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 £41.20
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...
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Bottle 37.5cl £10.56
Case of 12 £126.60
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£37.20
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£19.50
Case of 6 £117.00
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
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Bottle 75cl £10.60
Bottle 75cl £10.60
Bottle 75cl £21.30
Case of 6 £127.80
Bottle 75cl £21.30
Bottle 75cl £21.76
Case of 6 £130.52
Bottle 75cl £21.75
Bottle 75cl £10.96
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£12.50
Case of 6 £75.00
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...
moreBottle 75cl £10.95
Bottle 75cl £22.00
Case of 6 £132.00
‘2015 was one those years that every winemaker dreams of having at least once in his career. The balanced season with a warm and sunny summer, but with a cool, dry weather during the harvest produced wines that perfectly denotethe seasonal trend. Rarely do we find a perfect balance between the various components of the wine, from the deep ruby...
moreBottle 75cl £22.00
Case 6 x 75cl
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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...
moreCase of 6 x 75cl £114.00
Bottle 75cl £19.00
Case of 6 x 75cl £123.60
Vibrant and fruit driven, the 2013 has a bright bouquet of ripe cherries mingled with an attractive sweet savoury character. On the palate, deep red berry and ripe plum flavours combine with a rounded structure. This wine will be delicious over the next few years. Drink 2015 to 2020.
moreBottle 75cl £20.60
Bottle 75cl £22.00
Case of 6 £132.00
Bottle 75cl £22.00
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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