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Ca’ di Ponti, Nero d’Avola, IGT Sicily, 2009
“Vivid youthful purple. Open ripe brambly nose, so typically Mediterranean. Impressive attack, with rich black fruit overlaying a structure of ripe...”
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Araldica, Chardonnay, Piedmonte, 2009
“Unoaked and relatively low in alcohol, this chardonnay from north-west Italy is lighter in weight and fresher than those from Southern France or the...”
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Principato, Pinot Grigio, IGT Pavia, Italy, 2009
“Open and simple citrus scent. Lightly floral, crisp attack. No pretensions here -it just slips down very easily. Now-2011”
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Talamonti, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Moda, 2007
“Founded as recently as 2001, and based close to Pescara on the Adriatic coast, Cantina Talamonti as grown to 25 hectares of well sited vineyard. This...”
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La Battistina, Gavi, 2009
“Though Piedmont is a region renowned for its reds, the local white, made from Cortese grapes, is a firm summer favourite. Very pale, but with a...”
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La Poderina, Virgùlto, IGT Tuscany, 2006
“IGT (Indicazione Geographica Tipica) is similar to the French Vin de Pays, and allows producers a degree of flexibility that usually results in...”
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Santa Barbara, Pignocco, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, 2008
“No sign of an amphora shaped bottle for this classy white from the Adriatic coast. Verdicchio is often referred to as Italian Muscadet, and does...”
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Fondo Antico, Grillo Parlante, IGT Sicily, 2007
“Grillo is another local variety but with quite different character to the Cataratto. This wine looks and tastes as if from somewhere much cooler than...”
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Bichi Borghesi, Chianti Colli Senesi, 2007
“Made from 80% Sangiovese with 20% Canaiolo grown on the slopes of the Elsa valley, the wine is aged in vats and large seasoned casks. Medium deep...”
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Fondo Antico, Nero D’Avola, IGT Sicily, 2007
“Fondo Antico are based near Trapani at the western end of the island, as far from Avola as possible without getting your feet wet. Carlo Titone...”
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De Bertiol, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, DOC Extra Dry, Italy, NV
“This has become very popular with our customers since we introduced it last year. Thoroughly enjoyable on its own, you can also try this mixed with...”
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Montresor, Campovalentino, Lugana, 2009
“When grown on the shores of Lake Garda, the humble Trebbiano grape seems to take on extra flesh and depth of flavour. Attractive mid-lemon. Scent of...”
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Recchia, Masùa di Jago, Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, 2005
“Ripasso is the technique of refermenting Valpolicella wine with grape skins from Amarone production, resulting in extra depth and flavour. Open rich...”
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Drusian, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, DOC Extra Dry, Italy, NV
“The Drusian family are third generation Prosecco producers with vineyards in the hills around San Giacomo di Valdobbiadene. This smartly presented...”
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Prà, Soave Classico, 2008
“This is 100% Garganega grown on traditional pergolas in the heart of the Soave Classico region to the east of Verona, and fermented in stainless...”
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Pio Cesare, Barbera d’Alba, 2006
“Whilst new to our list the family owned estate of Pio Cesare has a history going back to 1881. Grown on the hills of Alba, the Barbera grapes ripen...”
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Fondo Antico, Il Canto, IGT Sicily, 2005
“Indigenous and international varieties co-exist in the vineyard here. This is the estate’s top red, from 65% Nero d’Avola with 35% Cabernet...”
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Villa La Pagliaia, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2005
“Strict selection was needed to produce Riserva quality in Tuscany’s challenging 2005 vintage. At the aristocratic Villa la Pagliaia estate this...”
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Marchesi Di Gresy, Nebbiolo, Martinenga, 2007
“The Lange DOC covers an area of Piedmonte that includes both Barolo and Barbaresco. Di Gresy’s well sited land on the Martinenga hill south of...”
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La Poderina, Rosso di Montalcino, 2006
“This estate is set in the south western part of Montalcino, with about 20 Hectares of vines. Whilst Brunello is the flagship wine of Montalcino the...”
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Recchia, Masùa di Jago, Amarone Classico, 2005
“The central Classico zone is source of the best fruit in Valpolicella. For Amarone production carefully selected bunches of grapes are dried over...”



























