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ITALY
Italy is a wonderful patchwork quilt of a country with incredible regionality and local traditions. Nowhere more is this apparent than in the rich profusion of indigenous grape varieties that grace the slopes and plains of many of Italy's wine producing regions. The production of fine Italian wines dates back over a thousand years. But it wasn't until relatively recently that a wave of young producers started to turn their attention to producing eye catching fine wines. Some did this by introducing international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay but others have worked hard with their native varieties to showcase just what a wealth of riches the country has to offer. This has had a profound effect on all aspects of the production of fine Italian wines and some would say that this is its golden age, with high quality available from house wines all the way up to the great wines of Barolo, Chianti and Brunello.We are proud to represent some of the true icons of the Italian wine scene and with the recent run of fine vintages there has never been a better time to discover some of these gems. Explore our full...
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Being Frizzante in style, this Prosecco has a lighter, finer mousse which makes it the perfect wine for an aperitive. In the glass you'll find delicious aromas of white stone fruit and golden apple with lively acidity to refresh your palate. A perfect glass of fizz to enjoy on its own or alongside some some canapés. Think fresh figs and...
moreProsecco Frizzante, Biancavigna
Bottle 75cl £12.58
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Le Difese offers a taste of the estate behind Sassicaia immediately on release. The name is a local term for the tusks of a wild boar. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, the wine offers bright, crunchy red cherries and damson, with a herbal lift of fennel and tea leaves and a hint of bonfire woodsmoke. The 2017 vintage...
more2017 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl £18.68
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Biancavigna lead the way for high quality Prosecco making ones with elegance, grace and beautiful minerality. On the nose, ripe stone fruit abound with nuances of peach and blossom. Creamy in texture with a fine mousse and refreshing acidity. Beautifully refreshing as an aperitive or enjoy with the local cheese belonging to the Prosecco region - Taleggio. A soft, creamy...
moreProsecco Spumante Brut, Biancavigna
Bottle 75cl £15.20
2016 Chianti Classico Organic, Querciabella
Bottle 75cl £23.08
2017 Giusto Di Notri, Tua Rita
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
2018 Roero Arneis, Bruno Giacosa
Bottle 75cl £21.08
2018 Rosso dei Notri, Tua Rita
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
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Few vintages have expressed all the virtues of the Tuscan coast’s climate as eloquently as 2016. An almost perfect combination of sunshine, warm summer days and cool nights, with just about enough rain to slow down the vine’s growth without making them suffer from drought have led to one of the purest expressions of Le Volte dell’Ornellaia, combining perfectly ripe...
more2016 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia, Ornellaia
Bottle 75cl £22.08
Bottle 75cl
£5.08
£7.60
Case of 6
£30.48
£45.50
Riva Bianco, Botter
Bottle 75cl £7.60 £5.08
Bottle 75cl
£5.08
£7.60
Case of 6
£30.48
£45.50
Riva Rosso, Botter
Bottle 75cl £7.60 £5.08
Magnum 150cl £44.96
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£16.08
Case of 12 £192.94
2015 Mongrana Organic, Querciabella
Magnum 150cl £44.96
Bottle 75cl £8.48
2016 Telero Rosso (Negroamaro), Cantele
Bottle 75cl £8.48
Bottle 75cl £8.58
Case of 6 £51.48
2016 Telero Bianco (Bombino), Cantele
Bottle 75cl £8.58
Magnum 150cl £52.36
2012 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Capoverso
Magnum 150cl £52.36
Magnum 150cl £53.36
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£14.04
Case of 12 £168.48
2015 Chianti Classico Organic, Querciabella
Magnum 150cl £53.36
Bottle 75cl £10.22
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Greco is one of the most characterful Italian whites, grown mainly in southern Italy. Guardienes Greco has a rich pine nut, honeysuckle and butterscotch notes which are beautifully off-set by juicy, tart green apple and pineapple fruit flavours. This full-textured wine would pair very well with a mozzarella and tomato salad or a seafood risotto.
more2012 Selezione Greco, Guardiense
Bottle 75cl £10.22
Bottle 75cl £10.68
Case of 6 £64.08
2017 'Vinum Vita Est' Langhe Freisa, Cantina Sociale Terre del Barolo
Bottle 75cl £10.68
Bottle 75cl £10.72
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Grown almost exclusively in Puglia, the Negroamaro grape reaches its apogee in the Salice Salentino appellation. This wine is a classic example of rich, dark berries leading into an earthy, herbal aroma. The palate is dense and tightly packed with firm tannins and crunchy acidity. The blackberry and plum provide a warm, spicy quality which would be a great match...
more2010 Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva, Cantele
Bottle 75cl £10.72
Bottle 75cl £10.98
2017 Rosato, Cantele
Bottle 75cl £10.98
Bottle 75cl £11.08
Case of 6 £66.48
2017 Selezione Falanghina, Guardiense
Bottle 75cl £11.08
FINE ITALIAN WINES
Whether it’s a fine Tuscan Chianti, or a crisp Pinot Grigio produced in Italy’s northeast region of Alto Adige, the Mediterranean climate and rolling hillside vineyards ensure that the wines of Italy are held in high regard across the world.ITALIAN WINES BY REGION
One of the most picturesque Italian wine regions, Tuscany is world-renowned for the variety of wines produced - from sweet dessert wines, to dry whites, to popular full bodied Italian red wines. The southernmost Italian wine region, Sicily, boasts Syrah – a wine that compares favourably with the Rhône Valley thanks to the near constant sunshine and dependable rainfall. Explore wines from the small vineyards of Piedmont, nestled at the foot of the Dolomites in the north of the country, and central-eastern Abruzzo, home of the Montepulciano grape yielding great-value, full-bodied Italian red wines.
Explore our carefully curated Italian wines by region.
PRODUCERS OF FINE ITALIAN WINES
Peruse our Italian wines, and learn about their producers. With stories steeped in history, family and passion, you’ll find yourself on a journey of Italian wine regions and heritage.
Find out about perfectionists Bruno Giacosa and Gaja from the Piedmont region, Tuscany wines from 'Super Tuscans' such as Ornellaia, Sassicaia, Le Pupille, Tua Rita, Querciabella and Cantele who are investing in scientific research to improve the quality of the Puglia region, and Musella, producing fine Italian red wines and rosés from their biodynamically certified vineyards. Also look out for leaders in their regions; Pietradolce, Agricola Punica and Romano Dal Forno. And don’t miss Biancavigna based in a Superiore DOCG in the Veneto region, with their range of excellent Proseccos.
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