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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. Italian wine production 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 Italian wine production 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 selection of Italian wines today.
Bottle 75cl £16.30
Case of 6 £97.80
2017 Pinot Bianco, Tiefenbrunner
Bottle 75cl £16.30
Bottle 75cl £16.30
Case of 6 £97.80
2017 Pinot Grigio, Tiefenbrunner
Bottle 75cl £16.30
Bottle 75cl £16.50
Case of 6 £99.00
TASTING NOTES
Every year this fantastic rosé is a favourite of Armit Wines’ staff. Soft ripe nectarine, raspberry coulis and cranberry combine to create a wonderfully summery, attractive wine with vibrant crunchy redcurrant acidity. Dry, crisp elegant and full – the finish is long with a hint of soft orange peel which lingers. This will undoubtedly be a sell out yet again.
more2016 Rosato, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £16.50
Bottle 75cl £16.50
Case of 6 £99.00
2016 Barbera d'Alba, Giacomo Fenocchio
Bottle 75cl £16.50
Bottle 75cl £16.50
Case of 6 £99.00
2014 Refosco, Castello di Buttrio
Bottle 75cl £16.50
Magnum 150cl £33.26
Case of 3 £99.78
Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut, Biancavigna
Magnum 150cl £33.26
Bottle 75cl £16.70
2016 Sauvignon Blanc "Classic", Tiefenbrunner
Bottle 75cl £16.70
Bottle 75cl £16.96
Case of 6 £101.70
2017 Poggio Argentato, Fattoria Le Pupille
Bottle 75cl £16.95
Bottle 75cl £16.96
Case of 6 £101.70
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Expressing authentic typicity of the grape variety, this elegant white wine comes from the Colli Orientali del Friuli, a very trustworthy DOC producing high quality white grape varieties. Long mineral finish and intense aromatic bouquet make this Sauvignon Blanc a high-calibre white, very apt to accompany important fish and white meat dishes.Armit Wines
more2015 Sauvignon Blanc, Castello di Buttrio
Bottle 75cl £16.95
Bottle 75cl £17.00
Case of 6 £101.98
2017 Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut, Biancavigna
Bottle 75cl £17.00
Bottle 75cl £17.00
Case of 6 £102.00
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Very aromatic yet elegant with distinctive yellow peppers, sage, tropical fruits, peach and melon and wild fennel. This Sauvignon is full-bodied, gracefully contoured and velvety-smooth. Marvellous with crustaceans whether raw or gracing a plate of pasta. Excellent with aromatic spring herb risottos.
more2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Castello di Buttrio
Bottle 75cl £17.00
Bottle 75cl £17.14
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Le Difese is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Instantly appealing with great elegance and length, aromas of ripe, sweet cassis and plum fruit with a lick of spice. Smooth blackberry fruit characters follow with hints of sage and wild herbs balanced by soft tannins. Absolutely delicious now but will age well for the next five years....
more2011 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl £17.14
ITALIAN WINE
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.
ITALY WINE REGIONS
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 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 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.
Browse our collection of fine Italian wines online today.
