Villa Saletta, Chianti Superiore 2018 75cl
£25.58
A vibrant Chianti Superiore bursting with red fruit, floral notes and a savoury finish, smooth and well balanced
Bonacchi, Chianti Classico 2023 75cl
£16.04
Easy drinking style of Chianti with aromas of red cherry balanced with fresh and savoury flavours
Carpineto, Brunello di Montalcino 2020 75cl
£52.39
A fine Brunello with big and traditional flavours of leather, dried figs and savoury roast meat through to a satisfyingly robust finish
Campo alle Comete, 'Stupore', Rosso Bolgheri 2023 75cl
£30.49
An intensely aromatic Italian blend with notes of fresh plum layered with sweet roasted cocoa, tobacco and characteristic Bolgheri balsamic notes Silky and smooth
Badia a Coltibuono, 'Cultus', Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 75cl
£33.80
A modern expression of Chianti showing elegant layers of balsamic notes, cherry, liquorice and chocolate with great harmony between its full texture and a lifted finish
Frescobaldi Perano Chianti Classico 2022 75cl
£21.36
Beautiful, bright ruby-red colour, simultaneously elegant and rich in depth a distinctive sour cherry fragrance Red and black berries are accompanied by floral notes such as sweet violet and asubtle, delicate spice Finally, splendid freshness Harmonic, dry, pleasant and with good tannins that improve over time, the wine finishes like velvet
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2019 75cl
£39.00
A fabulous example of Italy's most famous red wine, from an exceptional producer Sumptuous black cherry fruit character on the nose, followed by fragrant hay, dried cranberry, dried cherry and kirsch Underneath these, subtle nuances of creamy milk chocolate, truffle, violet, cracked pepper and seared steak emerge gradually In the mouth, it has fabulous, velvety texture, with great richness from the well-ripened tannins, no shortage of flavour to plump it out and crisp acidity providing freshness and balance This is absolutely delicious to drink already, although 15 minutes in the decanter before serving will help bring out its best The wine's concentration, tannin structure, fine balance and brilliant track record also suggest it will cellar well, so be sure to order enough to keep you going for a decade!
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2018 75cl
£97.66
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
Frescobaldi Montesodi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021 75cl
£45.04
A singular, exceptional plot at 400 metres elevation on the Castello Nipozzano estate, Montesodi became the first Chianti Rufina 'Cru' in 1974 The wine has a beautifully clear ruby-red colour, and a bouquet redolent of cherries and strawberries, with rosehip, violet, clove and black pepper, and a mellow mature character The elegance and silky-smooth quality of the tannins on the palate is absolutely incredible, and the finish is long and persistent This may be enjoyed immediately and over a decade or longer After painstaking work carried out in the Montesodi vineyard, Sangiovese grapes are hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, and then carefully selected, berry by berry for the most perfectly ripe fruit There is a traditional ageing process - first in large (30 hectolitre) Austrian and French oak barrels, and then in bottle
Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2021 75cl
£21.74
Balance of components It has an intense ruby red colour Its bouquet has hints of red and black berries, such as black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and red and blackcurrants; delicate citrus notes that add alovely freshness Even the floral hints characterise the profile of this wine with aromas that bring to mind violets and rosehip In conclusion, spicy notes of black pepper and balsamic notes The tannic texture is clearly present and is extremely elegant
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 75cl
£47.60
Fruity notes, dominated by blueberry and blackberry, flanked by blackcurrant and other berries Floral hints of violet and dog rose, which are always found in the bouquet of the best Brunello di Montalcino Next spicy notes of black pepper and cardamomand aroma of liquorice On the palate, the tannins are dense but elegant, accompanied by delicate mineral notes Balanced with long and persistent finish
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Rialzi Chianti Classico Gran Selezio 2020 75cl
£44.46
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
Frescobaldi Tenuta Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 75cl
£31.70
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
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2017 75cl
£97.66
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
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2016 75cl
£95.96
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