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.
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(6x75cl) 2016Pouring a rich garnet hue, the distinguished Famiglia Anselma, Barolo, Del Comune di Monforte 2016 immediately captivates with its surprising aromatic complexity. Hailing from the renowned Anselma family vineyard, nestled in the heart of the exalted Barolo region, this wine's opulent fusion of dark fruit undertones and spicy oak nuances speak volumes to its masterful crafting. Traditional methods of vinification were employed, lending to its characteristic potency and profound structure. The meticulously hand-harvested Nebbiolo grapes, grown on the steep slopes of Monforte, undergo a meticulous maceration process culminating in 30 months of ageing in Slavonian oak barrels. The end product masterfully showcases the grandeur the Barolo region is celebrated for. Offering a harmonious balance of power and elegance with a lingering finish, the Famiglia Anselma, Barolo, Del Comune di Monforte 2016 is a testament to the esteemed Anselma family's commitment to producing wines of unparalleled quality.
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(6x75cl) 2016For those who demand top-tier Italian wines, the Famiglia Anselma, Barolo, Comune di Barolo 2016 does not disappoint. Made in the renowned Barolo region, this complex Nebbiolo wine originates from meticulously managed vineyards situated at an optimum altitude. Famiglia Anselma, a distinguished winemaking dynasty, lavishes years of skill on the vinification. Aged for 24 months in oak barrels and further matured in bottles before release, it results in a full-bodied Barolo with intense, rich burgundy tones.
This 2016 vintage showcases fragrant hints of cherry, rose petals and spices, precisely layered with underlying notes of leather and truffles. It presents a well-structured palate, lingering minerality and firm, yet refined, tannins that promise a remarkable ageing potential. An eloquent testament to the Anselma family's dedication to quality, the Famiglia Anselma, Barolo, Comune di Barolo 2016 is a sublime investment for discerning wine connoisseurs.
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The Piero Busso Barbaresco Albesani Borgese 2017 epitomises the elegance and complexity synonymous with Barbaresco wines. Crafted in the esteemed Albesani estate, nestled in the heart of Piedmont’s Borgese vineyard, this Nebbiolo-based masterpiece reflects meticulous vinification techniques. Hand-harvested grapes undergo a gentle fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the varietal’s delicate aromatics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, allowing nuanced tannins and vibrant acidity to develop harmoniously. Piero Busso, a revered producer with decades of expertise, ensures each vintage embodies the terroir’s unique character and the estate’s unwavering commitment to quality. The 2017 vintage showcases aromas of ripe cherries, roses, and subtle earthy undertones, culminating in a well-structured palate with lingering finish. Ideal for discerning connoisseurs, this Barbaresco pairs exquisitely with rich meaty dishes and truffle-infused cuisine, offering a sublime expression of Italian fine wine craftsmanship.
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The Piaggia Carmignano Riserva 2000 epitomises the rich heritage of Tuscany’s Carmignano region. Crafted by the esteemed Piaggia family, renowned for their dedication to traditional viticulture since the early 20th century, this venerable vintage showcases a meticulous blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hand-harvested from carefully selected vineyards on the hilltops, the grapes undergo a slow fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by extended ageing in French oak barrels. The 2000 Riserva reveals a deep ruby hue, with complex aromas of dark cherries, cedar, and subtle spices. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of robust tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish. This exceptional wine reflects Piaggia’s unwavering commitment to quality and terroir, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
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(6x75cl) 2022The Mandrarossa Bertolino Soprano 2022 stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of Mandrarossa, located in the esteemed Alto Adige region of Italy. Crafted from the rare Bertolino grape, this wine benefits from the region’s unique microclimate and mineral-rich soils, which impart distinct character and complexity. The grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness, followed by a meticulous fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their vibrant acidity and aromatic purity. Mandrarossa employs sustainable viticultural practices, emphasizing quality and environmental harmony. The Soprano 2022 reveals a brilliant pale gold hue, with an enticing bouquet of green apple, pear, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is elegantly structured with lively acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a mineral-driven finish that lingers gracefully. Perfectly balanced and versatile, Mandrarossa Bertolino Soprano 2022 is an exemplary choice for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking sophistication and finesse.
