Frescobaldi Mormoreto IGT 2005 75cl
£79.80
Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine Spicy notes of clove and vanilla are just around the corner Tertiary aromas of tobacco, cocoa powder and coffee bean are remarkably well-integrated The finish is long and persistent
Tramin, Nussbaumer, Alto Adige, Gewurztraminer 2022 75cl
£37.99
One of Italy's most awarded wines with intense and complex aromas of rose petal, smoky lychees and a rich, layered and full bodied texture
Ca'Rugate 'La Perlara', Recioto di Soave 2019 50cl
£35.45
Intensely perfumed with aromas of barley sugar, ripe mango and peach with a beautifully long caramelised orange finish balanced by a lovely freshness Quite superb
Ca'Rugate, Bucciato, Soave Classico Superiore 2022 75cl
£28.78
A savoury and richly flavoured orange wine offering delicate notes of ginger cake, bruised apple and honey marinaded oranges with a lovely zingy finish
Varvaglione Salice Salentino 2021 75cl
£22.43
From the makers of the ever-popular Papale Oro comes this smashing Salice Salentino It's an impressive purple-black in colour, with impressively concentrated blackberry and plum aromas and flavours Full-bodied and rounded, with tight structure but not too dry, with fantastic freshness and great length on the palate Varvaglione makes this from around 85% Negroamaro and 15% Malvasia Nera The vines were planted together and the fruit is picked at the same time, making this a modern-day 'field blend'
Francesco Cirelli Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Anfora Organic 2022 75cl
£27.62
This Trebbiano displays delicate aromas of yellow fruits and flowers Roundness and medium body perfectly balanced with the freshness of the fruit
Anselmi Capitel Croce IGT 2022 75cl
£21.50
Outstanding The wine exhibits a straw colour and subtle vanillin and spice aromas are noticeable in the aromatics, a creamy texture, admirable finesse and complexity and a surprisingly fat concentration and length
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl
£31.70
With a deep, dark garnet appearance, the Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Reserva has a wonderful, mature mellowness of aroma, with subtle, woody, creamy, butterscotch nuances Beautiful, rounded juiciness on the palate, with rich, velvety texture, fresh acidity and complex layers of flavour This is excellent
Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico 2021 75cl
£22.50
Warm and supple with layers of violet, tobacco, black pepper and cherry Full of charm, this is beautifully balanced with a fresh and uplifting note on the finish
Frescobaldi Montesodi 2014 75cl
£51.25
The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry These are supported by sweet vanillaand rounded off with balsamic notes, pepper and cinnamon The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously elegant; the alcohol and acidic content balance out perfectly The tannins are smooth and well integrated
Di Filippo, 'Villa Conversino', Umbria, Bianco 2021 75cl
£8.82
A light and refreshing white blend with floral blossom, tangy citrus notes and a crisp finish with a characteristic hint of almond
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 1994 75cl
£466.75
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 1980 75cl
£626.53
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
Bergaglio Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Vigneto Ciapon 2020 75cl
£19.80
This amazing aged Gavi is a huge surprise, and probably unlike any Gavi you have encountered before It has deep, concentrated dried apricot fruit character, with honey, truffle, fragrant wood and earth nuances A far cry from innocuous, 'typical' Gavi, this is an intense and complex fine wine
Pedemontis, 'Ruvaj', Nebbiolo d'Alba 2020 75cl
£31.36
A velvety and harmonious Nebbiolo, with a bouquet of raspberry, geranium and wild strawberry layered with spicy cinnamon and vanilla
Pedemontis, 'Arajs', Roero Arneis 2021 75cl
£22.52
A soft and refreshing Italian white from the Arneis grape with a delicately aromatic bouquet of exotic fruits, pear and acacia honey