Tuscany, along with Piedmont, is the foundation upon which Italy’s wine reputation has been built. In total, there are 29 wines with DOC status produced in the region. It is also home to 7 of Italy’s DOCG areas, and many premium non-classified wines.
Chianti accounts for a large part of the region with the most prestigious DOCG Chianti Classico wines coming from the beautiful central hills, which provide a tempering effect on the summertime heat, many vineyards are planted on the highest slopes. The principal grape variety is Sangiovese, alongside other indigenous and international varietals.
The number of producers in...
Double Magnum 300cl £420.32
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£210.16
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6 £570.48
This beautifully evolved wine retains its incredible core of pure dark cherry and blackcurrant fruit, spicy dried herbs and tea leaves, framed by tightly knit tannins and a svelte, gentle texture. There is incredible concentration here but a gentle, almost ethereal quality lingers in the mouth and creates a heady, aromatic perfume. Elegant yet powerful, this is a stunning wine...
moreDouble Magnum 300cl £420.32
Double Magnum 300cl £420.32
Magnum 150cl
Single bottle£210.16
Much more open and expressive than when we tasted in November at the estate, the 2010 showed classic blackcurrant and cassis notes and that hallmark bright note of bright cherry. Deep, spicy and focused, this is an elegant and concentrated wine that displays violets and floral aromas alongside a great, thick texture and tightly wound tannins. There is so much...
moreDouble Magnum 300cl £420.32
Bottle 75cl £70.08
Case of 6 £420.48
Bottle 75cl £70.08
Bottle 75cl £70.08
Case of 6 £420.48
Bottle 75cl £70.08
Case 6 x 75cl £424.08
Bottle 75cl £70.68
Bottle 75cl £70.68
Case of 6 £424.08
This tenth anniversary release comes straight from the cellars in Greve in Chianti. The 2007 provides a stunningly approachable expression of musky red cherry, black plum, blackberry jam, tobacco and brown spices. This is a full-bodied, broad and pliant wine with a saline nuance adding complexity to the dark fruit, sage and rosemary flavours. The herbal element repeats on the...
moreBottle 75cl £70.68
Case 6 x 75cl £424.08
Bottle 75cl £70.68
Case of 3 x 75cl £428.04
Bottle 75cl £142.68
Bottle 75cl £72.68
Case of 6 £436.08
Bottle 75cl £72.68
Bottle 75cl £75.68
Case of 6 £454.08
Bottle 75cl £75.68
Bottle 50cl £82.00
Case of 6 £492.00
Bottle 50cl £82.00
Historically Brunello needed considerable ageing, and the minimum age before release is still 4 years. However Brunello is now being produced that is delicious from release as well as having good potential for ageing – the best of both worlds and an essential development in the face of changing modern tastes.
Coastal Tuscany, particularly the area around the beautiful village of Bolgheri really hit the map in the 1970s as a new class of wines known as “Super Tuscans” emerged. These wines were made outside DOC/DOCG regulations, using international varieties, some were considered to be of outstanding quality and received high scores from the critics and commanded surprisingly high prices for the time.
The two most renowned Super Tuscans to this day are Sassicaia and Ornellaia, for which Armit are the exclusive UK agents! Bolgheri today is synonymous with winemaking of the highest order. Exceptional terroir along the coast complemented by the wonderful Mediterranean climate provide perfect conditions for vines not only in Bolgheri and the Maremma but down to Suvereto and beyond.
