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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Vinous (93)
The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is dark and balsamic in nature, with depths of red and black fruit offset by hints of clove. It’s surprisingly soft-textured and almost juicy on the palate, showing mineral-inflected cherries and savory spice. While structured, its tannins are more rounded than many 2017s, along with a bump of residual acidity that creates an almost-classic feel. That said, this gentle giant is geared more toward medium-term cellaring.Inc. VAT£375.58 -
(6x75cl) 2020Embodying the absolute essence of Tuscany, the Caparzo Rosso Montalcino Caduta 2020 is an exquisite testament to the refined crafting of esteemed Italian winemaker, Elisabetta Gnudi. As an essential piece of the Caparzo portfolio, this Rosso di Montalcino represents the pinnacle of Sangiovese-based wines, cultivated on the sun-drenched rolling hills of Montalcino.
The 2020 Caduta boasts of an elegant and dynamic profile, priding itself on an expressive bouquet showcasing tart cherry, fresh plum, and a delicate undercurrent of earthy spices. Its bold tannins and sharp acidity are well balanced, leading to a timeless finish that lingers.
Profoundly reflecting the Caparzo estate's devotion to tradition and absolute quality, the Caparzo Rosso Montalcino Caduta 2020 is a triumphant alignment of terroir, technique, and tradition. A first-rate choice for any discerning connoisseur in pursuit of a harmonious and nuanced red – a real celebration of everything Montalcino wines have to offer.
Inc. VAT£140.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Inc. VAT£506.80 -
(6x75cl) 2019Inc. VAT£643.76 -
Inc. VAT£249.70 -
Inc. VAT£306.13 -
Wine Advocate (94+)
Although this wine does not follow the logic of the MGA (or official map of vineyard crus) for Barolo, fruit is sourced exclusively from the Gabutti vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. The 2013 Barolo Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris is a magically ethereal, light and delicate expression that delivers a silky embroidery of wild raspberry, rose, dried violet and crushed stone aromas. The wine shows an incredibly fine and nuanced texture that lacks any overt sense of power or muscle but that instead imparts impressive length, depth and general dimension. The wine shows the richness of Serralunga d'Alba but remains light-footed and delicately fleeting all the while.Inc. VAT£571.72 -
Vinous ()
The 2014 Barolo Barolo Rupestris is a very pretty, fragrant wine. In this vintage, the Rupestris is a bit more ethereal than it usually is, and yet there is a lovely underpinning of structure that gives the wine its shape. Beautifully perfumed and gracious, the 2014 Rupestris opens with enticing scents of sweet tobacco, mint, dried herbs, orange peel, dried cherry, cedar and rose petal. The 2014 should drink well with minimal cellaring, but I expect it will also age gracefully while retaining its somewhat delicate feel.Inc. VAT£341.32 -
Vinous ()
The 2014 Barolo Barolo Rupestris is a very pretty, fragrant wine. In this vintage, the Rupestris is a bit more ethereal than it usually is, and yet there is a lovely underpinning of structure that gives the wine its shape. Beautifully perfumed and gracious, the 2014 Rupestris opens with enticing scents of sweet tobacco, mint, dried herbs, orange peel, dried cherry, cedar and rose petal. The 2014 should drink well with minimal cellaring, but I expect it will also age gracefully while retaining its somewhat delicate feel.Inc. VAT£923.15 -
Inc. VAT£435.19
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Inc. VAT£1,103.98
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Inc. VAT£543.47
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Inc. VAT£1,469.60
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Inc. VAT£384.52
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(3x150cl) 2017Inc. VAT£2,266.84 -
Inc. VAT£1,467.95
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Inc. VAT£1,028.38 -
(1x150cl) 2019Inc. VAT£857.29 -
Inc. VAT£1,093.55 -
(1x75cl) 1998Inc. VAT£1,382.00 -
Inc. VAT£2,498.39 -
(1x150cl) 2008Inc. VAT£1,113.19 -
Inc. VAT£778.00 -
Inc. VAT£894.40 -
Inc. VAT£1,431.60 -
Inc. VAT£399.20 -
(3x150cl) 2012Inc. VAT£3,249.95 -
Inc. VAT£2,024.92 -
Inc. VAT£2,380.38 -
(1x150cl) 2014Inc. VAT£1,573.16
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Vinous (93)
The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is dark and balsamic in nature, with depths of red and black fruit offset by hints of clove. It’s surprisingly soft-textured and almost juicy on the palate, showing mineral-inflected cherries and savory spice. While structured, its tannins are more rounded than many 2017s, along with a bump of residual acidity that creates an almost-classic feel. That said, this gentle giant is geared more toward medium-term cellaring.In Bond£293.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Embodying the absolute essence of Tuscany, the Caparzo Rosso Montalcino Caduta 2020 is an exquisite testament to the refined crafting of esteemed Italian winemaker, Elisabetta Gnudi. As an essential piece of the Caparzo portfolio, this Rosso di Montalcino represents the pinnacle of Sangiovese-based wines, cultivated on the sun-drenched rolling hills of Montalcino.
