Italian Region Report

Cantine Prandi, Barolo, Piedmont
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The 1967 Barolo Cantine Prandi have come from the producer's cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.

Cantine Prandi was established in the 1920s when grandfather Farinetti Majorino envisioned selling part of the wine produced for family use to the commercial market. In the 1960's his nephew Giovanni came to lend a hand and was instrumental in shaping the winery and its future development. Up to 2009, Giovanni's son Alessandro looked after the beautiful vineyards situated in the long hills surrounding Piemonte. In recent years, due to Alessandro's passing, the winery ceased production. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 10 in Stock

Campo Fiorin - Masi

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Masi

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Franco Fiorina

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Lodali Giovanni

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Francone - Riserva

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Livio Pavese

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Sylla Dogliani

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Alessandria Giovanni fu Domenico

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Teobaldo Prandi & Figlio

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo
Rare Large Format Bottle 3.78L

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £549.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Serio & Battista Borgogno

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Duca d'Asti - Riserva Speciale

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

San Quirico - Massano, Barolo, Piedmont

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giacomo Damilano

The 1967 Barolo by Giacomo Damilano is a legendary vintage from one of the most esteemed producers in the Piedmont region. Reflecting over five decades of aging, this wine encapsulates the unique capacity of Barolo to evolve and gain complexity, offering an exceptional sensory experience for collectors and connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance:
A delicate garnet hue with noticeable orange-brick tones at the rim, indicating its extended maturation.

Aroma:
The nose is extraordinarily nuanced, with layers of dried roses, violets, and tar leading the charge. Secondary notes of dried cherries, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Contratto, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy

1967 Barolo – Contratto (Piedmont, Italy)

The 1967 vintage in Piedmont produced classically styled wines, favouring structure, acidity and steady evolution rather than overt concentration. From the historic house of Contratto, founded in 1867 and long associated with traditional Piedmontese winemaking, this Barolo reflects an era when extended ageing in large oak casks and patient bottle maturation defined the region’s character.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Giordano

Barolo lies just south-west of Alba in Italy's north-western Piedmont region. It is considered one of the finest and longest-lived wines, often referred to as 'the king of wines and the wine of kings'. Wine production is strictly limited to the vineyards located on steep hills around the towns of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba, Despite the different characteristics of these wines due to the varied terroir, they do display similar traits. These include a garnet color, powerful structure, firm tannins and high levels of acidity and alcohol, with the capacity to age for many years. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Fontanafredda

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Ricasoli - Riserva Brolio
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £45

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £45.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Frescobaldi - Nipozzano

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Pagnana - Riserva

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Castello di Uzzano - BOTTLE OF 36cl

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi Frescobaldi- Nomino

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fattoria di Viticcio

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barbaresco

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Neive and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Gaja Sori San Lorenzo, Barbaresco
RARE FIRST VINTAGE

The 1967 Gaja Sorì San Lorenzo holds a significant place in the history of Italian winemaking, marking the inaugural release of this esteemed single-vineyard Barbaresco by the Gaja winery. Founded in 1859 in Barbaresco, Piedmont, the Gaja family has been instrumental in elevating the region's wines to global acclaim. The term "Sorì" refers to a hilltop with a southern exposure in the local dialect, while "San Lorenzo" denotes the patron saint of Alba's cathedral, reflecting the vineyard's heritage. This pioneering 1967 vintage set the stage for Gaja's future single-vineyard offerings, such as Sorì Tildìn in 1970 and Costa Russi in 1978. …
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Price: £850.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nervi & Figlio Riserva

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

G. Troglia

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Bersano - Riserva Speciale

The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bersano - Riserva Special

The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bersano - HALF BOTTLE of 50cl

The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Castello Di Conti Cav. Ermanno Maggiora

The wines Maggiora is made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant. Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Livio Felluga

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Germano Angelo

The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bornego Lino

The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Franco

The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £85.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pio Cesare

The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

del Peduncolo Rosso, Casarsa

Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cantina di Toblino

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Squinzano, Casa Vinicola Olearia

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Giorgio Lungarotti
*** BIG GALLON BOTLLE OF 3,78 LITERS ***

A red with balanced body and a fine ruby colour. Its aromas are typically spicy and consist of pepper and sweet tobacco; the background notes hint at jam and violet. A pleasant drinkability with good concentration, mature and harmonious tannins with a long-lasting fruity finish.
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Tona

Valtellina Superiore Sassella wines are made under the Valtellina Superiore DOCG, specifically from grapes grown in the village of Sassella. Sassella is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia and Valgella. Sassella is considered to be the finest of these, and the pinnacle of the Valtellina viticultural zone.
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Franco Fontana

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

F.lli Francoli

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Gattinarese - Riserva

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

A. Berteletti - BIG BOTTLE OF 3,8 LITERS

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £399.99
Stock: 1 in Stock

Berteletti - BIG RARE BOTTLE of 3,8 Liters

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £429.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Travaglini Giancarlo

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cantina Borgo
Clearance Offer- Damaged label- Was £89
Now £69

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Coop Villa

Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic wine regions, located in Lombardy, the vineyards are located on steep mountains. The principal grape variety is Chiavennasca (the local name for Piedmont’s Nebbiolo and an Italian grape varietal that has been cultivated since medieval times here). The DOCG wines are generally comprised of at least 90% Chiavennasca and then blended with other quality local grapes like Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola. Then there is a DOC Valtellina Rosso (also called Rosso di Valtellina DOC) which requires at least 80% of the blend be Chiavennasca and does not have minimum ageing requirements. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Lionello Cordoni
Was £169 Special Offer £139

This mature Barbaresco displays a warm brick-garnet colour with soft amber highlights. The nose is elegant and nuanced, offering dried red berries, rose petal, subtle spice, and hints of leather and forest floor. On the palate, it is silky and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of dried cherry, candied orange peel, and delicate earthy undertones. The finish is long, refined, and lingering, with echoes of spice, cedar, and gentle leather.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for at least 24 hours to settle sediment. Decant slowly through a fine strainer and allow 1–2 hours to breathe. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Giordano

This mature Barbaresco shows a brick-garnet hue with orange highlights. The nose is elegant, revealing dried red fruits, rose petal, spice, and subtle earthy notes. Silky and balanced on the palate, it delivers softened tannins, hints of candied orange peel, and a touch of truffle, finishing long with spice, cedar, and gentle leather.

