We all love Italian food, and know it is best served with a great Italian wines
Red Wines are often high acid, light to medium body, spicy, floral, earthy, red fruit flavours (some dark fruits), and medium to high tannin.
Whites tend to be quite diverse in flavour and really depends on what you personally like. Some notable wines include Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Chianti, Valpolicella, Abruzzo, Pinot Grigio, Soave, and Gavi.
Let's not forget Prosecco, which can range from crisp and refreshing to tasty and complex.
Al-Cantara Occhi di Ciumi Etna Bianco DOC 2019, Carricante, Grecanico, Etna Sicily, Italy
Al-Cantara Occhi di Ciumi Etna Bianco DOC 2019, Carricante, Grecanico, Etna Sicily, Italy
Occhi di Ciumi is a white Etna DOC produced from grapes of Carricante and Grecanico. The wine is brilliant, clear straw yellow and the nose feels the aromatic complexity that sets this wine apart, with notes of intense floral and tropical fruit. In the mo
Alpha Zeta 'V' Valpolicella 2018, Veneto, Italy
Alpha Zeta 'V' Valpolicella 2018, Veneto, Italy
Under the leading New Zealand Winemaker Matt Thomson, Alpha Zeta make a range of quality wines, each true to their regional identity, using only grapes sourced from specially selected vineyards in the hills around Verona. This Valpolicella is typically so
Alpha Zeta Chardonnay 2019, Veneto IGT, Italy
Alpha Zeta Chardonnay 2019, Veneto IGT, Italy
Bright, straw yellow colour with a fresh, youthful bouquet with a mineral note adding complexity. On the palate it is well-balanced and clean, with a nice weight of ripe fruit and a crisp finish.
Country: Italy
Varietal: Chardonnay
Year: 2016
Vol: 7
Alpha Zeta Single Vineyard 'Terrapieno' Pinot Grigio 2019, Veneto,Italy
Alpha Zeta Single Vineyard 'Terrapieno' Pinot Grigio 2019, Veneto,Italy
A single vineyard Pinot Grigio of great intensity and balance. It has lifted aromas of pear and bread crust, classic for Pinot Grigio from this region. The nose gives way to lovely weight and a silky texture on the palate, with hints of delicate spice and
Batasiolo - Cerequio, Barolo 2010, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Batasiolo - Cerequio, Barolo 2010, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Intense garnet red color with delicate orange highlights.
The “nose” of the Cerequio, unmistakable and unique, presents balsamic notes, plants, floral and spicy notes.
Memories of incense, wax, tobacco and coffee blend magically with delicacy. Palate of
Batasiolo, Del Comune di Gavi “Granee” 2019, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Batasiolo, Del Comune di Gavi “Granee” 2019, Cortese, Gavi DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
Clear straw-yellow color with greenish reflections, limpid and brilliant. Fresh and flowery to the nose, of good intensity and persistence.
In the mouth it is dry, pleasantly fresh and long-lasting.
The final sensation that reminds almonds is typical of
Bibi Graetz Testamatta IGT Toscana Rosso 2011, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
Bibi Graetz Testamatta IGT Toscana Rosso 2011, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
Sourced from very old Sangiovese vines, the Testamatta appears a lovely ruby-red colour and on the nose releases a magnificent, elegant bouquet: fruits of the forest, humus notes, tobacco, spices, chocolate, mineral touches... On the palate it is refined,
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019, Abruzzo, Italy
Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2019, Abruzzo, Italy
Intense ruby red with purplish reflections; intense nose, characteristic of the primary aromas of the grape variety; a fruity element, robust and full-bodied, well-balanced with its tannins.
Grape Varietal: Montepulciano
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 750ml
Cantina Zaccagnini Pecorino DOC 2020, Abruzzo, Italy
Cantina Zaccagnini Pecorino DOC 2020, Abruzzo, Italy
The wine has a bright yellow colour with greenish reflections. A citrusy, aromatic, very pleasant bouquet, highlighting the grapefruit notes. On the palate it is balanced, persistent and very fresh due to the consistent acidic structure of the grape var
Colsaliz Prosecco DOC Treviso Millesimato 2018, Sparkling, Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy
Colsaliz Prosecco DOC Treviso Millesimato 2018, Sparkling, Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy
Characterized by intense acidity guarantees Prosecco good ability for preservation. Pleasant and consistent structure with a bitter aftertaste enhances its complexity.
