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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Piedmont | 20 | - |
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£321.58 |
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Piedmont | 10 | 93 (JD) |
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£350.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)Coming from Verduno, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero is a bright red/ruby color and offers an expressive, rosy perfume of cranberries, dusty earth, and delicate spices. Medium-bodied, it’s very elegant and graceful on the palate’ with fine tannins, clean, evenly balanced acidity, and a nicely tapered finish. It’s quite appealing now but should have a solid 6-8 years ahead of it. |
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Piedmont | 7 | - |
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£198.80 |
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Delve into the aristocratic world of fine wines with the Poderi Moretti Ginis Riserva Roero 2011, a true embodiment of Italian viticultural grandeur. Exquisitely produced in the renowned Roero area of Piedmont, Italy, its intense richness and rewarding complexity are a testament to the meticulous attention to detail employed by Poderi Moretti. The wine is a result of a prolonged maturation in French tonneaux, combined with an impressive ten-month rest period in the bottle, resulting in its harmonious refinement. Poderi Moretti, a family-owned winery dating back to six generations, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods. Their Ginis Riserva Roero 2011 encapsulates this heritage, offering a balanced ensemble of ripe black fruit aromas with subtle oak hints, underpinned by a graceful, tannic structure. An exceptional testament to the region's potential for creating complex, exquisite wines, the Poderi Moretti Ginis Riserva Roero 2011 is a masterpiece designed for the discerning palate. |
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Piedmont | 13 | - |
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£216.80 |
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From the illustrious wine-growing region of Piedmont, Italy, Poderi Moretti presents the Ginis Riserva Roero 2015. This stunning wine, crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, showcases the intricacy and refinement Poderi Moretti is synonymous with. The grapes, grown in the sandy soil of Roero, undergo attentive manual harvest to ensure they're picked at peak ripeness. Poderi Moretti's centuries-old winemaking tradition shines through in the 18-month maturation in French oak, followed by additional refinement in a bottle for 12 months. This sophisticated process culminates in a wine that exhibits an extraordinary ruby red hue, with garnet reflections. On the nose, it presents a complex bouquet of spices, dried flowers, and ripe red fruit. Its palate is harmonious, warm, and persistent - a testament to the exemplary nature of Poderi Moretti Ginis Riserva Roero 2015. This wine truly embodies the passion for authenticity, quality, and innovation that defines Poderi Moretti. |
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Piedmont | 13 | - |
Inc. VAT
£255.20 |
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The Poderi Moretti Roero Pulciano Riserva 2012 is a distinguished expression of Italy's Piemonte region. Produced by the esteemed Moretti family, hailing from generations of winemakers since 1630, this ruby-red Nebbiolo reveals the utmost care in cultivation and a keen respect for ancient wine-making traditions. Grapes from 50-year-old vines, manicured meticulously through green harvesting, contribute to limited yields, ensuring higher quality vintages. Aged for 30 months in oak barrels and a further year in its bottle, this Riserva exudes elegant complexities. Sumptuous notes of dried roses, plums, and a whisper of spices create an alluring symphony on the palate. As vibrant as it is layered, the Poderi Moretti Roero Pulciano Riserva 2012 stands as a delightful testament to the unique terroir of the sandy Roero hills. Allow this mesmerising wine to transport you to the heart of Italy with every sip. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (WS) |
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£812.47 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Glorious aromas of crushed berries, spices and cherries, with hints of cedar. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a thick and rich palate. Loads of cherry fruit. Luscious red. Best after 2003. 450 cases made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£287.38 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pure and classic expression of the vintage with bright fruit tones, wild cherry, toasted nut, blue flower and forest floor. Whereas the other wines in the Poggio Antico portfolio undergo aging in smaller tonneaux, this wine is aged in large Slavonian casks instead. You taste the lift and brightness of the fruit, and it's all quite lovely. Grapes are sourced across a 13-hectare site at a very high 500 meters in elevation. The name of this area is I Poggi, and the soils here are a bit lighter and rockier with both schistous galestro and limestone alberese. I love the delicate approach here, the intensity of those floral aromas, and the silky nature of the mouthfeel. Some 34,000 bottles will be released in January 2021. This classic Brunello really stands out. |
