italy
Bin No. preceeds wine
TUSCANY & UMBRIA
RED
IT-193. Chianti. Vigneti Serristori. 2007/08. DOCG. Serristori.
Cherry red, light fruity wine from Tuscany. Good balance between fruit and tannins.
Per Bottle £7.05 Per Case £84.60
IT-978. Chianti. La Pieve. 2007/08. DOCG. Fortebraccio.
A bouquet of fruits and violets. It has flavours of rich plums and a note of leather. It is well structured with good tannin and acid balances.
Per Bottle £9.60 Per Case £115.20
IT-189. Chianti Classico. 2006/07. DOCG. Solatio Del Tani Machiavelli.
Modern fruity Chianti, which is spicy and opulent. Full, perfumed and long lived. Outstanding quality from the famous “Antiche Fattoria di Sante Andrea” house.
Per Bottle £11.90 Per Case £142.80
IT-949. Toscana “Girolama”. IGT. Merlot. 2001/02. Castello di Bossi.
One of the top Italian merlots, it has a rich blend of herbs and spice on the nose. There is a concentration of fine tannins and good acidity, hinting at longevity, yet the spice-tinged, opulent ripe fruit can be enjoyed now.
Per Bottle £33.50 Per Case £402.00
SICILIA (Sicily) AND SARDEGNA (Sardinia)
IT-011. Sangiovese Sicilia. Le Collezioni. IGT.2008/09. Pasqua.
Full bodied with intense fruity perfumes, soft tannins, and a long finish.
Per Bottle £4.80 Per Case £57.60
IT-728. Vignaruja. Cannonau di Sardegna. DOC. 2004/06. (Sardinia.)
Cannonau (Grenache) is intensely ruby red with light purple tones. It has a vinous bouquet with a dry, full-bodied persistent taste. Good fruit and soft tannins.
Per Bottle £9.95 Per Case £119.40
IT-167. Nero D’Avola. One World Olive Hills. 2008/09. IGT. Sicilia.
The medium bodied palate is warm and plummy with hints of herbs and liquorice, and follows a subtle nose of berries, leather, and a hint of smoke.
Per Bottle £4.95 Per Case £59.40
IT-587. Shiraz. Sicilia Fazio. IGT. 2006/07.
The wine has a delicate bouquet of red berries and vanilla with full, soft, velvety flavours that have hints of fruit and spices.
Per Bottle £8.50 Per Case £102.00
PIEMONTE
IT-178. Barolo. DOCG. 2005/06. Scanavino.
Robust, rich yet elegant wine. Good structure and style
Per Bottle £16.40 Per Case £196.80
IT-818. Barbera Maraia Monferrato. DOC. NV. Marchesi di Barolo.
Dark ruby red, this wine is warm, robust and well balanced. It has a fresh intense bouquet with clean scents of wild blackberries and hints of vanilla.
Per Bottle £8.15 Per Case £97.80
VENETO
IT-172. Valpolicella. Ca’Donini. 2007/08. DOC. Donini.
Light in colour but full of fruit. A lively wine with a delicious cherry character.
Per Bottle £5.90 Per Case £70.80
IT-173. Valpolicella Classico Superiore. Ripasso. DOC. 2006/07. Fratelli Farina.
This estate-bottled wine is a generous old-fashioned style. Good fruit and structure.
Per Bottle £8.35 Per Case £100.20
IT-177. Amarone. Rocca Sveva. Classico. Della Valpolicella. DOC. 2007.
Powerful, raisiny wine with a hint of bitter almonds. A superb, intense wine.
Per Bottle £26.95 Per Case £323.40
IT-640. Cabernet Sauvignon. “Morago” Black Label. IGT. 2005/07.
Fratelli Pasqua selection. Aged in oak barriques that produce a full-bodied, well-structured wine, with an intense varietal bouquet.
Per Bottle £9.75 Per Case £117.00
PUGLIA
IT-727. Salice Salentino. Rosso Riserva. DOC. 2004. San Martino.
From Italy’s fastest growing quality wine region, North Salentino, comes this full-bodied, dry, distinctive wine, with a delicate and persistent bouquet. It is well suited to accompany any full flavoured dish.
Per Bottle £7.30 Per Case £87.60
IT-005. Primitivo. La Casada. IGT. Salento. 2008. Botter.