Pleasant and complex structure of wine with an almond aftertaste is best combined wi
Confini - Chianti DOCG 2018, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
Confini - Chianti DOCG 2018, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
A lively ruby red colour with aromas of ripe red fruit on the nose. The palate is fresh and well balanced with plenty of those classic red fruit characters. Perfect on its own and absolutely magical with food.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese
Year: 2016
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Dal Cero Soave Superiore Vigneto Runcata, Garganega 2017, Veneto, Italy
Dal Cero Soave Superiore Vigneto Runcata, Garganega 2017, Veneto, Italy
Sparkling yellow-gold in the glass with aromas of white fruit, almond, and citrus. Very dry and surprisingly smooth. The harmonious and persistent layers mimicking the aromatics and mingling with chamomile, vanilla, and apricot. A clean vein of minerality
Erste + Neue - Chardonnay 2018, Alto Adigo DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Erste + Neue - Chardonnay 2018, Alto Adigo DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Chardonnay is genetically related to the Burgundy Pinot varieties. In the 1980s, it experienced a tremendous upswing in popularity in Alto Adige, and it continues to demonstrate its classic qualities in the province. It is captivating through its fine aci
Erste+Neue Pinot Grigio 2019, Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Erste+Neue Pinot Grigio 2019, Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
The Pinot Grigio is graced with lovely purity in its clean, focused fruit. There is a wonderful warmth that radiates through the wine even if this remains a fresh, mineral-driven style of Pinot Grigio.
Nose: floral, butter, cream, almond and citrus
Tast
Fantinel Tenuta Sant'Helena IGT 2016, Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Fantinel Tenuta Sant'Helena IGT 2016, Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
An elegantly subtle, glowing white having a tangy, vibrant mouthfeel. This ancient vine exudes the consistently delightful abundance of its native lands. So abundant that it's the perfect accompaniment to any occasion.
Style: Pinot Grigio
Vol: 750ml
Icardi Moscato D'Asti La Collina Dei Fiori DOCG 2020, Piedmont, Italy (Organic)
II Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2014, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
II Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2014, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
Brunello is the prince of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm.
After a careful fermentation at controlled temperature, Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is aged in French
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico DOCG 2016, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico DOCG 2016, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
This wine offers excellent value and with 160,000 bottles produced, it should be easy to find. The 2014 Chianti Classico is 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 5% Syrah, aged in small and large oak barrels for one year. It offers beautifully polished and fin
La Tordera 'Saomi' Prosecco DOC Treviso, Sparkling, Brut, Veneto, Italy
La Tordera 'Saomi' Prosecco DOC Treviso, Sparkling, Brut, Veneto, Italy
The grapes from this wine come from the vineyard ”Saomì”, where microclimate and soil are ideal for the cultivation of Glera grape variety.
This well-balanced wine is particularly fresh and its fruit is exalted by a quite lively character.
It is idea
Masseria Pietrosa Primitivo Di Mandruria 2018
Masseria Pietrosa Primitivo Di Mandruria 2018
A textbook example of a Primitivo. The bouquet recalls ripe cherries and plum with hints of cocoa and vanilla due to the six months maturation in French and American oak barrels. The outcome? A brilliant Primitivo di Manduria with a velvety texture, soft
Oddero Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2018, Piedmont, Italy
Oddero Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2018, Piedmont, Italy
Barbera is known for its racy acidity, its rusticity, its earthiness, and its need to be accompanied by food. So reach for the nearest plate of grilled wild mushrooms or gamey meats and get ready to fall in love with this gorgeous, classically structured
Oddero Barolo Classico DOCG 2016, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Oddero Barolo Classico DOCG 2016, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy
Brilliant garnet-red color, with warmer tinges developing over time. Unmistakeable bouquet, very pleasant, intense yet ethereal, very persistent, at times spiced, with aromas of truffles, liquorice and dried flowers. Dry taste, with important, full tannin
Pellegrino Marsala Fine 1L
Pellegrino Marsala Fine 1L
Made from a selection of Sicilian native grapes, the term 'fine' indicates minimum ageing, usually a year or less. This is traditionally served as an aperitif between the starter and main courses of a meal.
ABV: 17%
Vol: 1000ml
Pellegrino Marsala Fine I.P., Italy
Pellegrino Marsala Fine I.P., Italy
Made from a selection of Sicilian native grapes, the term 'fine' indicates minimum ageing, usually a year or less. This is traditionally served as an aperitif between the starter and main courses of a meal.
ABV: 17%
Vol: 700ml