Decanting: Stand upright for 24 hours, decant carefully, and allow 1–2 hours of breathing. Serve at 16–18°C to showcase its refined aromas and structure.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Serio Battista Borgogno

This elegant Barbaresco shows a brick-garnet core with amber highlights, reflecting over five decades of careful maturation. The nose is complex and refined, revealing dried red cherries, rose petal, sweet spice, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and leather. On the palate, it is silky and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, and hints of cedar and truffle. The finish is long, layered, and lingering, showcasing the wine’s remarkable depth and elegance.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to settle sediment. Decant slowly through a fine strainer and allow the wine to breathe for 1–2 hours. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

G. Troglia - RARE FORMAT of 2,1 Liters

The 1966 Barbaresco from G. Troglia, presented in an exceptionally rare 2.1-liter format, is a remarkable collector’s piece from one of Piedmont’s most historic wine regions. Barbaresco, crafted from the noble Nebbiolo grape, is famed for its elegance, aromatic complexity, and ageing potential—and in a vintage like 1966, considered classic for the area, these qualities are elevated to an extraordinary level. The large-format bottling adds further intrigue, as wines age more slowly and gracefully in bigger bottles, preserving freshness and complexity over decades.

In the glass, this mature Barbaresco shows a brick-garnet core with an orange-brown rim, a hallmark of fully developed Nebbiolo. …
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Price: £389.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

Barbaresco, 1966 – Marchesi di Barolo

The 1966 vintage in Piedmont yielded wines of poise and classical restraint, marked by a long, even growing season that allowed Nebbiolo to mature fully while retaining vibrant acidity and firm structure. Marchesi di Barolo, one of the region’s historic houses with deep roots in traditional winemaking, crafted Barbaresco in this era with an emphasis on elegance and longevity. Time in substantial bottlings has seen this wine evolve into a profoundly nuanced expression of Nebbiolo’s noble character.

Tasting Notes:
Now a brick-garnet hue with amber tinges at the rim, the bouquet is quietly complex and beautifully aged. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Bosca & Figli

This elegant Barolo presents a deep garnet core with amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it offers a refined bouquet of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is harmonious and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and sophisticated, highlighting the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to allow sediment to settle. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Luigi Calissano - Riserva Speciale

Appearance: pale garnet or amber colour, with a broad, tawny rim.
Nose: intensely aromatic and layered. Expect a bouquet of dried roses, potpourri, and old leather, typical of aged Barolo. Earthy and savoury notes like truffle, underbrush, and wet leaves would likely be prominent, along with hints of tobacco, cigar box, and perhaps a touch of menthol or eucalyptus.
Palate: smooth and harmonious, with tannins that have softened to a velvety texture. The acidity, while still present, would provide a balance that keeps the wine lively despite its age. Flavours of dried cherries, cranberries, and figs would dominate, intertwined with savoury elements like dried herbs, leather, and truffle. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Terre del Barolo - Riserva Speciale

This historic Barolo shows a deep garnet core with amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals a complex and refined bouquet of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is elegant and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and harmonious, demonstrating the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to settle sediment. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giacomo Damilano

This mature Barolo presents a deep garnet core with amber highlights, reflecting over five decades of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals a refined bouquet of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is silky and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and elegant, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to allow sediment to settle. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Giordano

This mature Barolo shows a deep garnet core with amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful maturation. The nose is elegant and complex, with aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. On the palate, it is silky and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins carrying flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and refined, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to allow sediment to settle. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

This mature Barolo displays a deep garnet core with warm amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals refined aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy nuances of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is elegant and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and harmonious, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to settle sediment. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Terre del Barolo - Riserva Speciale (MAGNUM)

This exceptional Barolo displays a deep garnet core with amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is rich yet refined, with softened tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and elegant, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 24 hours to allow sediment to settle. …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barbaresco

This mature Gaja displays a deep garnet-red core with warm amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is elegant and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and harmonious, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Tenuta Santa Margherita

This mature Merlot displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried black cherries, plum, gentle spice, and subtle earthy notes of leather and forest floor. The palate is smooth and harmonious, with softened tannins supporting flavours of stewed dark fruits, hints of cocoa, and delicate underbrush nuances. The finish is long, elegant, and balanced, highlighting the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Merlot character.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Castello Negrotto Giustiniani

This historic Nebbiolo hails from the prestigious Castello Negrotto Giustiniani estate, renowned for producing structured and age-worthy Piedmontese wines. It displays a deep garnet core with warm amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful maturation. On the nose, it reveals refined aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is elegant and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins carrying flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and harmonious, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Nebbiolo character. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva

This historic Nebbiolo hails from Giacomo Borgogno, one of Barolo’s most celebrated producers, renowned for crafting structured and long-lived Riservas. The wine displays a deep garnet core with warm amber highlights, reflecting over fifty years of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals elegant aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. The finish is long, layered, and harmonious, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Barolo character. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Biscardo, Spumante, Sweet Sparkling Red Wine

"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavours. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.

Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 16–18°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Santa Sofia, Sartori

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £239.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Bersano - RARE BIG BOTTLE of 3,78 Liters
Special Offer | Was £399 | Now £250
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £250.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Soldo
Clearance Offer - Was £89 | Now £52.50

Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £52.50
Stock: 6 in Stock

Cantine Anacleto Bonelli
Clearance Offer - Last Few | Was £79 | Now £49.70

Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £49.70
Stock: 2 in Stock

Bersano - Conti della Cremosina
Rare Large Format Bottle 3,78L

The 1964 vintage is considered one of the great vintages for Barolo, renowned for its quality and aging potential. Bersano is a well-regarded winery in the Piedmont region, with a history of producing high-quality Barolo wines. Barolo, made from the Nebbiolo grape, is known for its deep complexity, high tannins, and robust acidity. These characteristics make Barolo one of the most age-worthy wines in the world.
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva Speciale

Opened, decanted and 5-6 hours before dinner. Garnet colour and quite clear. The wine evolved over time to ripe cherry marinated in alcohol, and some spices, like pepper and clove . Structure was still alive with bright acidity. Still enjoyable and a tribute to this vintage's endurance. We had a good time, for sure.
This wine comes from the Marenca and Rivette estate, besides Margheria, and now for the last 40+ years in the hand of a famous winery producing there extremely premium wines. This explains the longevity, so there is an extra point for age-worthiness of this 60 year old beauty. CellarTracker Review February 2023. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Cantine Prandi - LAST LIBRARY STOCK

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Calepio - Riserva
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | Now £45.60

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £45.60
Stock: 1 in Stock

Villa Antinori
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £89

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Francesco Bertolli
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £62.30

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £62.30
Stock: 1 in Stock

Corrado Gnavi, Caluso Passito, Piedmont | BIG BOTTLE OF 3,75 LITERS
Special Offer | Was £245 | Now £169
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

A Passito made from grapes of Erbaluce native to the Piemonte region in Northern Italy. The grapes are harvested at the end of September and laid in small wooden cases where clusters are close to each another. At the beginning of March, after a drying period of about five months, grapes undergo a careful selection and a slow pressing process. The resulting must is fermented in barriques. Aging lasts four years, at least two of which in barriques.