Dark cherry red colour. The bouquet displays warm, plumy fruit and a bit of spice. Medium weight on the palate, with hints of fruit and warmth. A good introduction to Primitivo.
Per Bottle £6.75 Per Case £81.00
WHITE
TUSCANY & UMBRIA
IT-161. Orvieto Classico Secco. DOC. 2008/09. Barbi.
Fresh, light fruit appeal. Dry, clean and refreshing with classic almond finish
Per Bottle £6.75 Per Case £81.00
LAZIO
IT-181. Frascati Superiore Secco. Villeta. DOC. 2008/09. Pallavicini.
Trebbiano grapes give fresh crispness and the Malvasia depth of fruity flavours. Classical wine in traditionally shaped bottle.
Per Bottle £6.35 Per Case £76.20
VENETO
IT-176. Soave. DOC. 2008/9. Fabiano.
Soft and well balanced, showing generous fruit on the palate. Estate bottled
Per Bottle £4.95 Per Case £59.40
IT-944. Soave Classico. DOC. 2008/09. Inama Azienda Agricola.
Rated by the Wine Spectator as one of the top 100 wines in the world. A floral, honeyed nose is followed by a ripe, full-bodied mouthful of rich apple, lemon and honey. There is a hint of sweet almond on the finish
Per Bottle £10.75 Per Case £129.00
IT-950. Vulcaia Apres. IGT. 2004/06. INAMA Azienda Agricola. 37.5cl.
Late harvested Sauvignon Blanc is aged in acacia casks. Sweet acacia honey is supported by lemon acidity, which ensures that the intense flavours are unctuous but never cloying.
Per Half Bottle £14.55 Per Case (24) £349.20
IT-160. Pinot Grigio. Delle Venezie. IGT. 2008/09. Vaja.
A rich nutty, dry white wine. Hints of white peach on a crisp, weighty palate.
Per Bottle £5.55 Per Case £66.60
IT-575. Pinot Grigio. IGT. 2008/09. Fabiano.
Typically dry but refreshingly crisp and zesty.
Per Bottle £5.45 Per Case £65.40
IT-166. Pinot Grigio. One World Olive Hills. Delle Venezie. IGT. 2008/09.
Rose petals on the nose followed by crisp lemon and pineapple flavours bursting on the tongue. The vibrant palate is light to medium with good acidity.
Per Bottle £4.95 Per Case £59.40
ROSE
IT-967. Pinot Grigio Blush. Delle Venezie. IGT 2008/09. Vaja.
A pretty salmon coloured rose wine, which is dry but very fruity,
Per Bottle £5.90 Per Case £70.80
IT-576. Pinot Grigio Blush. Terre Degli Osci. DOC. 2008/09. Fabiano.
Per Bottle £5.80 Per Case £69.60
LOMBARDIA
IT-639. Lugana Ca’Maiolo. DOC. 2008/09. Lombardy. Walter Contato.
An excellent medium-dry wine from the finest vineyards overlooking Lake Garda. Well balanced, smooth and delicate, with a luscious bouquet with hints of spices and peaches.
Per Bottle £8.95 Per Case £107.40
SICILIA (Sicily) AND SARDEGNA (Sardinia)
IT-010. Trebbiano Sicilia. Le Collezioni. IGT. 2008/09. Pasqua.
Fresh and fruity with crisp, zesty fruit flavours and a medium dry finish.
Per Bottle £4.80 Per Case £57.60
IT-994. Ajo Nuragus di Cagliari. DOC. 2008/09. (Sardegna).
An intense, full-bodied dry white wine. Fruity and slightly lemony with hints of apples and mimosa.
Per Bottle £7.45 Per Case £89.40
ABRUZZO
IT-976. Verdicchio di Matelica. DOC. 2006/07. La Monacesca. Aldo Cifola.
A wine of exuberant aromatic richness, yielding notes of anise, citron and dried fruits. Powerful and full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated lengthy finish.
Per Bottle £9.90 Per Case £118.80
PIEMONTE
IT-819. Gavi di Gavi. DOCG. 2008/09. Marchesi di Barolo.
A tenuous straw-yellow colour with bright green reflections. There is an intense aroma, which is refined with fruity and flowery scents. Harmonious and persistent flavours
Per Bottle £11.95 Per Case £143.40
Winelist updated June 2010