Italian Region Report

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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Now £40

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
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £79 | Now £51.50

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
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

Fattoria di Montagliari
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | Now £42.70

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