Tasting Notes: Intense amber in colour. The nose shows the typical and natural aromas of dried Erbaluce. Intense notes of ripe, jammy and dried apricot fruit, followed by honey and sweet flowers, aromas of toasted almonds and hazelnuts. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Salaparuta
Clearance Offer - Last Few | Was £89 | Now £42.60

Corvo, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Aged in oak barrels it is distinguished by its round, full-bodied and persistent flavour. Together with Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso was the first wine to be bottled in Sicily, back in 1824, and is now the best known red wine in Italy thanks to its excellent quality/price ratio and consistent quality. Extremely versatile, it goes well with grilled and roast meats and medium-aged cheeses.
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Price: £42.60
Stock: 2 in Stock

Enrico Serafino
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £79 | Now £42.90

A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £42.90
Stock: 1 in Stock

Colli Novaresi
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | Now £42.50

The wines "Fara" shall be obtained within the company, from grapes coming from vines in the following proportions indicated below: Nebbiolo (Span) 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination from 30% to 50%. They can also contribute to such production the red grapes, non-aromatic, from the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont Region to the maximum extent of 10%.
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Price: £42.50
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Caldi
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £57.80

The wines "Fara" shall be obtained within the company, from grapes coming from vines in the following proportions indicated below: Nebbiolo (Span) 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination from 30% to 50%. They can also contribute to such production the red grapes, non-aromatic, from the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont Region to the maximum extent of 10%.
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Price: £57.80
Stock: 1 in Stock

Arturo Bersano - Riserva
Clearance Offer - Last Few | Was £69 | Now £33.70

Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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Price: £33.70
Stock: 2 in Stock

Luigi Caldi

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries, rose petals and smooth tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Ercole Borgo
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £43.80

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £43.80
Stock: 1 in Stock

L. Bertolo

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

Umberto Fiore - Riserva

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

F.B. Acqui

The Ghemme is produced in the hilly area of the municipalities of Ghemme and Romagnano Sesia, in the province of Novara. The vineyards are situated on a series of hills of alluvial origin moraine that extends from the mouth of the Valsesia Novara plain. These findings formed by deposits carried downstream from the glacier of Mount Rosa.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 15 in Stock

G. Troglia

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Bianchi Giuseppe - Riserva

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Umberto Fiore

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Agostino Brugo
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | Now £43.20

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £43.20
Stock: 1 in Stock

ESM Cortese
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £79 | Now £32.40

The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £32.40
Stock: 1 in Stock

Enologica Valtelinese

Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bersano - Riserva

The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vinicola S Pietro, Sweet Red Wine
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £149 | Now £129

"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Santa Sofia - Riserva, Sweet Red Wine

"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Francesco Fontana

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Conti Ermano Maggiora

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Bianchi Giuseppe - Riseva

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Delmastro Mussa

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Agostino Brugo

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

G. Troglia

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Santachiara - Mario Antoniolo

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Barra Guido - Riserva

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

La Gattinarese - Armando Sodano

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Castello di Lozzolo

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Dario Fiore

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giuseppe Barni - Riserva
Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £49

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Antico Castello Poppiano - Riserva

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Cantina Felluga - Riserva
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A Historic Friulian White
The 1964 Tocai Riserva Cantina Felluga offers a rare chance to explore an aged white wine from one of Friuli’s most respected producers. Livio Felluga and the Felluga family have long been pioneers in elevating the reputation of Friulian whites, emphasizing purity, regional expression, and age-worthy potential. In this period, “Tocai” (now known as Friulano) was widely planted and celebrated for its freshness and delicate aromatics.

A Remarkable Vintage
The 1964 vintage in northern Italy was marked by a long, balanced growing season, allowing grapes to reach excellent maturity with vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £40.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Bertani

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Riforma Fondiaria - Riserva
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1962 Aglianico del Vulture – Riforma Fondiaria Riserva

The volcanic slopes of Mount Vulture in Basilicata produce some of southern Italy’s most structured and long-lived wines. The 1962 vintage represents an era of traditional production, when extended ageing and patient cellar maturation were central to the style. This Riserva from Riforma Fondiaria offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Aglianico from a celebrated period of southern Italian winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep brick-garnet in colour with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is mature and savoury. Aromas of dried black cherry, plum and fig mingle with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and earthy spice. …
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bertani

1962 Amarone della Valpolicella – Bertani

Bertani is one of the historic names of Valpolicella and a pioneer in the production of Amarone, having helped define the style in the late 19th century. The 1962 vintage represents an early era of Amarone’s development, when long drying of grapes and extended ageing in large Slavonian oak casks shaped wines of structure and longevity. Bottles from this period are rare and offer a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of Italy’s most celebrated styles.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep mahogany in colour with amber reflections at the rim, the nose is richly evolved and complex. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Cantina Soc Valpolicella
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The Bardolino wine is obtained mainly from the grapes of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and possibly with the addition of other grapes minors. It has a brilliant ruby red colour. It is delicately fruity, with hints of cherry, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, currant and spices (cinnamon, clove, black pepper). It has a great drinkability and an extraordinary ability to match the food.
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Price: £51.50
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo - HALF BOTTLE of 375ml

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Terre del Barolo - Riserva

Barolo lies just south-west of Alba in Italy's north-western Piedmont region. It is considered one of the finest and longest-lived wines, often referred to as 'the king of wines and the wine of kings'. Wine production is strictly limited to the vineyards located on steep hills around the towns of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and Monforte d'Alba, Despite the different characteristics of these wines due to the varied terroir, they do display similar traits. These include a garnet color, powerful structure, firm tannins and high levels of acidity and alcohol, with the capacity to age for many years. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pio Cesare

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £165.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Pio Cesare

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Conti Serristori
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Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £57.80
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fattoria di Montagliari
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Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £42.70
Stock: 1 in Stock

Brolio - Ricasoli

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Villa di Capezzana - Riserva

Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Angelo Ballabio

Born at the start of the century, in 1905, it is one of the most long-established Italian wineries and one of the oldest in the Oltrepò Pavese. To speak of its founder, Angelo Ballabio, today, is to remember a rare man, loved and known as the “local authority” when it came to wine: a kind, simple man of exceptional knowledge thanks to an entire life spent making the best possible wine. He was not one to buy a single bunch of grapes or a single litre of wine. This is testified by the numerous national and international awards received by the Company since long-ago 1911. It is our intention to produce wines that express and exalt the natural distinctiveness of our vineyards. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Cantina Soc. di Montepulciano

Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Leone de Castris - Riserva

Salice Salentino is a DOC of the Puglia wine region in south-eastern Italy. Its original incarnation exclusively covered red wines, but the rules were modified first in 1990 and then again in 2010, and now permit white and rose wines too. The catchment area for the wines centers on the small town of Salice on the Salento peninsula, and spreads out to the north and west.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Riforma Fondiaria - Riserva

Aglianico del Vulture 1961 Riforma Fondiaria Riserva

Vintage & Background
1961 is considered a classic year in Italian wine history, particularly for Nebbiolo and similarly age-worthy grapes. Here, the Aglianico grape—the noble red of Southern Italy—is showing what decades in bottle can do when it comes from volcanic soil on the slopes of Monte Vulture. The “Riserva” designation and “Riforma Fondiaria” name suggest extra care, selection, and ageing; this is a wine made to be savoured with patience.

Appearance & Nose
Given its age, you can expect the wine to show a deep garnet centre, but with rim tones tending more toward tawny, russet, or mahogany. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Bertani

1961 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella

Vintage & Background
1961 is a well-celebrated Amarone vintage, and Bertani is one of the producers traditionally known for elevating the style with elegance, structure, and ageability. Amarone’s winemaking method, with partially dried grapes (appassimento), gives concentration of flavour, high alcohol, and the potential to age into something complex and beguiling.

Appearance & Nose
In the glass this Amarone shows a deep, strong ruby red colour, though now it may have begun to edge slightly toward garnet or brick around the rim with age. …
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Price: £389.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Bertani
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1961 Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella

Vintage & Background
1961 is a well-celebrated Amarone vintage, and Bertani is one of the producers traditionally known for elevating the style with elegance, structure, and ageability. Amarone’s winemaking method, with partially dried grapes (appassimento), gives concentration of flavour, high alcohol, and the potential to age into something complex and beguiling.

Appearance & Nose
In the glass this Amarone shows a deep, strong ruby red colour, though now it may have begun to edge slightly toward garnet or brick around the rim with age. …
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Price: £180.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

ESM Cortese

1961 Barbaresco – ESM Cortese

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the outstanding years for Piedmont, producing wines of structure, longevity and remarkable depth. This Barbaresco from ESM Cortese offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Nebbiolo from a celebrated era of traditional Italian winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now brick-garnet in colour with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and complex. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant mingle with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. With time in the glass, subtle nuances of truffle, cedar and warm spice emerge. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Gaja

1961 Barbaresco – Gaja

The 1961 vintage is considered one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing Barbaresco wines of structure, perfume and remarkable longevity. From the historic estate of Gaja, this bottle represents a formative period in the region’s modern history. Founded in 1859, Gaja has long been synonymous with quality in Barbaresco, and even before the transformative era of Angelo Gaja, the estate was recognised for meticulous vineyard selection and traditional winemaking methods that emphasised Nebbiolo’s purity and ageing potential.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a classic brick-garnet hue with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and aromatic. …
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Enrico Serafino - Serafino

1961 Barolo – Enrico Serafino

The 1961 vintage stands among the great years of the twentieth century in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, perfume and exceptional longevity. Enrico Serafino, founded in 1878, is one of the region’s historic houses, long associated with traditional methods that emphasise Nebbiolo’s capacity for graceful ageing. This bottle offers a rare glimpse into Barolo from a celebrated era of classical winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet colour with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is finely evolved and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant mingle with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pin Bologna - Riserva
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1961 Barolo – Pin Bologna Riserva

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the great post-war years in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, depth and notable longevity. This Riserva bottling from Pin Bologna reflects a more traditional era of Barolo production, when extended ageing and patient cellar maturation were central to the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a classic brick-garnet colour with amber hues at the rim, the nose is beautifully mature and complex. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. As it opens, hints of truffle, cedarwood and warm spice emerge, adding further dimension. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

ESM Cortese

1961 Barolo – ESM Cortese

The 1961 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great years for Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, perfume and exceptional longevity. This example from ESM Cortese offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Nebbiolo from a celebrated era of traditional Italian winemaking, long before modern techniques reshaped the region.

Tasting Notes:
Now brick-garnet in colour with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and complex. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Troglia

Carema is a red winemaking zone and boasts the king of Italian red grapes, Nebbiolo, as its leading varietal. The wine must comprise 85% of this variety, the remainder made up of a maximum 15% of authorized Piedmont red grapes. Ageing requirements are 36 months, of which 24 must be in wood, while the riserva must spend an extra six months in oak. Carema is a small mountainous area neighboring the Aosta Valley in the far northern corner of Piedmont, in north-western Italy. This unique viticultural landscape is situated in the province of Turin and was awarded its DOC classification in 1967. Similar to the steep, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Frescobaldi - Nipozzano

1961 Chianti – Frescobaldi Nipozzano

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the classic post-war years in Italy, producing wines of structure and longevity. From the historic Frescobaldi estate, Castello di Nipozzano in the Rufina zone of Chianti, this bottle reflects a period when traditional Tuscan winemaking emphasised balance, acidity and patient ageing. The Frescobaldi family, whose winemaking history dates back over 700 years, has long been synonymous with quality in Tuscany.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep brick in colour with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully mature and complex. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Melini - Stravecchio

1961 Chianti – Melini Stravecchio

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the classic post-war years in Italy, producing wines of structure and notable longevity. Melini, founded in 1705 and long associated with traditional Chianti production, crafted wines in a style that emphasised balance, acidity and extended ageing. This Stravecchio bottling reflects that historic approach to Tuscan winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a brick-red hue with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is mature and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant and plum are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and earthy undergrowth. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Giordano

1961 Giordano Dolcetto

Vintage & Background
1961 was an outstanding year in Piedmont, best remembered for Barolo and Barbaresco, but Dolcetto also benefitted from favourable conditions. Normally Dolcetto is produced for earlier drinking, prized for its bright fruit and accessibility. A bottle that has survived since 1961, however, represents more of a historical curiosity than a wine of freshness, offering instead a glimpse into how this grape evolves over extreme ageing.