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Vinous (90+)
The 2013 Morellino di Scansano Riserva offers good depth and intensity, even if it still appears to be a bit shocked post-bottling. Time in the glass helps some of the signature sweet red cherry, herb, tobacco and cedar nuances emerge. I would prefer to give the 2013 another year or two in bottle to fully come together.$179.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2011 Barbaresco Albesani is the wine that surprised me most among Cantina del Pino's new releases. It shows an exceptional level of focus and clarity with tight tannins at the back that keep it stitched together tightly. It shows an impressive level of unity and precision. The bouquet is slow to start, but once it does it delivers a steady stream of dark fruit, licorice, balsam herb and crushed mineral. The Albesani cru, with its thick clay soils, evidently had enough underground moisture to avoid heat stress on the vines during the hot summer.$334.00 -
The Wine Independent (100)
Deep ruby in color, the 2021 Ornellaia has an irresistible nose of violets, cherry cordial, salted caramel, cracked pepper, and fertile soil. The palate is incredibly nuanced, with a beautiful through-line of balletic tannins, freshness, and a finish laced with mulled spices and dark berries. A glass I will not soon forget and an accomplishment to be lauded for the team at Ornellaia. The blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot.$177.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast (96)
New leather, balsamic herb, rose, truffle and woodland berry aromas take shape in the glass along with a whiff of charcuterie. The focused, savory palate has a great depth of flavor, doling out raspberry compote, cinnamon, crushed mint and a hint of cocoa alongside a backbone of firm tannins and fresh acidity. It still needs time to fully develop.$107.00 -
Vinous (94+)
The 2019 Aglianico del Vulture Titolo is stunning. It opens with a bit of an exotic flair, mixing smoky plum and lavender with animal musk, crushed ashen stone and a whiff of sour citrus that lights up the senses. Then it enters the palate silky and pliant, quickly gaining in youthful tannic tension, but not before providing a preview of mentholated herbal tones and depths of mineral-laden dark fruits that will take center stage after a few years of cellaring. This finishes incredibly long yet structured, leaving a staining of primary concentration to linger under an air of pretty inner florals and savory spice. I believe the 2019 may one day rank among the best vintages ever produced of Elena Fucci’s Titolo.$94.00 -
(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (94+)
The 2016 Il Pino di Biserno is powerful, if rather somber. Dark fruit, scorched earth, graphite, leather, tobacco and torrefaction add to an impression of depth and gravitas. Readers will have to be patient with the 2016, as it needs at least a few years in bottle to shed some of its formidable tannic heft. Even today, though, the 2016 is impressive. I especially admire the way it pulses with energy and tension.$385.00 -
Matthew Jukes (20+)
An long-forgotten image flashed into my mind when I first tasted this wine. It took me back to a visit, as a child, to a stately home. Goodness knows where this place was, but I remember walking down a long corridor when a huge door opened to my left. As I walked past, I caught a glimpse of the most glamorous and beautifully decorated room beyond the person holding the door ajar. The door closed, and I passed by, but this image has stuck with me ever since. This momentary glimpse of incredible splendour is echoed in this magnificent wine. It starts midnight black in the glass, then as one focuses on the surface, can one see stars? Interestingly, it finishes black, too, in the form of ultra-fine sooty tannins that caress the taste buds as the flavour senesces. Between these two moments of perfect calm, there is layer upon layer of splendour and magnificence. The keyword for this vintage is ‘proportion’, as I found out half an hour through the presentation. It is an inspired choice because every element of 2020 Ornellaia is in scintillating proportion. 2020 Ornellaia represents more than harmony or balance and more than composure and equilibrium – it is truly in perfect proportion. In fact, I have never tasted a vintage of Ornellaia like it. There is a sense of greatness here, both in the intensity of the fruit and also its freshness and lift on the nose and palate – it is astonishing. The Cabernet theme (the blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot) is dominant both in the primary fruit notes but also in the signature flavours. Merlot adds glossiness and also traction, while Cabernet Franc appears to add grace and also crispness and aromatic flourishes. Petit Verdot acts as the invisible welds that pin this magnificent structure together – a complete three-dimensional flavour with no apparent flaws whatsoever. This wine will undoubtedly drink early in its life, given the silkiness and generosity on display, but it will not genuinely get into its stride for a decade, and I feel it will take another decade for it to blossom fully. My childlike fascination with today’s glimpse into the glass will no doubt grow into a full-blown stroll around this wine with the door flung open wide in years to come. This wine will prove to those with the good fortune to own it that its best is yet to come, so be patient in spite of its early allure. Until then, I do not doubt that it is a work of perfect proportion, so I am delighted to award it my first-ever perfect score for Ornellaia.$177.00 -
Jancis Robinson (18+)
Barbaresco. Palish ruby. Embryonic, tight nose with savoury minerally hints and just a shimmer of red fruit. A core of sweet raspberry fruit framed by firm, ripe and polished tannins. Spectacular tannic structure that is totally captivating and with youthful, focused red fruit.$109.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2015 Barolo Perno Vigna Santo Stefano is a very pretty, aromatic wine laced with the essence of crushed rose petal, spice, red berry, mint and dried herbs. I would prefer to drink it on the early side, as it is a bit fragile.$117.00 -
Propieta Sperino Lessona 2012 epitomises the artistry of Piemonte winemaking. Crafted in the esteemed Lessona appellation, this wine benefits from the region’s unique terroir of calcareous clay and limestone soils, which impart a distinctive minerality. The vineyards, meticulously tended by the Sperino family, are cultivated using sustainable practices that honour tradition while embracing modern viticultural techniques. Selected Nebbiolo grapes undergo gentle hand-harvesting to ensure optimal ripeness and integrity. Fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the varietal’s delicate aromas and complex structure. Ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels enhances the wine with subtle spice and vanillin notes, culminating in a harmonious balance of tannins and acidity. On the palate, Propieta Sperino Lessona 2012 reveals layers of red berry fruits, floral nuances, and a lingering, elegant finish. This exceptional vintage is a testament to Sperino’s commitment to quality and the rich heritage of Lessona.
