Italian Region Report

Renzo Odicino

This 1992 Barbaresco shows the graceful maturity of aged Nebbiolo from a cooler vintage. The bouquet is delicate and complex, with aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, truffle, and subtle tobacco, supported by hints of cedar, spice, and forest floor. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened tannins, lively but balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, leather, and earthy minerality. The finish is elegant, savoury, and persistent, displaying classic Barbaresco finesse.

Serving Suggestions
Serve at 17–18 °C (63–65 °F) after a gentle decant of 30–45 minutes. Ideal with braised meats, roast game, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Castelmagno. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

La Spinona - Beruffi Pietro

This 1991 Barbaresco has developed elegant complexity and the refined character of a mature Nebbiolo. The bouquet features dried cherry, rose petal, tar, truffle, and subtle hints of leather, cedar, and earthy spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. Flavours of dried red fruit, forest floor, and gentle spice lead to a long, savoury, and harmonious finish.

Serving Suggestions:
For optimal enjoyment, stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. Carefully decant the wine to separate it from the sediment. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Casal Thaulero
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £85

Montepulciano is a red wine grape variety grown widely in central Italy, most notably its eastern Abruzzo, Marche and Molise regions. The variety was named after the Tuscan parish of Montepulciano, but, confusingly, is not used in the famous wines produced there (see Vino Nobile di Montepulciano). Globally appreciated for their soft flavors, strong color and gentle tannins, Montepulciano wines are typically best consumed in their youth and with food. The deep-purple juice of Montepulciano grapes is used in varying proportions to produce wines under roughly 50 of Italy's DOC and DOCG titles. Although sometimes used on its own, …
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Price: £85.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Grasi - Vigna Gaversa

1990 Chianti – Grasi, “Vigna Gaversa” (Tuscany, Italy)

A beautifully mature, single-vineyard Chianti that trades power for perfume and poise. Brick-garnet with a tawny rim, it opens on lifted aromas of dried cherry and amarena, rose petal, cedar and sweet tobacco, with hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle balsamic note. The palate is mid-weight, savoury and silken: lively, old-school acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle leather; tannins are fine and fully resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

This is dinner-table Chianti in a classical key—elegant, nuanced and ready to pour. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Cantine Prandi, Piedmont
Ex-cellars library release

The 1989 Barolo Cantine Prandi have come from the producer's cellars where they 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: 14 in Stock

La Spinona - Beruffi Pietro
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £79

This 1989 Barbaresco has reached a graceful, mature stage, showing the complex elegance of aged Nebbiolo. The bouquet offers aromas of dried cherry, rose petal, tar, truffle, and hints of leather, cedar, and earthy spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened, fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, forest floor, and gentle spice. The finish is long, savoury, and harmonious, reflecting the wine’s mature Piedmontese character.

Serving Suggestions
For optimal enjoyment, stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Serio & Battista Borgogno
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £129 | Now £89

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: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Santa Trinità - Le Chiantigiane
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £129 | Now £85

This 1989 Brunello di Montalcino has developed the complex, refined character of a well-aged Sangiovese. The bouquet reveals aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and hints of forest floor, cedar, and subtle spice. On the palate it is full-bodied yet elegant, with softened tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of stewed red fruit, earthy herbs, and a gentle savoury undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and lingering, reflecting the wine’s maturity and Tuscan pedigree.

Serving Suggestions:
For optimal enjoyment, stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £85.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Castelgreve

This 1989 Chianti has reached a refined, mature stage, showing the depth and elegance of aged Sangiovese. The bouquet features aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and hints of forest floor, spice, and balsamic. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of stewed red fruit, earth, and a gentle touch of cedar. The finish is long, harmonious, and savoury, reflecting the wine’s classic Tuscan character.

Serving Suggestions
For optimal enjoyment, stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. Carefully decant the wine to separate it from the sediment. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Ruffino - MAGNUM of 1,5 Liters

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: £149.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Cantine Prandi

A Traditional Nebbiolo from Piedmont
The 1988 Nebbiolo Cantine Prandi offers a rare opportunity to explore a mature expression of one of Italy’s most revered grape varieties. Cantine Prandi, a traditional producer based in Piedmont, is known for crafting honest, classically styled wines that reflect the purity and finesse of Nebbiolo. This bottling is a true testament to the region’s dedication to authentic, terroir-driven winemaking.

A Vintage of Structure and Balance
The 1988 vintage in Piedmont was marked by a warm and consistent growing season, producing wines with good concentration, ripe fruit, and firm yet balanced tannins. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Brandini - Castello di Rencine

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

Sanguinetti - Riserva

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1984 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano – Sanguinetti, Riserva (Tuscany, Italy)

A fully mature, classically styled Nobile Riserva that trades power for perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and amarena, rose petal and cedar, with sweet tobacco, leather and hints of orange peel and black tea. The palate is mid-weight and silken: lively, old-school acidity carries savoury red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and a gentle balsamic note; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Giacomo Damilano

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1983 Barbaresco – Giacomo Damilano (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barbaresco that favours perfume and finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, sweet tobacco and leather, plus hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic lift. Mid-weight and savoury on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved, the finish tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

Producer note: The Damilano family is among the Langhe’s historic names, …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Umberto Fiore

1983 Barolo – Umberto Fiore (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barolo that trades power for perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, leather and sweet tobacco, plus hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic lift. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved, the finish tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

Producer note: Umberto Fiore is a historic Langhe house/bottler long associated with traditional Nebbiolo raised in large old casks—elegance, aromatic lift and graceful ageing. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

1983 Barolo – Marchesi di Barolo (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barolo that favours perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, leather and sweet tobacco, plus hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic lift. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.

Producer note: Marchesi di Barolo is one of the Langhe’s landmark houses, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Alberto Bartali

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: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Contucci
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £57.80

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

Fanetti - Riserva

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: £79.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Buracchi - Riserva
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was 89 | Now £52.80

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: £52.80
Stock: 1 in Stock

Poggio alla Sala

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: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Lenotti

"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.
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Fattoria Casale del Bosco

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: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cantina Soc Valpolicella

1982 Amarone della Valpolicella – Cantina Sociale Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy)

A fully mature, classically made Amarone showing velvet warmth and layered rancio-tinged complexity. Deep mahogany-garnet with a tawny rim. The nose is autumnal and complex: dried cherry and fig, date and prune, blood orange peel, cocoa, espresso, walnut and sweet spice with a gentle balsamic/cedar lift. The palate is broad, silky and enveloping; dried-fruit richness framed by mellow acidity and resolved tannins. Hints of bitter chocolate, chinotto, kirsch and clove glide into a long, warming finish of dried cherry, cocoa and orange zest. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Canalicchio di Lombardi

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1982 Brunello di Montalcino – Canalicchio di Lombardi (Tuscany, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Brunello showing perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, with cedar, leather and sweet tobacco, plus hints of orange peel, black tea, porcini and a gentle balsamic/underbrush note. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, old-school acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle leather; tannins are fine and resolved, the finish tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 5 in Stock