiovese

Mostly made with Sangiovese with about 20% split between Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this polished blend is one of those wines that simply makes you smile!  Some exotic fruits like pomegranate mingle with fresh red fruits, hints of leather and a touch of spice.  The tannins are evident but friendly, making this a great food wine.

£26.95

Vermouth Rosso ‘Etrusco Nero’, Tenuta Fertuna

Sangiovese

The Fertuna Etrusco Nero Vermouth is simply delicious.  This wonderful Vermouth from Maremma in Tuscany has terrific depth and concentration thanks to a 45 day maceration of herbs and spices and further ageing in stainless steel.  The result is a vermouth which is neither too sweet nor too bitter yet concentrated and rich.  This versatile Vermouth can be used in a variety of classic cocktails or drunk lightly chilled on it's own or with chocolate based desserts and even mild blue cheese.

£32.00