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Tuscany | 14 | - |
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£166.12 |
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Tuscany | 100 | - |
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£236.15 |
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Tuscany | 6 | 94 (JS) |
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£138.47 |
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James Suckling (94)Lovely purity of fruit with aromas of peaches, plums, ripe cherries and lemons, alongside some spice box and moss. Medium to full body with fine, creamy tannins. Wonderfully juicy and approachable with a supple and seamless finish. Drink now or hold. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 91.5 (VN) |
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£622.84 |
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Vinous (91.5)Dark red with a large pale rim. Big, brooding wine that offers much darker color, aromas and flavors than Poggio Antico’s 2015 Brunello classico. But bigger is not necessarily better, and I find that the cedary, flinty, herbal nuances to the red and blue fruits neither have much verve nor they represent my ideal Sangiovese wine. Will likely improve with cellaring, but for the money, I’d rather buy Poggio Antico’s regular 2015 Brunello. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£430.78 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The Poggio Antico 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (with 9,000 bottles going to market in January 2021) is a thickly textured and rich wine with fruit-driven flavors and extra fiber. The wine sings with the characteristics of this vintage that will be remembered for the sunshine, the warmth and the picture-perfect fruit. Each cluster hung from the vine with glorious perfection. There is more warmth and dark plum intensity here for sure, and you also get greater latitude in terms of those savory tones of leather, tobacco and tilled earth. The Riserva is sourced from the Il Vignone site at a high 500 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the grapes healthy and ripe. |
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Tuscany | 29 | 97 (JA) |
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£347.14 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)This was an exceptional year in Brunello and straight away you are struck by the depth of expression, and the tannic heft and width. Plenty of raspberry, rose petal and red cherry puree along with blackberry, campfire and brioche notes. A classic, signature Brunello with all that you expect from a 2016 in the region. Absolutely one to look out for, moreish, saline-streaked, mouthwatering and walks the line of power and finesse. This is just approaching the sweet spot for drinking but will hold. 30 months in bottle after 30 months in barrel. Slavonian oak casks for ageing. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JA) |
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£417.20 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)This was an exceptional year in Brunello and straight away you are struck by the depth of expression, and the tannic heft and width. Plenty of raspberry, rose petal and red cherry puree along with blackberry, campfire and brioche notes. A classic, signature Brunello with all that you expect from a 2016 in the region. Absolutely one to look out for, moreish, saline-streaked, mouthwatering and walks the line of power and finesse. This is just approaching the sweet spot for drinking but will hold. 30 months in bottle after 30 months in barrel. Slavonian oak casks for ageing. |
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Tuscany | 99 | - |
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£143.00 |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
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£140.60 |
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Tuscany | 2 | - |
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£154.78 |
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The Poggio Argentiera Morellino Di Scansano Capatosta 2016 represents the pinnacle of Tuscan artistry. Sourced from Maremma, the winery fondly nicknamed 'the little Bordeaux of Italy', this distinguished wine reveals a complex ensemble of Morello cherry and wild berry hints, underpinned by subtleties of eucalyptus and Mediterranean scrub. Intriguingly, it's crafted from Sangiovese, Merlot, and Syrah only from old vines, fostering superior concentration and depth. Poggio Argentiera, a cherished estate established in 1997, meticulously devotes attention to every stage of the winemaking journey. The unique 2016 Capatosta sits for 12 months in French oak barrels and rests for 6 months in the bottle, seamlessly integrating its fresh aromas and rounded, silky tannins. A climactic year marked by moderate rainfall and sun-soaked summers, 2016 elevated the wine's harmony and longevity. Honour Poggio Argentiera Morellino Di Scansano Capatosta 2016's distinct Italian elegance, enjoyed now or matured further for a decade. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,113.95 |