The 2020 Caduta boasts of an elegant and dynamic profile, priding itself on an expressive bouquet showcasing tart cherry, fresh plum, and a delicate undercurrent of earthy spices. Its bold tannins and sharp acidity are well balanced, leading to a timeless finish that lingers.
Profoundly reflecting the Caparzo estate's devotion to tradition and absolute quality, the Caparzo Rosso Montalcino Caduta 2020 is a triumphant alignment of terroir, technique, and tradition. A first-rate choice for any discerning connoisseur in pursuit of a harmonious and nuanced red – a real celebration of everything Montalcino wines have to offer.
In Bond£96.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021In Bond£403.09
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(6x75cl) 2019In Bond£516.49
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In Bond£192.00
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In Bond£231.00
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Wine Advocate (94+)
Although this wine does not follow the logic of the MGA (or official map of vineyard crus) for Barolo, fruit is sourced exclusively from the Gabutti vineyard in Serralunga d'Alba. The 2013 Barolo Otin Fiorin Piè Rupestris is a magically ethereal, light and delicate expression that delivers a silky embroidery of wild raspberry, rose, dried violet and crushed stone aromas. The wine shows an incredibly fine and nuanced texture that lacks any overt sense of power or muscle but that instead imparts impressive length, depth and general dimension. The wine shows the richness of Serralunga d'Alba but remains light-footed and delicately fleeting all the while.In Bond£470.00 -
Vinous ()
The 2014 Barolo Barolo Rupestris is a very pretty, fragrant wine. In this vintage, the Rupestris is a bit more ethereal than it usually is, and yet there is a lovely underpinning of structure that gives the wine its shape. Beautifully perfumed and gracious, the 2014 Rupestris opens with enticing scents of sweet tobacco, mint, dried herbs, orange peel, dried cherry, cedar and rose petal. The 2014 should drink well with minimal cellaring, but I expect it will also age gracefully while retaining its somewhat delicate feel.In Bond£278.00 -
Vinous ()
The 2014 Barolo Barolo Rupestris is a very pretty, fragrant wine. In this vintage, the Rupestris is a bit more ethereal than it usually is, and yet there is a lovely underpinning of structure that gives the wine its shape. Beautifully perfumed and gracious, the 2014 Rupestris opens with enticing scents of sweet tobacco, mint, dried herbs, orange peel, dried cherry, cedar and rose petal. The 2014 should drink well with minimal cellaring, but I expect it will also age gracefully while retaining its somewhat delicate feel.In Bond£750.00 -
In Bond£356.00
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In Bond£900.00
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In Bond£446.00
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In Bond£1,204.00
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In Bond£314.00
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(3x150cl) 2017In Bond£1,873.00
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In Bond£1,204.00
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In Bond£837.00
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(1x150cl) 2019In Bond£708.00
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In Bond£892.00
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(1x75cl) 1998In Bond£1,149.00
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In Bond£2,072.00
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(1x150cl) 2008In Bond£921.00
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In Bond£645.00
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In Bond£742.00
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Inc. VAT£1,431.60
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In Bond£330.00
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(3x150cl) 2012In Bond£2,689.00
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In Bond£1,681.00
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In Bond£1,974.00
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(1x150cl) 2014In Bond£1,305.00
