Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 75cl
£28.56
As noble as its name implies, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano is the flagship wine of the southern Tuscan estate of Poliziano Deep-coloured, juicy and intense, with flavours of dark cherries and ripe plums, it has the richness, tannic structure and balance to reward keeping, even if with suitable decanting it can be enjoyed more immediately Made predominantly from the Montepulciano variant of Sangiovese - Prugnolo Gentile - balanced with a complementary component of Colorino, Canaiolo and Merlot Picking is done exclusively by hand, after which individual berries are selected using an optical sorter, to ensure the fruit is 100% pristine Fermentation in conical stainless steel vats, then ageing 14-16 months in barrels of varying sizes
Varvaglione Fiano Margrande 2024 75cl
£17.64
This brilliant white wine comes from Puglian champions, Varvaglione It's light and crisp, yet with bags of character - ripe peach, pear and quince, with hints of elderflower and citrus It has beautiful freshness on the palate, with a surprisingly sustained, mineral finish
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
La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 2021 75cl
£59.42
In appearance, this resembles Pinot Noir - transparent rosehip red On the nose, too, it is generous and immediately appealing, with elderberry fruit and delicately complex suggestions of rose petals, leather and tar In the mouth, it has a graceful, silky texture, with more of a spiced rose hip fruit character Just a nip of apple-skin tannin at the finish, that will soften over time, however there's nothing to stop immediate enjoyment of this lovely Barolo
Planeta Santa Cecilia Magnum 2021 150cl
£78.32
Deep and rich in colour, almost opaque with an intense nose of spice, chocolate and plums On the palate the wine is well balanced with ripe, spicy fruit and a savoury character The finish is long and tasty
La Spinetta Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG Organic 2023 75cl
£25.55
The Barbera d Asti Ca di Pian is a very upfront wine which currently shows a very balanced use of barrique Ten months ageing succeeds in smoothing out any harsh acidity with the vanilla sweetness of new wood, without compromising the rich, red fruit
Planeta Alastro Bianco 2024 75cl
£17.66
From one of the finest and most famous wine producers in Sicily, Alastro s name comes from the wild flower that grows round the winery The wine is made principally from the Grecanico grape, blended with two notably aromatic varieties, Grillo and Sauvignon Blanc It is splendidly fragrant and delicately structured, with aromas of tropical fruit, fresh citrus and white flowers
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
Via Vai Prosecco 20cl NV
£4.74
A lively, crisp, Prosecco with a delicate lemon character and an aromatic, dry, refreshing finish
Sartori Amarone Classico DOCG 2020 75cl
£33.44
Ruby in colour; ripe fruit aromas, with notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, and dried herbs; full bodied on the palate with rich fruit flavours, bright acidity, and a lingering finish
Azienda Agricola Negro Onorata Langhe Favorita 2024 75cl
£17.78
Light yellow straw with greenish highlights Delicious fragrance of apple blossom accompanied by a fresh citrus taste with a soft and delicate finish