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Vinous (93)Good bright medium red. Rich aromas of raspberry, red cherry, licorice, sweet pipe tobacco and violet. Rich, layered and sweet, boasting superb definition and depth to its fleshy but vibrant red berry, sweet spice and licorice flavors. This big, broad, perfumed wine finishes with excellent clarity and floral lift. Another standout Brunello from this producer and easily one of the year's best. I'd enjoy it within the next ten years, but I suspect it has the structure to age for longer than that. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
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£1,943.15 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The Poggio di Sotto 2010 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful freshness, power and silky tannins. That brightness is the defining characteristic of this vintage. You feel it with vivid electrical force. This is remembered as a warm vintage, but considering today's climate change challenges, it might be classified as a cooler year according to today's standards. The intensity of the wine builds in thick layers, and it shows balanced fruit, chalky mineral and lasting herbal sensations. The 2019 vintage could age with similar success as this 2010. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 94 (WA) |
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£930.35 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2011 vintage represents the first growing season farmed by its current owner, Claudio Tipa, and the ColleMassari team. The previous owner, Piero Palmucci, started the season by dropping fruit, and this helped push ripening forward. However, this vintage is remember for the hard work required to bring clean fruit into the winery. "Each cluster took about five minutes to trim and clean," says winemaker Luca Marrone: "This was one of the most expensive vintages ever because of all the cutting required." The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino has a sweet theme that comes from hot weather and sirocco winds that blew hot like a hair dryer throughout the summer. The vines were left with ripening fruit and no leaves, and some of the berries dried on the vine. The grapes were completely destemmed to avoid bitterness. (Since 2014, the winery has been working with whole berries.) This wine shows surprising freshness, nonetheless, and it is in terrific form today. There is a tannic pinch at the end, but the wine remains ample and generous in terms of mouthfeel. It's not overripe per se, but it is quite broad. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 95 (VN) |
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£1,209.12 |
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Vinous (95)A taster would never know that the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino hailed from a warm vintage, with its bright and airy bouquet that blends mentholated herbs with exotic spice, worn leather and dusty dried strawberries. This coasts across the palate with ease, zesty and fresh, with tart red berries and sour citrus tones that add tension, yet also maintains a marvelous vibrancy. While long and gently structured still, there’s a finesse here that keeps me looking back to the glass for more, as the 2012 leaves the mouth watering with a tart cherry pit twang. Production was down around 30% in 2012, with a strict selection in the vineyards and a much earlier harvest that ended around September 15th. While drinking this today is certainly an option, there are still many years of evolution in store. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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£343.44 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)From a cool growing season with above average rain, the Poggio di Sotto 2013 Brunello di Montalcino appears a bit timid and closed at this time. It shows delicate aromas, chalky tannins and a nice evolution; however, it remains on the shy side throughout. You feel the tension and the acidity of the fruit, and indeed, the promise of long cellar-aging potential is apparent. This vintage is very fine and vertical, and in many respects, 2013 is very close to the house style desired at Poggio di Sotto. Only one cask of the 2014 vintage was produced (botte number 14) because that season saw excessive humidity and soggy conditions. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£804.72 |
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Vinous (96)Luminous red. Delicately smoky and ripe on the nose, with deep raspberry and red cherry aromas complicated by notes of sandalwood, licorice, graphite and sweet pipe tobacco. Full and rich but also very bright, with red and dark berry flavors given life by juicy, harmonious acidity and very nicely framed by supple tannins. Closes long, fresh, and expansive, deeper and less sweet than the estate’s 2018 Rosso di Montalcino also released this year. Utterly delicious and already accessible, this boasts noteworthy elegance and freshness for such a big ripe wine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (FS) |
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£922.32 |
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Falstaff (99)Bright, flint garnet red. Seductive nose with pronounced notes of wild raspberry, some strawberry, underlaid with liquorice tones. On the palate extremely juicy and clear, many churches, in addition pomegranate and some blood orange, much tension, very long finish. |
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Piedmont | 20 | - |
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£248.00 |
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Piedmont | 10 | 93 (JD) |
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£271.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (93)Coming from Verduno, the 2020 Barolo Monvigliero is a bright red/ruby color and offers an expressive, rosy perfume of cranberries, dusty earth, and delicate spices. Medium-bodied, it’s very elegant and graceful on the palate’ with fine tannins, clean, evenly balanced acidity, and a nicely tapered finish. It’s quite appealing now but should have a solid 6-8 years ahead of it. |
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Piedmont | 7 | - |
In Bond
£145.00 |
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Delve into the aristocratic world of fine wines with the Poderi Moretti Ginis Riserva Roero 2011, a true embodiment of Italian viticultural grandeur. Exquisitely produced in the renowned Roero area of Piedmont, Italy, its intense richness and rewarding complexity are a testament to the meticulous attention to detail employed by Poderi Moretti. The wine is a result of a prolonged maturation in French tonneaux, combined with an impressive ten-month rest period in the bottle, resulting in its harmonious refinement. Poderi Moretti, a family-owned winery dating back to six generations, is celebrated for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods. Their Ginis Riserva Roero 2011 encapsulates this heritage, offering a balanced ensemble of ripe black fruit aromas with subtle oak hints, underpinned by a graceful, tannic structure. An exceptional testament to the region's potential for creating complex, exquisite wines, the Poderi Moretti Ginis Riserva Roero 2011 is a masterpiece designed for the discerning palate. |
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Piedmont | 13 | - |
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£160.00 |
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From the illustrious wine-growing region of Piedmont, Italy, Poderi Moretti presents the Ginis Riserva Roero 2015. This stunning wine, crafted from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, showcases the intricacy and refinement Poderi Moretti is synonymous with. The grapes, grown in the sandy soil of Roero, undergo attentive manual harvest to ensure they're picked at peak ripeness. Poderi Moretti's centuries-old winemaking tradition shines through in the 18-month maturation in French oak, followed by additional refinement in a bottle for 12 months. This sophisticated process culminates in a wine that exhibits an extraordinary ruby red hue, with garnet reflections. On the nose, it presents a complex bouquet of spices, dried flowers, and ripe red fruit. Its palate is harmonious, warm, and persistent - a testament to the exemplary nature of Poderi Moretti Ginis Riserva Roero 2015. This wine truly embodies the passion for authenticity, quality, and innovation that defines Poderi Moretti. |
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Piedmont | 13 | - |
In Bond
£192.00 |
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The Poderi Moretti Roero Pulciano Riserva 2012 is a distinguished expression of Italy's Piemonte region. Produced by the esteemed Moretti family, hailing from generations of winemakers since 1630, this ruby-red Nebbiolo reveals the utmost care in cultivation and a keen respect for ancient wine-making traditions. Grapes from 50-year-old vines, manicured meticulously through green harvesting, contribute to limited yields, ensuring higher quality vintages. Aged for 30 months in oak barrels and a further year in its bottle, this Riserva exudes elegant complexities. Sumptuous notes of dried roses, plums, and a whisper of spices create an alluring symphony on the palate. As vibrant as it is layered, the Poderi Moretti Roero Pulciano Riserva 2012 stands as a delightful testament to the unique terroir of the sandy Roero hills. Allow this mesmerising wine to transport you to the heart of Italy with every sip. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
£645.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Glorious aromas of crushed berries, spices and cherries, with hints of cedar. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a thick and rich palate. Loads of cherry fruit. Luscious red. Best after 2003. 450 cases made. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
£219.50 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pure and classic expression of the vintage with bright fruit tones, wild cherry, toasted nut, blue flower and forest floor. Whereas the other wines in the Poggio Antico portfolio undergo aging in smaller tonneaux, this wine is aged in large Slavonian casks instead. You taste the lift and brightness of the fruit, and it's all quite lovely. Grapes are sourced across a 13-hectare site at a very high 500 meters in elevation. The name of this area is I Poggi, and the soils here are a bit lighter and rockier with both schistous galestro and limestone alberese. I love the delicate approach here, the intensity of those floral aromas, and the silky nature of the mouthfeel. Some 34,000 bottles will be released in January 2021. This classic Brunello really stands out. |
