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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 £22.36
Case of 6 £134.10
2016 Sauvignon Blanc 'Turmhof', Tiefenbrunner
Bottle 75cl £22.35
Bottle 75cl £22.36
Case of 6 £134.10
2011 Cantaleone Sangiovese, Capoverso
Bottle 75cl £22.35
Magnum 150cl £45.00
Case of 3 £135.00
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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...
more2015 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia, wooden case, Ornellaia
Magnum 150cl £45.00
Bottle 75cl £23.00
Case of 6 £138.00
2015 Chianti Classico, Querciabella
Bottle 75cl £23.00
Bottle 75cl £24.00
Case of 6 £144.00
2016 Fibio, Pinot Bianco, Musella
Bottle 75cl £24.00
Bottle 75cl £25.10
2013 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Capoverso
Bottle 75cl £25.10
Bottle 75cl £25.10
Case of 6 £150.60
2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Capoverso
Bottle 75cl £25.10
Magnum 150cl £155.20
Double Magnum 300cl
Case of 1
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The estate's 2006 Camartina is awesome in the way it marries considerable ripeness of firm, classic sense of structure. Black cherries, minerals, menthol, tar and subtle French oak are some of the nuances that emerge from the 2006 Camartina. This is a decidedly big, powerful Camartina that will require some patience, but all of the ingredients are there for this...
more2006 Camartina, Querciabella
Magnum 150cl £155.20
Double Magnum 300cl £160.40
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£71.20
Bottle 75cl
Single bottle£32.50
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Dried cherries, raspberries, tobacco and crushed flowers rise effortlessly from the glass. Delicate berry-infusions are contained within a tightly packed tannic structure. But the texture is beautifully silken. Freshness and verve are the hallmarks of this appealing vintage and this wonderful Barolo has it in spades.Armit Wines
more2013 Barolo, Giacomo Fenocchio
Double Magnum 300cl £160.40
Magnum 150cl £161.20
2015 Saffredi IGT, Fattoria Le Pupille
Magnum 150cl £161.20
Magnum 150cl £161.20
Imperial 600cl
Single bottle£668.78
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6 £435.60
Double Magnum 300cl
Single bottle£346.40
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Undoubtedly the star of the show for me, this wine bears all the hallmarks of beautiful, intense Tuscan Cabernet. Showy and rounded with a wild, spicy and concentrated texture. There are hints of smoke and tar beneath the dense, sweet core of fruit and exotic spice. The finish is long, rich and impressive. Wonderfully youthful in its freshness quite...
more2004 Camartina, Querciabella
Magnum 150cl £161.20
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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