Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezio 2020 75cl
£44.46
Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, Rialzi 2016 is bold, highly elegant and vibrant but never overpowering It has an intense, bright ruby-red colour The bouquet is complex and well-balanced: berries, violet flowers and spices are the dominant aromas, followed by notes of toasted coffee beans and tobacco, further emphasising the rich structure of Sangiovese grapes
Arco dei Giovi Valpolicella Superiore 2022 75cl
£13.79
Intense ruby in colour; ripe fruit aromas with notes of cassis, plum and herbs; medium to full bodied with juicy fruit flavours, supple tannins, and a lingering finish
Colterenzio Gewurztraminer Classici DOC, Alto Adige 2023 75cl
£17.22
"Brilliant, slightly straw-yellow colour Spices and perfumed aromas on the nose The palate offers cinnamon, lychee and rose Clean crisp acidity and long elegant finish "
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
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
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
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
Sacchetto 'Fili', Veneto, Prosecco Brut 2023 75cl
£15.71
Full flavoured Prosecco with crisp apple and pear fruit through to a fruity and refreshing finish
Sacchetto, Venezie, Merlot 2022 75cl
£11.64
Dry but fruity, medium bodied and refreshing red with a hint of blueberry and spice on the finish
Ca'Rugate 'L'Eremita', Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 50cl
£37.51
A luscious and velvety textured wine full of raisined fruit flavours with a hint of sage complemented by a beautifully balanced sweetness
Il Casone, Venezie, Pinot Grigio 2023 75cl
£11.65
Fresh and easy drinking style of Pinot Grigio with spicy apple and vanilla flavours
Michele Chiarlo, Cannubi, Barolo 2019 75cl
£105.56
Powerful and full flavoured, this classic Barolo Cru has baked fruits with hints of herbs, tobacco and leather through to a dry finish
Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG 2019 75cl
£40.84
Classic dark 'tar' and perfumed 'roses' on the nose, light in colour but with great power, concentration and well balanced ripe tannins This is a wine to match with rich foods and game dishes
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2013 75cl
£122.35
A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum Immense depth and complexity on the palate: dried fruit, oolong tea, liquorice, spice, red-berry fruits, and a long velvety vanilla note on the finish This is traditional Amarone: rich yet genuinely dry, unlike many of the modern-style upstarts
Ca'Rugate, 'Monte Alto', Soave Classico 2021 75cl
£25.50
Intense aromas of wild flowers, ripe fruit and an elegant hint of almond lead to a beautifully textured and richly fruited palate