Red 13.5
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino Passito DOCG Half Bottle 2017 37.5cl - Buy Arnaldo Caprai Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino Passito DOCG Half Bottle 2017 37.5cl
£38.33
Aroma: The sweetness arrives first to the nose with scents of blackberry and strawberry jam, revealing vanilla and cinnamon Taste: Warm and sweet, soft and intense The tannins work to balance the sugars and leave the palate cleansed, ready for another taste
Red 15.5
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG 25th Annivesary 2018 75cl - Buy Arnaldo Caprai Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino DOCG 25th Annivesary 2018 75cl
£66.96
Aroma: Surprising complexity from blackberry jam to rose pot pourri, from nutmeg to pepper, from pine resin to mint, from clove to cocoa Taste: Soft and persuasive, intense persistant finish Fresh with complex tannins
White 13.5
Arnaldo Caprai Grecante Colli Martani Grechetto 2021 75cl - Buy Arnaldo Caprai Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Arnaldo Caprai Grecante Colli Martani Grechetto 2021 75cl
£19.14
Aroma: Intense perfumes of exotic fruit and yellow peach, floral notes of fresia and hawthorn Taste: Pleasing chalkiness on the finish Full, fresh, with a long persistence
Red 14
Fattoria dei Barbi IGT Toscana Rosso 2021 75cl - Buy Fattoria dei Barbi Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Fattoria dei Barbi IGT Toscana Rosso 2021 75cl
£22.94
SENSORY ANALYSIS COLOUR: brilliant and intense purple red BOUQUET: fresh and clean Fragrant waves of small red berries, dark cherry and ripe red grape TASTE: fleshy and plumpy, the fruity aspect fills the mouth together with a lovely and balsamic acidity
Red 13
Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 75cl - Buy Castellani Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Castellani Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2018 75cl
£13.84
Intense and characteristic bouquet, earthy, with wild red berries and underwood notes Harmonious and dry on the palate Savoury, strong and persistent
Rose 12.5
Contratto For England Rose Pas Dose 2017 75cl - Buy Contratto Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Contratto For England Rose Pas Dose 2017 75cl
£35.51
Originally created in 1920 to suit the English taste for drier wines Bone-dry with flavours of wild strawberry, cranberry, orange peel, rose petal and toasted bread
White 13.5
Russiz Superiore Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Collio 2017 75cl - Buy Russiz Superiore Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Russiz Superiore Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Collio 2017 75cl
£36.49
On the nose, there is an intriguing medley of peaches and apricots, sage and thyme Structured and well - balanced on the palate, with a silky texture, good body, and a long finish
White 13.5
Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco Riserva, Collio 2016 75cl - Buy Russiz Superiore Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco Riserva, Collio 2016 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
Red 13.5
Campomaggio Chianti Classico DOCG 2019 75cl - Buy Campomaggio Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Campomaggio Chianti Classico DOCG 2019 75cl
£20.18
Ripe red and black fruits with balsamic overtones Full-bodied, with a very smooth palate, silky tannins and round finish with a long fruity dominance
Red 14
Fattoria dei Barbi Brusco dei Barbi 2019 75cl - Buy Fattoria dei Barbi Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Fattoria dei Barbi Brusco dei Barbi 2019 75cl
£17.62
Lovely, classic 'Italian wine' aromas of mulberry and dried cherry, espresso, vanilla and cream Delicious - light, summery texture yet with layered, complex flavours of summer fruits
Red 14
Azienda Agricola Donato d'Angelo Balconara IGT Basilicata Rosso 2017 75cl - Buy Azienda Agricola Donato d'Angelo Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Azienda Agricola Donato d'Angelo Balconara IGT Basilicata Rosso 2017 75cl
£21.44
Red ruby On the nose predominate scent of red cherry, red plum, black pepper and notes of liquorice, tobacco, toast and cloves On palate is dry and full body, with balanced tannins
Red 13
Rovellotti Colline Novaresi DOC Vespolina Ronco al Maso 2020 75cl - Buy Rovellotti Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Rovellotti Colline Novaresi DOC Vespolina Ronco al Maso 2020 75cl
£20.88
A quintessential northern Italian red, the Vespolina has deep ruby-purple colour Macerated rose, redcurrant, spicy and peppery notes, and some woody, earthy liquorice root character On the palate it is crisp and clean with bright acidity and hints of aromatic red berry fruit
Red 14.5
La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2018 75cl - Buy La Spinetta Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2018 75cl
£149.53
Bright, intense ruby red in colour with ripe berry fruits and well-integrated woody aromas, the palate is balanced and the tannins supple, with a long, full finish The Campe vineyard is up the hill from Garretti, in the village of Grinzane Cavour There is very little topsoil here, and the vines are aged seventy years or more, leading to exceptional concentration in the wine
Red 14
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Cannubi Organic, Magnum 2018 150cl - Buy Chiara Boschis - E Pira Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Cannubi Organic, Magnum 2018 150cl
£183.05
Immediately evocative of Burgundy in both appearance and aroma: transparent red, with a lilting perfume of strawberries, tilled soil, pot pourri, cherry pie, Turkish delight and just a hint of hot Tarmac after a summer rain shower In the mouth, it's much bigger and more powerful than either the nose or appearance suggest Big, chewy tannins, and flavours of white chocolate, leather, university library and new oak Fabulous potential, but demands time in which to achieve it
White 12
Ruggeri Vecchie Viti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2020 75cl - Buy Ruggeri Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Ruggeri Vecchie Viti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG 2020 75cl
£28.37
This wine is obtained from some of the oldest vines in Valdobbiadene: Glera, Verdiso, Bianchetta and Perera between 80 and 100 years of age It is an extraordinarily subtle though lively, elegant and unique wine, of which less than 5,000 bottles are made annually
Red 13.5
Il Chiosso Gattinara DOCG Galizja 2013 75cl - Buy Il Chiosso Wines from GREAT WINES DIRECT wine shop
Il Chiosso Gattinara DOCG Galizja 2013 75cl
£40.75
With its beautiful, transparent red-tawny colour, this Gattinara DOCG has matured to perfection It has a mellow, complex, nutty aroma, offering up suggestions of vanilla, cream and fragrant wood In the mouth it is soft and restrained in style, with soft, evolved tannin Despite its maturity, it has maintained excellent balance and freshness, and is superb to enjoy immediately From the Alta Piemonte, Gattinara is a classic region making age-worthy wines from 100% Nebbiolo More graceful and delicate than their illustrious cousins from Barolo, these are nevertheless noble, highly-prized and ageworthy wines
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