Bertani Amarone Valpantena DOCG 2021 75cl
£41.68
This wine comes from the hills of the Valpantena, the only "cru" subzone in the Valpolicella area Bertani's traditional devotion to producing Amarone is also found in this wine, a modern and balanced Amarone, but still authentic and rich in body New fermentation technology and drying methods give balance and elegance to the wine's exuberant fruity notes - blackberry flavour, hints of mint, sweet cherry and spicy notes Superb weight of fruit and a real purity come across in this dry style of Amarone, wonderful with food this is delcious Valpentena is the reason people should seek out Amarone
Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2019 75cl
£48.79
Deep, rich, savoury aroma of wild cherries over a complex medley of dried Provencale herbs, peppery spice, frankincense, cocoa and dried fruits (cranberry and black cherry) Succulent and velvet-textured, it is beautifully-balanced with fruit and herby-spicy complexity This seems to have developed over recent months, and is ready to drink sooner than some reviewers predicted - delicious now and over the next 5-6 years
Botromagno Gravina Bianco 2023 75cl
£15.41
A sparkling straw-yellow, with greenish highlights Fragrant and fruity, with appie, peach, aprico!, and pineapple o the nose The palate is crisp and delicious, with a tangy vein of acidity and long, leisurely progression
Bertani Velante Due Uve Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl
£14.36
Due Uve Bianco combines the body and elegance of Pinot Grigio with the aromatic notes typical of Sauvignon Blanc, thus achieving a truly original creation rich in personality and character, a fusion of two of the world's most famous grape varieties
Arco dei Giovi Valpolicella Ripasso 2021 75cl
£14.27
Ruby-red in colour tending to garnet with age; it offers a slightly ethereal perfume of red fruits with notes of vanilla The flavour is fine, velvety and balanced, with good body and intensity
Caleo Pecorino, IGT Terre di Chieti Caleo 2023 75cl
£9.86
Straw yellow colour and intense perfume, lasting fruity bouquet On the palate this wine is dry, soft and well balanced, due to its full body
Anselmi San Vincenzo IGT 2023 75cl
£15.60
Made by maverick Roberto Anselmi, who rejected his wines' entitlement to the Soave DOCG designation, on the grounds that it did not do justice to their quality! This aromatic, fruity style offers peaches, hazelnnuts and orange blossom on the nose with refreshingly clean, crisp, flavours and a long finish Anselmi's vineyards cover 62 acres, high in the volcanic hills of Soave and Monteforte d Alpone The perfect southern exposure and elevated hillsides, well-drained volcanic tuff and rocky/calcareous slopes; together with severe pruning and green harvest, serve to reduce crop yields and ensure concentration and character in the wine
Planeta Rose Sicilia DOC 2023 75cl
£14.14
Inspired by a pink Sicilian sunset, this has a light and attractive nose with notes of rose petals, pomegranate and strawberries On the palate, it is silky smooth, light and fresh with a gentle, beautiful finish
Frescobaldi Pomino Bianco 2023 75cl
£18.41
This creamy fusion of Chardonnay with Pinot Blanc is crisp, clean, balanced and shows poached pear, butterscotch with a delicate hint of oak From vineyards situated up to 700 metres altitude, in the Florentine mountains Fermented in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels, then aged on the lees to develop texture while retaining freshness
Planeta Mamertino DOC 2019 75cl
£24.64
Rich aromas of Christmas cake fruits, espresso, cocoa and sweet spices The palate is equally rich, with mouth-filling texture, cherry fruits and chocolate A softness to the finish that masks the pretty robust tannins This region s wines found fame in 289 BC, when Julius Caesar was supposed to have favoured them
Planeta La Segreta Bianco 2023 75cl
£12.53
Vibrant and aromatic with notes of citrus fruits, lychee, pineapple and peach complemented by hints of minerals, herbs and mint Full and dry, smooth and supple with balancing acidity and a long, minty finish
Cenatiempo Forastera Ischia Bianco DOC 2022 75cl
£25.01
An intense aromatic white wine with generous fruit and a lovely orange peel finish
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2019 75cl
£82.74
With a deep ruby colour and Nebbiolo's hallmark brick rim, and a nose of ripe, almost roasted, fruit, the 2019 shows off the concentration of this great vintage It's packed with ripe black cherry, dried cherry, milk chocolate, mushroom, prune and fig, and has powerful, chewy tannins There is masses of complexity here, but it will be better with at least a couple more years' bottle age If you're really impatient to try it now, slosh it vigorously into a decanter, and give it an hour to breathe At its best between 2026 and 2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2019 75cl
£91.55
This Barolo comes from the famous cru of the same name in Monteforte, an historic vineyard that is considered one of the very finest The wine displays fabulous fruit concentration: complex, savoury, herbal, gamey, woody attributes are present, but in the background, behind deliciously appealing fresh red cherry, dried cherry, cranberry, sage, iron, elderberry, new oak and aniseed character Massively rich and weighty in the mouth, with black cherry, liquorice, thyme and roasted red pepper flavours It deserves cellaring to reach its full potential, but one sip and frankly you feel like sneaking off with the bottle now and spending a few hours alone with it Phenomenally good!
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2018 75cl
£82.74
The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour The nose is an attractive, aromatic, spiced bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and high church frankincense On the palate, it's soft, succulent and so ready, with lovely, lithe elegance and irresistibly silken texture It could keep a few years, but it's so utterly delicious now, why wait? Drink 2024-2030 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba