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
Frescobaldi Tenuta Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2022 75cl
£23.35
Beautiful, bright ruby-red colour with tinges of purple The nose reveals fruity notes of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and mulberry Equally marvellous are the spiced notes of cinnamon and star anise and light hints of black pepper More general tertiary and toasted notes then emerge It is soft and enveloping on the palate The tannins are resolved The finish is long and persistent
Azienda Agricola Donato d'Angelo Aglianico del Vulture DOC 2020 75cl
£25.91
Red ruby tending to garnet Complex nose with scent of cherry, black plum, herbal such eucalyptus Notes of tobacco, coffee, wood and cloves On palate is dry and full bodied with powerful tannin
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 2005 75cl
£219.86
A deep garnet red colour witnesses the long barrel ageing The first impression on the nose is of fresh black cherry aromas, leading into notes of maraschino cherry and plum Immense depth and complexity on the palate: dried fruit, oolong tea, liquorice, spice, red-berry fruits, and a long velvety vanilla note on the finish This is traditional Amarone: rich yet genuinely dry, unlike many of the modern-style upstarts
Frescobaldi Mormoreto IGT 2022 75cl
£70.54
Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine Spicy notes of clove and vanilla are just around the corner Tertiary aromas of tobacco, cocoa powder and coffee bean are remarkably well-integrated The finish is long and persistent
Poliziano Le Stanze IGT 2020 75cl
£57.74
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
La Spinetta Langhe Bianco Sauvignon 2021 75cl
£45.74
A wine with intense aromas of peaches, lively acidity and supple freshness on the palate
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2013 75cl
£76.82
CastelGiocondo is yet another chapter that encapsulates the wonderful story of this wine The ruby-red colour is vibrant and intense The wide-ranging bouquet is utterly elegant with fruity sensations that pervade the nose when you first smell it Hints of forest fruits and ripe red berries, accompanied by elegant floral notes, are the predominant aromas When left to breathe, it releases scents of spices and balsamic notes, which give it remarkable balance and complexity When tasted, it reveals a dense yet elegant tannic texture that, together with its characteristic mineral quality, envelops the palate and leaves alasting impression thanks to its harmonious balance The finish is long, warming and persistent, with resurging hints of sweet spices and balsamic notes
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Cannubi Organic 2020 75cl
£89.47
The utterly succulent and elegant 2020 Barolo Cannubi offers appealingly complex aromas of fresh cherries, roasted chestnuts, seasoned oak and autumnal forest walks On the palate, the tannins are fabulously silky, and the wine evokes a sense of gentle ripeness, while remaining precise and focused The flavour concentration is channelled into long, lean persistence instead of obvious richness Clearly from a warm, ripe year, it remains fresh and beautifully-balanced Enjoyable already, its best is still to come Drink now-2040+
Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG Paiagallo Vigna La Villa 2019 75cl
£81.49
With its deep rusty rosehip colour and mature mellowness, the Barolo Paiagallo 2019 comes across as a venerable vintage It is crafted in a suave, succulent style that makes it absolutely delicious to enjoy immediately Flavour concentration and intensity build on the palate, giving the wine satisfying weight and length, with an attractively spicy, liquorice note This will provide superb drinking for several years to come, although it's pretty much irresistible right now Drink 2024-2032
Fontanafredda Barolo DOCG Lazzarito Vigna La Delizia 2019 75cl
£105.86
Barolo Lazzarito 2019 has an irresistibly scrumptious nose of crisp, fresh red fruit alongside autumnal, woodsy notes, dried cherries, fragrant hay, bletted rosehips, dried figs and a hint of peppered steak As befits a bona fide Barolo, there's quite a bit of tannin here, but it's astonishingly silky and suave, and there's fine balance and lovely ripeness This is a really special, elegant bottle, and there's nothing to stop it being enjoyed immediately or any time over the next decade
Frescobaldi Mormoreto IGT 2011 75cl
£100.43
Pleasantly fresh with a bouquet that hints of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries On the palate, balsamic and minty notes balance out beautifully with hints of bergamot and jasmine Spicy notes of clove and vanilla are just around the corner Tertiary aromas of tobacco, cocoa powder and coffee bean are remarkably well-integrated The finish is long and persistent