Appearance & Nose
After more than six decades, the colour is likely pale garnet to tawny with amber hues at the rim. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Leone de Castris - Riserva
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1961 Five Roses – Leone de Castris Riserva

The 1961 vintage is recognised as one of the notable post-war years in Italy, producing wines with structure and longevity. Five Roses, created by Leone de Castris in Puglia, is historically one of Italy’s earliest bottled rosé wines, first produced in the 1940s. This Riserva bottling from 1961 represents a rare and fascinating survivor from a formative period in southern Italian winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a deep amber-rose hue with copper reflections, the nose is mature and gently oxidative. Aromas of dried strawberry, orange peel and candied red fruits are layered with notes of honey, toasted almond and subtle spice. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Nervi - Riserva Speciale

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Luigi Nervi

Vintage & Background
1961 is remembered as one of the greatest Piedmont vintages of the 20th century. While Barolo and Barbaresco gained most of the fame, Gattinara—crafted from Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna)—also produced exceptional wines with structure and longevity. Luigi Nervi, the oldest continuously operating winery in Gattinara, has long been regarded as a benchmark producer, making wines that combine firm mountain structure with elegance and aromatic complexity.

Appearance & Nose
After more than sixty years, the wine shows a garnet core shading to tawny and amber at the rim. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Fracchia
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1961 Gattinara – Fracchia

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure and remarkable longevity. Gattinara, located in northern Piedmont at the foothills of the Alps, produces Nebbiolo of distinctive character, often showing a slightly firmer structure and mineral edge compared to its southern counterparts. This 1961 bottling from Fracchia reflects a traditional era of winemaking, where patience and extended ageing defined the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is mature and finely layered. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Einaudi

1961 Nebbiolo – Luigi Einaudi

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure, perfume and impressive longevity. Luigi Einaudi, founded in the late 19th century and associated with the distinguished Einaudi family, has long been recognised for traditional winemaking rooted in respect for Nebbiolo’s ageing potential. This bottle offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Nebbiolo from a celebrated era of classical Piedmont production.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and aromatic. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vino Pazzo - Ce.Di.Vi

1961 Nebbiolo – Vino Pazzo (Ce.Di.Vi)

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure, perfume and impressive longevity. This Nebbiolo from Vino Pazzo (Ce.Di.Vi) reflects a traditional mid-20th-century style, when patient ageing and classical vinification allowed the grape’s natural character to evolve slowly over time.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet hue with amber tones at the rim, the nose is mature and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and earthy forest floor. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

F.lli Minuto

1961 Pertinace Antico – F.lli Minuto

The 1961 vintage is recognised as one of the outstanding post-war years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure, longevity and classical character. This Pertinace Antico bottling from F.lli Minuto reflects a traditional era of regional winemaking, when extended ageing and patient cellar maturation shaped the style and evolution of the wine.

Tasting Notes:
Now brick-garnet in colour with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is mature and layered. Aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant and rose petal are interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Ruffino Rosso, Puglia
Sweet Red Wine

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bianco, Ruffino, Puglia
Sweet White Fortified Wine

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bianchi Giuseppe - Riserva

The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Umberto Fiore - Riserva

Sogno di Bacco is made from thelong lasting nebbiolo grape. Nebbiolo is a black-skinned red wine grape variety most famous for creating the 'tar and roses' scent of Barolo wines from Piedmont, north-western Italy. The grape's very name is evocative of its home among the misty foothills of the western Alps; the nebbia (Italian for 'fog') after which it is named frequently arrives on early October mornings, when the Nebbiolo harvest is in full swing.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Nervi

This Spanna from 1961 shows a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange edges. The nose opens with dried cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, and tertiary notes of leather, tobacco, and forest floor. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with refined, silky tannins carrying flavours of stewed red fruits, subtle cocoa, and hints of truffle, finishing long, elegant, and balanced.

Decanting: Stand upright for 2–3 days to allow sediment to settle. Decant carefully through a fine strainer and aerate 1–2 hours before serving at 16–18°C. Fragile corks are common; filter any fragments when pouring.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

F.lli Berteletti - Riserva
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A Classic Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte
The 1961 Spanna Riserva F.lli Berteletti offers a remarkable glimpse into the historic winemaking traditions of northern Piedmont. “Spanna” is the local name for Nebbiolo in Alto Piemonte, where the grape produces elegant, age-worthy wines with a distinctively refined character. F.lli Berteletti, known for their traditional methods, crafted wines that emphasized purity, balance, and the expression of terroir — all hallmarks of classic Alto Piemonte.

A Legendary Vintage
The 1961 vintage is widely celebrated as one of the greatest of the 20th century in Piedmont. …
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Price: £80.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Grillo Parussi
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This Torre Qvarto from 1961 displays a deep garnet colour with brick-orange highlights. The nose offers complex tertiary aromas of dried cherries, leather, tobacco, forest floor, and gentle spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied with refined, silky tannins carrying flavours of stewed red fruits, hints of truffle, and a touch of cocoa, finishing long, elegant, and harmonious.

Decanting: Stand upright for 2–3 days to allow sediment to settle. Decant carefully through a fine strainer and aerate 1–2 hours before serving at 16–18°C. Fragile corks are common; strain any fragments when pouring.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Antonio Ferrari
*** 97 Points *** Wine Advocate

*** 97 Points *** Wine Advocate

This 1959 Wine from Solaria Jonica wine is an outstanding vintage wine and absolute "must have" for anyone celebrating a special Birthday or anniversary from this year. It is highly recommended by our wine buyer and many leading wine critics.

