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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 £12.80
Case of 6 £76.80
2016 Cerasuolo, Tiberio
Bottle 75cl £12.80
Bottle 75cl £13.14
2013 Rose del Drago, Musella
Bottle 75cl £13.13
Bottle 75cl
£13.50
£18.00
Case of 6
£81.00
£108.00
2015 Montessu, Agricola Punica
Bottle 75cl £18.00 £13.50
Bottle 75cl £13.64
Case of 6 £81.84
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Incredibly fresh and zesty this is going to make perfect summer drinking. Refreshing acidity with concentrated pear, apple and apricot flavours. Whilst primarily about crisp fruit characters there is a touch of minerality and almost waxy texture here. A blend of 80% Vermentino and 20% Chardonnay, this will provide extremely enjoyable drinking for the next year.
more2013 Samas, Agricola Punica
Bottle 75cl £13.64
Bottle 75cl £14.64
Case of 6 £87.78
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Pinot Bianco is an often ignored variety that yields delicately aromatic and beautifully textured whites. White flowers, peach blossom and stone fruit delicately waft from the glass. A truly delightful nose leads onto a green apple filled mouth with a weighty, textured palate. A streak of minerality and fine acidity lift this Pinot Bianco and provide a refreshing finish. A...
more2013 Pinot Bianco, Tiefenbrunner
Bottle 75cl £14.63
Bottle 300cl
Available In Bond
Magnum 150cl
Case of 3
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6
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Release price valid until 30th April 2018, while stocks last.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...
more2016 Le Volte, Ornellaia
Double Magnum 300cl Available In Bond
Bottle 75cl £14.76
Case of 6 £88.48
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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 £14.75
Bottle 75cl £14.86
Case of 6 £89.10
2015 Teresa Manara IGT Salento Chardonnay, Cantele
Bottle 75cl £14.85
WINES FROM ITALY
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.
