Italian Red Wine
Italian red wine is some of the most diverse in the world. Each region has its own character, and each climate varies considerably from the north to the south. Red wines from Italy are of stunning quality time after time, which is why Italian wine is so highly regarded on the world scene.
"The 2020 Fonterutoli Chianti Classico from the aforementioned Mazzei family and their estate near Castellina in Chianti, >
If Nebbiolo is Piedmonte's star red varietal, then Barbera surely comes a very close second. Enzos entry cuvee Barbera is >
"The Mazzei family have been making wine across Italy since 1435, and the 2020 Zisola Noto Rosso comes from their estate >
"The 2019 Fattoria le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva from the so-called Ladies of Morellino – mother and daughter >
Ripe and luscious and packed with morello cherry and blackberry fruit. We’re particularly taken by its warm spice-laden >
From vineyards aged between 70-100 years old, 'Tiglineri' is Enzo Boglietti's Cru Dolcetto par excellence. Retaining similar >
Winemaker Enrico Mercato has crafted this sumptuous lightly oak aged wine which is soft and full of rich black fruit flavours >
From sun-drenched vineyards in Puglia, this is a big and warming red. Rich red fruits, with stewed plums and a gentle spice. >
Rosso di Montalcino is not a heavy, rich wine, rather an elegant and polished red. Produced with 100% sangiovese this latest >
£24
per case
Pouring reveals a light mahogany core with a lighter-toned rim that hints at a little maturity. The nose is really quite >
The wine has a lovely deep colour with garnet hints. Cherry nuances melt with sweet vanilla notes from oak ageing. On the >
This is a Rosso with a definite flavour of the estate's Brunello. More serious, polished and structured than most. Plenty >
Produced from 80% Negromaro and 20% of the lesser known Malvasia Nera local varieties, Paolos Salentino is a big, dark textured >
Expressive, elegant and a sublime effort in a rich vintage, GD Vajra, Albe Barolo is a beautifully perfumed example of the >
£18.30
per case
As Montforte d'Alba is widely acknowledged as one of the great capitals of Barolo, so is its prestigious tenant Elio Grasso >
2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Gli Angeli, La Gerla, Tuscany
A genuine jewel in the crown of the Boglietti holdings is the famous 'Roscaletto' vineyard in La Morra. Inherited by Enzo >
A classic Barolo with a deep ruby colour, aromas of plums, dried fruits and nuances of leather and tobacco. Concentrated >
We've snapped up every case we can of Sassicaias accessible and immediately gratifying entry level wine, Le Difese, Created >
This is merlot a class apart. Think Pomerol from a warm vintage, or a very top Napa Valley merlot - from a 100-year old >
Barolo-styled Nebbiolo from one of Piemonte’s finest at less £20? Get this in your cellar. Seductive aromas of rose petal, >
£17.40
per case
This summer I am hoping to make my twice-postponed trip to Italy and until then I am drinking Millefiori from the Veneto. >
"The 2020 Trastullo Primitivo from Puglia, in the very heel of Italy, is a tasty blend of Primitivo and Sangiovese. Almost >
This appealing red from Tuscany bursts black fruit flavours - cherries, black berries - and a lift of spice. Rich and of >