Review
"No, the vintage date of this wine is not an error. Just released, it is a selection of old-vine Primitivo grown south of Taranto and only now hitting the market. No one seems to know whether the fermentation was stopped by fortifying the wine or if it just stopped on its own as a result of the superlative richness of the must, but the fact remains that, with close to 14% of alcohol, it is as sweet as a great Recioto, a wine which it greatly resembles. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Nino Negri

This wine is made predominantly from Nebbiolo grapes (used in the more famous Barolo wines). The wines are characterised by having cheery ad tea notes with forest floor notes. These wines are best consumed alongside game or red meat dishes.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

F.lli Dorigati fu Pio
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A Historic Alpine Red from Trentino
The 1959 Lagrein F.lli Dorigati fu Pio offers an exceptionally rare glimpse into the history of one of northern Italy’s most characterful native grapes. Lagrein, grown primarily in Trentino-Alto Adige, is known for its deep color, firm structure, and rustic charm. F.lli Dorigati, a historic family estate, has long been associated with producing traditional, cellar-worthy reds that capture the spirit of the region’s alpine terroir.

A Remarkable Vintage
The 1959 vintage in northern Italy is considered outstanding, characterized by warm, stable weather and excellent ripening conditions. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Rosso, Ruffino, Puglia

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bertani

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Bertani

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bertani

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: £329.00
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Giovanni Pippione

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £209.00
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Dessilani

Fara is a small, historic DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) red wine appellation in northern Italy’s Piedmont region. It’s one of the lesser-known Nebbiolo-based wines from the area and is produced exclusively in and around the villages of Fara Novarese and Briona, in the Novara hills of northern Piedmont.


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Price: £139.00
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Covazzano

Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £129.00
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Bianco, Ruffino, Puglia

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £195.00
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F.lli Berteletti

Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £219.00
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Il Barone 54 - Solaria nr 5 ***

"Antonio Ferrari was convinced that the Apulian vines, in particular the Primitivo, needed very long refinement to develop unique and unattainable notes and nuances. This certainty of his, stubbornly defended against everything and everyone, allows us today to savor wines from ancient and excellent vintages, witnesses of pre-modern viticulture."

"Dense creamy, balanced sweet, vital despite its age. Il Barone 54 – Bitter cocoa, coffee, liquorice, less heroic than the other company wines but still surprising."
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Price: £329.00
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Borgo Cav. Ercole

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £199.00
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Rosso Vecchio, Ruffino, Puglia

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a mediaum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £195.00
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Bianco, Ruffino, Puglia

1951 Ruffino Bianco (Salento, Puglia)

From the sun-drenched vineyards of southern Italy, this 1951 Bianco from Ruffino represents a rare and fascinating piece of post-war Italian winemaking. Bottles of this age are seldom encountered, offering a unique opportunity to experience the evolution of a historic Puglian white wine.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep golden in colour with amber highlights, reflecting its long bottle age, the nose reveals mature and gently oxidative aromas of dried apple, honey and candied citrus peel, intertwined with notes of almond, chamomile and subtle spice. On the palate it is delicate yet surprisingly persistent, with softened structure and a mellow, rounded texture. …
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Price: £185.00
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Rosso Vecchio, Ruffino, Puglia

1951 Ruffino Rosso Vecchio (Salento, Puglia)

From the sun-baked vineyards of Puglia comes this wonderfully aged 1951 Rosso Vecchio from Ruffino, a wine that captures over seven decades of maturity with grace and depth. Long cherished by collectors and lovers of mature Italian reds, this Salento classic has evolved into a wine of distinctive character and refined complexity.

Tasting Notes:
Deep brick-garnet in colour with seasoned tawny highlights, the nose opens with beautifully developed aromas of dried cherry, fig and ripe plum, interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco leaf, cedar and a hint of underbrush. …
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Price: £195.00
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Ruffino, Puglia
Sweet fortified wine

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a full body and a long finish.
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Rosso Vecchio, Ruffino, Puglia

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a medum body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £269.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Rosso Bianco, Ruffino, Puglia
Sweet White fortified wine

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a medium body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £349.00
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Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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Price: £319.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Vecchio Salento Bianco - Ruffino

1945 Vecchio Salento Bianco, Ruffino

Puglia, Italy

The 1945 Vecchio Salento Bianco from Ruffino is an extraordinary relic of Italian winemaking history, produced in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. At this time, Ruffino—already a house of great repute in Tuscany—sourced select southern cuvées from trusted growers in Salento, blending traditional craftsmanship with regional character.

In the glass, the wine reveals a deep antique gold hue with luminous amber reflections — a living relic of time. The nose is graceful and complex, offering aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, beeswax, and chamomile tea, gently layered with honeyed almond, lanolin, and a whisper of old oak. …
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Price: £275.00
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Nunzio Capurzo, Veneto

"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £329.00
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Ruffino, Puglia
Sweet fortified wine

Salento is in the region of Puglia on the heel of Italy. The Ruffino is a fortified wine made predominantly from the primitivo grape. The wine has a liquorice and spice bouquet, a medium body and a long alcoholic finish.
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Price: £495.00
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Lilibaeum Antiquum

Marsala is one of the world's great fortified wines, made exclusively in and around the town of that name, in the far west of Sicily, southern Italy. Reviews: Light amber colour, gentle notes of dried fruit on the nose, sweetness well balanced with a slight tingle of mild acidity and alcohol. Long, soft aftertaste.
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Price: £349.00
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del Santo - Pieve di Sinaluga - Fassati

The *Passito del Santo* from Pieve di Sinalunga, crafted by Fassati, is a sublime expression of Tuscany’s centuries-old *Vin Santo* tradition. Made from carefully hand-selected grapes—typically Trebbiano and Malvasia—they are left to dry slowly on mats or hung in airy lofts for several months, concentrating their sugars and intensifying their aromas. Once pressed, the juice is aged patiently in small oak barrels (*caratelli*), developing the wine’s signature amber hue, rich texture, and layered complexity.

