Italian Region Report

Giuseppe 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: 22 in Stock

Poggio alla Sala - 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: 4 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: 2 in Stock

Cantucci - 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: 3 in Stock

Enologica Valtelinese - RARE BIG BOTTLE OF 5 Liters

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: £499.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Valfieri Was £139 Sale Offer £89

Valfieri, 1981 Barbaresco

A mature and characterful Barbaresco from a classic era, the 1981 Valfieri offers a rare opportunity to experience fully evolved Nebbiolo with tertiary complexity and gentle elegance.

Tasting Note
The nose is resolved and nuanced, showing dried cherry, redcurrant and cranberry, layered with notes of rose petal, dried herbs, leather, tobacco and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is silky and harmonious, with softened acidity supporting flavours of savoury red fruit, orange peel, truffle and gentle earthy spice. The tannins are fully resolved, giving a smooth, graceful texture and a long, mellow finish. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Damilano

1981 Barbaresco – Damilano (Piedmont, Italy)

A fully mature, classical Barbaresco that favours perfume and finesse over power. 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 savoury on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle underbrush; 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: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Damilano

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: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Bersano
50cl Bottle
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1981 Barolo – Bersano (Piedmont, Italy) – HALF BOTTLE 50cl

A fully mature, classical Barolo presented in the rarer 50cl half-bottle—expect faster evolution and heightened perfume. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, the bouquet lifts with dried cherry and cranberry, rose petal and violet, cedar, leather and sweet tobacco, with hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle tar/balsamic note. Mid-weight and savoury on the palate: lively, old-world acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle underbrush; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers. …
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Price: £95.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giordano, Piedmont

Barolo 1981 – Giordano, Piedmont

The 1981 Barolo from Giordano is a beautifully mature and traditional expression of Nebbiolo, now showing all the elegance and complexity that long ageing can bring. The colour is a soft garnet with amber and brick tones at the rim, reflecting its graceful development.

On the nose, the wine is layered and refined, with aromas of dried rose petals, sour cherry, redcurrant and cranberry, followed by notes of leather, tobacco, forest floor and truffle. Subtle hints of balsamic, anise and cedar add further depth and nuance.

The palate is smooth, balanced and gently savoury. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Poderi Scanavino Was £159 Special Offer Now £99
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

Barolo 1981 – Poderi Scanavino

The 1981 Barolo from Poderi Scanavino is a beautifully mature and traditional expression of Nebbiolo, showing the elegance and quiet complexity that only long ageing can deliver. The colour has softened to a translucent garnet with brick-orange hues at the rim, reflecting its graceful evolution.

The nose is refined and layered, offering aromas of dried rose petals, sour cherry, cranberry and redcurrant, followed by notes of leather, tobacco, forest floor and gentle truffle. Subtle hints of balsamic, anise and cedar add further depth and nuance.

On the palate, the wine is smooth, poised and harmonious. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Orazio Bagnasco

Brunello di Montalcino 1981 – Orazio Bagnasco

The 1981 Brunello di Montalcino from Orazio Bagnasco is a beautifully mature and traditional expression of Sangiovese, offering elegance, complexity and gentle power after decades of ageing. The colour shows a soft garnet core with brick-orange hues at the rim, highlighting its graceful evolution.

On the nose, the wine is deeply aromatic and layered. Dried cherry, red plum and cranberry are supported by notes of leather, tobacco, forest floor and dried herbs. Subtle hints of balsamic, cedar, orange peel and gentle spice add further refinement and depth. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Argiano

Brunello di Montalcino 1981 – Argiano

The 1981 Brunello di Montalcino from Argiano is a classic, traditionally styled wine that now shows the full beauty of long ageing. The colour has softened to a translucent garnet with brick-orange highlights at the rim, reflecting its graceful maturity.

The nose is complex and elegant, offering aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant and plum, layered with leather, tobacco, forest floor and dried Mediterranean herbs. Subtle notes of balsamic, orange peel, cedar and gentle spice add further depth and refinement.

On the palate, the wine is smooth, poised and beautifully balanced. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Mastroiani

1981 Brunello di Montalcino – Mastrojanni (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.

Producer note: Mastrojanni (founded 1975 in Castelnuovo dell’Abate) is a benchmark southern Montalcino estate, …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vecchia Cantina Montepulciano
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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: £45.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fattoria Pieve a Pitiana

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: £79.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

Poliziano

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

Pian d'Albola MAGNUM 1.5L

Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. 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
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d'Abbruzo, Dragani - Riserva -Double Magnum 3L

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: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

d'Abruzzo, Valle d'Oro Tollo

A Mature Classic from Abruzzo
The 1981 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Valle d'Oro Tollo offers a rare glimpse into the age-worthy potential of one of Italy’s most beloved regional reds. Valle d'Oro, produced by the cooperative winery Tollo, is known for showcasing Montepulciano’s robust fruit and approachable style, while still emphasizing balance and authenticity. This bottle represents a traditional expression from a time when Abruzzo wines were primarily enjoyed young but occasionally crafted to age gracefully.

A Vintage of Brightness and Elegance
The 1981 vintage in central Italy was marked by moderate temperatures and a balanced growing season, resulting in wines with bright acidity, moderate alcohol, and well-defined fruit. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Avignonesi
Clearance Offer – Last Bottle Was £89 Now £35

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: £35.00
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: 15 in Stock

Cantucci

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: £49.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Villa Argiano

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

Fantinel

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