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Tuscany | 14 | - |
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£132.00 |
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Tuscany | 100 | - |
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£177.50 |
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Tuscany | 6 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£108.50 |
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James Suckling (94)Lovely purity of fruit with aromas of peaches, plums, ripe cherries and lemons, alongside some spice box and moss. Medium to full body with fine, creamy tannins. Wonderfully juicy and approachable with a supple and seamless finish. Drink now or hold. |
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Tuscany | 9 | 91.5 (VN) |
In Bond
£503.00 |
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Vinous (91.5)Dark red with a large pale rim. Big, brooding wine that offers much darker color, aromas and flavors than Poggio Antico’s 2015 Brunello classico. But bigger is not necessarily better, and I find that the cedary, flinty, herbal nuances to the red and blue fruits neither have much verve nor they represent my ideal Sangiovese wine. Will likely improve with cellaring, but for the money, I’d rather buy Poggio Antico’s regular 2015 Brunello. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£339.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The Poggio Antico 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (with 9,000 bottles going to market in January 2021) is a thickly textured and rich wine with fruit-driven flavors and extra fiber. The wine sings with the characteristics of this vintage that will be remembered for the sunshine, the warmth and the picture-perfect fruit. Each cluster hung from the vine with glorious perfection. There is more warmth and dark plum intensity here for sure, and you also get greater latitude in terms of those savory tones of leather, tobacco and tilled earth. The Riserva is sourced from the Il Vignone site at a high 500 meters above sea level where summer breezes keep the grapes healthy and ripe. |
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Tuscany | 29 | 97 (JA) |
In Bond
£275.50 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)This was an exceptional year in Brunello and straight away you are struck by the depth of expression, and the tannic heft and width. Plenty of raspberry, rose petal and red cherry puree along with blackberry, campfire and brioche notes. A classic, signature Brunello with all that you expect from a 2016 in the region. Absolutely one to look out for, moreish, saline-streaked, mouthwatering and walks the line of power and finesse. This is just approaching the sweet spot for drinking but will hold. 30 months in bottle after 30 months in barrel. Slavonian oak casks for ageing. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (JA) |
In Bond
£327.00 |
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)This was an exceptional year in Brunello and straight away you are struck by the depth of expression, and the tannic heft and width. Plenty of raspberry, rose petal and red cherry puree along with blackberry, campfire and brioche notes. A classic, signature Brunello with all that you expect from a 2016 in the region. Absolutely one to look out for, moreish, saline-streaked, mouthwatering and walks the line of power and finesse. This is just approaching the sweet spot for drinking but will hold. 30 months in bottle after 30 months in barrel. Slavonian oak casks for ageing. |
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Tuscany | 99 | - |
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£98.50 |
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Tuscany | 4 | - |
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£96.50 |
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Tuscany | 2 | - |
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£109.00 |
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The Poggio Argentiera Morellino Di Scansano Capatosta 2016 represents the pinnacle of Tuscan artistry. Sourced from Maremma, the winery fondly nicknamed 'the little Bordeaux of Italy', this distinguished wine reveals a complex ensemble of Morello cherry and wild berry hints, underpinned by subtleties of eucalyptus and Mediterranean scrub. Intriguingly, it's crafted from Sangiovese, Merlot, and Syrah only from old vines, fostering superior concentration and depth. Poggio Argentiera, a cherished estate established in 1997, meticulously devotes attention to every stage of the winemaking journey. The unique 2016 Capatosta sits for 12 months in French oak barrels and rests for 6 months in the bottle, seamlessly integrating its fresh aromas and rounded, silky tannins. A climactic year marked by moderate rainfall and sun-soaked summers, 2016 elevated the wine's harmony and longevity. Honour Poggio Argentiera Morellino Di Scansano Capatosta 2016's distinct Italian elegance, enjoyed now or matured further for a decade. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
£909.00 |
