Planeta Serra Ferdinandea Bianco 2022 75cl
£27.50
Pale yellow, tinged with sea green, the Serra Ferdinandea Bianco has scents of flint, cut grass, Sicilian medlars and freshly harvested wheat On the palate, it is well-balanced between the freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc and the greater structure of the Grillo variety, with harmonious integration of the oak character Serra Ferdinandea is named after a volcanic island that existed for just a few months between July and November 1831, and despite its short lifespan, became the subject of lively territorial dispute between the Sicilians, the French and the British This wine is instead the result of Sicilian-French international collaboration, between the Planeta and Oddo families
Russiz Superiore Bianco Col Disore, Magnum 2021 150cl
£76.76
With a greenish-golden colour, this exudes lavish aromas of ripe pineapple, coconut cream, golden apples, maple syrup, fresh honeycomb, cinnamon and nutmeg It has a gorgeously rich and decadent texture, with flavours of ripe peaches, almond, vanilla, aniseed, banoffee pie and pineapple If you treat it a bit like a red, and decant it, it gets even better It is a traditional blend of varieties grown on the hills of Collio, on the Italian side of the border with Slovenia What a wine!
Bertani Soave Vintage 2023 75cl
£20.70
Intense aroma of elderflower, cherry blossom and gooseberry, with hints of sage and mint on the nose It has a vibrant acidity on the palate with peach and apricot flavours Long lasting and persistent aftertaste
Colterenzio Pinot Grigio DOC 2024 75cl
£15.38
This premium Pinot Grigio, sourced from the foothills of the Dolomites, is full bodied, with a lightly floral bouquet Lime and herb notes underlay the melon and pineapple fruit, and the mouthfeel is supple, with a touch of richness Balanced acidity on the palate leads to a concentrated finish Forget the mass market Southern Italian Pinot Grigio, this cooler Alto Adige wine is what proper Pinot Grigio should taste like
Azienda Agricola Ottella Lugana Riserva 'Molceo' 2021 75cl
£33.48
A sumptuous, rich, luxurious white from the shores of lake Garda The Molceo Lugana Riserva evokes an abundance of ripe stone and citrus fruit and a rich, succulent texture It's utterly delicious, with layer upon layer of flavour
Russiz Superiore Col Disore, Collio 2021 75cl
£35.96
With a greenish-golden colour, this exudes lavish aromas of ripe pineapple, coconut cream, golden apples, maple syrup, fresh honeycomb, cinnamon and nutmeg It has a gorgeously rich and decadent texture, with flavours of ripe peaches, almond, vanilla, aniseed, banoffee pie and pineapple If you treat it a bit like a red, and decant it, it gets even better It is a traditional blend of varieties grown on the hills of Collio, on the Italian side of the border with Slovenia What a wine!
Bertani Vintage Edition Secco 2021 75cl
£23.68
This fascinating limited edition wine deliberately goes back to the way that the top wines of Valpolicella were crafted historically between the 1860s and 1930s, before the invention of Amarone Intriguingly, this is aged 100% in barrels, but there is 0% oak, as the barrels are made entirely of chestnut and cherry wood - a tradition going back centuries in this part of Italy What does it taste like? In short, amazingly complex, without being overbearingly heavy Cocoa, espresso, dried cherry, tobacco, truffle and antique wood greet the nose, while on the palate there is liquorice, spice, roasted chestnuts, cranberries and more than a hint of forest floor All this is knit together by spritely acidity, and there is an overlay of gentle tannin, giving it beautiful old-school elegance A must-try wine!
Marco Felluga Collio Friulano Amani 2023 75cl
£23.68
Straw yellow with bright green hues The nose has dinstinct aromas of almond blossom with a background of floral notes of hawthorn and chamomile In the mouth it is well-structured, silky and round
Frescobaldi Terremore 2023 75cl
£17.78
Terre More 2019 has a bright, intense and full-bodied ruby-red colour The bouquet is elegant and complex, with fruity hints of blackberry and plum immediately apparent Mediterranean aromas, including hints of juniper and myrtle, soon emerge Last but not least, scents of coffee bean and liquorice appear before vanillarounds things off The attack is utterly splendid, with silky-smooth tannins that caress the palate Soft and fresh The finish is long and it has afruity after-taste
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 75cl
£32.16
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
Planeta Dorilli Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2022 75cl
£24.49
Ruby red, aroma of black cherry, strawberry, chestnut honeyThe palate is soft with a hint of tannin to give structure Perfectly balanced and very long
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Bianco 2023 75cl
£18.58
Aroma: Delicate pear notes, citrus and white flowers enveloped in an accentuated minerality Taste: Dry, citrine Nice freshness and sapidity
Frescobaldi Albizzia Chardonnay 2023 75cl
£14.88
Albizzia Chardonnay is characterised by its fresh and fruity aroma, with delicate lime and citrus notes blending with hints of tropical fruit and Mediterranean herbs Tangy and fresh in equal measure, it has the perfect balance of alcohol and acidity
Frescobaldi Ammiraglia, Aurea Gran Rose 2022 75cl
£38.77
This delicate pale pink rose' is markedly intense and complex Characterised by delicate hints of fresh pink grapefruit followed by sweeter notes of yellow peach Fresh, soft and juicy on the palate with delicate spiced finish The wonderful mineral notes give Aurea its unique character, providing persistence and depth when tasted
Casa Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Organic 2020 75cl
£67.24
Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is savoury and complex, and gives the impression of being a mellow, matured wine, even while relatively young It is fine and rounded in texture, with deep, woodsy flavours and beautiful balance It could easily age for decadeshowever it is absolutely ready to enjoy straight away (give it an hour in a decanter to appreciate it at its best) This is a 100% Sangiovese, selected from a single vineyard site The wine is not necessarily made every vintage, and the specific site may vary - the criteria are that this has to be the best-performing plot in a given year, from only the best years
Fontanafredda Alta Langa Limited Edtion 2020 75cl
£25.42
This exquisite Piemontese sparkling wine is made from the same grapes as Champagne (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) and by the same process It has bright citrus, apple and baking bread aromas and flavours, delicate bubbles and superb finesse Delicious