Castello di Buttrio, 'Monblanc', Venezia Giulia 2020 75cl
£18.72
A distinctively refreshing blend with elegant floral overtones and ripe citrus fruits surrounding a mineral core through to a lipsmacking finish
Di Filippo, 'Terre San Nicola', Umbria, Rosso 2018 75cl
£16.46
An intense, rich and robust wine full of personality, with notes of wild red fruits, spice and tobacco nuances
Di Filippo, Montefalco Sagrantino 2016 75cl
£33.68
A full, rich and opulent wine, packed with red berried fruits with a hint of flint and oaky spice, and a deliciously long finish
Pinino, Brunello di Montalcino 2016 75cl
£45.78
An opulent and concentrated Brunello, with bright cherry and truffle notes underpinned by stony minerality Full bodied with silky tannins and a long finish, full of finesse
San Marzano 'Anniversario 62', Primitivo di Manduria Riserva 2018 150cl
£54.52
A densely flavoured and fleshy wine with hints of prunes and chocolate covered black cherry combined with fresh herbs, quite delicious
Marco Felluga Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Ronco dei Moreri 2018 75cl
£22.67
The nose is both intense and intriguing Fresh and fruity Its fragrance is reminescent of ripe raspberries and wild blackberries In the mouth, the wine has a robust fruitness, bursting with berries The finish is long and lingering
Planeta Eruzione 1614 Riesling 2020 75cl
£37.38
Absolutely beautiful young Riesling aromas of peach, juicy mango and fresh papaya, alongside distinctive notes of Mount Etna alpine herbs The alluring scent makes taking a sip irresistible, and on the palate it's dry and crisp and yet not overly sharp Wonderfully soft-textured, with tangy mandarin orange and mango flavours Absolutely delicious! The history of Etna is studded with the volcanic eruptions which have shaped it The eruption (eruzione) of 1614 is legendary: lasting ten years and the longest ever recorded, it halted right on the edge of the vineyards of Sciaranuova A very evocative name for the Planeta Cru dell'Etna At the time of planting the vineyards, in keeping with their spirit of research, Planeta planted a small vineyard of Riesling - a variety which loves altitude and lava soils
La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti Bricco Quaglia 2022 75cl
£13.70
Moscato d Asti Bricco Quaglia is the wine that made Giorgio Rivetti famous both in Italy and abroad The nose displays penetrating fruity and floral notes which continue to develop on the palate, it is rich and full flavoured with a slightly bitter finish
Campomaggio Chianti Classico Riserva Campomaggio DOCG 2018 75cl
£28.50
Cedar, sandalwood and a sweet dustiness on the nose Cherry and toasted oak palate The finish has fine-grained tannins and a lovely back-end bouquet
Azienda Agricola Negro Sudisfa Roero Nebbiolo 2019 75cl
£44.59
If you are a fan of big Italian reds, look no further This is Nebbiolo with a dash of Arneis; rich and complex with layer upon layer of ripe raisin, blackberry and cassis flavours It has a maturity that makes it very enjoyable now Perfect with rich meat dishes 'Sudisfa' means 'satisfied' in the Piedmontese dialect - which is what Giovanni Negro said when he decided on the final blend for the first vintage of this wine, back in 1996
Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio 2014 75cl
£35.41
Extreme elegance Its shiny straw-yellow colour with hints of gold is an introduction to a magnificent structure Its bouquet spans from fruity, to floral, to spicy, ending with delicate tertiary notes The initial hints of citrus fruits that bring to mind candied orange peel and pink grapefruit, blend in with a tropical one of pineapple The floral notes that subsequently emerge bring to mind acacia, mimosa and magnolia Progression of vanilla, cinnamon, roasted hazelnut Creamy and sapid side
Conterno Fantino Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda 2018 75cl
£77.04
The 2018 vintage Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda has a fantastic, deep, complex nose of cranberries, pine forest, peat, white chocolate and seasoned oak It has great concentration of succulent fruit, balanced by fantastic freshness and superbly-textured tannin Both complex and very long on the palate, this impressive single-site Barolo is absolutely ready to drink now, but decanting is recommended to experience it at its best Drink 2024-2034
Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna del Gris 2018 75cl
£77.04
A behemoth - concentrated, complex and commanding The palate is full and structured but surprisingly well rounded with black fruit, liquorice and mocha flavours, hints of rose petal and a defiant finish
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Bianco 2021 75cl
£17.99
Aroma: Delicate pear notes, citrus and white flowers enveloped in an accentuated minerality Taste: Dry, citrine Nice freshness and sapidity
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso Vigna Flamina 2019 75cl
£23.46
Aroma: Marasca, cherry, wild flowers, pepper and nutmeg Taste: full bodied, elegant thanks to the refined tannins