La Spinetta Barbaresco Starderi DOCG 2020 75cl
£111.24
The highly distinctive La Spinetta Starderi is a truly unforgettable wine in a unique style set apart from other Piemontese Nebbiolo It has masses of ripe fruit on the nose - mulberry, strawberry jam, cherry compote, and is deeply juicy and succulent on the palate, with almost a Californian quality to it Impressively ripe, velvety and immediate, this is a style that does not require cellaring, although it would happily age a decade if desired The Starderi vineyard is just over the hill from Gallina, immediately above the Tanaro River, which helps moderate the climate - taking the edge off both summer heat and winter frosts
Guido Berlucchi, Franciacorta, '61 Rose' NV 75cl
£41.15
A soft, gently sparkling rose with elegant notes of wild, ripe berries, complemented by subtle toasty nuances Tangy and crisp, with a long refreshing finish
Ca'Rugate 'Punta 470', Amarone della Valpolicella 2019 75cl
£58.72
An intensely flavoured but elegant Amarone with a warm character of savoury raisined fruit and spicy pepper
Roccolo Grassi, Valfresca, Valpolicella Superiore 2015 75cl
£39.50
A Valpolicella Superiore of great finesse, with aromas of juicy red-berried fruit, spice and a hint of pepper Delicious minerality lends freshness, through to a long, rich finish
Villadoria Moscato d'Asti DOCG 75cl
£17.26
Villadoria Moscato d'Asti is straw yellow in colour, with mild golden highlights and a fine and long lasting perlage.
It has a flower and fruit packed nose, characteristic of this aromatic variety, with orange, peach and apricot flowers standing out.
In the mouth, it is pleasantly sweet and fresh, naturally lively.
Nativ 25 Rare Greco di Tufo DOCG 75cl
£23.39
Stainless steel vinification followed by short passage in French oak barriques.
Fresh and fragrant on the palate, notes of peach and hawthorn.
Nativ Bicento 53 Irpinia Taurasini 75cl
£35.26
Aged in French oak barriques for 24 months, the colour has purple nuances with reflections of a more intense red.
Full bodied and velvety wine, with strong aromas of blueberry cherry and sweet spices.
Very long lasting finish in the mouth, with strong tannins.
Doncosimo Salento Primitivo 75cl
£16.09
A truly exquisite masterpiece from the finest Primitivo grapes, elegant and full bodied red wine, boasts a rich berry and spicy bouquet.
Smooth texture, harmonious finish and supple tannins.
Villa Mottura Primitivo del Salento 75cl
£16.93
Villa Mottura Primitivo del Salento 75cl is a deep ruby red, bright and intense with an Intense aroma of ripe red fruit, cherry, mulberry, blueberry, vanilla and aromatic herbs. Strong personality and long persistency, enjoyable tannins
Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso Riserva 75cl
£65.94
Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso Riserva is a red colour with dark ruby hues and an intense aroma of black forest fruits, blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries. Smooth, well-balanced taste with an aromatic finish of brushwood and spices.
Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso 75cl
£52.50
£56.10
Costa d'Amalfi Furore Rosso spends 66 months in French oak barriques in their second use. Red with ruby hues, characteristic aroma of ripe cherries and liquorice. Smooth flavour. characterised by a pleasant base of spicy notes.
Nativ Taurasi Rue 333 DOCG 75cl
£26.82
Nativ Taurasi Rue 333 is a bold yet elegant red wine with an intense ruby colour and garnet reflections. Opens with a complex bouquet with hints of cherry, fruits of the forest, spicy scents of violet and tobacco and a suggestion of minerals. Elegant, smooth, velvety and intense, displaying characteristic hints of plums, black cherries, black pepper and tar.
Nativ - Greco di Tufo DOCG 75cl
£21.08
Nativ Greco di Tufo DOCG opens with a rich and powerfully aromatic nose of apricot, peach and citrus. Full-bodied, soft and well-balanced with excellent acidity and minerality. buy online from Great Wines Direct.
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi DOCG 75cl
£25.86
£27.26
Villa Sparina Gavi di Gavi DOCG is a straw yellow colour. Fragrance of flowers and fruit with a hint of peach. Full and rich taste, soft, which is a result of the complete ripening of the grapes, which intensifies the character. 90+ Points - Decanter -
San Sisto San Sisto Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva 2019 75cl
£21.54
Made only in the best years, this Reserve is made from a careful selection of the best grapes from the San Sisto vineyard and is the result of an expert wine making and barrique ageing process An extremely long lasting wine displaying its characteristic best after a few years in the bottle Intense yellow with golden highlights, it releases a fruity bouquet, elegantly integrated with pleasant creamy sensations Its citrus, liquorice and mineral notes and full body adapt very well to an expert use of wood, which never overwhelms but simply adds complexity
Cocito Baluchin Barbaresco DOCG Riserva 2013 75cl
£50.71
Ezio Cocito farms a small, 12 hectare vineyard at 400m elevation - one of the highest in Barbaresco The high altitude leads to a lively freshness in this Riserva wine, allowing it to support long ageing, and it is typically released at 9-10 years of age This has matured to a beautiful, transparent garnet colour It has an astonishingly complex bouquet of walnuts, black truffle, beeswax furniture polish, roasted chestnut, vanilla, fragrant hay, old leather, prune and fig—magnificently complex Almost unbelievably, further nuances emerge as it sits in the glass: frosted rosehips, musk and honey On the palate, there is still substantial tannin, but this is mature, velvet-textured and contributes to the enjoyment of the wine Acidity provides freshness without sharpness, and it's worth taking time to savour the hints of beef stock, fenugreek and black tea that play out on the finish Fully ready to drink, this should continue on for several more years Cocito is a close friend of La Spinetta's Giorgio Rivetti, and the wine benefits from his oenological expertise