In the glass, it glows with a deep golden-amber colour, a visual cue to its opulence and maturity. …
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Price: £99.00
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Moscato Passito d'Asti - Mirafiore

The *Moscato Passito d’Asti* from Mirafiore is a luxurious and concentrated expression of Piedmont’s celebrated Moscato grape, crafted in the *passito* style to capture both the variety’s fragrant charm and the richness that comes from natural drying. Grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and then laid to dry in well-ventilated rooms, concentrating sugars and aromas before gentle pressing and slow fermentation. The result is a golden, nectar-like dessert wine that combines Moscato’s signature floral lift with indulgent sweetness and depth.

In the glass, it shines with a deep golden-yellow hue, hinting at both opulence and freshness. …
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Price: £129.00
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Moscato - Cinzano

The *Moscato Passito* from Cinzano is a beautifully indulgent dessert wine that marries the aromatic elegance of Moscato grapes with the richness of the *passito* method. Harvested at peak ripeness, the grapes are carefully dried to concentrate their sugars and intensify their natural floral and fruity aromas. This traditional process, combined with Cinzano’s long-standing expertise in Italian winemaking, produces a golden, perfumed wine that offers both opulence and finesse.

In the glass, it glows with a deep golden-amber hue, promising luscious sweetness and aromatic depth. The bouquet is enchanting, …
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Price: £129.00
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Casa Vinicola Aretusa - Moscato

The *Passito di Siracusa* from Casa Vinicola Aretusa is a sumptuous Sicilian dessert wine, crafted from the island’s prized Moscato grapes grown in the sun-drenched vineyards around Siracusa. Using the traditional *passito* method, the grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness and then laid out to dry under the warm Mediterranean sun, concentrating their sugars and intensifying their naturally vibrant aromas. The result is a wine of golden richness, perfumed elegance, and unmistakable Sicilian character.

In the glass, it shines with a deep amber-gold colour, a visual promise of its opulence. …
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Price: £99.00
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Florio

The *Amaro* from Florio is a distinguished Sicilian herbal liqueur, crafted by one of the island’s most historic producers, renowned worldwide for their Marsala wines. Drawing on generations of expertise, Florio blends a carefully selected base of wine and spirit with an infusion of Mediterranean herbs, roots, spices, and citrus peels. The result is a bittersweet, aromatic *amaro* that reflects the richness of Sicily’s land, climate, and culinary heritage.

In the glass, it shows a deep mahogany hue with warm amber highlights, a visual promise of its complexity. The nose is richly layered, offering aromas of candied orange peel, caramel, and dried fig, intertwined with herbal notes of myrtle, gentian, and bitter orange. …
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Price: £89.00
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Buton - Rosso Antico

*Rosso Antico* from Buton is a legendary Italian aperitivo, first created in the 1960s and instantly recognised for its deep ruby colour and sophisticated bittersweet flavour. Crafted from a base of fine wines and infused with a secret blend of herbs, roots, and citrus peels, it showcases vibrant orange at the forefront, giving a zesty lift that’s both refreshing and aromatic. This stylish aperitivo became a hallmark of Italy’s golden era of café culture, enjoyed in fashionable bars across the country.

In the glass, it glows a vivid garnet-red, hinting at its lively, fresh character. The aroma bursts with sweet and bitter orange, intertwined with delicate herbal tones, warm cinnamon, and a touch of clove. …
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Price: £99.00
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Bianco - Giacomo Borgogno

The *Bianco Aperitivo* from Giacomo Borgogno is a refined and elegant expression of Italian aperitivo culture, crafted by one of Piedmont’s most historic and respected wineries. Drawing on generations of expertise, Borgogno combines a carefully selected white wine base with a delicate infusion of botanicals—aromatic herbs, flowers, roots, and citrus peels—to create a drink that is both refreshingly vibrant and subtly complex.

In the glass, it gleams with a pale straw-gold hue, hinting at its brightness and freshness. The bouquet is enticing, offering notes of lemon zest, white flowers, and orange blossom, layered with gentle herbal tones and a whisper of spice. …
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Price: £99.00
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Giacomo Damilano - Stravecchio

The Giacomo Damilano *Barolo Chinato Stravecchio* is a rare and fascinating expression from one of Piedmont’s most respected Barolo producers. Barolo Chinato is a traditional aromatised wine from the Langhe, crafted by infusing mature Barolo with a carefully guarded blend of herbs and spices—most notably quinine bark (*china* in Italian)—alongside ingredients such as rhubarb, gentian, cinnamon, and cloves. The “Stravecchio” designation indicates an extra-long ageing period, allowing the wine to develop extraordinary depth, harmony, and complexity.

In the glass, this *Barolo Chinato Stravecchio* would display a deep garnet-brown core with amber highlights, reflecting both its Barolo base and extended maturation. …
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Price: £129.00
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Fontanafredda

The *Barolo Chinato* from Fontanafredda is a refined and authentic interpretation of one of Piedmont’s most historic aromatised wines, combining the structure and elegance of fine Barolo with the complexity of a time-honoured infusion of herbs, roots, and spices. Crafted from Nebbiolo grown in the Langhe, the wine begins as a fully matured Barolo, already rich in aromas of rose, cherry, and gentle spice, before being steeped with quinine bark (*china*), rhubarb root, cinnamon, cloves, and other secret botanicals. The result is a bittersweet, velvety elixir that has been enjoyed in the region for more than a century as both a restorative and a sophisticated digestif. …
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Price: £129.00
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Cocchi Giulio

The *Barolo Chinato* from Cocchi Giulio is a classic and authentic rendition of one of Piedmont’s most distinctive wines, uniting the depth and structure of fine Barolo with the complexity of an infusion of herbs, roots, and spices. Produced by Giulio Cocchi, a historic name in the art of aromatised wines and vermouths since the late 19th century, this expression follows a traditional recipe that begins with mature Nebbiolo-based Barolo, rich in aromas of rose, cherry, and subtle spice. It is then steeped with quinine bark (*china*), rhubarb root, gentian, cinnamon, cloves, and other secret botanicals to create a bittersweet, velvety elixir with both gastronomic and medicinal heritage. …
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Price: £129.00
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Franco Fiorina

The *Barolo Chinato* from Franco Fiorina is a rare and artisanal example of this classic Piedmontese speciality, blending the power and elegance of aged Barolo with a carefully balanced infusion of herbs, roots, and spices. Franco Fiorina, a traditional Barolo producer with a long-standing reputation for crafting structured, long-lived Nebbiolo, brings the same dedication to detail in this aromatised wine. The base wine—full of Barolo’s hallmark aromas of rose, cherry, and subtle tar—is steeped with quinine bark (*china*), rhubarb root, cinnamon, cloves, and other secret botanicals, creating a bittersweet elixir with both gastronomic appeal and historical medicinal roots. …
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Price: £129.00
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Giacomo Borgogno - Classico Stravecchio

