Italian Region Report

Cav. Ceste

1977 Barbaresco – Cav. Ceste (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically styled wines with structure and steady ageing potential. Cav. Ceste, a traditional Piedmontese producer with roots in the early 20th century, is known for crafting wines in a classical style, emphasising balance, regional character and patient maturation. This Barbaresco reflects that traditional approach to Nebbiolo.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant mingle with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giordano

1977 Barbaresco – Giordano (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically structured wines, favouring balance and steady evolution. This Barbaresco from Giordano reflects a traditional approach to Nebbiolo, crafted in an era when extended ageing and patient cellaring shaped the wine’s character over time.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. With time in the glass, subtle hints of truffle, cedarwood and warm spice emerge. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Brero - BIG RARE Bottle of 3,78 Litres

1977 Barbera d’Alba – Brero

Large Format – 3.78 Litres

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically styled wines, favouring balance and steady evolution. This Barbera d’Alba from Brero represents a traditional era of regional winemaking, where freshness and acidity were central to the style. Presented in a rare 3.78 litre large-format bottle, this example offers not only historic interest but the added ageing stability that larger formats often provide.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a mature brick-red hue with garnet reflections at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. …
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Price: £259.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Brero

1977 Barbera d’Alba – Brero (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically styled wines, favouring balance and steady evolution rather than overt power. This Barbera d’Alba from Brero reflects a traditional era of regional winemaking, where freshness, acidity and food-friendly structure defined the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-red hue with garnet reflections at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. Aromas of dried red cherry, plum and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, dried herbs and subtle earthy spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied and harmonious, with softened tannins and the lively acidity characteristic of Barbera that preserves freshness despite its age. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Barone Stabilini, Barolo, Piedmont

1977 Barolo – Barone Stabilini (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically structured wines, favouring balance and steady evolution over sheer power. This Barolo from Barone Stabilini reflects a traditional era of regional winemaking, when extended ageing in large oak casks and patient bottle maturation defined the character of Nebbiolo.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 67 in Stock

Giovanni Scanavino - Riserva

1977 Barolo – Giovanni Scanavino Riserva (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically structured wines, favouring balance and steady evolution. This Riserva bottling from Giovanni Scanavino reflects a traditional approach to Barolo, where extended ageing and patient cellar maturation were integral to the style. The Riserva designation further suggests longer ageing prior to release, adding depth and refinement to the wine’s development.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is finely 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: £159.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Pasquale Veglio - Cascina Bruni , Barolo, Piedmont

1977 Barolo – Pasquale Veglio, Cascina Bruni (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically styled Barolos, favouring structure and steady evolution rather than overt power. This bottling from Pasquale Veglio’s Cascina Bruni reflects a traditional approach to Nebbiolo, crafted in an era when extended ageing in large oak casks and patient bottle maturation defined the character of the region’s wines.

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: £139.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

La.Da. Rivoli

1977 Barolo – La.Da. Rivoli (Piedmont)

The 1977 vintage in Piedmont produced classically structured Barolos, favouring balance, acidity and steady evolution. This bottling from La.Da. Rivoli reflects a traditional era of regional winemaking, when extended ageing in large oak casks and patient bottle maturation were central to the character of Nebbiolo.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. 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

La Versa

1977 Bonarda – La Versa (Lombardy)

The 1977 vintage in northern Italy produced classically styled wines, favouring balance and steady development. La Versa, founded in the early 20th century in the Oltrepò Pavese area of Lombardy, is traditionally associated with regional varietals and classical winemaking methods. This Bonarda reflects a historic era of production, shaped by patience and extended bottle ageing.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a mature brick-red hue with garnet reflections at the rim, the nose is gently evolved and savoury. Aromas of dried red cherry, plum and cranberry mingle with notes of leather, dried herbs and subtle earthy spice. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Beccari - Riserva Vigna Vecchia

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: 4 in Stock

Castello di Rencine
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | 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

Barone Ricasoli *** BIG BOTTLE OF 5,0 LITRES with wooden support ***

Chianti, 1977 – Barone Ricasoli
Imperial Format – 5.0 Litres with Wooden Support

The 1977 vintage in Tuscany produced traditionally structured wines, favouring balance and gradual development over immediate generosity. At the heart of Chianti’s history stands Barone Ricasoli, one of Italy’s most historic estates and widely credited with shaping the original Chianti formula in the 19th century. Wines from this era were crafted for steady ageing, with Sangiovese at their core and extended maturation in large oak casks. Presented here in an impressive 5.0 litre format, complete with its wooden cradle, this bottle reflects both the heritage of the estate and the celebratory tradition of large-format Chianti. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Salvano Saverio

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: £59.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Contratto, Freisa, Piedmonte

1977 Freisa – Contratto (Piedmont)

Freisa is one of Piedmont’s traditional indigenous varieties, historically grown alongside Nebbiolo and known for its firm structure and aromatic lift. The 1977 vintage produced classically styled wines in the region, and this bottling from Contratto — founded in 1867 and long associated with traditional Piedmontese winemaking — reflects a more historic era of regional production, where patience and extended ageing shaped the wine’s evolution.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-red hue with garnet reflections at the rim, the nose is savoury and gently evolved. …
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

1977 Freisa – Marchesi di Barolo (Piedmont)

Freisa is one of Piedmont’s traditional indigenous varieties, historically grown alongside Nebbiolo and known for its vibrant acidity and firm structure in youth. The 1977 vintage produced classically styled wines in the region, and this bottling from Marchesi di Barolo — one of Piedmont’s historic estates, whose roots trace back to the 19th century — reflects a traditional approach centred on balance and patient ageing.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-garnet hue with amber tones at the rim, the nose is savoury and gently evolved. Aromas of dried red cherry, cranberry and rose petal mingle with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

G. Ferlat

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: £69.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

d'Abruzzo, Tenuta del Priore Dolla
Clearance Offer Was £79 | Now £50

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: £50.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

d'Abruzzo, Rosso della Quercia - Casa Canditella

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: £69.00
Stock: 7 in Stock

Casal Thaulero

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: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Fassatti
Was £79 Special Offer £59.95
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

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: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Poggio alla Sala
Clearance Offer – Last Bottle Was £79 Now £45

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: £45.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Livio Felluga

Picolit is an indigenous grape produced in tiny quantities in the cool climates of the Colli Orientali (Friuli). The pallor of this precious passito, and the delicacy of its soft, floral aromas belie the elegant intensity of its flavour where creamy honey, white flowers, white peach and marzipan are beautifully balanced by a refreshing zip of acidity.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

L. Ruggeri

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: 1 in Stock

Barletta Eraclio - Torriccila di Enrico Tannoja

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: 6 in Stock

Alberto Bertolli

The 1977 Rosso Colline Lucchesi from Alberto Bertolli is a rare and fascinating example of mature Tuscan winemaking, offering a glimpse into the style and character of a wine that has quietly aged for nearly five decades. Produced in the hills surrounding Lucca—an area known for its charming, traditional blends of Sangiovese and local varietals—this bottle represents both regional heritage and the dedication of a small-scale, artisanal producer. The 1977 vintage in Tuscany was warm and generous, producing wines with richness, depth, and the capacity for graceful ageing.

In the glass, this mature red reveals a brick-garnet core fading to a tawny rim, a visual hallmark of long bottle ageing. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock