Bertani Lugana Le Quaiare DOC 2024 75cl
£19.72
Trebbiano di Lugana at its very best from the very best! A straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights On the nose fruity overtones of pear, peach and apricot and floral notes Good follow-through on the palate, with good balance between tanginess and acidity
Bertani Valpolicella Classico Le Miniere di Novare 2023 75cl
£30.05
A single-site Valpolicella from Bertani's Tenuta Novare estate With its transparent red hue and delicate aromas, this has much in common with fine Burgundy Bright aromas of just-picked red cherries, wild strawberries, redcurrants and complex white pepper notes abound Fresh and finely-balanced, it is immediately enjoyable, while promising development with cellaring
Bertani Amarone Valpantena DOCG 2022 75cl
£45.17
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
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso Vigna Flamina 2023 75cl
£23.38
Aroma: Marasca, cherry, wild flowers, pepper and nutmeg Taste: full bodied, elegant thanks to the refined tannins
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG Valdimaggio 2020 75cl
£45.92
Setting expectations of intensity and concentration with its dense, dark and bloody appearance, this phenomenal wine goes on to more than meet them, with its huge force of personality It has incredibly deep, rich and complex aromas of prune, fig, and date, following up on the palate with molasses, fig syrup, carob bean, malt extract and toasted wheat Everything about this wine is off the charts - wow!
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG Collepiano 2021 75cl
£41.08
Aroma: blackberry jam, pepper, clove and vanilla, balsamic notes with a hint of powder Taste: powerful yet elegant; bold tannins hint towards long ageing
Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2023 75cl
£20.74
Just gorgeous! Lovely rounded red fruit character, very easy and immediate, yet backed up by satisfying complexity and structure Tuck right into it straight away, and enjoy over the next 2-3 years Produced entirely from the Brunello variant of Sangiovese grapes, from Il Poggione's younger vines, this is aged for 12 months in large casks before a period of bottle aging Although such maturation is not required by law for Rosso di Montalcino, it mellows the tannins, and gives the wine a complexity that make it a delicious 'poor man's Brunello'
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2020 75cl
£46.02
A fabulous example of Italy's most famous red wine, from an exceptional producer Sumptuous black cherry fruit character on the nose, followed by fragrant hay, dried cranberry, dried cherry and kirsch Underneath these, subtle nuances of creamy milk chocolate, truffle, violet, cracked pepper and seared steak emerge gradually In the mouth, it has fabulous, velvety texture, with great richness from the well-ripened tannins, no shortage of flavour to plump it out and crisp acidity providing freshness and balance This is absolutely delicious to drink already, although 15 minutes in the decanter before serving will help bring out its best The wine's concentration, tannin structure, fine balance and brilliant track record also suggest it will cellar well, so be sure to order enough to keep you going for a decade!
Contratto For England Blanc de Noir 2021 75cl
£41.11
Originally created in 1920 to suit the English taste for drier wines, this is suitable bone-dry with phenomenal flavours of apples, pears, herbs and a hint of smoke
Cenatiempo Forastera Ischia Bianco DOC 2024 75cl
£27.10
An intense aromatic white wine with generous fruit and a lovely orange peel finish
Varvaglione Susumaniello Rosso del Salento IGP 2023 75cl
£22.18
On the nose ripe red fruit, spices and a balsamic note On the palate it is full-bodied and dominated by mature tannins Great intensity and persistence
San Sisto Massaccio Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Superior 2023 75cl
£19.76
Massaccio is Cupramontana's historic name, the town the beautiful vineyards for Verdicchio Classico Superiore overlook This is the richest and most concentrated version of Verdicchio, the outcome of years of experimentation With intense golden yellow hue The precious noble rots then pervade Massaccio with ripe fruit, particularly golden delicious apples and pears with notes of honey, fruit and nuts, aniseed and Mediterranean herbs In the mouth it is rounded and crisp, with well-balanced notes of bitter almond, which are characteristic of the grape variety With long months of bottle ageing, finally, the wine expresses pleasant, intriguing and complex notes
Colterenzio St Daniel Pinot Nero Riserva DOC Alto Adige 2023 75cl
£27.18
High altitude Pinot Noir, perfumed with cherries and damsons, overseen by a scented waft of cinnamon
Botromagno Primitivo della Puglia 2024 75cl
£20.28
The colour is deep ruby red On the nose the wine shows a delicate scent of berry fruits The palate is elegant, intense with soft natural tannins (no oak) The alcohol content is distinct but not overpowering