Everything starts from an ancient and secret recipe of Casa Borgogno, which originates in the 1920s. We start with the wine, Barolo DOCG. Meanwhile, in order to produce this aromatized wine, an infusion of 46 aromatic herbs (some grinded, some roughly broken-up, some other crumbled), is put in maceration into hydroalcoholic solutions, from 35 to 70 days. From the most common aromas such as vanilla, cloves, gentian, rhubarb, to the more uncommon sandal, cardamom, calamus, mace. Protagonist of this aromatized wine is obviously the quinine (China) from the Cinchona tree bark, of which we use two different varieties: Calisaya, Soccirubra. …
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Price: £129.00
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Giacomo Borgogno - Gran Barolo Dessert Stravecchio

The Giacomo Borgogno *Gran Barolo Dessert Stravecchio* is a rare and historic example of an aromatised wine from one of Barolo’s most iconic producers, combining the power and elegance of aged Barolo with the traditional Piedmontese art of herbal infusion. In the style of *Barolo Chinato*, this wine begins with a mature Barolo base—already rich in Nebbiolo’s hallmark aromas of rose, cherry, and spice—before being infused with a complex blend of botanicals, most notably quinine bark (*china*), along with herbs, roots, and warm spices. The *Stravecchio* designation signals extra-long maturation, resulting in extraordinary harmony and depth. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giacomo Borgogno

Everything starts from an ancient and secret recipe of Casa Borgogno, which originates in the 1920s. We start with the wine, Barolo DOCG. Meanwhile, in order to produce this aromatized wine, an infusion of 46 aromatic herbs (some grinded, some roughly broken-up, some other crumbled), is put in maceration into hydroalcoholic solutions, from 35 to 70 days. From the most common aromas such as vanilla, cloves, gentian, rhubarb, to the more uncommon sandal, cardamom, calamus, mace. Protagonist of this aromatized wine is obviously the quinine (China) from the Cinchona tree bark, of which we use two different varieties: Calisaya, Soccirubra. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Giacomo Borgogno - Gran Dessert

The Giacomo Borgogno *Gran Dessert* is a rare and luxurious aromatised wine from one of Barolo’s most historic producers, blending the elegance of Nebbiolo with a time-honoured infusion of herbs, spices, and botanicals. Crafted in the style of *Barolo Chinato*, it begins with a mature Barolo base—rich in aromas of cherry, rose, and subtle spice—then is steeped with quinine bark (*china*), cinnamon, cloves, rhubarb root, and other secret ingredients. The result is a bittersweet elixir that bridges the worlds of fine wine and herbal liqueurs, intended as both a refined digestif and an indulgent dessert accompaniment. …
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Price: £99.00
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Marchesi di Barolo

The *Barolo Chinato* from Marchesi di Barolo is a classic expression of one of Piedmont’s most distinctive and historic aromatised wines, uniting the elegance of aged Barolo with the complexity of a traditional infusion of herbs, spices, and botanicals. Using a base of fine Nebbiolo, already rich in aromas of rose, cherry, and subtle spice, the wine is steeped with quinine bark (*china*), rhubarb root, cinnamon, cloves, and other closely guarded ingredients. This process creates a bittersweet, velvety elixir originally developed in the late 19th century as both a digestif and a restorative tonic, but now celebrated as a refined after-dinner indulgence. …
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Price: £129.00
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Martini Rossi

*China Martini* from Martini & Rossi is a classic Italian herbal liqueur, renowned for its rich, bittersweet complexity and deep, warming character. First created in the mid-20th century, it is built around the intense, aromatic bitterness of cinchona bark (*china* in Italian), traditionally prized for its tonic qualities. This robust base is harmoniously balanced with a blend of Mediterranean herbs, spices, and citrus peels, creating a drink that is both invigorating and smooth.

In the glass, it presents a deep mahogany-brown hue with amber highlights, promising depth and richness. The nose is immediately enticing—orange zest, …
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Price: £99.00
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Seriochina - F.lli Serio Battista Borgogno

The *Seriochina* from F.lli Serio Battista Borgogno is a classic example of Piedmont’s treasured *Vino Chinato*, a fortified and aromatised wine that blends the richness of premium Nebbiolo with the distinctive bitterness and spice of quinine bark (*china*). Produced by one of Barolo’s historic winemaking families, this Chinato reflects both regional tradition and artisanal craftsmanship, offering a complex, bittersweet profile designed for leisurely sipping as either an aperitivo or digestivo.

In the glass, *Seriochina* presents a deep garnet-brown hue with ruby glints, indicating both its Nebbiolo base and the depth of its botanical infusion. …
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Price: £99.00
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Vermuth - Capetta

The *Vermuth Chinato* from Capetta is a distinctive fusion of two great Italian traditions—vermouth and *vino chinato*. Produced in Piedmont, this style combines a fortified wine base with the classic botanical blend of vermouth, while also incorporating quinine bark (*china*), which imparts the signature bittersweet depth of a Chinato. The result is an aromatised wine that is richer, more complex, and slightly more medicinal in character than standard vermouth, crafted for both aperitivo and digestivo enjoyment.

In the glass, it would display a deep amber-brown hue with warm ruby glints, promising aromatic intensity. …
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Price: £99.00
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Rabarbaro - Zucca Ettore

The *Rabarbaro* from Zucca Ettore is a classic Italian herbal elixir, celebrated for its distinctive use of Chinese rhubarb (*rabarbaro cinese*) as the core botanical. First created in the late 19th century, this bittersweet liqueur quickly became a fixture of Milanese café culture, particularly as a refined aperitivo or post-meal digestivo. Its profile is earthy, slightly smoky, and aromatic, offering a more savoury alternative to sweeter amari.

In the glass, Zucca *Rabarbaro* shows a deep mahogany-brown colour with garnet highlights, hinting at its herbal richness. The nose is intense yet inviting, with aromas of rhubarb root, dried herbs, and subtle citrus peel, supported by undertones of cocoa, gentian, and a light smokiness. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 12 in Stock