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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.
Magnum 150cl £113.20
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£70.00
Case of 6 £420.00
2014 Saffredi IGT, Fattoria Le Pupille
Magnum 150cl £113.20
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Single bottle£170.00
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2001 Galatrona, Fattoria Petrolo
Magnum 150cl £170.00
Bottle 75cl £19.00
Case of 6 £114.00
TASTING NOTES
Just shy of pale ruby with orange tinges. Open-knit strawberry and cherry nose, and really captivating. Truly integrated oak and notes of tobacco underneath, indicating that the wine is developing quickly. Fine yet solid tannins. Elegance and structure, while medium-term ageing is certainly possible. Jancis Robinson
more2014 Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG, Fattoria Le Pupille
Bottle 75cl £19.00
Bottle 75cl £19.50
Case of 6 £117.00
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£37.20
Bottle 37.5cl
Single bottle£10.56
Case of 12 £126.60
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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 75cl £19.50
Bottle 75cl £19.60
Case of 6 £117.60
2014 Rosso di Montalcino, Siro Pacenti
Bottle 75cl £19.60
Bottle 75cl £19.60
Case of 6 x 75cl £117.60
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TASTING NOTES
Tua Ritas unique seaside Sangiovese is an enchanting expression of the vineyards location, named after the beautiful pink marble (the pearl of the wood) on which it is grown. Supple and elegant, the 2013 Perlato displays a pretty, floral bouquet; full of roses, violets and hedgerow fruit. Its hint of sweetness and plush, plump tannins are balanced by a bright,...
more2013 Perlato del Bosco Rosso, Tua Rita
Bottle 75cl £19.60
Bottle 75cl
£20.16
£26.00
Case of 6
£120.90
£156.00
2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Capoverso
Bottle 75cl £26.00 £20.15
Bottle 75cl £20.56
2015 Lagrein 'Turmhof', Tiefenbrunner
Bottle 75cl £20.55
Magnum 150cl £41.20
TASTING NOTES
The 2008 Le Difese is particularly rich and appealing, combining the Mediterranean charactersof Sangiovese with the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of blackberry, cassis,dark cherries and baked fruits are followed by sweet cherry and prune flavours, intermingled withspices and herbs. A period of twelve months in oak barrels gives complexity and length to this veryapproachable wine which is...
more2008 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido
Magnum 150cl £41.20
Bottle 75cl £21.00
Case of 6 £126.00
2015 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, Musella
Bottle 75cl £21.00
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.
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