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Vinous (93)Good bright medium red. Rich aromas of raspberry, red cherry, licorice, sweet pipe tobacco and violet. Rich, layered and sweet, boasting superb definition and depth to its fleshy but vibrant red berry, sweet spice and licorice flavors. This big, broad, perfumed wine finishes with excellent clarity and floral lift. Another standout Brunello from this producer and easily one of the year's best. I'd enjoy it within the next ten years, but I suspect it has the structure to age for longer than that. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,600.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The Poggio di Sotto 2010 Brunello di Montalcino shows beautiful freshness, power and silky tannins. That brightness is the defining characteristic of this vintage. You feel it with vivid electrical force. This is remembered as a warm vintage, but considering today's climate change challenges, it might be classified as a cooler year according to today's standards. The intensity of the wine builds in thick layers, and it shows balanced fruit, chalky mineral and lasting herbal sensations. The 2019 vintage could age with similar success as this 2010. |
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Tuscany | 4 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£756.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2011 vintage represents the first growing season farmed by its current owner, Claudio Tipa, and the ColleMassari team. The previous owner, Piero Palmucci, started the season by dropping fruit, and this helped push ripening forward. However, this vintage is remember for the hard work required to bring clean fruit into the winery. "Each cluster took about five minutes to trim and clean," says winemaker Luca Marrone: "This was one of the most expensive vintages ever because of all the cutting required." The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino has a sweet theme that comes from hot weather and sirocco winds that blew hot like a hair dryer throughout the summer. The vines were left with ripening fruit and no leaves, and some of the berries dried on the vine. The grapes were completely destemmed to avoid bitterness. (Since 2014, the winery has been working with whole berries.) This wine shows surprising freshness, nonetheless, and it is in terrific form today. There is a tannic pinch at the end, but the wine remains ample and generous in terms of mouthfeel. It's not overripe per se, but it is quite broad. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£989.00 |
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Vinous (95)A taster would never know that the 2012 Brunello di Montalcino hailed from a warm vintage, with its bright and airy bouquet that blends mentholated herbs with exotic spice, worn leather and dusty dried strawberries. This coasts across the palate with ease, zesty and fresh, with tart red berries and sour citrus tones that add tension, yet also maintains a marvelous vibrancy. While long and gently structured still, there’s a finesse here that keeps me looking back to the glass for more, as the 2012 leaves the mouth watering with a tart cherry pit twang. Production was down around 30% in 2012, with a strict selection in the vineyards and a much earlier harvest that ended around September 15th. While drinking this today is certainly an option, there are still many years of evolution in store. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
In Bond
£280.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)From a cool growing season with above average rain, the Poggio di Sotto 2013 Brunello di Montalcino appears a bit timid and closed at this time. It shows delicate aromas, chalky tannins and a nice evolution; however, it remains on the shy side throughout. You feel the tension and the acidity of the fruit, and indeed, the promise of long cellar-aging potential is apparent. This vintage is very fine and vertical, and in many respects, 2013 is very close to the house style desired at Poggio di Sotto. Only one cask of the 2014 vintage was produced (botte number 14) because that season saw excessive humidity and soggy conditions. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£652.00 |
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Vinous (96)Luminous red. Delicately smoky and ripe on the nose, with deep raspberry and red cherry aromas complicated by notes of sandalwood, licorice, graphite and sweet pipe tobacco. Full and rich but also very bright, with red and dark berry flavors given life by juicy, harmonious acidity and very nicely framed by supple tannins. Closes long, fresh, and expansive, deeper and less sweet than the estate’s 2018 Rosso di Montalcino also released this year. Utterly delicious and already accessible, this boasts noteworthy elegance and freshness for such a big ripe wine. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 99 (FS) |
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£750.00 |
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Falstaff (99)Bright, flint garnet red. Seductive nose with pronounced notes of wild raspberry, some strawberry, underlaid with liquorice tones. On the palate extremely juicy and clear, many churches, in addition pomegranate and some blood orange, much tension, very long finish. |
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