Bertani Ognisanti Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2021 75cl
£33.74
Superior Valpolicella by name and by nature: a cascade of Morello cherries, perfumed with dried flowers and a hint of white pepper
Casa Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl
£31.66
Velvety and smooth, this wine aims to show the full potential of the Sangiovese offering wine lovers an uncompromising quality product with some smoothness due to the touch of Merlot in the blend
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2004 75cl
£217.94
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 However, the key to this wine has got to be the sweetness level It is genuinely dry, unlike many modern-style competitors
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2010 75cl
£148.79
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 However, the key to this wine has got to be the sweetness level It is genuinely dry, unlike many modern-style competitors
Fattoria dei Barbi Vin Santo DOC Half Bottle 2014 37.5cl
£23.62
A distinctive sweet wine made by drying the grapes on straw mats before pressing to concentrate the sugars and flavour Lots of dried fruits- raisin and prune- as well as a twist of orange peel Rich and nutty on the palate, with a long and nicely balanced finish Sip and savour after a meal or try with sweet biscuits or ice-cream
Santadi Vermentino, Cala Silente 2022 75cl
£14.46
Vermentino is most famous on the Tuscan coast, but Sardinia makes some cracking examples, and this is one of them Pale green colour, with exciting lemon and peach aromas that are also evident on the palate Juicy and rounded, with that magical combination of refreshing crispness and satisfying weight of texture A wine to which you'll want to return
Planeta Serra Ferdinandea Rose 2022 75cl
£18.31
This wine has the colour of mother-of-pearl - a shimmering, pale pink Aromas of white peach, rose tea and sea spray tantalise the nose, while the palate is fresh and flowing, with the finish in perfect balance Serra Ferdinandea is named after a volcanic island that existed for just a few months between July and November 1831, and despite its short lifespan, became the subject of lively territorial dispute between the Sicilians, the French and the British This wine is instead the result of Sicilian-French international collaboration, harnessing the grape-growing and winemaking expertise of the Planeta and Oddo families
Fontanafredda Briccotondo Arneis Langhe DOC 2022 75cl
£13.30
Bright straw yellow with greenish highlights The bouquet conjures up exotic fruit, ripe pears, hawthorn blossom and acacia honey Soft and full on the palate with a refreshing crispness and luscious finish
Palladino Biferno Rosso DOC 2019 75cl
£9.40
Blueberries, cherries and oak on the nose, leading into a soft, medium-bodied texture in the mouth Good to go straight out of the bottle, it gets better if you let it sit in the glass a few minutes before drinking Drink now or keep for 1-2 years
Castel de Paolis, Frascati Superiore 2022 75cl
£21.01
An intense and aromatic Frascati, with notes of juicy exotic fruits complemented by floral and lime zest top notes and culminating in a long, saline and mineral finish
San Marco De Notari Cesanese 2022 75cl
£9.19
"Ruby-red in the glass with light vanilla perfume Intense, elegant and dry "
Al-Cantara, 'Occhi di Ciumi', Etna, Sicily 2022 75cl
£22.13
A beautifully fresh wine with a core of minerality shining through the spicy flavour, long and saline on the finish
Castello Vicchiomaggio, 'Amphiarao', Toscana Rosso 2021 75cl
£38.21
An intense and full-bodied blend with red fruits layered with a herbaceous notes and a spicy background, concentrated and fragrant with a silky finish