Italy

Northern Italy produces a wide range of wines, from full bodied tannic Barolo to delicate Soave. It has a large number of unique local grape varieties and a moderate climate with short dry summers.

Refreshing whites and premium full-bodied reds from both local and international grapes are also made with great success in Central Italy. This region is dominated by the Apennines. Coastal regions on both sides of the country benefit from cooling sea breezes.

Italy is finally getting the attention it deserves for its fine wines and now is a great time to be discovering them - increased temperatures have delivered good to excellent vintages in all but a handful of years since 1995.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Abbadia Ardenga
Tuscany

Sangiovese 100%

Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red verging on garnet. It has an ample, ethereal scent with hints of wild berries. Full-bodied taste, warm, intense, velvety and harmonious. It pairs well with all typical, traditional savoury dishes, especially roasts and ripe cheeses.

ABV 14.5%

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Abbadia Ardenga
Tuscany

Sangiovese 100%

Ruby red in colour with a fresh, distinctive and pleasantly fruity aroma with notes of dried black cherries, tobacco and cigar leaves. It has a delicate and harmonious taste with soft tannins, great balance and an extremely long finish.

It pairs with all meat sauces, mushrooms, truffles, veal, chicken and pork.

ABV 14.0%

Borgo Molino Prosecco Rosé 20cl

Borgo Molino
Italy

Glera 70%, Pinot Noir 25%, Raboso 5%

An exquisitetly elegant sparkling wine, with a brilliant pale pink colour and a fine, persistent perlage. Delicate fruity fragrance, with a bouquet of strawberry, raspberry and rose. Savoury, fresh flavour, with a delicate aromatic touch.

ABV 11.0%

Ca’ di Rajo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Brut

Ca’ di Rajo
Treviso, Italy

Glera 100%

Bright, straw-yellow with green highlights. The perlage is delicate and persistent. Bouquet of acacia flowers, good intensity with notes of apple, lemon and grapefruit. It has a good structure, soft with emerging fruity notes; balanced and full bodies. It is pleasant and harmonious on the palate. This is the right wine for celebrations. Perfect as an aperitif but also with desserts.

ABV 11.0%

Terredirai Prosecco Extra Dry

Ca’ di Rajo
Treviso, Italy

Glera 100%

Bright, straw-yellow with green highlights. The perlage is delicate and persistent. Bouquet of acacia flowers, good intensity with notes of apple, lemon and grapefruit. It has a good structure, soft with emerging fruity notes; balanced and full bodies. It is pleasant and harmonious on the palate.

ABV 11.0%

Terredirai Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry

Ca’ di Rajo
Treviso, Italy

Glera 85%, Pinot Noir 15%

Excellent as an aperitif served with battered vegetables, fries and cheeses; excellent pairing with raw fish such as oysters, truffles and scampi. Hints of roses, fresh wild berries and strawberries. Well-structured, balanced and tangy, it is pleasant and harmonious on the palate.

ABV 11.5%

Il Caggio Prosecco

Cantine Francesco Minini S.P.A
Italy

Glera 100%

Small and lively bubbles burst onto the tongue. A smooth mousse and subtle wild apples and pear fruits exude from the palate with a refreshing lift on the finish. Fit for a celebration, though ideal for a toast on any occasion.

ABV 10.5%

Il Caggio Prosecco 20cl

Cantine Francesco Minini S.P.A
Italy

Glera 85%, Chardonnay 15%

Small and lively bubbles burst onto the tongue. A smooth mousse and subtle wild apples and pear fruits exude from the palate with a refreshing lift on the finish. Fit for a celebration, though ideal for a toast on any occasion.

ABV 10.5%

Il Caggio Prosecco Rosé

Cantine Francesco Minini S.P.A
Italy

Glera 90%, Pinot Noir 10%

Fresh and fruity, with notes of strawberry and red apple and a delicate fizz

ABV 10.5%

Pinot Grigio Il Caggio

Cantine Francesco Minini S.P.A
Italy

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio 100%

This delicately refreshing dry white is lemon yellow in colour. On the palate flavours of fresh green apple and citrus are balanced well by aromas of stone fruit.

ABV 11.0%

Pinot Grigio Rose Il Caggio

Cantine Francesco Minini S.P.A
DOC Venezie, Italy

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio 100%

ABV 11.0%

Terre Avare Primitivo

Cantine Francesco Minini S.P.A
Puglia, Italy

Primitivo 100%

Colour: Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Bouquet: Intense sweet aromas and sensations from this sunny region. Taste: Harmonious, full and velvety.

ABV 13.5%

Morrecio Rosso DOC

Casa di Terra
Bolgheri

Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Syrah/Shiraz 30%, Merlot 30%

Moreccio is a modern wine that expresses all of the pleasures of the wines that come from the Tuscan coast; abundant aromas of red fruits, hints of vanilla and soft notes of spice. Smooth and silky tannins contribute well with just a touch of acidity to make what is a thoroughly rich and intense wine, pleasantly easy to drink and enjoy on its own.

ABV 14.0%

Poggio Querciolo Toscana IGT

Casa di Terra
Bolgheri

Syrah/Shiraz 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%

The colour is deep ruby red with intense balsamic notes of mint and eucalyptus, very persistent, well integrated component of the fruity and floral wine with sweet tannins on the palate and well polished.

ABV 14.0%

Casa Sant Orsola Prosecco Extra Dry

Casa Sant Orsola
Italy

Glera 100%

This is a fresh and fruity wine with hints of grapes, apples and white peaches, pleasantly soft on the palate. A wine for every occasion.

Contains: sulphites.

ABV 10.5%

Pinot Grigio Villa Elsa

Casa Sant Orsola
Italy

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio 100%

Delicate straw-yellow in colour, with a pleasant and fragrant bouquet. Perfect compliment for starters and shellfish.

ABV 11.0%

Pinot Grigio Rosé Villa Elsa

Casa Sant Orsola
Italy

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio 100%

Good fruit concentration on palate with nice mineral notes. Good weight and acidic balance. A great accompaniment to Risotto, pasta, white meats and seafood. Serving temperature 13°C

ABV 11.0%

Casa Sant Orsola Chianti

Casa Sant Orsola
Tuscany, Italy

Canaiolo Nero, Sangiovese

The colour is ruby red tending toward garnet with ageing. The perfume is intense, vinous and with almond scents. The flavour is dry with fruity notes. It accompanies grilled and red meats. It is suitable for all courses. Serving temperature should be 18-20°C.

ABV 12.0%

Casa Sant Orsola Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Casa Sant Orsola
Italy

Montepulciano 100%

The wine is intense ruby ​​red in colour with purple highlights. Notes of juicy red and black fruits, interwoven with toasted oak undertones form a pleasant aroma of wine. The wine has a pronounced varietal character, emphasized dry a but harmonious taste with soft delicate tannins, notes of blackberries and hints of vanilla.

Contains: sulphites

ABV 13.0%

Casa Sant Orsola Valpolicella

Casa Sant Orsola
Valpolicella

Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella

Ruby red wine of medium intensity. Vinous, pleasant, delicate, it is perfect to accompany first courses, red meats and pasta.

ABV 12.0%

Amarone Vigna Camparol

Corte Alta
Valpolicella, Italy

Corvina 75%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 5%

Deep garnet red. Airy, complex, with hints of vanilla which suggest dried fruits. Lasting, soft, creamy, full of the scent of dried fruits.

ABV 16.5%

Feritas Rosso del Veneto

Corte Alta
Valpolicella, Italy

Corvina 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Rondinella 10%, Merlot 10%

Ruby red with touch of violet, great density in the glass expresses good structure. Pleasantly spicy with hints of red currants and mature fruit. Warm, soft, persistent with hints of dried fruit which is reminiscent of Amarone.

ABV 14.5%

Valpolicella Ripasso 'Classico Superiore' Vigna Tornidora

Corte Alta
Valpolicella, Italy

Corvina 60%, Rondinella 20%, Corvinone 15%, Molinara 5%

Intense ruby red colour. Intense yet subtle nose with hints of spices and vanilla. Warm, full bodied with traces of dried fruit that bring to mind Amarone.

Corvina Veronese 60% , Corvinone 15%, Rondinella 20% Molinara 5%

ABV 14.0%

Valpolicella Vigna San Zeno

Corte Alta
Valpolicella, Italy

Corvina 65%, Rondinella 30%, Molinara 5%

Ruby red with hints of violets. Very intense fruits of the forest, cherries and raspberries. Begins with good volume modulated by soft and elegant tannins. Suggestions of spices integrated with inklings of mature fruit and good sapidity at the finish.

ABV 12.5%

Gavi

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Cortese 100%

Straw-Yellow in colour with greenish highlights. It has a characteristic delicate bouquet, being very soft and persistent. It is also dry and fresh in taste with notes of flowers, fresh fruit and lemons. It is full, well balanced and elegant. This Gavi Wine is described by the experts as being a gem among the wines from Piemonte. Excellent as an aperitif, with starters, fish and shellfish dishes, white meat, pasta, risotto and pizza.

ABV 12.5%

Gavi Di Gavi

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Cortese 100%

Straw-yellow in colour with greenish highlights. It has a characteristic delicate bouquet, being very soft and persistent. It is also dry and fresh in taste with notes of flowers and lemon. It is full, well-balanced and elegant.

Excellent as an aperitif, with starters, fish and shellfish dishes, white meat, pasta, risotto and pizza.

ABV 12.5%

Barbaresco

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Nebbiolo 100%

Brilliant ruby red colour with garnet highlights Full and intense bouquet, with violet and black berries hints. Well-bodied wine with full flavour in the mouth. Intense fruit and soft tannins. Wine with structure capable of withstanding the test of time Perfect with main courses especially based on red meat, roast lamb, medium or mature cheese.

ABV 14.0%

Barbaresco Vigna Magallo

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Nebbiolo 100%

Brilliant red in colour with garnet highlights tending to orange over time. It has an intense bouquet, with ripe fruit aromas and delicate spices. Great structure and fruit fill the mouth. Elegant tannins with full flavour that compliment the bouquet. A lingering finish. Perfect with main courses especially based on red meat, roast lamb, medium or mature cheeses. Also a perfect after dinner wine. This wine has great structure for long ageing.

ABV 13.5%

Barbera D'Alba

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Barbera 100%

Barbera D’Alba is Deep Red in colour with purple reflections. It has an intense bouquet with fruity notes, full and persistent. This is an elegant wine with a fruity aftertaste.
This wine is perfect for every day meals especially salami, pasta, meats dishes and cheese.

ABV 12.5%

Barbera D'Alba Baralin

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Barbera 100%

Barilin is a high quality wine with limited production. This wine is made from specially selected grapes that come from old vines with limited harvest to guarantee maximum quality over time.
It is deep red in colour with purple reflections. It has an intense bouquet with ripe fruit notes of plums and cherries with hints of spices and vanilla. Full persistent taste, well balanced with soft tannins and acidity with a long finish. Excellent with main meat based courses, risotto, pasta and cheese.

ABV 13.0%

Barolo

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Nebbiolo 100%

Brilliant ruby red in colour with garnet highlights. It has a full and intense bouquet, with hints of withered flowers and dark red fruit overtones. On the palate it is dry, but velvety, full and harmonious. This is a wine with a structure capable of withstanding well over the years. Perfect accompaniment with red meat dishes, roasted or braised beef and matures cheeses. Also ideal for after dinner.