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(1x75cl) 2013Wine Advocate (98)
There's a lot to say, and admire, about the 2013 Saffredi. First off all, this is the first growing cycle made under the careful watch of enologist Luca D'Attoma. This makes all the difference. One of his changes is an increased focus on Petit Verdot, which makes up to 15% of the blend in this case. The other grapes used are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. But the increased role of Petit Verdot has awarded this vintage with stunning precision, linearity and balance. It's like a light switch has suddenly been turned on. Petit Verdot on the Tuscan Coast tends to show softer and fuller lines. In this wine, you taste the tonic crunchiness of the grape skins instead. The dark concentration of the wine is pleasurable and rich, and there's a final acidic signature that closes the deal in style. Congratulations.$96.00 -
Vinous (90)
The 2006 Barolo Case Nere is a hulking wine packed with dark cherries, spices and French oak. It is the most imposing and backwardly tannic of these 2006s. While the concentration is impressive, ultimately the Case Nere is missing some of the delineation that make's Boglietti's finest wines so compelling.$114.00 -
(1x75cl) 1989Vinous (96)
Gaja's1989 Barbaresco smells like freshly cut roses and sweet, aromatic spices. This impeccable, young Barbaresco reveals exceptional elegance without even the faintest hint of oxidation. As it sits in the glass, the wine's inner perfume continues to emerge in a dazzling display of class and elegance. Simply put, this is extraordinary juice….and those are not words I use lightly.$324.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010Vinous (98)
The 2010 Barolo Tre Tine, a last minute addition, is spectacular. I know, it’s too young, but I couldn’t help myself. These days, Rinaldi’s Barolo Brunate gets most of the attention, but in some vintages, I find the Tre Tine even more classic because of its laser like focus and youthful austerity. The 2010 is a wine that very much fits that mold. Brisk and energetic, the 2010 Tre Tine is the perfect bookend to the evening and brings us full circle to the present day.$570.00 -
(1x150cl) 2014$641.00 -
(6x75cl) 1990$12,095.00 -
(6x75cl) 2007Vinous (92)
The 2007 Barolo Monvigliero is relatively plush in this vintage, not surprising considering the characteristics of the year. Some of the Monvigliero high-toned fragrance is missing, but in exchange this Barolo delivers a more fruit-forward, intense expression of Nebbiolo laced with sweet red cherries flowers and mint. This should drink well pretty much right out of the gate.$1,105.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2022 Guado Al Tasso has a saturated purple/magenta color and is 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot. The nose shows off ripe primary fruit of fresh blueberries, blackberries, leather, violets, wet stone, and Mediterranean herbs. Full-bodied, it fills the palate but remains fresh and even, with plush, ripe tannins, delicate warming spice, and a long finish. While it has the richness and ripe fruit one comes to expect from this estate, it offers exceptional refinement as well. Drink 2027-2050. 138,480 bottles produced.$770.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2022Donnafugata Passito di Pantelleria Ben Rye 2022 epitomises Sicilian elegance, meticulously crafted by the esteemed Donnafugata winery on the sun-kissed island of Pantelleria. Handpicked Zibibbo grapes are carefully laid out to dry in traditional straw baskets, enhancing their natural sweetness and aromatic complexity. The extended drying period concentrates flavours, resulting in a rich, honeyed profile with notes of dried apricot, Mediterranean citrus, and subtle floral undertones. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity, balancing its luscious sweetness. Donnafugata's commitment to quality is evident in every bottle, reflecting generations of expertise and sustainable vineyard practices. The 2022 vintage showcases exceptional depth and refinement, with a velvety texture and a long, harmonious finish. Ideal for pairing with fine desserts or as a distinguished solo indulgence, this Passito di Pantelleria exemplifies the pinnacle of Italian sweet wines.
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(3x75cl) 2019$1,930.00 -
(3x75cl) 1985Vinous (94)
Mascarello’s 1985 Barolo Monprivato is a bit more forward in its aromatics than it is on the palate, where the wine still offers remarkable power and breadth, both signatures of the 1985 vintage. This is a good, but not remarkable, example of a Barolo that can be a real show-stopper.$1,780.00 -
(6x75cl) 2016$1,710.00
