Italy

Tuscany, Italy. Estate-bottled in limited quantities only in exceptional years from our finest "Poggio all'Oro” vineyard, where in near perfect conditions of climate, soil and sun the celebrated Sangiovese grape achieves greatness. Aged for a total of five years, including a minimum of two years in French oak barriques, this wine emerges with exceptional depth, character and aging potential...

 

Tuscany, Italy. Located in the heart of Tuscany, in the Chianti region is the Famiglia Cecchi estate, managed today by two brothers, Cesare and Andrea. They already have a longstanding reputation as experts of viticulture, throughout Italy that runs through 4 generations of winemakers...

Tuscany, Italy. Diligent tending of the wines, close attention to pruning and the energy latent in the earth itself have generated Ormanni Chianti Classico...

Piedmont, Italy. Freshly cut flowers, mint, pine, crushed rocks and small red berries lift from the glass in the 2016 Barbaresco Vie Erte. The flavors are bright and crystalline throughout. Despite the warm vintage, the Vie Erte retains gorgeous freshness and energy. There is a lot to like in this precise, mid-weight Barbaresco from Cigliuti. The Vie Erte spent 26 months in cask, quite long by today's standards in Barbaresco, where the minimum oak requirement has come down to nine months from twelve...

Piedmont, Italy.  Bold style here. Spicy oak, dark chocolate and dark cherry, floral perfume and a little new leather and lift. It’s medium to full bodied, ripe and full of flavour, with grainy tannin, a certain juicy tang, and a fair old finish...

Piedmont, Italy. Black cherry, liquorice root, baking spices and potpourri. Medium bodied, supple and fleshy, almost juicy, then the Nebbiolo tannin extends its friendly and reassuring grip, slips in some savoury stuff like new leather, and closes with perfume and strong black tea flavour and texture. It needs some time in the decanter as a youngster, but still delivers a gorgeous hit of affordable Barbaresco should you fancy going in early...

Piemonte, Italy. Lovely aroma of cherry, currants, rose petals and oak. Full-bodied with excellent concentration. Round, generous mid-palate with layers of fruit. Long, long finish with a lovely spiciness, polished tannins and beautifully integrated oak. Harmonious, complex and classy...

Tuscany, Italy. Ruby red in color, young and intense. Fresh, fruit-forward bouquet with intense red-currant, raspberry and plum notes. Full fruit flavors with soft, sweet tannins. Nice finish. CollePino translates to Hill of Pine. An innovative blend with typical Tuscan character; a fine addition to the Banfi family. Fresh and full bodied...

Tuscany, Italy. Pale straw in color, the wine offers impressive rich, ripe fruit aromas that hint of pear and white flowers. The wine is well balanced with an unusually lively acidity...

Veneto, Italy. At first glance: Intense ruby red colour. On the nose: Red ripe fruit, small woodland fruits. On the palate: Rich, refined, elegant...