Italian Region Report

Contratto, Barolo, Piedmont

1969 Barolo – Contratto (Piedmont)

The 1969 vintage is regarded as one of the standout years of the late 1960s in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, depth and notable ageing potential. From the historic house of Contratto, founded in 1867 and long associated with traditional Piedmontese winemaking, this bottle reflects a classical era when extended ageing in large oak casks and patient cellaring defined the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and layered. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant intertwine with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

C. Valletti, Barolo, Piedmont
Clearance Offer | Was £149 | Now £99

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: 2 in Stock

Piero Lanzavecchia - Riserva Speciale, 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: £189.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giovanni Scanavino

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: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Contratto, Barolo, Piedmont
Was £185 Clearance Offer | damaged labels | £125

1969 Barolo – Contratto (Piedmont)

The 1969 vintage is regarded as one of the standout years of the late 1960s in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, depth and notable ageing potential. From the historic house of Contratto, founded in 1867 and long associated with traditional Piedmontese winemaking, this bottle reflects a classical era when extended ageing in large oak casks and patient cellaring defined the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a mature brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and layered. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant intertwine with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £125.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fattoria dei Barbi

Brunello de Montalcino is one of Italys most famous and most expensive red wines. It is produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese used in production.
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Sella & Mosca

The Cannonau (also known as Cannonao, Cannonadu or Canunau) is the most popular wine from the island of Sardinia. It's mostly produced in the centre of Sardinia, even if we can find production of this famous wine in all the island. The grapes used for this Sardinian wine is the Cannonau. (At least 90 % of this grapes has to be used to be certified as original Cannonau). Cannonau is a very "strong wine" so it should be used with elaborate red meat and some types of cheese.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

San Felice - 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: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Monsanto Bianchi - 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: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Barone Ricasoli - Brolio - MAGNUM BOTTLE OF 1,75 LITER

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: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Conti Serristori - 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

Villarosa San Quirico - 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

Dessilani Luigi

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: £89.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

G. Troglia

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: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

d'Asti, Luigi Bosca

Grignolino wines 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: £89.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Fontanafredda
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £85

The Grignolino wines 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: £85.00
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: £39.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

delle Marche, Fazi Battaglia

Good quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cesari - RARE BIG BOTTLE of 3.78 Liters

Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Rainoldi

Discover the quiet nobility of the Alps with this 1969 Sassella from Rainoldi. Sourced from the steep, terraced vineyards of Valtellina in northern Italy, Sassella wines are renowned for their elegance and longevity, crafted predominantly from the noble Nebbiolo grape — locally known as Chiavennasca. This 1969 vintage is a rare survivor, offering a captivating glimpse into the region’s traditional winemaking heritage.

The bouquet is beautifully evolved, offering ethereal aromas of dried rose petals, violet, and sour cherry, layered with notes of tobacco leaf, truffle, and delicate alpine herbs. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Borgo Cav. Ercole
Special Offer Was £129
Now £75
Offer ends Friday the 1st May

A Classic Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte
The 1969 Spanna Borgo Cav. Ercole offers a rare chance to experience a beautifully matured Nebbiolo from northern Piedmont. In this region, Nebbiolo is traditionally known as Spanna and is prized for producing elegant, long-lived wines that emphasize finesse and terroir over sheer power. Borgo Cav. Ercole, though lesser-known today, was respected for producing authentic, traditional wines that honored the historic styles of Alto Piemonte.

A Vintage of Refined Balance
The 1969 vintage in northern Piedmont was characterized by cooler, steady conditions that favored wines with bright acidity and moderate body. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 11 in Stock

Giuseppe Barni - 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: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

F.lli Berteletti - MAGNUM BOTTLE

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: £249.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Tona - Villa Perla

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: 1 in Stock

Bersano - HALF BOTTLE of 50cl

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: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock