Italy
Italy, known as the "Land of Wine," is celebrated for its exquisite range of fine wines. With a winemaking history dating back thousands of years and a diverse array of terroirs, Italy offers a remarkable collection of wines that delight the senses and captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido have become synonymous with excellence. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards like Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins. Veneto, renowned for its sparkling Prosecco wines, is also famous for Amarone della Valpolicella. Vineyards like Allegrini and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality.
These are just a few examples of the renowned vineyards and wines Italy has to offer. From the northern regions of Piedmont and Veneto to the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and down to the southern regions of Sicily and Puglia, Italy's wine regions are a treasure trove of exceptional wines. Experience the allure of Italian wines and immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse terroirs, and passionate winemaking that define the Italian wine scene. Whether you're sipping a prestigious Barolo, a refined Brunello di Montalcino, a refreshing Prosecco, or a bold Nero d'Avola, Italian wines promise a journey of flavors and a celebration of Italy's winemaking heritage.
Italy
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£852.58 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£635.60 |
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Vinous (97)Tasted from magnum, the 1996 Barolo is absolutely stunning. Vibrant and wonderfully alive, the 1996 exudes class. Time has gently softened the 1996 tannins, rendering the 1996 super-expressive today. Balsamic, mentholated notes, along with scents of tobacco and dried stone fruit continue to open up with time in the glass. The 1996 is still firm and quite powerful, but not as austere as many wines are in this vintage. Tar, licorice and scorched earth add the closing shades of nuance in an impeccably balanced, vivid Barolo that captures the personality of the vintage at its best. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£8,055.23 |
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Vinous (96)Burlotto's 1996 Barolo Monvigliero presents a decidedly dark profile of fruit because of the cold growing season. At twenty years of age, the 1996 remains young, powerful and full of life. Time in bottle has helped the elements meld together nicely. Even so, the 1996 remains virile and imposing in style. With a little bit of air, the 1996 can be enjoyed now, but it has plenty of life ahead. Hints of orange peel, tobacco and spice add to the deeply expressive, exotic finish. Readers who own it should be thrilled. In 1996, the Monvigliero is an exotic, beguiling Barolo that emphasizes power over finesse. Part of that is the personality of the year, but the wines have also improved markedly over the last two decades. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£561.89 |
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Discover the taste of Italy with the incomparable Cabreo Borgo 1996. This coveted wine was crafted in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti Classico region on the esteemed Cabreo estate. Subsidiary of the globally renowned Folonari company, this estate assures fine quality wines with stringent standards and traditional wine-making techniques. Cabreo Borgo 1996 is a seamless blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, representing both tradition and innovation. The wine is made with utmost precision, with 18 months in French oak barrels to mature its character and complexity. The finished product boasts an exceptionally rich bouquet with notes of raspberry, blackberry and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it promises a full body, exquisite balance and an enduring finish. Derive pleasure from the intoxicating aroma and rich flavours of the Cabreo Borgo 1996, a testament to the exceptional wine-making heritage of Italy. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£749.29 |
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Wine Spectator (92)This big and concentrated Merlot is more like a raisiny dry Port. Enticing aromas of mushroom, a hint of oak and ripe, almost dried fruit. Full-bodied, with tough, chewy tannins and a long, fruity finish. A bit rustic but outstanding. Best after 2003. 900 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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£505.45 |
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Vinous (94)Gaja's 1996 Barbaresco is superb. Smoke, leather, tobacco, menthol and black cherries give the wine its distinctive dark, brooding personality. Bottle age has softened the burly tannins the 1996 had in its youth. With time in the glass, the 1996 starts to brighten a bit, but it remains tannic, austere and intense, which is to say very much in the style of the year. All things considered, the 1996 has aged impeccably. Powerful and also highly expressive, the Barbaresco is a terrific example of the year. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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£977.21 |
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Vinous (97)The 1996 Sperss is arguably the most backward of these 1996s from Gaja. Still very young and tightly wound, the 1996 is going to need at least a few years to truly blossom. Even so, it is likely to remain somewhat compact and classically austere in build. The flavors are dark, with plenty of melted road tar, lavender, smoke and gravel undertones that add shades of nuance to this potent and imposing Serralunga wine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 60.0 |
Inc. VAT
£247.24 |
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Piedmont | 6 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£786.41 |
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Vinous (95)Full red-ruby. Profound, multidimensional aromas of cherry, raspberry, cassis, lead pencil, camphor, mocha, tobacco and exotic spices. Extremely rich and full in the mouth but with superb clarity of flavor and grip. A Barolo of great breadth and depth. Firm acids and rich, spreading tannins are thoroughly buffered by rich fruit. Extremely long and lively on the back end. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,864.84 |
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Vinous (95)Full red-ruby. Profound, multidimensional aromas of cherry, raspberry, cassis, lead pencil, camphor, mocha, tobacco and exotic spices. Extremely rich and full in the mouth but with superb clarity of flavor and grip. A Barolo of great breadth and depth. Firm acids and rich, spreading tannins are thoroughly buffered by rich fruit. Extremely long and lively on the back end. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£6,187.24 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Massetto is superb as usual. The wine of the vintage, with an impressive dark color. Fabulous aromas of berries and mint follow through to a full-bodied palate, with polished tannins and a long finish. Big and chewy. Best after 1999. 2,915 cases made. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£810.29 |
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Vinous (90+)Good ruby-red color. Deep, highly aromatic nose combines crystallized cherry, roasted meat, violet, cinnamon, tobacco, eucalyptus and underbrush. Juicy but still rather tight, even tart-edged, with a restrained sweetness. Rather dominated by its acidity today, but already offers enticing inner-mouth perfume of black cherry and violet. Slow-building, long finish suggests that this firmly structured, sharply delineated Barolo will develop well with six to eight years of bottle aging. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. VAT
£3,744.07 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Ornellaia 1996 Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 17.5 Drink 2008-15 Mid crimson. Surprising amount of development, slightly animal, on the nose. Supple and rather glorious. Pure pleasure. Tannins a little rustic. Very sweet start. Lots of personality even if not one of the most concentrated. Very chewy end – like licking stones. 13.5% CS:M:CF 75:20:5 166,000 bottles |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
Inc. VAT
£871.27 |
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The Revello Barolo 1996, one of Italy's legendary vegation, is a lustrous Nebbiolo wine from the esteemed Piedmont region. Marziano Revello, its celebrated winemaker, meticulously ages the wine in oak barrels for 24 months, infusing it with an enchanting blend of depth, complexity, and elegance. This wine boasts dynamic notes of ripe red fruit, worn leather, and richly aromatic spices, exuding the mellow maturity of its age. Revello, highly recognized for their attention to terroir expression and environmental responsibility, uses grape clusters handpicked from the prestigious Lazzarito, Rocche dell'Annunziata and Fiasco vineyards. Owned by brothers Enzo and Carlo Revello, the winemaking process is significantly traditional, marked quality controlled by modern innovations. The Revello Barolo 1996 is a luxurious testament to the charm of Italian wine. Its robust character, combined with a refined undertone, makes it a magnificent accompaniment to rich meals or the centrepiece for any wine collection. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
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£672.00 |
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Piedmont | 2 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£527.00 |
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Vinous (97)Tasted from magnum, the 1996 Barolo is absolutely stunning. Vibrant and wonderfully alive, the 1996 exudes class. Time has gently softened the 1996 tannins, rendering the 1996 super-expressive today. Balsamic, mentholated notes, along with scents of tobacco and dried stone fruit continue to open up with time in the glass. The 1996 is still firm and quite powerful, but not as austere as many wines are in this vintage. Tar, licorice and scorched earth add the closing shades of nuance in an impeccably balanced, vivid Barolo that captures the personality of the vintage at its best. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£6,702.00 |
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Vinous (96)Burlotto's 1996 Barolo Monvigliero presents a decidedly dark profile of fruit because of the cold growing season. At twenty years of age, the 1996 remains young, powerful and full of life. Time in bottle has helped the elements meld together nicely. Even so, the 1996 remains virile and imposing in style. With a little bit of air, the 1996 can be enjoyed now, but it has plenty of life ahead. Hints of orange peel, tobacco and spice add to the deeply expressive, exotic finish. Readers who own it should be thrilled. In 1996, the Monvigliero is an exotic, beguiling Barolo that emphasizes power over finesse. Part of that is the personality of the year, but the wines have also improved markedly over the last two decades. |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
In Bond
£449.00 |
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Discover the taste of Italy with the incomparable Cabreo Borgo 1996. This coveted wine was crafted in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti Classico region on the esteemed Cabreo estate. Subsidiary of the globally renowned Folonari company, this estate assures fine quality wines with stringent standards and traditional wine-making techniques. Cabreo Borgo 1996 is a seamless blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, representing both tradition and innovation. The wine is made with utmost precision, with 18 months in French oak barrels to mature its character and complexity. The finished product boasts an exceptionally rich bouquet with notes of raspberry, blackberry and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it promises a full body, exquisite balance and an enduring finish. Derive pleasure from the intoxicating aroma and rich flavours of the Cabreo Borgo 1996, a testament to the exceptional wine-making heritage of Italy. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£618.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)This big and concentrated Merlot is more like a raisiny dry Port. Enticing aromas of mushroom, a hint of oak and ripe, almost dried fruit. Full-bodied, with tough, chewy tannins and a long, fruity finish. A bit rustic but outstanding. Best after 2003. 900 cases made. -JS |
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Piedmont | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£418.00 |
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Vinous (94)Gaja's 1996 Barbaresco is superb. Smoke, leather, tobacco, menthol and black cherries give the wine its distinctive dark, brooding personality. Bottle age has softened the burly tannins the 1996 had in its youth. With time in the glass, the 1996 starts to brighten a bit, but it remains tannic, austere and intense, which is to say very much in the style of the year. All things considered, the 1996 has aged impeccably. Powerful and also highly expressive, the Barbaresco is a terrific example of the year. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£809.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 1996 Sperss is arguably the most backward of these 1996s from Gaja. Still very young and tightly wound, the 1996 is going to need at least a few years to truly blossom. Even so, it is likely to remain somewhat compact and classically austere in build. The flavors are dark, with plenty of melted road tar, lavender, smoke and gravel undertones that add shades of nuance to this potent and imposing Serralunga wine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 60.0 |
In Bond
£190.00 |
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Piedmont | 6 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£650.00 |
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Vinous (95)Full red-ruby. Profound, multidimensional aromas of cherry, raspberry, cassis, lead pencil, camphor, mocha, tobacco and exotic spices. Extremely rich and full in the mouth but with superb clarity of flavor and grip. A Barolo of great breadth and depth. Firm acids and rich, spreading tannins are thoroughly buffered by rich fruit. Extremely long and lively on the back end. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,538.00 |
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Vinous (95)Full red-ruby. Profound, multidimensional aromas of cherry, raspberry, cassis, lead pencil, camphor, mocha, tobacco and exotic spices. Extremely rich and full in the mouth but with superb clarity of flavor and grip. A Barolo of great breadth and depth. Firm acids and rich, spreading tannins are thoroughly buffered by rich fruit. Extremely long and lively on the back end. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (WS) |
In Bond
£5,140.00 |
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Wine Spectator (95)Massetto is superb as usual. The wine of the vintage, with an impressive dark color. Fabulous aromas of berries and mint follow through to a full-bodied palate, with polished tannins and a long finish. Big and chewy. Best after 1999. 2,915 cases made. |
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Piedmont | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
In Bond
£656.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Good ruby-red color. Deep, highly aromatic nose combines crystallized cherry, roasted meat, violet, cinnamon, tobacco, eucalyptus and underbrush. Juicy but still rather tight, even tart-edged, with a restrained sweetness. Rather dominated by its acidity today, but already offers enticing inner-mouth perfume of black cherry and violet. Slow-building, long finish suggests that this firmly structured, sharply delineated Barolo will develop well with six to eight years of bottle aging. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
£3,088.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17.5)Ornellaia 1996 Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 17.5 Drink 2008-15 Mid crimson. Surprising amount of development, slightly animal, on the nose. Supple and rather glorious. Pure pleasure. Tannins a little rustic. Very sweet start. Lots of personality even if not one of the most concentrated. Very chewy end – like licking stones. 13.5% CS:M:CF 75:20:5 166,000 bottles |
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Piedmont | 3 | - |
In Bond
£694.00 |
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The Revello Barolo 1996, one of Italy's legendary vegation, is a lustrous Nebbiolo wine from the esteemed Piedmont region. Marziano Revello, its celebrated winemaker, meticulously ages the wine in oak barrels for 24 months, infusing it with an enchanting blend of depth, complexity, and elegance. This wine boasts dynamic notes of ripe red fruit, worn leather, and richly aromatic spices, exuding the mellow maturity of its age. Revello, highly recognized for their attention to terroir expression and environmental responsibility, uses grape clusters handpicked from the prestigious Lazzarito, Rocche dell'Annunziata and Fiasco vineyards. Owned by brothers Enzo and Carlo Revello, the winemaking process is significantly traditional, marked quality controlled by modern innovations. The Revello Barolo 1996 is a luxurious testament to the charm of Italian wine. Its robust character, combined with a refined undertone, makes it a magnificent accompaniment to rich meals or the centrepiece for any wine collection. |
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