Poliziano Le Stanze IGT 2021 75cl
£57.67
Intense ruby red with a complex, concentrated bouquet of deeply concentrated rich blackcurrant aromas The intense aromas on the nose are reaffirmed on the palate, enhanced by sweet oak in tones and dry tannins
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 75cl
£31.97
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
Frescobaldi Montesodi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2022 75cl
£45.06
A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974 The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and a bouquet redolent of cherries and strawberries, with rosehip, violet, clove and black pepper, and a mellow mature character The elegance and silky-smooth quality of the tannins on the palate is absolutely incredible, and the finish is long and persistent This may be enjoyed immediately and over a decade or longer After painstaking work carried out in the Montesodi vineyard, Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, and then carefully selected, berry by berry for the most perfectly ripe fruit There is a traditional ageing process - first in large (30 hectolitre) Austrian and French oak barrels, and then in bottle
Planeta Burdese 2020 75cl
£26.70
Intense red berry aromas, leathery and mineral notes Good concentration on the palate, warm and very intense; tannins are still quite dense and firm; long finish, rich aromatic flavours Perfectly balanced giving a harmonious result
Colterenzio 'Classici' LR 2021 75cl
£124.98
Named for Luis Raifer, President and CEO of Colterenzio for many years, whose work did much to advance the wines of Alto Adige, LR is an exclusive, distinctive, terroir-driven wine, crafted to excite the most discerning and demanding of palates Fruit from carefully-selected vineyards between 400m and 500m elevation in the vicinity of Cornaiano is pressed gently, fermented and then aged in oak barrels It is always bottle-aged for a minimum of 12 months before release Presenting alluring aromas of tropical fruits, it is both full-bodied and precise, with a long, refined finish This cuvee of the choicest Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc is capable of ageing 8-10 years
Casa Brancaia Rose 2024 75cl
£18.91
Elegant rose, bursting with wild strawberries, rhubarb and a tangy squirt of tangerine
Marco Felluga Collio Chardonnay 2024 75cl
£21.04
Straw yellow in color with golden nuances The wine has a boquet reminescent of pineapple, exotic fruits, apples and pears
Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco Riserva, Collio 2020 75cl
£36.49
The aromas and flavours of this fabulously intense wine bring to mind grilled pineapple with caramelised brown sugar, butterscotch, fried banana and cinnamon It has wonderful texture and sublime length of flavour Despite its richness and concentration, it still has fine balance and freshness - and don't be fooled by the impression of sweetness; this is a dry wine Totally irresistible
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2019 75cl
£112.15
Ruby-red colour with delicate garnet hues on the edge Fruity aromas, including blueberry, cherry and macerated black cherry, pervade the nose first However, the tertiary notes provided by the lengthy ageing are what stand out most here Cinnamon, tobacco, tealeaf, roasted coffee bean and, lastly, subtle hints of leather are the main descriptors Elegant spices, such as white pepper, cloves and cinnamon, round off the sensory journey The velvety, silky smooth tannins are mature and compact
Santadi Terre Brune 2020 75cl
£47.14
A Sardinia classic, fruit for Terre Brune is sourced from old, traditionally-trained bush vines grown in clay and sandy soils in the Sulcis region Yields are as little as 15kg per vine, but the flavours in the grapes are super concentrated This leads to a wine of terrific black fruit and spice intensity on both the nose and palate, with smooth, plump, plushy, velvety tannins All of this is enhanced by finely-judged use of oak barrels, that add extra dimensions of complexity Impressive drinking now and over the next 7-8 years
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Bianco 2024 75cl
£18.46
Aroma: Delicate pear notes, citrus and white flowers enveloped in an accentuated minerality Taste: Dry, citrine Nice freshness and sapidity
Prosecco Rose 24 Stelle d'Italia 75cl
£11.45
One of the first Rose Proseccos in the UK A beautiful fresh and light sparkling rose with an intense red berry character The fragrant, inviting nose follows through the palate, which offers hints of strawberries alongside a creamy mousse and a crisp finish