Italy
Italian Wines
Italy is the largest producer of wines in the world. In fact it is more like a continent than a country when it comes to viticulture. Here you have a country that has only been a unified nation for a little more than 150 years and is comprised of 20 or regions, each of which has its own clutch of grape varieties, climates and cultures. No other country has as many grape varieties, appellations (known as DOCs or DOCGs here), wine producers, or climates as Italy leading to an unparalleled variety of wines.
We have conveniently broken down our range into each region.
Richard Ballantyne MW
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Ca di Ponti 2016 Shiraz£7.99 As low as £7.35Syrah / Shiraz works very well in Sicily's hot climate, bringing out dark brambly and spicy notes of this variety. Soft... Learn More -
Palazzo del Mare 2018 Nero d'Avola£7.99 As low as £7.35A nose which is spicy and dark. The palate is medium bodied and easy going and despite the fact that it comes from such... Learn More -
Palazzo del Mare 2018 Catarratto£7.99 As low as £7.35Catarratto is a native variety of Sicily and has similarities to Viognier with its peach and apricot notes on the nose.... Learn More -
Valpantena Torre del Falasco 2018 Garganega£8.99 As low as £8.27Garganega is the main grape of Soave. Here it is grown in vineyards of Valpantena in the surrounding areas of... Learn More -
Valpantena Torre del Falasco 2018 Corvina£8.99 As low as £8.27Lovely full nose, fantastic aromatics. A palate of black fruits, bitter cherry. This is Valpolicella in all but name Learn More -
Contesa 2018 Pecorino Colline Pescaresi£9.99 As low as £9.19Pecorino is now a fashionable grape, rightly deserving of its recent attention. It has a combination of good body,... Learn More -
Prosecco Spumante NV Bella Modella£9.99 As low as £9.19A delicious Prosecco which is gently aromatic, not overly so. Fresh, bright palate of white and golden fruits Learn More -
Monte Guelfo 2018 ChiantiSpecial Price £7.99 Regular Price £9.99This is a brilliant value Chianti from the estates of Andrea Cecchi. Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino. The... Learn More -
Baglio Gibellina 2017 Frappato 'Incanto'£9.99 As low as £9.19Frappato is a native variety to Sicily and is very much a speciality. It is a medium bodied, fragrant red with floral... Learn More -
Contesa 2018 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo£10.99 As low as £10.11Montepulciano is one of Italy's great value reds, particularly when sourced from top producers such as Rocco Pasetti at... Learn More -
Cantine Belisario 2018 Verdicchio di Matelica Terre di Valbona£10.99 As low as £10.11Verdicchio is a candidate for one of Italy's best white varieties. A subtle but complex nose, just a touch of honey and... Learn More -
Feudi di San Gregorio 2018 Falanghina 'Albente'£11.49 As low as £10.57Feudi di San Gregorio is a thoroughly modern winery making wines which are vibrant and fruit forward. Their Falaghnina... Learn More -
La Guardiense 2018 Falanghina del Sannio 'Calvese'£11.99 As low as £11.03La Guardiense is the leading producer in the world of Falanghina, having beautiful vineyards in Sannio near Benevento.... Learn More -
La Guardiense 2016 Sannio Aglianico 'Coste del Duca'£11.99 As low as £11.03La Guardiense makes some of Southern Italy's best value reds. Aglianico is their speciality. Rich and dark with a full... Learn More
