Albino Rocca Barbaresco 2014

"A bargain...The 2014 Barbaresco opens with lovely aromatics. Sweet tobacco, licorice, smoke, mint and dried herbs give the wine its distinctive perfume and add nuance to a palette of dark-hued Nebbiolo fruit. Time in the glass works wonders to bring out the wine's freshness. This is a terrific introduction to the Albino Rocca Barbarescos." 89 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barbaresco

Antica Torino Vermouth di Torino

Antica Torino is a partnership and project of passion between Vittorio Zoppi and Umbrian wine maker Filippo Antonelli. Rather than seeking out the exotic, often imported botanicals that go into more modern styled vermouth, Antica Torino takes a page out of the history books, a time when vermouth was created utilizing what was readily available locally. The decision was made to produce a vermouth that was "of the garden", packed with fresh rosemary, bay laurel, thyme, oregano, wormwood, gentian, rhubarb, … more

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont

Antinori Tignanello 2014

Ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2014 Tignanello shows an intense nose of red fruit with hints of leather and sweet spice. The wine is ample and enveloping on the palate with supple tannins that respect the character and personality of the Sangiovese grape. The finish and aftertaste are of lovely length and persistence.

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany IGT

Antinori Tignanello 2014 375ml

Ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2014 Tignanello shows an intense nose of red fruit with hints of leather and sweet spice. The wine is ample and enveloping on the palate with supple tannins that respect the character and personality of the Sangiovese grape. The finish and aftertaste are of lovely length and persistence.

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany IGT

Antonio Camillo Principio Cilegiolo 2017

Ciliegiolo is an ancient relative of Sangiovese and has been grown in Tuscany's Maremma for centuries.

Principio is made from organically grown, forty year old Ciliegiolo vines at over 1000m altitude. Bright ruby in colour, yet very pale in intensity, this shows fresh, bright red cherry, raspberry and blueberry, fruit with violet top notes. Ripe (ripeness is rarely an issue in the Maremma), but dry and light-to-medium-bodied with zesty acids and minerality and firm tannins on the finish. This is … more

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany

Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2013

"The 2004 Barolo San Rocco, from a vineyard in Serralunga, is an explosive, structured wine bursting with black cherries, violets, menthol and tar. Full-bodied and ample on the palate, it possesses outstanding balance and an utterly engaging personality that makes it an absolute joy to taste. The San Rocco is always the most complete of the Azelia Barolos, and it is a wine I seek out in nearly every vintage. A recent bottle of the 2003 was also superb. Anticipated … more

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo

Barale Fratelli Barolo 2013

Parcels of Barolo comune crus, Monrobiolo, Coste di Rose & Preda (all owned) of various ages to 50 years. Tending to silt/sand and up to 350m with either sth-east or sth-west aspect. A producer's Barolo normale or base ought to be good. This is again, exactly what you're thinking. The three crus, each sitting just above Bussia, do combine in a wine with Barolo & some Monforte personalities. Mainly 'red' in orientation, this is fresh, fleshy, pure and again wonderfully … more

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo

Bera Barbera d'Alba 2017

Fate or history decreed that the Bera property would finish a tantalizing 400 metres just outside the Barbaresco zone. Typically unperturbed, Walter Bera has gradually developed a collection of the Piemontese classics, with each beautifully made, rich and strongly expressive - and great value.

The Barbera shows deep, rich fruit, but with great complexity and always freshness, life and zip. Here they maximized the deep plummy juiciness and concentration, and retain the savoury edge to go so well with many … more

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont

Bollini Pinot Grigio 2016

A great example of the grigio style. Light, dry, zesty with hints of almond meal and melon fruit.. Lovely texture and balance makes this a great more matching with food.

Country: Italy
Region: Trentino

Brezza Barolo Sarmassa 2012

Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Sub Region: Barolo