ABV 14.0%

Langhe Nebbiolo

Fratelli Casetta
Langhe, Piemonte Italy

Nebbiolo 100%

Brilliant red in colour with varying intensity, tending to garnet with time. It has an intense bouquet with withered flowers and wild fruit. In the mouth it is warm, velvety and rich in aromas. Well balanced and a lingering finish. Classic pairing with all dishes especially pasta, meat and cheese.

ABV 13.0%

Magallo Dolcetto D'Alba

Fratelli Casetta
Piedmont, Italy

Dolcetto 100%

The Dolcetto wine is deep red in colour with violet highlights. It has a fine and fruity bouquet with overtones of plum and black cherries. Pleasantly dry in the mouth, well structured with velvety and full sensations by the soft tannins. It has a long fruity aftertaste. Ideal for ‘everyday’ drinking, with starters, pasta and rice dishes, vegetables and red and white meats.

ABV 13.0%

Chianti Rufina I Domi

I Veroni
Tuscany

Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo Nero 5%, Colorino 5%

A beautiful ruby red colour with glints of purple. Intense aromas of red berries and ripe fruit. In the mouth it is elegant, well-structured and full-bodied with a pleasant finish.

ABV 14.5%

Chianti Rufina Riserva

I Veroni
Chianti Rufina, Toscana, Italy

Sangiovese 100%

Clear and intense purple red in colour, very intense perfume of blackberries and ripe red fruits, spices and tobacco aromas are combined with a gentle touch of oak scent. Medium to full bodied silky taste with balanced tannins and a long finish. Goes well with game and red meats as well as seasoned cheese.

ABV 14.5%

Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina 37.5cl

I Veroni
Chianti Rufina, Toscana, Italy

Malvasia 60%, Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc 30%, Sangiovese 10%

Clear amber with golden touch notes. Intense flavours of honey, nuts and chestnuts. Creamy and silky on the palate with long lasting rich flavours. Ideal combination for pastries as well as seasoned cheeses.

ABV 16.5%

Albare Portinari

Umberto Portinari
Soave, Veneto, Italy

Garganega 100%

A classic Soave with mature aromas. Refined with an excellent intensity. There is a slight touch of dried fruit, almonds, white flowers, straw yellow fruit, pear and golden apples. When in the mouth the texture is fresh and soft. It has a persistent finish and an excellent taste-scent quality to it.

ABV 12.5%

Portinari "UP"

Umberto Portinari
Soave, Veneto, Italy

Garganega 100%

A classic Soave with light aromas. Refined with an excellent intensity. There is a slight touch of dried fruit, almonds, white flowers, straw yellow fruit, pear and golden apples. When in the mouth the texture is fresh and soft..

ABV 12.5%

Ronchetto Classico Portinari

Umberto Portinari
Soave, Veneto, Italy

Garganega 100%

A straw colour with great clarity, this wine is a classic example of refined Soave. Grown on volcanic soil it has subtle aromas of fruit. It has floral and citrus sensations with a dry finish. Green apple and crushed pear in the mouth. Cut almonds and great acid to finish.

ABV 12.0%

Chianti Classico

Vignamaggio
Chianti Classico, Italy

Sangiovese 100%

Ruby red in colour with fruity, rich and pleasant aromas. Fresh, silky and well-balanced in the mouth.

ABV 14.0%

Chianti Classico Riserva

Vignamaggio
Chianti Classico, Italy

Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 15%

The wine is a deep ruby red colour. The aroma is very intense, persistent, delicate and full-bodied, with hints of oak and berries. a full, long, warm mouth feel.

ABV 14.0%

Grappa Vignamaggio 50cl

Vignamaggio
Chianti Classico, Italy

Sangiovese 5%

The Grappa has an amber colour, a full aroma with hints of wood and nuts and a smooth, delicate, harmonious flavour.

ABV 40.0%


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