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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...
Bottle 75cl £37.68
Case of 6 £226.08
2012 Brunello di Montalcino, Pietroso
Bottle 75cl £37.68
Bottle 75cl £37.70
Case of 6 £226.20
2018 Archineri Etna Bianco, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £37.70
Bottle 37.5cl £38.04
2007 Vin Santo, Quercia Al Poggio
Bottle 37.5cl £38.04
Bottle 50cl £38.06
Case of 6 £228.34
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This remarkable new wine from the tiny island of Pantelleria is an important new addition to Tua Rita’s stable. Proprietor Stefano Frascolla and his wife, Simone, daughter of Rita Tua, fell in love with an ancient, rugged property in Bukkuran on the north east of the island. 2016 is their first vintage of this special sweet wine, that has beautiful...
more2016 Sese Passito di Pantelleria, Tua Rita
Bottle 50cl £38.06
Bottle 75cl £19.08
Case of 12 £228.94
2016 Monteleccio, Sesti
Bottle 75cl £19.08
Bottle 75cl £19.08
2015 Monteleccio, Sesti
Bottle 75cl £19.08
Bottle 75cl £38.68
Case of 6 £232.08
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The 2008 vintage has produced richly flavoured wines with great structure and Guidalberto showsreal concentration and depth. The colour is a deep, vibrant purple and the aromas are full and ripewith intense, dark cherry and plum fruits and notes of spice. Wonderfully structured and balanced onthe palate with flavours of wild berries and herbs. Maturation in oak barrels for twelve...
more2008 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl £38.68
Bottle 37.5cl £19.54
Case of 12 £234.48
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£19.58
Case of 6 £117.48
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A wine with attractive wild cherry and blackberry fruit aromas, the 2015 has supple textures and juicy ripe fruit flavours balanced by lively redcurrant characters and a hint of savoury spice on the finish. This wine will be delicious to drink from release. Drink from 2017 to 2020.Armit Wines
more2015 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 37.5cl £19.54
Imperial 600cl £237.44
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Guidalberto 2014 has great energy and length with an aroma of dark fruits and spices with nuances of violets, roses and a hint of tobacco. Smooth textures and deep plum fruits combine with a crunchy redcurrant character and a hint of dark chocolate to create a wonderfully balanced wine with excellent definition. It will benefit from a year or two...
more2014 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido
Imperial 600cl £237.44
Case 6 x 75cl
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Bottle 75cl £39.68
Case of 6 £238.08
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Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Sorano, in the Serralunga d`Alba subzone, La Contrada di Sorano is a newly established winery, brainchild of a young couple, Paolo and Cristina. This young and passionate duo have decided to make this tiny plot of land their new home. The inaugural vintage 2015 is a testament to their commitment to the natural environment...
more2015 Barolo, La Contrada di Sorano di Paolo Baudana
Bottle 75cl £39.68
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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