Pelissero, Tulin, Barbaresco 2020 75cl
£70.97
A classic Barbaresco of great mineral expression, with perfumed aromas of red fruit, rose, tea, harmonious oak and refined tannins which beautifully frame the palate
Feudi di San Gregorio, Serpico, Campania, Irpinia Aglianico 2016 75cl
£62.69
A complex and warm wine bursting with balsamic sweet spices, liquorice, coffee and cocoa notes combined with leather and tobacco, mature and well flavoured
La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso DOC 2020 75cl
£43.90
A fresh new world approach with old world structure Well integrated blend of Cabernet's mineral notes and the dark tarry, black berried fruits of Nebbiolo and Barbera Deep concentrated fruit on the nose, is carried through on the palate A degree of spiciness and soft vanilla oak notes offer dry ripe tannins A length and concentration equal to some of the best
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezio 2020 75cl
£48.52
Made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, Rialzi 2016 is bold, highly elegant and vibrant but never overpowering It has an intense, bright ruby-red colour The bouquet is complex and well-balanced: berries, violet flowers and spices are the dominant aromas, followed by notes of toasted coffee beans and tobacco, further emphasising the rich structure of Sangiovese grapes
Cenatiempo Forastera Ischia Bianco DOC 2022 75cl
£27.10
An intense aromatic white wine with generous fruit and a lovely orange peel finish
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2019 75cl
£81.70
With a deep ruby colour and Nebbiolo's hallmark brick rim, and a nose of ripe, almost roasted, fruit, the 2019 shows off the concentration of this great vintage It's packed with ripe black cherry, dried cherry, milk chocolate, mushroom, prune and fig, and has powerful, chewy tannins There is masses of complexity here, but it will be better with at least a couple more years' bottle age If you're really impatient to try it now, slosh it vigorously into a decanter, and give it an hour to breathe At its best between 2026 and 2046 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Chiara Boschis - E Pira Barolo Mosconi Organic 2018 75cl
£81.70
The 2018 Mosconi has an alluringly mature, delicate orangey brick colour The nose is an attractive, aromatic, spiced bouquet of frosted rosehips, strawberries and cream, violin rosin, burnt amber, and high church frankincense On the palate, it's soft, succulent and so ready, with lovely, lithe elegance and irresistibly silken texture It could keep a few years, but it's so utterly delicious now, why wait? Drink 2024-2030 The Mosconi cru is a cool site - located at 370 metres elevation in Monteforte d Alba
Michele Chiarlo, Cannubi, Barolo 2019 75cl
£105.56
Powerful and full flavoured, this classic Barolo Cru has baked fruits with hints of herbs, tobacco and leather through to a dry finish
Frescobaldi Mormoreto IGT 2005 75cl
£79.80
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
Ca'Rugate, Bucciato, Soave Classico Superiore 2022 75cl
£30.31
A savoury and richly flavoured orange wine offering delicate notes of ginger cake, bruised apple and honey marinaded oranges with a lovely zingy finish
Francesco Cirelli Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC Anfora Organic 2022 75cl
£30.25
This Trebbiano displays delicate aromas of yellow fruits and flowers Roundness and medium body perfectly balanced with the freshness of the fruit
Frescobaldi Montesodi 2014 75cl
£49.72
The nose has the bold character typical of this vintage Among the main descriptors, fruity notes begin with red and black berries, including raspberry, wild strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry These are supported by sweet vanillaand rounded off with balsamic notes, pepper and cinnamon The palate is well-rounded and sumptuously elegant; the alcohol and acidic content balance out perfectly The tannins are smooth and well integrated
Frescobaldi Pomino Vinsanto Half Bottle 2016 37.5cl
£46.24
Amber-yellow in colour with golden reflections, Pomino Vinsanto is a wine with a very intense array of aromas Hints of nuts and dried fruits, such as walnut, hazelnut, almond, apricot, raisin and fig, are the first to appear These make way for a crescendo of sensations, starting with notes of sweet honey and vanilla and veering towards roasted coffee and ginger bread On the palate, its freshness and sweet taste balance out beautifully The finish is very long and warm
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 1994 75cl
£466.75
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 However, the key to this wine has got to be the sweetness level It is genuinely dry, unlike many modern-style competitors
Bertani Amarone Classico DOCG 1980 75cl
£626.53
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 However, the key to this wine has got to be the sweetness level It is genuinely dry, unlike many modern-style competitors
